We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computers are downright essential to modern life. Even if you don't use a computer for work (e.g., data entry or accounting), you still need ...

The current MacBook Pro is the worst thing since unsliced bread — at least if you believe my colleague Charlie “glass is half empty” Sorrel. But while people might be happy to dump on Cupertino’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's Note December 1, 2025: Cyber Monday laptop deals have dropped, offering plenty of opportunities to save big. That being said, the Legion 5i we originally included was $450 at time of writing, ...