Articles by Ashley Biancuzzo
Best laptops for video editing 2025: Work faster with these expert picks
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
Best laptops 2025: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: A notable upgrade makes a big difference
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is a solid upgrade over the 2023, featuring a faster processor and a touchscreen display, with only minor drawbacks that hardly impact the overall performance.
Best laptops for college students 2025: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
Best gaming laptops 2025: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
Best Chromebooks 2025: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
How ChatGPT coached me to email greatness
ChatGPT helps me sound less awkward in professional email exchanges.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 review: This 2-in-1 nearly nails it
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 checks off a lot boxes, sure, but at full retail price it's expensive, especially for an entry-level configuration.
5 smart ways to put your old laptop to good use
Your old laptop is a well of untapped potential. Here are five creative ways to repurpose it.
Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.
Best laptops for engineering students 2025: Expert picks and advice
Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
Stop being tricked by AI fakery. Here are the red flags to look for
AI-generated content is getting more realistic by the day, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. If you're sick of getting fooled, then you'll want to look out for these identifying traits.
Acer Chromebook Spin 312 review: A tiny 2-in-1 with a great keyboard
The Acer Chromebook Spin 315 delivers reliable day-to-day performance as well as a comfortable typing experience, but there are a few things holding it back.
This cozy $4 game is helping me move through grief
Ropuka's Idle Island oozes with charm and positivity, which is exactly what I need right now.
Why I'm switching to an eco-friendly laptop
Sustainable laptops are just better for the environment.
An ode to Lenovo's TrackPoint, the little red nub with a storied history
Will Lenovo eventually phase out the iconic TrackPoint nub? Only time will tell.
Lenovo unleashes powerful, fire-breathing gaming laptops at CES
Today at CES, Lenovo unveiled a slew of new Legion gaming laptops that are set to release in 2025, most of which feature the latest and greatest hardware as well as bigger vents for better cooling.