I ditched the MacBook Air for a MacBook Neo for 48 hours — and I'm shocked I used the MacBook Neo as my main computer for 48 hours. Here's what I like and don't like about Apple's budget-friendly laptop. Tom’s Guide · Mar 17
Where to buy refurbished laptops, plus the best deals to shop now Why pay full price? From MacBooks to Windows, here are the most trusted retailers for refurbished laptops The Independent UK · Mar 16
We just tested the MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5 — which laptop should you buy? The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 are here, and we've tested both. We detail the differences between these laptops to help you decide which one to get. Tom’s Guide · Mar 16
This is probably the most powerful external GPU enclosure around right now — Plugable's TBT5-AI is the first to explicitly target local LLM and workstation GPU Plugable introduces a Thunderbolt 5 GPU enclosure allowing laptops to run large AI models locally using desktop graphics cards. TechRadar · Mar 15
We benchmarked the MacBook Neo vs budget Windows laptops — here's the truth The MacBook Neo is a fantastic value at $599, but how does it stack up against similarly priced Windows laptops? Here's what our lab tests have to say. Tom’s Guide · Mar 15
A critical Windows 11 bug has locked some users out of the C: drive, Microsoft admits — here's what you can do if you're affected We've got another significant Windows 11 bug to report, which seems to be mostly impacting Samsung laptops. TechRadar · Mar 14
How Animals Help You Disconnect From Screens And Reconnect With Life Everywhere we look today, there is a screen. Phones wake us up in the morning, laptops dominate our work hours, and televisions keep us company late into the night. Many people scroll through social media while eating, message friends while walking, and check notifications even before going to sleep. What… Times Pets · Mar 14
Asus RT-BE92U: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router provides a high-speed upgrade at a competitive price Asus has knocked it out of the park with this brilliant Wi-Fi 7 router that offers excellent performance and a very competitive price. TechRadar · Mar 13
Apple M5 vs. Intel Panther Lake vs. Snapdragon X2 — which chip wins? We benchmarked every Apple M5 series MacBook, and the competition should be scared. Here's how Apple silicon stacks up to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm's processors. Tom’s Guide · Mar 13
'The tools SMBs need to stay productive, connected and ready for the future': Dell's latest SMB laptops promise high performance and decent hardware Dell Pro Essential laptops, desktops, and mobile workstations combine performance, durability, and remote management to support SMB hybrid productivity and scalability. TechRadar · Mar 12
The MacBook Neo isn’t innovation. It’s Apple finally owning up to the iPad myth and hoping no one notices. After years of gaslighting the market, Apple is back to selling the thing it said you didn’t need. Windows Central · Mar 12
MacBook Neo battery life tested — I can't believe the results We just tested the MacBook Neo, and were stunned by its battery life. Here's how it stacks against rival laptops and M-series MacBook Air models. Tom’s Guide · Mar 11
MacBook Neo may win the budget laptop war before it even starts — cheap Windows laptop prices could jump by 'hundreds of dollars' Major PC makers are struggling to survive the RAM crisis and may move away from cheap laptops just as Apple drops the MacBook Neo. Tom’s Guide · Mar 10
I tested the Apple MacBook Neo and it's the best budget laptop ever The MacBook Neo redefines the value laptop. You get a premium aluminum design, bright display, solid A18 Pro performance and stellar battery life for just $599. But there’s some trade-offs, including no backlit keyboard or Thunderbolt. Here’s the pros and cons in my MacBook Neo review. Tom’s Guide · Mar 10
Tom’s Hardware · Mar 10 Laptop prices expected to soar by around 40% as AI crunch takes hold — analyst says rising mainstream models priced at $900 could hit more than $1,200 due to rising memory, storage, and CPU costs Industry analyst outfit TrendForce estimates that midrange laptops will increase their retail prices by about 40% due to increasing RAM, SSD, and CPU costs.
GamesRadar · Mar 9 We could get a shock when 2026 gaming laptop prices are unveiled, here's what you need to know about buying this year RAM shortages are going to hit gaming laptop prices in 2026, here's everything you need to know if you're upgrading this year.
Tom’s Hardware · Mar 9 'Borderline scam' 1.1TB HP laptop deal on Amazon draws consumer ire, laptop has 128GB SSD and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage — 'generous' $499 third-party laptop deal sounds too good to be true, because it is A number of third-party sellers are selling laptops with descriptions that claim over 1TB of storage, despite only physically containing a 128GB SSD, despite public disapproval over the practice.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 9 The MacBook Neo ‘isn’t leaving rivals room’ — Apple’s $599 laptop is about to become a nightmare for Windows PC makers Analysts say the Neo is about to put the hurt on Apple's rivals
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 Apple's Most Expensive MacBook Ever Could Be Called 'MacBook Ultra' — And It Will Change Laptops Forever Explore the potential features and implications of Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra, a high-end laptop that could redefine portable computing.
Windows Central · Mar 9 Is the best Windows laptop for $1,100 the MacBook Air M5? The answer genuinely surprised me. I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 9 Apple solved budget laptops with MacBook Neo — now a touchscreen MacBook Ultra could be next Apple is reportedly expanding its MacBook lineup again with a high-end MacBook Ultra featuring OLED touchscreens. Here’s how this new “ultra-premium” tier aims to redefine luxury computing alongside the budget MacBook Neo.
Windows Central · Mar 8 Early benchmarks say it: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Extreme chip is cooking Intel’s top-tier Panther Lake Early Geekbench benchmarks suggest Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme could outperform Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H from the Panther Lake lineup. The results highlight ARM’s growing role in Windows laptops.
Windows Central · Mar 6 A laptop with more ports than you'd ever need AND two disc drives? — This viral gaming rig from 20 years ago channels peak Alienware energy Seeing old gaming laptops from 20 years ago get some love is always fun, and this gargantuan model has been making waves this week. Here's what it really is and what it had inside.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 6 I’m using pizza to explain Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max — and now I’m convinced laptops are about to change Why are Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max like a pizza buffet? After leaked benchmarks, I break down Apple’s massive shift to "Chips on a System" architecture and why the era of the single chip is officially over.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 ‘Satellites help join up the dots’: the man on a mission to connect Siemens Energy staff across North America Providing IT support for many thousands of employees is just one aspect of Hassan Khan’s job – he still finds time to focus on equal opportunities and distributing refurbished laptops to charities and schools