I love my desktop but this ThinkPad convinced me to give laptops a second chance By Anthony Spadafora published 11 November 23 After eying one for years now, I finally got a ThinkPad as they’re the only laptops I could ever see coming close to being a stand-in for my trusty desktop.
Is the new MacBook Pro M3 a good value? By Mark Spoonauer published 31 October 23 The 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 packs a lot of power for $1,599, but is it worth $300 more than the 13-inch MacBook Pro it replaces?
Got M2 Pro MacBook Pro buyer’s remorse? Don’t waste your money on M3 Pro — here’s why By Jason England published 31 October 23 If you have an M2 Pro MacBook Pro, the M3 Pro is not worth upgrading to. Let me explain why.
I’m buying the new 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 instead of the M3 Pro — here’s why By Tony Polanco published 31 October 23 Apple has just announced three new MacBook Pros. While they all seem enticing, the entry-level 14-inch model is the one I want.
Could Apple finally be giving a damn about MacBook gaming? We’re about to find out at the October event By Jason England published 28 October 23 Apple’s October event is just around the corner, and we’re expecting to see the launch of its much M3 Macs. But I have one burning question: what about gaming?
Apple is crashing Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite party with the M3 chip By Dave Meikleham published 25 October 23 Though the Snapdragon X Elite appears to have the beating of Apple’s M2 line of processors, our money is on the almost certainly soon to be announced M3 chip outgunning Qualcomm’s new CPU range.
I tested the new Surface Laptop Go 3 and here’s why it’s hard to recommend By Anthony Spadafora published 7 October 23 The Surface Laptop Go 3 is more of an iterative upgrade over its predecessor but it’s still a decent travel companion.
I just switched to a MacBook Air as a hardcore Windows user of over 20 years — here's what happened By Dave Meikleham published 3 October 23 Can Apple’s brilliant MacBook Air 15-inch M2 win the heart of a PC lover who’s been using Windows since he was a kid? Let’s find out.
The Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's coolest laptop in ages — and it demands a sequel By Alex Wawro published 16 September 23 The Surface Laptop Studio is the most interesting laptop Microsoft's ever made, and it demands a sequel which iterates and improves on its strengths.
Laptops are getting smaller and smaller every year, and I can't take it anymore By Alex Wawro published 10 September 23 Size matters, and there is such a thing as too thin
I test gaming laptops for a living — 3 I'd pick and 1 I'd skip By Tony Polanco published 9 September 23 Gaming laptops can be just as useful as a big gaming rig. Here are three machines I'd recommend and one I'd avoid.
I've started using an attachable second screen with this gaming laptop — and it's awesome By Dave Meikleham last updated 8 September 23 The CrowView Clamping Display has upped the productivity of our UK computing editor when he's using a laptop.
The 3 best gaming laptops that are also great for work By Tony Polanco published 3 September 23 If you're looking for a great gaming laptop that's equally adept for work, we've got three fantastic suggestions — along with an honorable mention.
I just spent a week with a $120 laptop — and the results amazed me By Dave Meikleham published 20 August 23 After spending some serious time with the cheapest laptop I've ever tested, the results weren't entirely what I was expecting.
I just experienced the future of Mac gaming — this is a potential breakthrough By Tony Polanco published 11 August 23 Apple is making a concerted effort to make gaming as viable on its devices as on PC. Based on what I've seen, I'm stoked for the future of Mac gaming.
Should you wait for the M3 MacBook Pro or buy the M2 MacBook now? By Tony Polanco published 25 July 23 Reports claim M3 MacBook Pros launch in mid-2024 — is it better to wait until then or buy an M2 MacBook Pro now?
I test laptops for a living — and this is my best laptop for college pick By Tony Polanco last updated 24 July 23 If you're attending college this fall then you'll need a reliable laptop to work on — this is the laptop I'd recommend.
I review laptops for a living — and this is my top college laptop pick for engineering students By Alex Wawro published 22 July 23 The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is an aging powerhouse with a unique design and great active stylus support, making it one of my top recs for engineering students going back to school.
Don’t buy a MacBook until M3 chip arrives this fall — here’s why By Tony Polanco published 18 July 23 Reports claim Apple will release M3-powered MacBooks in October. If true, this is why you shouldn't buy a MacBook yet.
I bought one of the best 2-in-1 laptops for my mom who hates technology — here’s what happened By Dave Meikleham published 6 July 23 What happens when you pair a 70 year old parent who has terrible Wi-Fi with an excellent tablet hybrid? Let’s find out, shall we?
I review laptops for a living, and this is the one thing I look for By Alex Wawro published 3 July 23 After years of reviewing laptops, there's one key thing I look for when deciding which is right for me — and it's all about comfort.
The MacBook Pro M3 could be my first MacBook — here’s why By Tony Polanco published 29 June 23 Apple could unleash M3 MacBook Pro laptops in 2024. If so, I might finally buy a MacBook.
The ROG Zephyrus G14’s superb screen shows why mini-LED could be an ‘OLED beater’ By Dave Meikleham published 25 June 23 OLED might be the current king, but Asus’ latest gaming laptop has a panel that pushes the best display tech to the max.
I just completed the terrible Metal Gear Solid 2 PC port — now I’m desperate to play the MGS Master Collection By Dave Meikleham published 24 June 23 Snake’s classic trilogy is headed to modern gaming hardware, giving the stealth icon an overdue chance of redemption on PC.
I review laptops for a living — and this is the one I'd buy By Tony Polanco published 24 June 23 The Dell XPS 15 OLED is one of the finest Windows 11 laptops out there — and it's the one I'd buy.
I’ve been building PCs for 20 years — now I’d just buy a gaming laptop instead By Dave Meikleham last updated 23 June 23 After my expensive rig broke yet again, my eyes have been newly opened to the delights of laptop gaming.
I spent a week testing the ROG Zephyrus G14 — I already love it more than my expensive gaming PC By Dave Meikleham published 23 June 23 Asus’ high-end laptop serves up amazing gaming sessions, but the ROG Zephyrus G14's performance will cost you a pretty penny.
MacBook Air 15-inch: 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip By Tony Polanco published 21 June 23 Now that the MacBook Air 15-inch M2 is here, we list 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip the new Apple laptop.
It’s time to kill the 13-inch MacBook Pro By Tony Polanco published 16 June 23 With the release of the MacBook Air 15-inch, the MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 is no longer necessary — here's why.
MacBook Air 15-inch vs MacBook Pro 13-inch: Which MacBook should you buy? By Tony Polanco published 15 June 23 In this face-off, we compare the MacBook Air 15-inch and MacBook Pro 13-inch to see which $1,299 laptop is best for you.