Melissa RiofrioExecutive Editor, PCWorld
Melissa Riofrio spent her formative journalistic years reviewing some of the biggest iron at PCWorld--desktops, laptops, storage, printers--and she continued to focus on hardware testing during stints at Computer Currents and CNET. Currently, in addition to leading PCWorld’s content direction, she covers productivity laptops and Chromebooks.
Lenovo's Legion Y530 and Legion Y7000 gaming laptops are designed to be subtle
Lenovo's Legion Y530 and Legion Y7000 laptops don't flaunt their gaming chops, which include the latest Coffee Lake CPUs and GTX 1050 GPUs.
The Acer Swift 3 thinks a cool look is worth some extra cash
Acer's Swift 3 has been upgraded with an all-metal chassis and super-slim bezels. But this cool look is going to cost you.
The Acer Predator Helios 500 is a gaming laptop that's overclockable in all the right places
The Acer Predator Helios 500 checks off a lot of boxes: Overclockable GPU and CPU options, 17-inch 4K UHD or 144Hz 1080p display options, and much more.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 is a classy product rising above a mob of cheap clamshells
Acer's Chromebook Spin 13 aims at business users with its Intel Core i5 processor, aluminum chassis, and 360-degree versatility. But the market for high-end Chromebooks remains unproven, while cheaper models continue to sell.
Hands-on: The Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition takes the boring out of budget gaming
The Acer Predator Helios 300 Special Edition spices things up with a 144Hz display option and a snazzy new color scheme.
Acer Nitro 5: We unbox a budget gaming laptop for the rest of us
The Acer Nitro 5 is a gaming laptop for the rest of us, with an 8th-gen Core i5-8300H and discrete GTX 1050 graphics for just $750.
Dell's G Series laptops are priced for every gamer
Dell's new mainstream gaming laptops include the G3 15 and G3 17, the G5 15, and the G7 15, with prices starting at $749 for surprisingly well-equipped models.
The HP Envy 17 is selling speed, thanks to Intel Optane memory and Nvidia graphics
HP's Envy 17 has the power to speed through tasks with ease.
The HP Envy 13 squeezes quad-core power into a thin chassis and keeps its cool
The HP Envy 13 shoehorns a quad-core CPU into a thin laptop with some help from a thermal utility and clever ventilation.
HP’s Envy x360 13 goes all in on Ryzen
The HP Envy x360 13 will be all Ryzen, all the time, with the Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 mobile CPUs as its only processor options.
HP’s Envy x360 15 lets you choose between Intel and AMD
The HP Envy x360 15 gives you the power of choice, with both Intel and AMD CPU options for this midpriced, 360-degree convertible.
How Waymo's AI-trained self-driving cars could feel scary even if they're safe
Google's Waymo will launch a ride service with self-driving cars in Phoenix, Arizona, later in 2018. The company emphasized its safety record in the wake of Uber's pedestrian fatality earlier this year.
We unbox the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga
The X1 Yoga is one of Lenovo's legendary Thinkpad business laptops, this time with a 360--degree hinge for convertible pizzazz. See that and more in our unboxing and hands-on.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Hands-on with the biggest new features
We’ve already tried the most important new features in Windows 10 April 2018 Update through recent Insider builds. Check out what to expect in these detailed stories.
HP debuts Pavilion Gaming Laptops with many choices for mainstream gamers
HP debuts a 15.6-inch Pavilion Gaming Laptop with configuration options galore, but the market for mainstream gamers is getting crowded.