Ashley Biancuzzo

Associate Editor, PCWorld

Ashley Biancuzzo manages all laptop and Chromebook coverage for PCWorld. She's been covering consumer tech since 2016, and her work has appeared on USA Today, Reviewed, Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.

Articles by Ashley Biancuzzo

How to watch the Artemis II crew return to Earth tonight

The Artemis II crew splashes down tonight. Here's where to watch live and what time to tune in.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 day ago

The best gaming laptops: 5 top options for portable performance

Discover the best gaming laptops of 2025! Our expert reviews cover top picks for every budget, key features to look for, and all the specs that matter for serious gaming.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 day ago

Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 days ago

Best laptops 2026: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more

To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 3 days ago

Best laptops under $500: Affordable picks that will satisfy

Need a laptop that won’t break the bank but still gets stuff done? We picked the best laptops under $500 that can easily handle your day-to-day workloads.

By Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 5 days ago

Best Chromebooks 2026: Top picks for work, school, and more

Looking for the best Chromebook in 2026? Our expert reviews cover top models for work, school, and entertainment -- they've been tested for battery life, performance, and value.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 week ago

Best laptops for college students: 7 picks for every budget

Finding the best laptop for college can be tricky. Our 2026 guide breaks down top laptops for students, from affordable Chromebooks to premium 2-in-1s and gaming rigs.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 3 weeks ago

My ADHD brain can't stop at night. These screen-time fixes help

My late-night screen habits used to wreck me. Here's what helped.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 4 weeks ago

Best laptops for engineering students: Top 5 picks for power and portability

Looking for a solid laptop for engineering? We’ve got you covered.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 month ago

Your next laptop might cost 40% more

Laptop prices could jump a lot in 2026 thanks to expensive RAM and CPUs.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 month ago

AI toys want to be your kid's best friend. That's the problem

Why AI toys make this tech journalist uneasy.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 month ago

Best gaming laptop under $1,000

Discover the best budget-friendly gaming laptops of 2026, tested and ranked for performance, portability, and value. From powerful GPUs to portable designs, we'll help you find the perfect affordable gaming laptop that suits your needs and budget.

By Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 1 month ago

How Panther Lake redefines the 'basic' laptop

Intel's Panther Lake laptops are here and they're ready to smash old expectations to smithereens.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 months ago

Why the cheapest laptop on the shelf is the worst deal of 2026

Between AI jacking up the price of memory and soldered components, the laptop "base model" is turning into a trap you definitely don't want to fall for.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 months ago

Is AI killing laptop upgradeability?

With AI data centers gobbling up RAM, prices are up. With most laptops soldering memory in place, upgrade options are shrinking.