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Best Laptop for 2022: Here Are 14 Laptops We Recommend

Best Laptop for 2022: Here Are 14 Laptops We Recommend

With so many laptops to choose from, let CNET help you find the right one.

by Joshua Goldman

The Windows 10 to Windows 11 Differences That Really Matter

The Windows 10 to Windows 11 Differences That Really Matter

Here's a breakdown of all the big differences when you upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, such as changes to the interface, widgets and more.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

How to Buy a Budget Laptop in 2022

Forget the bells and whistles. People really want a reliable laptop that doesn't cost too much.

Windows 11 Is Available Now. Here's How to Download It

There are a few ways to download Microsoft's latest operating system. We walk you through the steps.

How to take a screenshot on your Mac: 4 ways to capture your screen

Depending on which Apple computer you have -- MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac -- you may have up to four ways to take a screenshot.

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Best Laptop for 2022: Here Are 14 Laptops We Recommend

by Joshua Goldman

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: What Are the Real Differences?

The Windows 10 to Windows 11 Differences That Really Matter

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

How to Buy a Budget Laptop in 2022

by Dan Ackerman

Windows 11: How to Download Microsoft's Latest OS

Windows 11 Is Available Now. Here's How to Download It

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

How to take a screenshot on your Mac: 4 ways to capture your screen

by Matt Elliott

Best iPad for 2022

by Joshua Goldman

Windows 11 Hidden Features That'll Change How You Use Your Computer

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

23 Memorial Day Sales on iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and More You Won't Want to Miss

by Adrian Marlow

Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 Drops to $480 in Used Condition Today

by Adrian Marlow

Google Maps' Historical Street View Is Coming to iOS and Android

by Attila Tomaschek

Best Budget Laptop Under $500 for 2022

Best Laptops Under $500

by Joshua Goldman

Me and My Selfie Drone: Life With a Snap Pixy

by Scott Stein

Broadcom to Acquire VMware for $61 Billion

by Andrew Blok

How to Find the Wi-Fi Password of Any Network You've Connected To

by Nelson Aguilar

Best USB-C Chargers, Docks, Batteries and Other Accessories

by Stephen Shankland

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23 Memorial Day Sales on iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and More You Won't Want to Miss

If you're looking for sales on all things Apple, this roundup has you covered.

by Adrian Marlow

Save Hundreds on Already-Discounted Refurb MacBooks Today at Woot

Today only, Woot has a selection for refurbished MacBooks on sale for some of the lowest prices you’ll find anywhere.

by Max McHone

Low Storage on Windows 11? Here's How to Free Up Disk Space on Your PC

Your Windows computer has a built-in feature that can clean up your hard drive and improve overall performance.

by Nelson Aguilar

Best Wireless Mouse Deals: Save on Mice for Travel, Gaming and Everyday Computing

Whether you need a wireless mouse for travel, gaming or everyday tasks, you'll find the best price here, starting at $11.

by Adrian Marlow

Need to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11? Here's How

There are a number of ways to take a screengrab on your Windows computer.

by Nelson Aguilar

Chromebooks Will Now Tell You if Your USB-C Cable Is No Good for Your Needs

The latest Chrome OS update also adds support for Chrome's best note-taking app and better control over screen magnification.

by Joshua Goldman

Play Hundreds of Apple Arcade Games for Just $5 a Month

New games and updates arrive every week on Apple Arcade. You can play them all for just $5 a month.

by Shelby Brown

Windows 11 Regret? You Have 10 Days to Go Back to Windows 10

There's an easy way to roll back to Windows 10. But you need to act quickly.

by Mary King

Best USB-C Chargers, Docks, Batteries and Other Accessories

Here are the devices that make the charging and data port even more useful.

by Stephen Shankland

Best MacBook for 2022

With new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, the MacBook line offers higher-end options, but you might want to stick with the basic MacBook Air.

by Dan Ackerman

Best College Laptop for 2022: Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft and More

Find an affordable laptop for every type of student.

by Joshua Goldman

Windows 11 Draining Your Battery? Here's How to Fix It

Is your computer dying too quickly? Here are four tips that can help increase your battery life.

by Nelson Aguilar

Best Gaming PC Deals: Save $900 on an ABS Desktop with RTX 3080 TI Graphics

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards are difficult to find on their own, but you can get a prebuilt desktop with one of the new GPUs.

by Matt Elliott

Best Laptop Deals: Save $200 on a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro or $150 on Latest Galaxy Book 2 Pro

Here are the best sales right now on laptops at Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg.

by Joshua Goldman

Broadcom to Acquire VMware for $61 Billion

It's one of the largest tech acquisitions of all time.

by Andrew Blok

Google Maps' Historical Street View Is Coming to iOS and Android

The feature lets you see how a place has changed over time.

by Attila Tomaschek

Save Up to $260 on Storage From Western Digital and SanDisk

Flash drives, memory cards and internal and external storage drives are currently discounted by as much as 60%.

by Adrian Marlow

Me and My Selfie Drone: Life With a Snap Pixy

Taking a drone with me for the weekend was a learning experience.

by Scott Stein

Should You Really Put a Hardshell Case on Your MacBook?

I tested out several protective covers on Apple's laptops. Here's what I found.

by Mary King

HP's Chromebase Is Part Chromebook, Part Google Nest Hub and It's Delightful

With its 21.5-inch swivel touchscreen, Intel Core i3 chip and Chrome OS, this is a great home base for school, work and entertainment.

by Joshua Goldman