Processor makers are increasingly turning to repurposing older silicon to be sold into new laptops. That's fine. But it's ...

In this edition of the PCWorld Smart Mode newsletter, I'm taking a look at one of the foundational assumptions of the PC ...

Laptops this year will get new processors, but many computer makers are turning back the clock with designs that are easier to repair and upgrade. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus ...

Intel says its new Wildcat Lake Core 3 Series chip family is built for affordable laptops. My first wave of tests shows exactly where it shines and struggles—and who should consider it.

Acer is here at CES 2026, and it’s announcing a wide range of new laptops that seemingly cover every single consumer category. Whether it’s gaming, creator content, or productivity that you seek, Acer ...

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Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. LG has just unveiled its latest 2026 LG gram laptops, debuting with a new ultra-light Aerominum material, with the introduction of the new LG gram Pro 17 ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

For a conventional computer company, Lenovo never fails to make a splash at CES, regardless of whether the experimental products are actually practical to use. This year, the company has not one but ...

Wondering why some laptops don't have HDMI ports? We explain how versatile USB-C and Thunderbolt connections allow for much ...