Guides

Plain-English guides to the specs that matter when you buy a laptop. Read these first if the spec sheets look confusing.

CPUs

What the processor does, and how laptop CPUs from Intel, AMD and Apple rank.

GPUs

When you need a dedicated graphics card, and how laptop GPUs compare for gaming and editing.

Storage

How much SSD storage you need, and what to do when you run out.

RAM

How much memory you need for browsing, school, gaming and editing.