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Why you should trust me: Here at PCWorld we've been testing computer hardware, software, and services since the 1980s. For my part, I'm continually testing all of the major VPNs on the market and many lesser-known services in order to curate a list of the very best VPNs across a variety of categories. Below you'll find my favorite VPNs, and below those, helpful advice about what to look for when choosing a VPN on your own.
If you're looking to use your VPN for more than streaming, be sure to check out our comprehensive roundup of the best VPNs in all categories, as well.
NordVPN - Best VPN overall for Netflix
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For years, the mantra in the tech world has been, buy the latest and greatest. The newer, the better. And for some companies, like AMD and Qualcomm, that's been true.
Not anymore. Intel told Wall Street analysts Thursday that it's selling out of its "Raptor Lake" processors and that the process technology they're built upon, Intel 7, is constrained. Put another way, Intel chief financial officer David Zinsner told analysts that Intel is selling more of its years-old 12th- and 13th-gen Raptor Lake (and Raptor Lake Refresh) chips than Lunar Lake.
That's embarrassing, to be sure. But it caps off years of struggles, which some might say date back to Intel's inability to move off of the 14nm node for several generations. Is it any surprise that Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, believes that Intel's organizational structure is bloated?
Maybe, but to most people in technology, the answer is simple: if you deliver processors that don't improve over their predecessors, why should you expect customers to buy your newest and most expensive chips? Instead, they'll turn to your older, cheaper processors. And that's what Intel says is happening — especially with the tariff typhoon blowing hard.
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Chromebooks are generally less expensive than Windows laptops and they're largely virus free. Heck, with cloud gaming, you can even play the hottest titles on some of them. The only problem? Typing "Chromebook" into a search bar opens the floodgates to countless choices. To simplify things, we've put together a list of Chromebooks that PCWorld has personally tested and reviewed.
If you'd still prefer a Windows laptop, check out PCWorld's roundup of the best laptops available today.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 - Best overall Chromebook
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