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While just about every laptop wears the ‘AI’ banner these days, it was Qualcomm’s Snapdragon CPUs that introduced the Copilot+ concept

Windows is something most of us put up with because we have to, rather than actually liking it. But do you necessarily need it? Increasingly, no…

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

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

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a truly portable laptop – and no, we’re not talking about waiting for a fire sale on an obsolete model

BETWEEN TWO WORLDS Part tablet and part laptop, the entry-level Surface machine is a versatile and portable piece of kit for completing everyday tasks