Apple is reportedly planning its biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years, adding touchscreen support, OLED displays, new M6 chips, and more.

A slow Windows laptop often needs smarter settings, not new hardware. With a few targeted tweaks, I can usually reclaim enough speed for everyday work, streaming and light gaming in minutes. Here are ...

Laptops this year will get new processors, but many computer makers are turning back the clock with designs that are easier to repair and upgrade. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus ...

CES remains a key stage for laptop makers to lay out their plans for the year ahead. At CES 2026, that meant new flagship productivity machines, reconsidered gaming notebooks and solid incremental ...

What if you could have a fully private, AI-powered assistant that doesn’t just take notes but transforms the way you work, without ever sending your data to the cloud? WorldofAI breaks down the ...

While a gaming desktop is a great choice if you game at home, a dedicated gaming laptop can help you enjoy your gameplay with high refresh rates and vivid detail when you’re on the go. As a gaming ...

Despite all the worries about the economy, laptop prices have never been lower. But in 2026, all of that could change. There’s one perfect example to demonstrate my point: the MacBook Air. For years ...

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 ...

Microsoft’s new 13-inch Surface Laptop is an odd one. It’s inarguably a step down in every respect from last year’s 13.8-inch Surface Laptop. But it’s also too good (and too expensive) to be ...

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 ...

Finding your laptop’s serial number is essential for a variety of reasons, from warranty claims and technical support to hardware diagnostics. Whether you’re using a Dell, HP, Lenovo, or another brand ...

As I write this article on the AceMagic X1, two things stand out most. The first is its convenience—being able to write on one screen and view specs and information about the laptop and a chat window ...