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Mark Coppock

Mark Coppock

Computing Writer

Mark Coppock is a Freelance Writer at Digital Trends covering primarily laptop and other computing technologies. He has significant experience in Windows, macOS, laptop hardware, and other technologies around mobile computing. He has been writing about technology since 2015, and has been a professional in the technology industry since 1995.

Mark graduated from Indiana University in 1991 with a degree in Marketing, which along with an interesting in PCs parlayed into a 25-year career in sales, marketing, and sales engineering across a number of companies in Indianapolis, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. After stepping away from marketing, Mark entered into writing with a gig at the now-defunct Winbeta.org site. He has been writing for Digital Trends since 2016, and has reviewed almost 300 laptops. You can find many of his reviews in various Digital Trends best-of lists, such as the best laptops and best laptop 2-in-1s.

Generally speaking, Mark has been a geek since MS-DOS gave way to Windows and the PalmPilot was a thing. He’s translated his love for technology into a long career aimed at helping people use technology to enhance their lives.

When he’s not writing, you’ll find him in Southern California reading and watching science fiction, taking photos with his family, and obsessing over Indiana University basketball.

Laptop Reviews

Best Budget Laptops
Best 2-in-1 Laptops
Best Business Laptops
Best Laptops Under $1,000

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 review: an iconic laptop continues to evolve

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 is a brand-new addition to the ThinkPad family, with a very un-ThinkPad-like design that nevertheless appeals, not only to businesses.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Surface Laptop 7: Apple’s perfect little laptop wins out

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 are excellent 13-inch (or 14-inch) laptops. Which is better for you?
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 11: two diminutive laptops fight for the top

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 are the best machines in their categories. But which one is the right one for you?
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 2025 front view showing display and keyboard.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2025) review: a solid midrange 15-inch performer

The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 provides good performance for moderate creativity workflows and midrange gaming. And its spectacular OLED display sweetens the pot.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs. Surface Laptop 7: the MacBook is just better

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 are two of the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptops around. But which one is better for you?
Apple Studio Display front view showing panel and stand.

Apple Studio Display review: the perfect match for any Mac

The Apple Studio Display is a few years old, but it remains the best monitor for most Mac users independent of price. It's expensive, however, and that matters.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front view showing display and keyboard.

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) review: the best small laptop ever

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 model now earns a perfect score, as the best 13-inch (or 14-inch) laptop you can buy today. And its base model is better than ever.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 front view showing display and keyboard.

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) review: a near-perfect large-display laptop

The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 adds a bunch of power and even better efficiency to make for the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptop you can buy today.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 front view showing ports and sides.

Apple Mac Studio (2025) review: pure — if confusing — performance magic

The 2025 Apple Mac Studio ups the performance and the price, with M4 Max and M3 Ultra options that make for a complex decision-making process.
Asus ROG Flow Z13 2025 front view showing display and keyboard.

The new Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a solid step sideways

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 received a 2025 update that was a huge step forward in productivity performance and a sideways step in gaming speeds.
Apple Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips and two Apple Studio Display monitors.

New Mac Studio release date, price and everything you need to know

The new Apple Mac Studio keeps what was awesome and just makes it a lot faster, with an M3 Ultra and massive memory to speed through demanding processes.
HP Elitebook X G1a front view showing display and keyboard.

HP EliteBook X G1a review: a businessperson’s business laptop

The HP EliteBook X G1a is a fine example of a commercial laptop, with features that will please both large enterprises and small businesses.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 9i is the beauty, HP’s OmniBook Ultra is the beast

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 and HP OmniBook Ultra 14 are two different approaches to the 14-inch laptop. Both are great, but which is best?
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo’s gem of a laptop can’t quite outshine the MacBook Air

If you’re looking for a , you have a ton of great choices. If you include the  with its 13.6-inch display (and you should), then the field is incredibly strong. But Apple isn’t the only company making great laptops that balance portability with a slightly larger screen size. The  is a brand-new entry that features […]
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 review: A gorgeous laptop with few important flaws

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 is a gem of a laptop, with a gorgeous design and an equally lovely display. Battery life suffers, however.
HP Pavilion Laptop 16 rear view showing lid and logo.

HP Pavilion Laptop 16 Review

The HP Pavilion Laptop 16 is a laptop that seems designed and built for a near-budget price. But, make sure you buy it on sale.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 front view showing keyboard and touchpad.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review: A very business-like laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is a business-oriented ThinkPad that keeps the lineup fresh and modern. Only poor battery life holds it back.
Acer Swift 14 AI AMD front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI (AMD) review: speed and battery life in equal strides

The Acer Swift 14 AI focuses more on performance than battery life, contrary to many newer 14-inch laptops. But, it manages to do well with both.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: everything you need and nothing you don’t

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a solid addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem, with good performance and battery life at an attractive price.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 review: a $650 laptop that could cost twice as much

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a well-made laptop with decent performance and good battery life that's attractive on sale. The display is a disappointment.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i front view showing display and keyboard.

You’d never guess that HP’s latest PC is actually a business laptop

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i looks like a great new addition to the company's commercial lineup, promising good performance and battery life.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 review: best ThinkPad yet?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is an excellent laptop at a high price. It's best suited for ThinkPad fans, and it's the best ever for them.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 review: a true mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is very fast but also very large and expensive. It offers rock-solid reliability, but that's most valuable for a select few.
The IdeaPad on a table.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i review: a budget laptop that’s worth it?

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a budget laptop when you can find it on sale, and it offers some attractive features. But its battery life is disappointing.
A photo of the Snapdragon X Plus CPU in the die

Qualcomm Snapdragon X vs. Intel Core Ultra Series 2: the better laptop chip?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 are intended to make Windows laptops more competitive with Apple MacBooks. Which is more successful?
Acer Swift Go 14 AI front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: fast, long-lasting, and affordable

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and an attractive price to create a fast, long-lasting laptop that's easy to recommend.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 Pro vs. MacBook Air 15: a narrower gap

Apple's MacBook Air 15 is a class-leading larger laptop, with great battery life and performance. Can the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 compete?
Acer Swift 14 AI front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 on a table.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 vs. iPad: another failed attempt

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 leverages Chrome OS and a low price to compete in the tablet market. But Apple's iPad 10th Generation is just too good.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 review: a step backward

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is very affordable, but sometimes that's just not good enough. Performance and the keyboard are subpar, which is a shame.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life.
The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth.
The Dell XPS 13 with Intel's Lunar Lake chip on a table.

Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems

The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience.