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Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a casual user, there’s a laptop out there for you. Each year heralds in new models with improved performance, fascinating designs, and smart features that push the tech into new worlds. I live and breathe laptops because they are some of the most dynamic and versatile devices out there.Here at ZDNET, we test dozens of laptops each year, both in our lab and at homes. From those experiences, we then create our multitude of best laptop guides — but here, we’re doing something different.Also: The best laptops you can buyOur team has collected data on the top-selling laptops for ZDNET readers across different retailers. The following entries are listed in order of units sold through the links clicked from ZDNET reviews. (Be aware that your privacy is protected. ZDNET only has access to aggregate data from our specific user base. There’s no way for us to identify individual people.) Here are ZDNET readers’ most-purchased laptops for 2025 so far.  Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETThe 10 most popular laptops among ZDNET readers
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Kicking off our list is the Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim. Admittedly, I didn’t expect to see this on the list, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. The Aspire Go 15 Slim is a top-notch, budget-friendly laptop. At $300, you receive a highly capable device that is perfect for everyday usage. It can handle lightweight workloads with ease. What’s more, Acer’s model is slim, has a decent webcam, and a decent battery life of eight hours If you need a cheap laptop for work or school, the Aspire Go 15 Slim is highly recommended.Review: Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim
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While I test tablets and other devices for work, I’m also a voracious reader and have been a Kindle user for over a decade. I enjoy staying on top of the latest technologies and devices as they come out so I never miss out on new gadgets. As a ZDNET writer, I ensure everything I write about is worth your time and money. We’re writers, not salespeople, so I don’t recommend a product that I can’t stand behind.  More

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Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETSlack users will see new features appear on the app and service, no matter which plan you use. Some of the more exciting features will be added to paid plans only, but it doesn’t matter which paid plan you choose, because there are some exciting new additions coming.Also: 6 Slack tips I swear by to turn a chaotic workspace into a well-oiled machineLet’s start with what’s coming to the free plan first. What’s new to the free plan? The big addition to the free plan is the addition of Salesforce channels. With this new feature, you’ll be able to connect with your Salesforce teams in real time for better collaboration, including customer data in Salesforce channels. This will include a full customer view. Also: AI agents win over professionals – but only to do their grunt work, Stanford study findsSlack is also enhancing security across all plans, including session duration controls and native device management with SAML-based SSO for Salesforce customers. Also, every Salesforce customer will get a Slack free plan with access to Salesforce integrations. More

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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable air conditioner and heater that costs $1,299 on its own and $1,399 with a battery, a limited-time discount This is a portable air conditioner and heater that is more powerful than its predecessor It is also off-grid ready for camping, RVing, and even helping […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways PNY 1TB CS3150 M.2 storage drive, available for around $170. Overall, it’s a fast M.2 drive with active cooling to keep running temperatures below the maximum rated temperature. The heatsink makes the drive rather bulky, and you will need a 4-pin fan header on the motherboard to power the fans. –> […] More