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Laptops

Operating system examples for a laptop

Operating system

The operating system of the laptop is one of the most important choices you'll make when purchasing your laptop. A MacBook with macOS from Apple is known for its user-friendliness and stylish design. A Chromebook with ChromeOS from Google is Google's energy-efficient operating system. You work primarily from your internet browser, and everything is synchronised in your personal Google cloud. Finally, there are laptops with Windows, which is Microsoft’s operating system. This is the most popular operating system with the widest range of laptop types available. From student to business or gaming laptops, there's a Windows laptop that suits your needs.

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Size of your laptop

The inch size of a laptop refers to its physical dimensions. A laptop of 14 inches or smaller is considered relatively small and compact, making it easy to carry to work or school. The most popular sizes are 15 or 16 inches. These are slightly larger and often come with a numeric keyboard, yet they’re still easy enough to carry around. Lastly, 17 inches or larger are ideal if you mainly work in one fixed location and don’t need to take your laptop to the office every day.

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The best laptops of 2026

Almost everyone uses a laptop. Whether it’s for gaming, your studies or during work: a good laptop is important. In this article, you’ll read what to consider when choosing a new laptop and discover the best laptops right now for different uses.

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