Stories by Melissa Riofrio

Acer debuts the hugest Chromebook ever

The Acer Chromebook 317 is the world's first Chromebook with a 17.3-inch display, though the size is less exciting after you realize the resolution is just 1080p.

The Acer Aspire Vero is a laptop that takes recycled plastic seriously

The Acer Aspire Vero laptop is packed with PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic, in a bid to make environmental impact a selling point for PCs.

The ultra-mobile Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold changed how I work from home

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold's mobile talents found a new purpose during pandemic lockdown: It made work-from-home easier because it could go anywhere—in my house.

The best Dell Inspiron laptops: All the new models, features, pricing and more

The Dell Inspiron laptop line spans display sizes from 13 to 16 inches, and feature options galore. We'll walk you through the newest models to help you find the best one for your needs.

Samsung's new Galaxy Book Pro laptops are thin, light and smart

The new Samsung Galaxy Pro and Galaxy Pro 360 laptops offer a raft of state-of-the-art features, from AMOLED screens to Thunderbolt 4 and intelligent settings.

Owlcam 5.0 is a premium dash cam with AI, voice control and more

Owlcam 5.0 is a premium dash cam that offers voice control, AI, and an LTE connection for uploading videos to the cloud.

HP makes two cool corporate laptops: the Elite Dragonfly G2 and Dragonfly Max

The Elite Dragonfly G2 is the second generation of HP's premium corporate laptop. Its new sibling, the Elite Dragonfly Max, is built for collaboration.

The Porsche Design Acer Book RS brings sports-car flair to a premium laptop

The Porsche Design Acer Book RS applies a sports-car aesthetic to a thin-and-light laptop, but the performance remains to be seen.

The first foldable PC is here: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold goes on preorder

The first foldable PC, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold, goes on preorder September 29. It will have a leather cover and retail for $2,499.

Owlcam is the security-focused dash cam rehatched from failed startup Owl Cameras

The Owl Car Cam that died with its startup Owl Cameras, Inc., has rehatched under new owners as the security-focused Owlcam.

The Chromebook Spin 713 is Acer's high-end model for work or home

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is the company's fanciest Chromebook to date, with sleek design, high-end features, and even an enterprise version.

HP Chromebook x360 12b review: It's affordable and good

The HP Chromebook x360 12b offers good design and quality where it counts, plus decent performance and solid battery life.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is avant-garde, yet affordable

The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is the latest attempt to meld Chromebook productivity with Android versatility. Can the affordable price shift more users away from plain old clamshells?

The HP Envy 15 leads a rebranded product line made for creators

The HP Envy 15 leads a laptop line rebranded for creators that puts a lot of substance (high-end CPUs and discrete graphics) behind its stylish design.

Which are the best laptops for home use? Here's what to look for

The best laptops for working from home can be surprisingly affordable, as long as they have certain minimum specs and essential features like webcams, audio jacks and more.