Laptops advice guides

Unique Which? data can help you to choose a laptop brand that lasts. We survey owners of Apple, Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft laptops to reveal the faults that develop, and how long you can expect them to last.

Viruses, bloatware and your settings can all cause your computer to run slowly. Read on to find out how to make your computer faster.

Our computing experts offer easy tips to fix a broken laptop and solve common PC problems

Get the lowdown on how our laptop tests are among the most rigorous you’ll find on the web.

We round up the best laptops for students from our expert lab tests to help you find the very best laptop for school, college or university life

Chromebooks, Apple MacBooks and Windows are all fighting for your cash. Discover the pros and cons of each so you can choose the laptop that's right for you.

What does a solid-state drive do for a laptop that a hard-disk drive doesn't? We explain everything you need to know about picking a computer with an SSD

The most confusing part of buying a computer is the bewildering array of CPUs (also known as processors) on offer. Which? explains what you should be looking out for and what sort of processor is best for which task.

When buying a computer, the three brand names you’ll see most often beyond the actual computer manufacturer are Intel, AMD and Nvidia.

The best gaming laptops are versatile enough to keep you entertained and handle all your day to day tasks. Find how to pick the best model from brands like MSI, Asus, Dell and HP

Do you want to cut the cost of your next laptop? Opting for a second-hand or reconditioned laptop could get you heavy discounts on some great technology

Hard drive full? Read our quick and easy solutions to help free up some disk space on your PC.

We've put video calling apps through security and quality tests to help you choose the best

Puzzled about the ports on your current computer or trying to understand what the USB-C ports on your next laptop are capable of? We explain the differences between USB, HDMI, Ethernet and more.