Windows
Best Windows laptops for 2025: Our top pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro
The best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut, from Qualcomm-powered workhorses that refuse to die to dual-display stunners and subtle gaming stations. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt even the most devoted Apple Macbook disciples.) Users who need a new laptop for everyday productivity, creativity, or entertainment have no shortage of options. And…
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2024 was a big year for Windows on Arm
I still can’t quite believe that I’m using an Arm-powered Windows laptop every day. After more than a decade of trying to make Windows on Arm a reality, Microsoft and Qualcomm finally nailed it this year with Copilot Plus PCs. These new laptops have excellent battery life and great performance — and the app compatibility…
These 5 apps are my secret to a better Windows 11 experience
Summary For as great as Windows 11 is, there are more than a few sore points to be found in Microsoft’s flagship OS. There are countless third-party apps that seek to enhance the Windows 11 experience. These are some of my favorites, addressing key omissions and adding in much-needed functionalities. Windows 11, first released back…