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Best gaming laptops 2025: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
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Best laptops for video editing 2025: Work faster with these expert picks
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
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Best laptops: Our experts pick the top 12 models
To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.
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Tested! The best Chromebooks you can buy in 2025 — from budget to premium
Looking for the best Chromebook in 2025? Our expert reviews cover top models for work, school, and entertainment — they've been tested for battery life, performance, and value.
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Best laptops for college students 2025: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port. Now included: Thunderbolt 5!
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Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.
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Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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Best laptops for engineering students 2025: Expert picks and advice
Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
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Best webcams 2025: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2025: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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These 5 laptops have the longest battery life we've ever tested
Need a long-lasting laptop? Here are the longest battery life laptops we've seen in our many years of hands-on testing.
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14 back-to-school gadgets you didn't know you needed
Laptops often take center stage when preparing for a new academic year, but other helpful tech gear can ease the demands of school, too.
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Chromebooks versus Windows laptops: Which should you buy?
Should you buy a Chromebook or a Windows laptop? They're similar in some ways, but fundamentally different in others. This guide will help you decide.
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Best DisplayLink docks 2025: Move over, Thunderbolt
The DisplayLink dock uses data compression as a low-cost, effective alternative to Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs. Here are our picks for the best DisplayLink docking stations.
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Best HDMI cables for monitors: The differences matter
Need a new HDMI cable for your display setup? Grab one of these.
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The best laptops for teachers
Whether you're looking for portability, great battery life, or fitting a budget, these are the best laptops for teachers available right now.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2023/2024
It was a busy year for the PC. This is the best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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Best laptops under $1,000 in 2023: Best overall, best for students, and more
Unlike just several years ago, nowadays you can find excellent laptops between $600 and $1,000. To make it easier to pick one, we’ve highlighted our top picks.
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