Choosing the best Windows laptop starts by prioritizing what features, specs or brands are the most important to you. If you’re looking for a laptop for school, consider areas like screen size and battery life. A smaller screen can be better for carrying it between classes in-hand or in a backpack. Battery life is important so you have a laptop that can last a full day of studying between charges. Depending on your area of study, computing power is important for handling projects and assignments. A good laptop for work is one that has enough computing power for handling tasks like video conferencing, software programming, data analysis or graphic design. Start by looking at laptops with strong processors and a large amount of memory. If you want a laptop for everyday personal use, you’re likely looking for one that offers a balance between portability and computing power. That way you have something that’s comfortable to carry around and is able to easily handle things like video games, streaming and storing photos.

Yes, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your laptop meets certain requirements. Your laptop needs to meet the minimum hardware requirements to run Windows 11 and is running an activated version of Windows 10. Windows 10 stopped being supported by Microsoft on October 15, 2025. It will continue to function, but it will no longer receive updates. If security is a priority, for you, upgrading to Windows 11 is recommended.

The amount of ram and memory required for a Windows laptop depends on how the laptop is used. RAM size impacts how effectively a laptop can handle multiple tasks at the same time. For casual laptop use, 8 GB can be enough to handle tasks like internet browsing, emails and playing videos. Anything lower could lead to a slow computer depending on the task. If you’re looking to use your laptop for creative work like photo or video editing, or you want to use it for coding, a laptop with 16 GB of RAM or higher should be considered. For memory storage, you can get by with either 128GB or 256GB for casual use. If you need to handle larger files, you should consider getting a laptop with 512 GB of storage or higher. You can also use an external hard drives or thumb drives to move files off your laptop.

Yes, you can typically upgrade the RAM or internal storage of your laptop, but it depends on the make and model that you have. Make sure to look at the specs of your laptop and any online guides about whether your laptop is upgradeable. We have a wide selection of RAM options from Axiom, HP, Kingston, Lenovo and Lexmark to upgrade your laptop with. For memory storage, we have a selection of solid state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) to choose from. If you upgrade your RAM or memory storage, be sure to back up your laptop before replacing parts.

Yes, Windows laptops can be good for gaming because of their software capability, their compatibility with the most popular PC games and the features in Windows 11 that help optimize gaming. Windows laptops have a wide range of hardware and driver support for gaming. There are a variety of gaming laptops available for purchase and there are parts available to replace or upgrade your laptop like dedicated graphics cards. Most of the popular video games are created and developed for Windows. This means they can perform their best with Windows laptops and desktops. With Windows 11 there are features designed to optimize the gaming experience. Automatic Super Resolution can change the screen resolution automatically while the game is playing to improve quality. The Windows Game Bar has customizable features that can provide access to widgets for things like screen capturing and chatting with friends.

The Copilot+ PC laptop is a new class of Windows laptops that comes with hardware specifically designed to handle AI tasks through Microsoft Copilot. Copilot+ PC laptops have an AI processor called an NPU chip (Neural Processing Unit). The NPU chip allows these laptops to have unique features like Windows Studio Effects that touches up video calls with auto-adjusted lighting and sound and filters, Live Translate that translates audio in real time captured through a streaming source, Automatic Super Resolution that changes screen resolution automatically during video games to improve quality and much more.

Yes, refurbished laptops are a good option for people looking to save money on their next laptop. We offer a selection of refurbished laptops from brands like Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo. These are laptops that have been inspected and restored by the manufacturer to deliver optimum performance at a fraction of the cost of a new laptop. They also come with a limited warranty in case there are any issues. Be sure to check what warranty the laptop has before making a purchase.

Not all Windows laptops come with Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office included. This is because Microsoft 365 is now a subscription service from Microsoft. Some Windows laptops can come with a subscription to Microsoft 365 for a limited time, but once it expires you will have to start a new subscription. If your laptop doesn’t come with a trial, you will have to start a new subscription once you get your laptop.

The biggest difference between a Windows laptop, MacBook or Chromebook is with their operating systems. Windows laptops use Microsoft’s Windows OS, MacBooks use Apple’s macOS and Chromebooks use Google’s ChromeOS. Windows laptops offer the most variety of laptops with major brands like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft. Windows is the most widely used computer operating system. MacBooks are typically a more premium option depending on the model. This is because of Apple’s reputation for style, quality and design. They are popular among Creatives and young professionals. They are harder to upgrade after purchase compared to other laptops so make sure you have the right specs you need. Chromebooks don’t offer the same computing power compared to Windows laptops or MacBooks. But they make up for it by having many cloud-based apps. This makes them more reliant on an internet connection compared to other laptops. They are considered secure laptops with regular security and software updates. They can be great entry-level laptops depending on the model.

When you purchase your Windows laptop, there are a variety of accessories to choose from that protect your laptop and help improve productivity. A laptop bag or laptop sleeve is a great way to protect your laptop when you’re travelling or commuting to school and work. They keep dirt and dust away from your laptop and help protect it if it gets dropped. For productivity, if you need to connect multiple devices at once, a USB hub can provide HDMI, USB-C, headphone, ethernet or SD ports depending on the model. A laptop stand can set your screen up at a level that can help reduce eye and neck strain. An external hard drive can provide extra storage space and help you back up your important files. If you use your laptop for long hours and it gets hot, a cooling pad helps regulate temperatures and prevent overheating.

If your Windows laptop has frozen and you need to force restart it, hold down the power button for 10-20 seconds until the laptop turns off. You can also press Ctrl, Alt, Del together, click the power icon in the bottom-right corner and choose restart. If these solutions didn't resolve the problem, you may need to have your laptop serviced. If you want an extra level of protection on your laptop, we offer extended warranty options like a 2-Year Protection Plan for Laptops & Desktops.

If you need to check which version of Windows your laptop has, start by right clicking the start button on the taskbar. Next, choose settings, select System and pick About. Afterwards you should be able to see what version of Windows your laptop has. You’ll also be able to find other basic information about your laptop. If you need to upgrade your Windows software, you can get Windows 11 Pro.