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" ...

When it comes to going mobile, it can be a difficult decision when choosing between a laptop or an iPad. Here’s what you should know about the pros and cons of each. The nice thing about iPads is that ...

Apple wants you to use your iPad or your iPad Pro like a proper computer: But how do you go about doing that? And does it actually work? Here are the apps, software tweaks, and accessories you need to ...

The Apple iPad lineup is always confusing. While Apple claims these iPads are the best replacement for laptops, they still don’t provide the full app compatibility to replace your laptops. So, a ...

From the very beginning, users have repeatedly said that iOS isn’t the ideal platform for tablets. The limiting ecosystem is a great fit for iPhones, where a consistently smooth user experience is a ...

Before making your purchasing decision, and before answering the question, should you buy an iPad or a Laptop, there are some things we need to go over. Following are the parameters we will compare ...

Regular readers know I like using my iPad instead of a laptop whenever possible. I am regularly contacted by those wanting to get rid of the laptop and use an iPad as I do. Doing so is not for ...

Last week I wrote about how Apple should make an iOS laptop, and unsurprisingly, a lot of people reacted strongly to that suggestion! The conversation made me consider where iOS needs to be improved, ...

Since its introduction in 2010, the iPad has proven itself to be a useful business computing tool. But while its tablet form factor makes it extremely lightweight and portable, it can also be hard to ...