As someone who grew up using a Mac throughout my entire childhood, I had a pretty good understanding of what Macs were capable of. Eventually, when I went to college, I ended up switching to a Windows ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Apple's brand-new MacBook Neo is the most affordable laptop it's ever made. In fact, the Neo's ...

After starting my career at PCMag as an intern more than a decade ago, I’m back as one of its editors, focused on managing laptops, desktops, and components coverage. With 15 years of experience, I ...

Dell’s new XPS 13 borrows the MacBook Neo’s best ideas with premium hardware, long battery life, and a sharp OLED screen. But with only 8GB of RAM, Windows may still keep it from matching Apple’s ...

For the last five years, Apple’s M-Series MacBook Air has been my default recommendation for anyone who needs a new laptop. No other computer has a better balance of portability and computing power at ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The MacBook Neo is a shot ...

With the MacBook Neo, Apple just made budget laptops exciting again. Dell’s answer, the latest XPS 13, may be even more ambitious. I've used both. Here's who wins.