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Searching for the perfect cheap laptop to take to college? Here are our top recommendations — all tried and tested by our computing experts

Any of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college or university.

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I'm a tech expert, and believe me: your next laptop’s battery life is about more than just battery size

When buying a new laptop, you want to make sure it offers good battery life, but that doesn't just mean looking at capacity and manufacturers' claims. Here's what you really need to consider...

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Buried treasure: Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion smartphones and 130 million electric vehicles, scientists discover

The ancient Appalachian Mountains may be hiding one of the United States' most valuable untapped natural resources. According to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the mountain range contains an estimated 2.5 million tons of lithium, enough to manufacture around 500 billion smartphones, 180 billion laptops or 130…

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The MSI Raider 16 Max HX delivers on gaming performance and packs an excellent display, but the build quality leaves a lot to be desired

MSI's Raider 16 Max HX can throw down with the best gaming laptops in terms of performance, but I was unimpressed by the chassis.

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I can't believe an RTX 5080 gaming laptop just lasted 14 hours on the battery: My full Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is often a favorite in the gaming laptop scene, though last year’s model was more disappointing than expected. The new 2026 model does improve the battery life, and packs a heftier punch in terms of raw performance, but it’s still too pricey.

Tom’s Guide

Prime Day 2026: These Tech Categories See the Biggest Price Drops in India

For Indian shoppers, Prime Day has evolved into more than just another sale. It has become an opportunity to finally buy gadgets that may have been sitting in wishlists for months. Whether it is upgrading an aging smartphone, investing in a work laptop, or building a smarter home, Prime Day…

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Flipkart GOAT Sale 2026: iPhone 17 Price Drops by ₹12,000

Waiting for the perfect shopping sale can often feel like a gamble. Prices change overnight, discounts disappear within minutes, and what looks like a great deal isn't always the cheapest. But the Flipkart GOAT Sale 2026 is arriving with some of its biggest price cuts yet. From the latest iPhone…

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The best tech of 2026 so far —the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16V Gen 3 review: This mobile workstation might just be the Goldilocks of the ThinkPad line-up right now

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16V Gen 3 brings workstation-grade power to a 4.6 lb chassis, creating the Goldilocks of the ThinkPad line-up.

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I’ve reviewed hundreds of laptops — these are the best ones that have launched so far in 2026

Price hikes, RAM shortages, and new chips: picking my top laptops of the year so far was a struggle, which is on brand for 2026.

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Indonesia detains former minister and Gojek founder as suspect in graft case

Makarim, education minister between 2019 and 2024, was accused of involvement in the procurement of Google's Chromebook laptops for use at his ministry and by students, said investigator Nurcahyo Jungkung Madyo.

The Economic Times

This is the most incredible portable monitor setup you'll see — a portable L-shaped 16-inch triple-screen monitor is perfect for productivity

NexFold's Fold 7 transforms laptops into portable four-screen workstations using three folding 16-inch displays arranged creatively.

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Engineering students: What advice do you wish you'd been given when choosing a laptop for your studies?

What aspects are most important in a laptop for your engineering studies? Let us know and your comments may be featured in our updated guide

Tom’s Guide

HP's OmniBook 3 16" beats everything else on the budget laptop market right now — if only the pricing were easier to predict

HP's OmniBook 3 16" is often one of the best budget laptops on the market, but its volatile pricing makes my recommendation harder to predict. In any case, it delivers incredible battery life and snappy performance, two features you always want in a PC. Here's my honest opinion after a…

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Microsoft fires shots at MacBook Neo, but that battle looks to be an uphill struggle — and rumored ditching of more affordable Surface laptops won't help

'But it's Windows. You run the risk that any or every monthly update will break something': Microsoft fires shots at MacBook Neo, but the internet fires back.

Tom’s Hardware

New PC purchases see sharpest drop in nearly three years as memory and storage prices bite — shipments fall by 7%, analysts forecast 14% contraction that will hit budget laptops hard

A research firm says that PC deliveries for the first quarter of 2026 fell by 7%, with the entire industry expected to ship 14.4% less units for the entire year.

Fortune

Dell’s AI boom is real, but so is the profit margin hit nobody is pricing in

The company’s gross margin declined by 26% since Dell first reported AI server revenue over a year ago as servers surpass computers and laptops.

The Independent UK

Indonesia sentences Gojek founder to 10 years for graft over procurement of school laptops

Indonesia's anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced a Gojek co-founder Nadiem Anwar Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty in a high-profile corruption case stemming from his time as education minister

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Forget Ryzen AI! AMD launches its SLOWEST processor in years, because 'not all customers can afford a new PC' — 2019 Zen+ CPU will at least be compatible with Windows 11

AMD's latest move seems to be two steps backward for budget laptops in a bid to cater to price-sensitive consumers

Evening Standard

Breakthrough could lead to ‘big leaps’ in battery performance, scientists say

Researchers studied lithium-ion batteries, which are used for electric vehicles as well as portable electronics such as mobile phones and laptops.

Euronews

Do not put your phone in the fridge: 5 ways to keep your devices cool this summer

Here are 5 ways to prevent your laptops and smartphones from getting damaged this summer.

The Guardian - AU

Packed pubs and skiving school: Australian fans nurse pints over laptops to cheer on Socceroos

Offices emptied to watch the Socceroos draw against Paraguay, propelling Australia to the World Cup 2026 knockouts

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iPads Still Crush Android Tablets in 2026 and Here Is the One Thing They Dominate

For a while, many people thought tablets would slowly disappear between smartphones and laptops. Instead, they became everyday devices for studying, streaming, drawing, gaming, editing, and working on the go. Even with stronger Android competition in 2026, iPads still continue leading the tablet market for one major reason that goes…

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‘Even if you know what you’re doing, everyone should use vibe coding’ – how a tech influencer got me excited about AI again

Is the MacBook Neo worth it for students? I spoke to a tech influencer who told me it’s all about vibe coding.

Bangkok Post

Swedish schools turn back to paper amid worries over digital impact

Sweden, once seen as a global leader in bringing laptops and tablets into classrooms, is now investing heavily in printed textbooks amid growing concerns that extensive screen use may be hurting children's learning and concentration.

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