What's the real world difference? Especially in terms of web usage including heavier web apps (but not games). For context, a friend of mine is looking for a cheap travel laptop. Most of their needs ...

The Intel Core i3-4330 ($148) is currently in the sweet spot for those who want strong CPU performance and low power consumption, but are on a tight budget. It balances features that appeal to ...

The CPU matters in a laptop even more than it matters in a desktop, because you can’t change it. Ever. That’s why we’re here to help you find the best CPU for your laptop—the one you won’t regret in a ...

Intel first debuted the Pentium brand name almost 30 years ago, and the Celeron range of CPUs about 25 years ago. Since the rise of the Core series in 2006, they’ve both been assigned to low-cost ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...