Laptops this year will get new processors, but many computer makers are turning back the clock with designs that are easier ...

From experimental form factors to slimmer gaming machines and a new wave of AI-focused notebooks, CES 2026 offered an early ...

The neural processing unit (NPU): Many laptops will mention an NPU, which is a specialized component reserved solely for AI-powered tasks like image generation and interacting with large language ...

The MSI Modern 14S and 16S AI+ aim for a more accessible consumer base with Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 chips, smaller memory configurations, and similarly lightweight form factors: 2.8 pounds on the ...

To say that CES was a PC show this year is an understatement. We spent time with dozens of laptops in Las Vegas, and these are our favorites across nine key categories. From the laptops on your desk ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computers are downright essential to modern life. Even if you don't use a computer for work (e.g., data entry or accounting), you still need ...

Mashable reviews quite a few laptops every year, and one of the most reliable laptop brands we've tested is HP. That said, multiple great options can be a double-edged sword. How do you narrow it down ...

Gaming laptops used to be pretty straightforward. They were powerful but thick and unwieldy. These days, you have options. There are gaming laptops that prioritize performance at all costs and others ...

If you've been waiting all year to buy a new laptop, it's time to pounce. We're seeing some deep discounts on laptops we like from Asus, Dell, and Samsung. After starting my career at PCMag as an ...

If you walk in on a team of graphic designers, you may be believe you’ve just stumbled into a PC gaming tournament. To power 3D intensive applications, many of those users seek out powerful gaming ...

The review process starts the moment we receive a laptop and start unpacking it from its cardboard cocoon. Though we don’t always mention packaging, we do take note of how well companies protect their ...

Some laptops now have eUFS storage. Unlike the more common NVMe PCIe SSD that we see in most laptops these days, eUFS storage is soldered to the motherboard and isn’t upgradable. Not ideal. There are ...