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The latest news, reviews, how-to guides, and buying advice for laptops new and old.

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Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2024

If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more.
The Surface Laptop 5 on a table in front of a window.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is discounted from $1,300 to $800

The Razer Blade 18 on a table in front of a window.

This Razer gaming laptop with an RTX 4090 is $400 off for a limited time

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop on a white background displaying a colourful scene.

Built for web browsing, this Dell Inspiron 15 laptop is discounted to $280

LG gram 16 laptop

This ultra-thin, ultra-light LG Gram laptop is $450 off at Woot!

An open HP Spectre x360 16 sits on a table, angled so that the screen and keyboard can be seen.

Best HP laptop deals: Get a 17-inch workhorse for $270 and more

MacBook on a chair with the TV app on the screen.

How to connect a MacBook to a TV

The open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

Here’s how two of the best Windows laptops compare to each other

The MacBook Air on a white table.

If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

A Dell XPS 15 laptop on an office desk next to a monitor.

Save $745 on the Dell XPS 15 with 32GB of RAM until Friday

The open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

Dell XPS 16 review: a problematic powerhouse

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Acer gets serious about 14-inch gaming laptops

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Diablo 4 running on the Alienware x16.

Wow! This Alienware gaming laptop with an RTX 4080 is $950 off

Dell is selling the Alienware x16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card for $2,500, which is a reasonable price for this powerful device.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 viewed at an angle.

Lenovo just knocked 40% off this ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2-in-1 laptop

The versatile and powerful eighth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2-in-1 laptop, originally $4,039, is down to $2,423 from Lenovo following a 40% discount.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

The biggest threat to the MacBook this year might come from Apple itself

The iPad Pro is in line for some major updates this year, which makes me wonder: Will it finally be able to truly challenge the MacBook? The answer may be yes.
HP Spectre x360 16 2024 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

HP Spring Sale: Up to 52% off bestselling laptops and free shipping

The HP Spring sale has huge discounts on laptops, Chromebooks, 2-in-1 laptops, and many others. We pick out some of the highlights.
The Legion Slim 5 14 on a desk with peripherals on it.

This Lenovo gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 is $430 off

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card is on sale for $1,050 from Best Buy, which is a reasonable price for this gaming laptop.
A woman video chats with her friends on an HP Envy laptop.

Stop what you’re doing and buy this 17-inch laptop right now

HP has a great offer on a HP 17-inch laptop with it under $300. It might not be the fastest but it's sure to be useful for many.
The Dell XPS Desktop on a desk placed next to a curved monitor.

Save $450 on this Dell desktop PC with an RTX 4060 Ti today

Dell has a great deal on a Dell XPS Desktop which is perfect for gaming as well as work. Here's what you need to know about it.
The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook on a table.

How to right-click on a Chromebook

Right-clicking on a Chromebook isn’t the same as right-clicking on a Windows or macOS machine. Not to worry though. Your pals at DT are here to help!
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

How to keep your MacBook from sleeping

Your MacBook doesn’t need an afternoon app, it would just prefer one. If you don’t care, here’s how to disable sleep mode for your Apple laptop.
A person holds a MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) in 2023.

How to show the battery percentage of your Mac

It’s important to know just how much battery your MacBook has left. Here’s a guide on how to make sure your laptop is displaying its battery percentage.
The capacitive touch buttons on the Dell XPS 13 Plus.

How to disable laptop keyboard in Windows

Is your Windows keyboard getting in your way? You can temporarily disable it whenever you want. Here's how switching off your keyboard works and how to do it.
A person plays Stray using a PlayStation controller on a silver 13-inch MacBook Air.

Forgot your Mac password? Here’s how to reset it

Forgetting your MacOS password is never a great feeling, but there’s a couple of ways you’ll be able to reset this key login info. Here’s a guide to help.
Close up on the USB-C ports on a Macbook Pro.

USB-C charging laptops: Here’s what you need to know

Charging your laptop with a USB-C connection is convenient and easy. Here's everything you need to know to charge your laptop over USB-C.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

The 6 best laptops for seniors in 2024

Shopping for a laptop for a senior or elderly adult? Here's a look at six laptops that are reliable, easy to use, and perfect for a vareity of different tasks.
Dell XPS 15 OLED on a table.

Best Dell XPS deals: Save on Dell XPS 13, Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 17

We've rounded up the best Dell XPS deals on laptops that are available right now, so don't miss this opportunity to enjoy huge discounts.
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i front angled view showing display and keyboard.

No, it’s not a Surface: This Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook is $140 off

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is an affordable alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, and Best Buy's $140 discount makes the 2-in-1 laptop cheaper.
A reference Snapdragon X Elite Laptop running Steam

Playing PC games on a Snapdragon X Elite laptop made me a believer

I played two PC games on a reference laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, and I came away with my mind blown.
Dell XPS 17 9370 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

This could be your last chance to buy the Dell XPS 17 (and it’s $600 off)

Dell's clearance sale for the Dell XPS 17 has slashed the laptop's price by $600 to $1,599. This may be your last chance to buy the 17-inch laptop, so hurry.
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Boom! This HP gaming laptop just had its price slashed to $700

The HP Victus 15 gaming laptop, which is powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, is on sale for an affordable $700 after a $300 discount from HP.
A person using an Acer Chromebook 14.

Chromebook vs laptop: Which are the differences?

What is the difference between a Chromebook and a laptop? Which one is better for you? In this guide, we'll go over the reasons to buy one over the other.
A stack of MacBooks is pictured from the top down.

Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $140 and more

Buying a refurbished MacBook is a popular way to get one of Apple's laptops for much cheaper than their usual price, and here are the best offers right now.
The Dell XPS 14 on a white table with the screen open.

Best laptop deals: Save on the Dell XPS 14, MacBook Pro 16 and more

If you're on the lookout for laptop deals, we've rounded up the best bargains that you can shop right now involving devices by brands like HP, Apple, and Dell.

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