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Buy the right laptop and you’ll discover it can accommodate a lot more than just spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations and a spot of online shopping during your lunchbreak. Your laptop can be a virtual one-stop shop for work, play and entertainment. For a laptop that can do it all, you’ll want a top-notch screen for movies and great graphics for games, all while being light and portable enough to take to and from work.

Here’s our guide to finding the best laptop for work and play.

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Whether you are a student or a retiree (or somewhere in between),  a laptop is an indispensable life tool. And for every budget, there is a laptop to suit. Even cheap laptops might surprise you with power and performance to rival more expensive models. The Good Guys have your back with all the expert advice you need to track down the best budget laptops. We’re talking about bargain buys that deliver top performance, vibrant display and dependable battery life, for much less than you’d expect.  

“Whether you need a bump-proof laptop for the little learner in your life, are shopping for a one-size-fits-all family workhorse, or want to upgrade your hybrid office with a ‘go anywhere’ 2-in-1 device, there’s a great value solution to fit your lifestyle,” says Erem Karabadjak, The Good Guys Buyer – Computers.

Hybrid working is here to stay, and with many of us now spending a lot more time toiling away at home, it’s important that your home office has everything you need to get the job done. A quality computer, monitor and printer will not only make you more productive and efficient, but will also ensure your workspace is comfortable and ergonomic. Adios, back pain and eye strain!

“The home office has become an increasingly important space in many homes – mine included,” says Erem Karabadjak, The Good Guys Buyer – Tech. “When you’re spending hours sitting in front of a computer, it’s worth investing in the right tech and equipment to make all those work tasks easier and more manageable.”

Time to upgrade your home office? The first step is to update your laptop or desktop computer, monitor, printer, and headphones to ensure you have the best tech available to streamline your workday.

Here are Erem’s top home office ideas for creating the workspace of your dreams, plus the home office tech that he personally wouldn’t be without!

So you’ve decided it’s time for a new computer. Whether you’re upgrading your home office tech, kitting the kids out for school, levelling up your gaming, or just looking for a simpler way to pay the bills online, there is a tech solution out there that ticks all your boxes.

But where to begin? Laptop or desktop? Top of the hi-tech tree? Or something in-between? There are so many choices out there. And with technology evolving so fast, how do you find the right computer for you?

No need to get your hard drive overheated! We’ve gone back to basics to break down the three main categories of home computers for you, along with their key defining features: