These are the 3 laptops you should shortlist for your studies Make your back-to-school laptop choice simpler with our rundown of the best laptops for your studies. Creative Bloq · Aug 5
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 review: A portable business-driven shell that's a workstation-grade beast under the hood The Lenovo ThinkPad P14S Gen 6 is a spectacular portable workstation, granting the coveted 14-inch frame with the internals to get even more demanding jobs done TechRadar · Aug 4
I tested this heavy duty power bank that doesn’t just charge your phone — it inflates bike tires and jump-starts your car The NOCO Boost Air AX65 isn't an ordinary power bank, it's a 2,000-amp jump starter, a high-speed tire inflator, and 60W laptop fast charging device rolled into one. Tom’s Guide · Aug 4
Buying a new laptop? The 5 essential features and upgrades to consider Our top tips when buying a new laptop T3 · Aug 4
After months of silence, the first Googlebook has been spotted — and it looks nifty, but will anyone really care? 'What's a Googlebook?' After months of silence, the first Googlebook has been spotted — but the reaction to these laptops remains muted or confused. TechRadar · Aug 3
AI demand keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial intelligence gold rush — and the squeeze is far from over. Euronews · Aug 3
Buying a cheap back-to-school laptop? Expert picks 3 best student options Whether Windows or Apple, this trio won't cost the earth –yet won't disappoint T3 · Aug 3
Inside Sydney’s hottest nightspot, where shoes are off, laptops are on and customers drink matcha A ‘study cafe’ has opened on the site that once housed the radical Gould’s Book Arcade – and students are paying by the hour to be there The Guardian - AU · Aug 2
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable laptop perfected, but the RAM-based pricing is cause for concern Framework Laptop 13 Pro finally feels like more than a niche gimmick, but the price keeps it stuck in the nerdy locker. Tom’s Guide · Aug 2
I tested the HP Omnibook Ultra 14 for a month — it's a mighty MacBook competitor, but the price is wrong HP’s OmniBook Ultra is a no-compromise laptop for the working professional who needs a powerful machine that can survive a full day on a single charge, and looks good in the process. Unfortunately, it has a few major drawbacks. Tom’s Guide · Aug 2
Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun While the company's minimum OS specifications officially say 4GB, most PC builders know that 16GB is the bare minimum for a smooth experience on Windows 11. However, the memory chip shortage and the resurgence of 8GB laptops are likely forcing Microsoft to optimize Windows. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 1
Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandal The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments. The Conversation · Jul 30
ThinkPads from 2008 are some of the hottest used laptops right now — Here's how (and why) they're being turned into Windows 11 PCs If you ask a ThinkPad diehard about their favorite model, chances are high that you'll receive an answer that dates back quite a few years. I take a look at why that is, and how one small company is retrofitting 18-year-old ThinkPad PCs with new performance hardware that runs Windows… Windows Central · Jul 30
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 29 Testing laptops on battery and AC power — Comparing Intel, Qualcomm, Apple, and AMD We tested laptops with processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple to see the differences in how they perform on and off the charger.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 29 I test gaming laptops and this is how I get better performance without plugging them in While you'll always get better performance from a gaming laptop that's plugged in, you can get a better experience on battery with the right adjustments.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 26 Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Neo: Which $699 laptop is right for you? Starting at $699, the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are the finest budget laptops around. But which one should you get? We help you decide!
Fortune · Jul 25 Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies Millions were spent putting laptops in every student’s hands. Now schools want them back as tech falls short of the miracle solution it was sold as.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 25 I just tested the new Dell XPS 13 — here’s why it’s the best budget Windows laptop right now The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a $699 Windows laptop packing many premium features. It's not only a MacBook Neo rival, but an excellent overall productivity laptop.
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24 AMD working on new X3D V-cache mobile chip for gaming laptops, leaker claims — Ryzen 7 9800HX3D could launch with 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96MB cache A fresh leak suggests AMD is preparing an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 mobile processor with 96MB of L3 cache, potentially bringing the desktop Ryzen 7 9800X3D experience to gaming laptops.
Clever Dude · Jul 23 Best Costco Laptops (2026): Reviewed And Ranked According to shopping experts, electronics are one of the most competitively priced items at warehouse stores, and the best Costco laptops are no exception. They offer advanced features like AI-enhanced processors, dedicated graphics, and built-in AI tools at prices that can beat traditional retailers. To help you get the best…
Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 22 7 Ways Families Can Get Free Internet or Discounted Devices for Students Reliable internet and a working computer are no longer optional for students. Homework, virtual classrooms, research, and even communication with teachers often depend on being connected. Yet many families still struggle to afford broadband service or replace aging laptops when they break. The good news is that several trusted programs…
PC Gamer · Jul 22 Acer and Gigabyte will launch RTX Spark laptops too, but not before Microsoft and Co. The first batch not including Acer and Gigabyte will launch this fall.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 22 GIGABYTE amps up its new launches with AI powers to improve your gaming experience GIGABYTE’s new gaming monitors, gaming laptops, and AI BOXes not only provide impressive hardware upgrades but also leverage AI to take things to the next level.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 22 Introducing the Tom’s Guide Computing & Gaming Awards 2026: Here's how to submit your last-minute entries Nominations are still open but closing soon for the Tom’s Guide Computing and Gaming Awards 2026 and here's everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees and deadlines.