Laptops, tablets and desktops for the tech-savvy dad

While the 2018 Dell XPS 13 retains its up-the-nose webcam placement, the updated version of one of our favorite laptops remains an excellent laptop for the on-the-go father.

With an extra-bright screen and backflipping capabilities combined with business ThinkPad smarts, the X1 Yoga is great for the dad who likes to work outside and stream movies in hotel rooms.

Small but powerful thanks to its discrete graphics, the travel-friendly Asus ZenBook 13 laptop will get him through the heaviest meeting schedule.

This slimmer hybrid version of the XPS 13 is an excellent full-time laptop and part-time tablet.

A MacBook Pro is always a good bet as a gift for anyone.

Lighten Dad's load when he's on the go. This stylish machine is a dynamite balance of design, performance, long battery life and a crisp, 13-inch backflipping touchscreen.

If Dad's iPad is more paperweight than tablet these days, Apple's newest entry-level iPad model will get him up-to-date specs for all the latest apps.

Discrete graphics in a thin design make this ZenBook convertible stand out from the crowd.

Thin and light for a gaming laptop, this Asus GM501 doesn't overdo the flashiness, so it'll fit right in during his workday as well as his evening Fortnite battles.

Microsoft's finely tuned tablet PC will let your dad travel light without sacrificing a full Windows 10 experience. Add a keyboard cover to turn it into a laptop.

It's a bit bulky, but this budget notebook has a ton of features, including discrete graphics and a DVD drive, for its can't-be-beat $600 price.

It's bigger and heavier than its 13-inch brother, but if Dad needs more screen real estate, the LG Gram 15 is quite light for a 15.6-inch model. And it shares the same all-day battery life, a great feature when he can't find an outlet at the airport.

With its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 GPU, you can help your dad level up with one of Dell's newest G-series gaming laptops.

The Yoga 370 is a solid 360-degree backflipper at a more budget-friendly price.

Like a less expensive 11-inch MacBook Air in build quality, but with the streamlined capabilities of Google's web-based Chrome OS, this Chromebook Flip is great for getting basics done as well as kicking back and enjoying some TV shows.

This Chromebook two-in-one offers great value, features and performance for a budget laptop. Perfect for web-savvy dads who want a pen-enabled tablet and a notebook. 

If your dad appreciates minimalist design, the iMac is a go-to all-in-one computer.

This Lenovo tablet PC will help your dad get his work done, stream his favorite shows and explore his creative side.

It's the ultimate coffee-shop laptop for Apple fans -- the updated 12-inch MacBook is a can't-miss gift.

If your dad likes his gaming systems to look like gaming systems, consider getting him this Asus ROG. It has an RGB backlit keyboard and bright lid lights, along with pretty great specs for the money.

One of Asus' ROG GL500 series of 15-inch midrange gaming laptops will please all but the most frame rate-obsessed gamer, plus it's got a better-than-average (for a gaming laptop) keyboard and touchpad to get him through the rest of the day.

For dads who really value a great screen, the Tab S3 is the gift to get. The Android tablet is the first with an HDR-ready AMOLED display and, paired with its great speakers, it's a top choice for indulging in binge-watching wherever you go.

The 13-inch version of the XPS 2-in-1 is great, but sometimes you just need more screen. Plus, the XPS 15 2-in-1 is a more powerful model thanks to an option with the new Intel/AMD combo chip. And avoid the 4K screen if battery life matters.

If Dad's a designer, this incredibly flexible detachable workstation with pro-level, color-accurate Adobe RGB graphics and a great-feeling screen for sketching shows him you understand that art requires power.

For the audiophile father, the XPS 27 all-in-one has 10 speakers that will blast him out of his man cave.

For even more room for work (or play), this HP's curved 34-inch display is great for immersing your dad in whatever he's doing.

Ditch the deposable canned air for the X3 Hurricane canless air system. It sucks in the air around it, then blows it back out at 260mph. Just be aware, it's about as loud as a hurricane, and costs as much as 30 cans of old-fashioned air.

Get the X3 Hurricane canless air system here.

This Chromebook for grownups has a detachable keyboard for extra flexibility.

If a new laptop isn't in the cards -- or the budget -- help spruce up the old one with a great new bag. 

The DockCase protects a MacBook or MacBook Pro with a stiff microfiber leather shell while solving one of the most pressing problems with modern-day MacBooks. Built right into the end of the case is a USB-C dock, with three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, HDMI, Ethernet and even SD and microSD card slots. 

The DockCase can be purchased here.