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AMD’s best Ryzen CPUs are hard to top for their combo of raw power when plugged in and battery efficiency when not – ideal for gaming machines

This question isn’t as easy to answer as it may seem. For example, if you’re on a tight budget, a 24in Full HD monitor may make perfect sense, not least because text will look sharper than the same re

SCORE PRICE Free from blackmagicdesign.com When it comes to professional video editing, you might think of Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer or Final Cut Pro. You might also imagine paying a sma

It’s all about the money, money, money. And the performance, of course

Slim and light laptops look nicer, feel better and tend to last longer between charges than the rest. And no, you don’t actually need workstation-grade power just to record those music tracks you like to fuss over at the weekends. Here, then, are 2025’s top truly portable laptop contenders, ranging from under £500 to well over two grand…

STANDING ON BUSINESS An office-grade laptop that offers surprisingly good ability for creative tasks and long battery life