A little clarity
goes a long way.
Useful advice for the way you work, study and unwind.
Everyday home use
Email, video calls, browsing and watching films do not usually need an expensive workstation.
BUYING GUIDEWorking from home
For documents, spreadsheets, meetings and browser tools, focus on a good keyboard, clear webcam and practical connections.
BUYING GUIDEStudents & college
A student laptop needs to run your course software, survive a day in a bag and be pleasant for long writing sessions.
BUYING GUIDETravel & portability
A travel laptop should fit your bag, work away from a socket and connect to the things you use.
BUYING GUIDEGaming
Gaming performance depends on the exact game, graphics hardware, cooling and screen resolution.
BUYING GUIDEPhotography & video
Creative work ranges from a few photo edits to demanding multi-track video.
BUYING GUIDEMemory explained
Memory holds the things you are using right now.
BUYING GUIDEStorage explained
An SSD is the drive that stores your apps, documents and photos.
BUYING GUIDEMac, Windows or Chromebook?
The right operating system is the one that runs your work comfortably and fits the devices you already use.
BUYING GUIDEScreen size explained
The screen size is measured diagonally.
BUYING GUIDEProcessors explained
A processor runs instructions.
BUYING GUIDEBefore you buy
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