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If you’re in the market for a new laptop, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the literal hundreds of choices.
And it seems like every laptop out there advertises a different set of ‘must-have features’ adding to the confusion. But the truth is, most of that is just hype to get your hard earned pounds. And, realistically, most laptops share the same basic features you should care about and only after you settle on those do you need to worry about any extras specific to your needs.
We’ve narrowed down the five laptop features that really matter. That said, if all you want is the absolute best laptop recommendation, whether it’s for gaming or day-to-day tasks, we have that covered for you too. But if you prefer a ‘choose your own adventure’ with guidance, keep on reading. Bear in mind that your choice of operating system will pose limitations automatically. For example, you’re not going to buy a new MacBook with an Intel process anymore.
1. YOU NEED RAM
Every laptop needs RAM, so it’s best to start narrowing down your options there. If you think of a laptop as a workshop, then RAM is like your workbench. The bigger the workbench, the more projects you can work on at once. But at some point, more doesn’t necessarily mean better. If you’re never going to work on