Tech, and laptops in particular, often revolves around trends. Every couple of years, you get something new that every manufacturer tries to adopt, and if it catches on, it just becomes a standard from then on out. Right now, that's Copilot+ and AI, but it's been many things throughout the years.

Bloatware has become an inevitability with most of our devices. Even the best laptops and phones come with at least a dozen apps we don't want or need these days, and Windows 11 isn't safe from it. Some might argue that it's worse than ever, considering that out of the box, your Start menu will be littered with app icons you'll probably never use, on top of features like Copilot that just aren't for everyone yet. Both Microsoft and hardware manufacturers install a bunch of things you might not want or need.

Computers and electronics have been getting increasingly harder to repair and upgrade over the past decade or so, and that's especially true of tablets. But Microsoft has been bucking that trend for a while now, with every Surface Pro since the Surface Pro 7+ in early 2021 giving you the ability to easily remove the SSD so you can install a new one.

Buying a great new laptop can be an exhilarating feeling, but it can also be a daunting task. Whether you're shopping for a new work partner, gaming laptop, or something in between, there's a never-ending sea of options to browse through. But getting the perfect laptop for your needs can be difficult, especially if you're only going by the manufacturer's claims. We've reviewed most of the laptops in this list (and many others that didn't make the cut), and we have a great idea of what's good and what's not worth your time.

Capturing and saving memories is easier now than it's ever been before. Most modern smartphones have very capable cameras, and they're small enough to fit into a pocket. But as good as these cameras are, there's always something you might want to tweak, crop, or change entirely, and photo editing apps let you do just that. While there are apps for editing on smartphones, computers still offer more capable experiences most of the time, and we've rounded up some of the best apps you can use for photo editing on Windows.

Microsoft's Surface devices are some of the best laptops on the market, featuring premium designs, great displays, and generally high-end performance. Whether it's the Surface Pro 9, which is arguably the best Windows tablet on the market, or the Surface Laptop Studio 2, which has one of the most unique designs for a laptop, there are a lot of good things to say about Microsoft's lineup. However, ports tend to be one area where the company falls a little flat.

Have you ever deleted a file you didn't think you'd need, only to find yourself looking for it weeks later? You're not alone, and it's no fun realizing you could have saved yourself a lot of trouble if you had been more careful. Thankfully, when mistakes like this happen in Windows 11, you can try and recover the files you deleted accidentally or absent-mindedly.

When you think of mini computers, your mind will most likely jump to Apple's Mac Mini first and foremost. It's arguably the most popular mini computer out there, so that's completely understandable. But if you look hard enough, there's no shortage of mini Windows PCs out there either. In fact, I'd argue that if you're looking to buy a mini computer, a Windows computer should be your first choice, even if the popular Mac Mini looks appealing with its tiny design and impressive performance. Here are a few reasons why.

It's no secret that there are plenty of people who dislike some of the UI changes Microsoft made in Windows 11. And as a result, many apps have come out to fix or change the behavior of some parts of Windows 11 to make it more friendly towards long-time users. ExplorerPatcher is one such solution, and a free one at that.

Dell has consistently made some of the best laptops you can buy, and it's really no surprise. The Dell XPS line is absolutely iconic and a landmark of the Windows laptop space, and Alienware has the same kind of presence when it comes to gaming laptops. Plus, the budget-oriented Inspiron line also has a lot going for it, and the Latitude business laptops are also some of the best you can get.