Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Laptop Computer

A beginner's guide to choosing a laptop: how to match specs, operating system, battery life and budget to what you actually do.

A beginner's guide to choosing a laptop: how to match specs, operating system, battery life and budget to what you actually do.

Mini PC or laptop for music production? Compare performance, portability, cooling, noise, upgrades and audio interface support to pick the right setup.

Laptops dominate sales, but the desktop PC still wins on value, upgrades, cooling and ergonomics. Here is when a desktop is the smarter buy.

What to look for in a college laptop: processor, RAM, storage, battery life, display, ports, durability and software compatibility, with a realistic budget.

Mini PCs save desk space without giving up much performance. Learn which type fits your needs, what specs to check, and what to know before you buy.

A buyer's guide to business desktops: processor, RAM, storage, security, manageability, warranty and total cost, plus when to lease instead of buy.