Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead StickyGram 17 (small) The 2021 LG Gram 17 continues the Korean company's efforts in the ultra thin-and-light laptop space, and though this 17-inch model by its nature ends up heavier than its smaller counterparts, it's still an astoundingly light product for its size.  This time around, the LG Gram 17 isn't just a simple Ultrabook – a specification for thin-and-light laptops set by Intel and other partners – but also an Intel Evo certified model. This is a newer specification that's effectively a guarantee of snappy performance, lo ..read more

  Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky The 2021-2022 college season is just around the corner, with students likely to head back to campus or log on via their laptops around the third week of August. With that in mind, we've gathered together all of our relevant buying advice into one ultimate guide for stocking up on college gear. We've revisited our investigation of whether an iPad alone can serve as your only computing device for college, overhauled our dorm room entertainment gear guide, and shared advice on how Windows 11 will affect students going into their fir ..read more

  Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead StickyMacBook Air (2021) (small)12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021) (small) Looking for a lightweight computer for the back-to-school season? You might find yourself deciding between Apple's MacBook Air and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, both of which pack a lot of processing power into sleek design. They also share some similarities when it comes to specifications: both have a screen that's around 13 inches in size, and both computers run on Apple's M1 processor.  But there are important differences between the two that you should consider before ..read more

  Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Microsoft recently announced its new Windows 11 operating system that's being released later in 2021. For students, the Windows 11 release could prove awkward. It begs a few questions, like whether students need to buy a new computer, or can they keep using the computer they have now.  In the past, a new Windows operating system wasn't the biggest deal, as pretty much any computer (PC) could upgrade to the latest version without much issue. However, Windows 11 comes with some requirements that not all computers have, even th ..read more

 Summary List Placement As a college student, your laptop is your lifeline. Whether you're working on a paper, watching movies in bed, or blasting music before a night out, your laptop is at the center of almost everything you do. That's why picking out the right one is so important. There's a lot to consider when shopping for a laptop, but there are two key questions that will guide most of your decisions: What do you intend to use it for, and how much are you willing to spend? There are many other factors, but those two questions should be at the center of your search. A student studyi ..read more

Summary List Placement A few years ago, if you wanted to buy a laptop, you'd have two choices: a Mac or a PC. But these days, you've got a third choice: a Chromebook. Chromebooks are probably pretty different than the laptops you're used to. Here's everything to know about the differences between Chromebooks and laptops. The differences between Chromebooks and laptops A Chromebook is a special kind of laptop, different from standard Macs and PCs.  Its operating system — the software that decides how the computer works and what programs it can run — is called Chrome OS. It's made and upda ..read more

  Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead Sticky Microsoft has revealed Windows 11, a new version of Windows that will be available to Windows Insiders – members of a free beta testing program – as a developer preview in the coming weeks and is planned for full release later this year. Windows 11 has many new features, but it's similar to Windows 10 under the hood. This is good news for people looking to buy a Windows 10 laptop right now. All new Windows 10 laptops sold today are compatible with Windows 11. It's safe to buy a Windows 10 laptop now Windows 11 will be a free upgr ..read more

  Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead StickyMac Mini (2020) with M1 (small)   The Mac Mini often gets overlooked in Apple's lineup, but it's actually one of Apple's most-loved computers, and for good reason. It's the perfect computer for those that want an inexpensive desktop Mac, especially for those who like the idea of something compact, and who don't mind using their own keyboard and mouse. That's why I've used my 2018 Mac Mini as my daily computer since its release – and why I was very excited for Apple's refresh of the computer this year. But the new Mac Mini rep ..read more

Summary List Placement The world may be opening up again, but remote work is here to stay for many people. That's the sentiment that has seemingly shaped the new updates coming to Windows and Mac computers later this year. Apple and Microsoft are both introducing new features that vastly improve conference calls and the way we manage work-life balance, updates that will come as the majority of American workers . Some of these new features are a response to remote work, but they're also a sign the two biggest operating systems see a fundamental shift in how we'll use computers to work and comm ..read more

Summary List Placement Microsoft unveiled its vision to bridge the gap between laptops and tablets when it previewed Windows 8 back in 2011. But Windows 11, which the company revealed on Thursday and will launch this holiday season, is its most promising attempt at this ambition yet.  Based on Microsoft's presentation, Windows 11 has the potential to make PCs work much better as tablets without sacrificing their functionality as laptops, finally bringing Microsoft's decade-old vision to fruition.  To understand why this matters, it's important to remember where Windows 8 went wrong ..read more