Sure, you may be able to get it done on your phone, but sometimes a bigger screen, a physical keyboard, and some extra power just makes everything better.

With component prices on the rise, it's never been more important to choose the right laptop for the long haul. Our latest audience survey reveals the PC manufacturers that rise to the top, as well as the ones you should avoid.

Laptops are an essential tool for students, professionals, and gamers in the modern digital age. This guide includes the top laptops for needs like work, school and gaming. This guide highlights top-rated laptops from brands like Apple, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and San Francisco and now lives in New Hampshire. When he's ...

WHICH LAPTOPS UNDER $500 ARE BEST? A new laptop is usually a big-ticket item — but it doesn’t have to be. With the advent of Chromebooks and less expensive storage, there are many high-quality laptops for under $500 that don’t necessarily skimp on ...

We've seen the lion's share of the latest GeForce- and Radeon-equipped models—and our experts have tested all of the top options in PC Labs. I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer ...

If you’re heading into a higher ed classroom this fall, having a lightweight and reliable laptop is a must. In addition to portability, the best laptops for college should also offer all-day battery life, a powerful processor to handle the heaviest ...