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Hurry! Every MacBook Pro is $200 off ahead of Prime Day

By Louis Ramirez published 27 June 22

Retail giant Amazon is taking $200 off all MacBook Pro models in this epic pre Prime Day sale.

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Best RTX 3050 laptop deals in June 2022

By Millie Davis-Williams published 27 June 22

No matter what your needs are, we’ve found the best RTX 3050 laptop deals around for every budget.

Best Buy deals and sales in June 2022

By Louis Ramirez published 27 June 22

These Best Buy deals will save you money on everything from 4K TVs to air fryers.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) sitting on a desk —MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) review

MacBook Pro M2 testing just revealed a surprise downgrade

By Richard Priday published 27 June 22

SSD speed testing shows that the standard MacBook Pro M2 is slower than the M1 model, possibly due to Apple using new parts.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (2022) vs Dell XPS 13 Plus: Which laptop could win?

By Tony Polanco published 27 June 22

The Apple MacBook Pro 2022 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are two of the finest 13-inch laptops on the market. In this guide we help you decide which is right for you.

Best laptops for video editing in 2022

By Alex Wawro published 24 June 22

The best laptops for video editing are light, powerful, and long-lived, with great screens. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.

I just bought a MacBook Pro for back to school — and I got a big surprise

By Mark Spoonauer published 23 June 22

If you're buying a college laptop, you should act fast to make sure you get it in time before classes start.

Best MacBook deals in June 2022

By Louis Ramirez published 23 June 22

Cheap MacBook sales are easy to find if you know where to look. Here are today's best MacBook deals.

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AMD Ryzen 6000 specs, performance and everything we know

By Tony Polanco published 23 June 22

The new AMD Ryzen 6000 GPUs promise to deliver greater performance. Here's everything you need to know.

MacBook Pro 2022 battery life tested — this is the longest-lasting laptop ever

By Tony Polanco published 23 June 22

We've tested the new MacBook Pro and found it's the longest-lasting laptop we've ever tested. The competition barely comes close.

MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?

By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer published 22 June 22

Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.

MacBook Air 2022 vs MacBook Pro 2022: Which new MacBook should you buy?

By Mark Spoonauer published 22 June 22

The MacBook Air 2022 and MacBook Pro 2022 are both compelling M2-powered laptops, but there's some key differences you need to know.

Best MacBook in 2022: Find the best MacBook for you

By Alex Wawro published 22 June 22

These are the best MacBooks you can buy right now, including both Apple's M1 models and Intel versions.

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The best laptops in 2022: 20 top picks tested and rated

By Alex Wawro published 22 June 22

These are the best laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) review

By Tony Polanco published 22 June 22

The Apple MacBook Pro 2022 delivers mind-blowing performance and record-breaking battery life thanks to its M2 processor.

3 reasons you should buy MacBook Pro 2022 over the new MacBook Air

By Tony Polanco published 21 June 22

The MacBook Air 2022 seems like the Apple laptop to get due to its updated design and lower price, but the MacBook Pro 2022 might be better for some people — here's why.

The best budget laptops in 2022

By Alex Wawro published 18 June 22

These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

iPad Pro vs MacBook Air: What should you buy?

By Mark Spoonauer published 17 June 22

The new iPad Pro is more of a laptop replacement than ever, but is it better than the updated MacBook Air?

Best laptops for engineering students

By Alex Wawro published 17 June 22

With beefy components and portable designs, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.

Best business laptops top pick, the thinkpad nano, on a desk

The best business laptops in 2022

By Alex Wawro published 17 June 22

The best business laptops help you be more productive on the go. These are our top picks, from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more.

Best Walmart deals in June 2022

By Rory Mellon published 17 June 22

The best Walmart deals you can score right now on everything from 4K TVs to gaming consoles.

Best cheap laptop deals in June 2022

By Louis Ramirez, Rory Mellon published 17 June 22

The best cheap laptop deals of 2022 are here and we're rounding up today's best deals.

Best HP laptop sales and deals in June 2022

By Millie Davis-Williams published 17 June 22

From gaming rigs to ultraportables, here are the best HP laptop sales for all your needs.

OLED MacBooks and iPads just got tipped for 2024

By Richard Priday published 17 June 22

Future MacBook Air and iPad Pro models could be getting OLED displays by 2024, so says a new string of tweets from an expert display analyst.

best laptops under $500 top pick the Chromebook Duet

The best laptops under $500 in 2022

By Alex Wawro published 16 June 22

The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.

New MacBook Air 2022 — should you buy or skip?

By Mark Spoonauer published 16 June 22

The new MacBook Air 2022 represents the biggest overhaul in years. Here's the pros and cons so far.

MacBook Pro M2 performance looks very impressive in new leaked benchmarks

By Richard Priday published 16 June 22

A benchmark for an unknown Mac running the new Apple M2 chip shows that the company's claims about MacBook Air 2022 and MacBook Pro 2022 performances ring true.

The best touchscreen laptops in 2022

By Alex Wawro published 15 June 22

Here are some of the best touchscreen laptops on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing.

15-inch MacBook just tipped with new Apple M2 Pro chip

By Malcolm McMillan published 15 June 22

The latest rumors regarding a potential 15-inch MacBook hint at a Q2 2023 release date for a model running an Apple M2 chip and a second model running an Apple M2 Pro chip.

New Dell XPS 13 kills the one thing it shouldn’t — and I’m upset