We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The word basic gets a bad rap. But there's something to be said for simple devices that deliver everything you need without a bunch of costly ...

This laptop is perfect for someone that's looking for something new on a budget. The Asus Vivobook 15 packs power with an Intel Core 5 processor, and also comes with a good amount of RAM and storage.

Not every laptop purchase is about chasing premium specs. Sometimes you just want something reliable for work, school, and everyday life, without overspending. This HP 15.6-inch Full HD touch-screen ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Dell 14 Plus is the update to the previous Inspiron 14 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the Surface Laptop Go debuted three years ago, it seemed like Microsoft pushed itself to make the cheapest possible notebook without ...

There’s no doubt Lenovo is a leading OEM worldwide when it comes to PCs, especially laptops. They seem to have a laptop for everything from gaming to work to general use. • 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt + DP ...

Lenovo’s budget ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 has a lovely keyboard and work-friendly frills, but the trackpad feels subpar for the price. Think of Lenovo’s ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 as the business laptop for the rank ...

PCWorld’s testing reveals Intel’s new Panther Lake processors with Arc integrated graphics are significantly closing the performance gap with discrete GPUs in laptops. Arc iGPUs with up to 12 Xe3 ...

Whether you’re buying the first laptop for your fifth-grader or a graduation gift for your 18-year-old, deciding which model to get can feel like homework. Beyond the basics—Chromebook, Mac, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Feeling the need to get a new laptop if your current one doesn't run as smoothly as it did before makes sense — but you don't have to dig deep ...