I’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the only laptops creatives should buy in 2023
Buying a laptop for creative work can be a daunting challenge, and so we've broken things down by listing the best machines you can find at various prices.
Why the Dell XPS 13 Plus still beats the latest competition in little laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 is incredibly light and reasonably thin. But it looks stale compared to the ultra-modern Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops
Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
Why the M1 MacBook Air still beats the Dell XPS 13 in 2023
The Apple MacBook Air M1 presents a formidable challenger to the Dell XPS 13, long considered one of the best laptops on the market.
This is the only laptop to send your kid to college with
The Asus ZenBook 14 OLED offers tremendous value, as well as the performance, battery life, and display quality that college students will love.
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is another budget laptop that falls short
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides competent productivity performance and great battery life, but its build and display quality fall short of the competition.
Don’t just buy the latest version of a laptop. It’s not always worth it
Buying the latest generation of a laptop isn't always the best idea. Sometimes the changes are minimal, while the price on older models can be much lower.
The Alienware x16 is almost my favorite gaming laptop. Here’s why it’s not
The Alienware x16 performs like a full desktop replacement, and it's compact enough that you could fit it in a backpack. But it still has some rough edges.
How we test monitors
A good monitor can make using your PC feel like a whole new experience. Here's how we test monitors to see if they deliver the goods.
Dell XPS 15 vs. XPS 17: high-performance siblings duke it out
Dell has two high-performance mainstream laptops: The XPS 15 and XPS 17. They look similar, but there are some important differences between the two models.
Dell XPS 13 Plus review: extra, in a good way
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the kind of laptop that'll cause head turns and double-takes, but is it a laptop you should actually buy?
Asus vs. Alienware: a battle of OLED gaming monitors
The Asus ROG Swift OLED 27 and Alienware 34 QD-OLED are two of the best gaming monitors you can buy, but who claims the OLED crown?
Alienware just invalidated its own high-end esports monitor
Alienware has a new 27-inch monitor focused on competitive gaming, and it may invalidate its high-end, expensive esports display.
Dubious Dell monitor ads turn into legal troubles
The Federal Court of Australia ordered Dell to pay customers who fell for misleading ads offering discounts on monitor add-ons.
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray
The XPS 17 9730 isn't any faster than its predecessor unless you're gaming, and its design remains the same. It's a good laptop, but it's no longer a leader.
The best Dell laptops for 2023: XPS, Inspiron, and more
Dell makes a bunch of great laptops, but picking the best Dell laptops isn't easy, Here are our favorites, ranging from gaming laptops to business notebooks.
Dell doubles down on IPS Black, but where’s the OLED?
Dell has launched two new high-end UltraSharp monitors, but has been quiet on the topic of OLED mini-LED.
Why new OLED gaming monitors still can’t beat the best from last year
A new wave of OLED monitors has shown up in 2023, but none of them can match our favorite OLED display from last year.
Dell XPS Desktop (8960) review: a new performance class
The Dell XPS Desktop 8960 reaches a new level of performance, but it comes at the cost of flexibility that made last-gen's model so attractive.
Dell XPS 15 (2023) review: a great laptop starts to falter
The Dell XPS 13 (9530) upgraded the CPU and GPU, but left everything else unchanged. That makes for a lackluster update this year.
I love my OLED gaming monitor, but I feel like it’s gaslighting me
The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is still the best gaming monitor you can buy, and I'm happy I bought one. But the constant reminders of OLED burn-in are fatiguing.
Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor review: for the pros only
Alienware's 500Hz gaming monitor may not be the right fit for most gamers, but for the most competitive players, it's the best esports monitor you can buy.
Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook
Dell's new Inspiron 14 might be the budget ARM laptop you've been looking for, with long battery life, plenty of ports, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Today’s Best Deals: Get a 50-inch 4K TV for $300 and more
Looking for some of today's best deals? This roundup -- always up-to-date -- is a great place to go. It covers all the daily deals you could ever want.
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: massive is the word
The Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor is a massive display that produces good, but not great images. It will fit some needs, but it needs lots of space.
Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue
Alienware's long-running Aurora line sees iterative updates every year, but 2023 brings a critical change that makes it a much more attractive gaming desktop.
The first RTX 4080 laptops are much cheaper than we expected
Alienware finally debuted pricing for a trio of upcoming RTX 4080 laptops, and the prices are much cheaper than we originally anticipated.
What MacBooks needs to learn from competitors about transparency
Apple's entry-level M2 MacBook Pros have slower SSDs in their entry-level configurations. And that's something that Apple should be making perfectly clear.
HP Envy x360 13 vs. Dell XPS 13: the best tiny laptop?
Dell and HP have two of the best compact 13-inch laptops you can buy. But which is better?
Don’t wait on next-gen gaming laptops — here’s what you should buy instead
Next-gen gaming laptops are arriving in a few weeks, but you shouldn't wait on them. Here's why and the laptops you should buy instead.
The best fanless laptops in 2023
Fanless laptops provide a completely silent experience that makes then great for quiet environments. Here are some of the best fanless laptops available.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: the most advanced laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both prove that the 13-inch laptop remains a viable choice. But which of these excellent machines is the best?
LG Gram Style vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: design above all
The LG Gram Style borrows some design cues from Dell's XPS 13 Plus, with some added bonuses. We'll have to wait for our review, though, to know which is better.
The most anticipated laptops of 2023
CES 2023 was packed with exciting laptops, which hints that 2023 should be a banner year for portable machines. Here are the most anticipated laptops for 2023.