Everything to Look for When Buying a New Laptop in 2026
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Most people will be happy just buying the latest MacBook Air—and I'm happy for them. But you're not most people. You want to know that your money isn't being wasted, or that you aren't missing out on the latest and greatest technological innovation. Or maybe you're just wondering what’s changed in the past five years since you last bought a laptop.
Good news—that's how my brain works too. And I've been testing laptops for well over a decade now, including all the major releases so far in 2026. Feel free to skip around, but if you have a question about a laptop or a particular aspect of a laptop, you've come to the right place.
Updated May 2026: We've added the latest...
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