Tag: laptops
I was wrong about the MacBook Neo and I’m glad about it — Apple’s new MacBook is ‘the best budget laptop you can buy right now’
When we recorded the latest episode of the TechRadar podcast we were coming in hot after the major new product announcements from Apple including the iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4 and its new budget MacBook. Hearing that the affordable Apple laptop boasted an iPhone chip – the A18 pro which…
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I put the MacBook Neo through the same tests as I did the MacBook Air M1 — I think the results will surprise you
Few laptops have enjoyed the staying power of the MacBook Air M1. Six years ago, I called it “an astonishing breakthrough.” It was the first Mac to feature Apple Silicon and the last Air to wear that iconic wedge design. As recently as last year, people were still buying this…
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The MacBook Air M4 might be the best laptop buy today for you, despite the Air M5 being so impressive — here’s why
If you’re in the market for a new MacBook, you may well have fallen head over heels for the new MacBook Air M5. I certainly did. Unfortunately, the course of true love never did run smooth and something has come along that may well draw thine eye in a different…
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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2026
Chromebooks have quietly become some of the most useful laptops for everyday tasks. They boot fast, stay secure with automatic updates and often cost far less than traditional Windows or Mac machines. Modern Chromebooks also look and feel better than ever, with brighter screens, stronger processors and designs that range…
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PC gaming is in big trouble – Dell and Lenovo’s hardware will reportedly get some major price hikes soon
Dell and Lenovo are expected to increase pricing for PC hardware The purported price hikes are a result of increased demand for memory These changes are slated for mid-December and early 2026 With the AI boom sparking a trend of significant price hikes on memory (specifically RAM kits) and, eventually,…
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I’ve been testing Chromebooks for more than eight years, and these are the only Cyber Monday deals I’d consider
Well folks, Black Friday has come and gone, but don’t worry: it’s Cyber Monday, which means you still have time to pick up a great deal on one of the best Chromebooks. These Google-powered laptops run on the lightweight ChromeOS, which helps keep the cost down since they can run…
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