A mysterious new folder appeared in my C drive after this Windows 11 update, should I be worried?
A recent Windows 11 update has left behind a strange "inetpub" folder on users' computers — here's what it is and what it isn't.
Buying Guides
The best 2-in-1 laptops offer powerful performance in a flexible form factor. Here are 6 tested and reviewed picks.
We test more than a dozen 2-in-1 laptops annually, and here are our favorites, based on test results and hands-on reviews of the best 2-in-1 laptops.
We tested and reviewed over a dozen ThinkPads to find the 3 best ThinkPads in 2025
After hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, we've identified the best ThinkPads for you. Whether you prioritize battery life or performance, we can help.
Laptop buying guide: 8 essential tips to know before you buy
Our laptop buying guide will teach you how to choose a laptop by showing you what to look for in a laptop and everything you need to consider before you buy.
Best gaming laptops 2025: 5 top tested and reviewed picks
Here are the best gaming laptops in 2025 for every budget based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, which include 13 performance and gaming tests.
Reviews by Brand
Asus Vivobook 16 (2025) review: It’s not glamorous, but it’s affordable
The Asus Vivobook 16 (2025) is a solid Windows 11 laptop that does what it needs to at a relatively affordable price, but you’ll need to compromise on a few things.
Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) gaming monitor review: Smooth and gorgeous
One 27-inch OLED monitor to rule them all
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review: A gaming headset that checks all the boxes
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro offers solid audio quality, phenomenal battery life, and an outstanding mic, making it a great pick for all types of gamers.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) review: From zero to hero, Gigabyte soars
The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 champions Nvidia’s latest RTX 5080 GPU in its slick chassis with a gorgeous display and bouncy keyboard, but one critical flaw stunts its growth into full bloom.
Deals
Skip the iPad 11, snag Laptop Mag's beloved iPad 10 for its lowest price ever instead
Save $150 on the iPad 10, Laptop Mag's Editor's Choice Award-winning tablet.
Best iPad deals in April 2025: From as low as $269
Shop today's best iPad deals and save on your next Apple tablet.
Dell's spring sale ends soon. Here are 11 deals I found that are still worth snapping up.
Shop the top deals from Dell's spring sale this weekend.
Laptops
Microsoft Recall is gradually rolling out — will new privacy features get you to try Windows AI?
Microsoft Recall is rolling out gradually as part of the latest Windows Insider update almost a year after its announcement. Here's a look at what's changed.
Hot Swap: A Laptop Mag series about making the tech switch
The idea of switching out our technology can leave us feeling cold. But Laptop is here to help.
Tariffs have me seriously considering a hyper-repairable laptop. Here's why.
With tech prices set to skyrocket, a repairable laptop could save your wallet over the next few years
Laptop Accessories
Best laptop docking stations in 2025: My 7 top tested picks
After testing and reviewing dozens of docking stations, here are our picks for the best docking stations in 2025 based on ports, power, performance, presentation, and price.
This wearable could replace the mouse and keyboard, and I saw it first-hand at MWC 2025
The Mudra Link lets you control almost everything with a wave of your hand.
The best webcams in 2025: The top picks, based on our real-world testing
Here are the best webcams to replace your laptops built-in camera. We've tested dozens of webcams to find the very best no matter your use case or budget.
Ai
Microsoft’s 50th birthday celebration takes a sudden turn during the Copilot AI presentation
The birthday party focusing on Copilot went political.
Microsoft hopes Clippy will make you like Copilot more
Everyone's favorite paperclip is back, kind of.
Microsoft's next 50 years are all about making AI feel useful
Copilot is about to get a lot more flight hours
Bill Gates calls AI's potential to do this 'one of the most exciting things'
The Microsoft co-founder is fascinated by AI.
Gaming
Samsung’s 3D monitor transforms how you see games and videos without using glasses
The new technology might bring back the 3D craze.
I spent a week trying to Master Chief parenting with Backbone’s Xbox mobile controller. Here's what went wrong.
Is the Backbone One Xbox mobile controller as comfortable as a true Xbox controller?
Handheld gaming. 135-inch display. The reality-warping twist behind this world-first controller
VITURE and 8BitDo partner to defy the impossible, unlocking cinematic-scale for games in the palms of your hands.
I'm not rich enough to buy a Switch 2, but these are the 3 accessories I'd buy if I were
What accessories would I slap onto the Switch 2 if I could afford it? There are 3 currently available, and one I’m dreaming of.
Apple
Skip the iPad 11, snag Laptop Mag's beloved iPad 10 for its lowest price ever instead
Save $150 on the iPad 10, Laptop Mag's Editor's Choice Award-winning tablet.
Best iPad deals in April 2025: From as low as $269
Shop today's best iPad deals and save on your next Apple tablet.
Trump paused tech tariffs for Apple and Samsung, but it might not last. Here’s what happened
Maybe your next smartphone won't be more expensive.
A U.S.-made iPhone could cost almost as much as AirPods made of pure gold
Your next iPhone might come at a sky-high price
Windows
Microsoft Recall is gradually rolling out — will new privacy features get you to try Windows AI?
Microsoft Recall is rolling out gradually as part of the latest Windows Insider update almost a year after its announcement. Here's a look at what's changed.
Microsoft has forked-up Windows 11, but there's one clear solution
Former Windows 10 users may have jumped through Microsoft's upgrade hoops, but they're being left behind anyway. Something has to change.
Microsoft doesn't want you to upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-support checklist all but confirms what you've suspected for years: Microsoft would rather you ditch your old machine entirely.
As Windows 11 adoption skyrockets, Microsoft tightens its grip on new users
Windows 11 has never been so popular, and Microsoft is trying its hardest to capitalize on that.
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