We've tested over 30 laptops in the past year. Here are the 12 best for 2026.

As of January 2026, I think the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) is the best MacBook for most people. It's a sleek-as-ever ...

The New Balance 1080v15 Gets a Radical Makeover

When the New Balance 1080 made its debut, the running shoe landscape was vastly different than today. The 1080 was the ...

Finally, a mini Windows PC that convincingly beats my full-sized tower (and is full of ports)

As you can see, the Veriton PC is tiny, measuring just 5.16 x 5.16 x 1.69 inches and weighing about a pound. It's basically a tenth of the size of my big PC tower. I've eaten sandwiches bigger than ...

This $600 Windows laptop has better battery life than some of the newest models I've tested

The HP OmniBook 5 16-inch is a solid midrange laptop that punches well above its $649 sale price. It's geared toward everyday users with diverse workflows, and delivers excellent battery life for ...