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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Scott Gilbertson | 01.31.23 Buying a laptop is an exercise in confusion. Even if you know what everything means and know exactly what you want, finding it can be difficult. Heck, just navigating the manufacturers' websites to locate the model you want is frustrating. We hope this guide will help you navigate the morass of modern laptops. Below is a section on every major component you'll want to know about when you browse for your next PC. We break down the jargon and try to explain things on a practical level. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Laptop Shopping for a notebook can be infuriating. Here's how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you. You Might Also Like ... The New MacBook Pro Makes the Best a Little Better It's pricey, but the M2 Max brings a pleasant performance boost to an already fantastic machine. I Finally Found a Work Computer Setup That's Practically Perfect Hear me out: A primary ultrawide monitor paired with a second screen in portrait orientation levels up your work and play. If You Know These Keyboard Shortcuts, You Won't Need a Mouse With the right tricks, you don't need to lift your fingers from the keys. You Have a Million Tabs Open. Here's How to Manage Them If you're drowning in a sea of browser tabs, these are the tricks and tools you need to get your head above water. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes unlimited access to wired.com plus free stickers! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions