The best laptops for seniors in 2026: easy-to-read screens, simple setups and great video calls, with Mac, Windows and Chromebook picks.
Nathan Emerick
Nathan Emerick
Nathan Emerick is the founder of LaptopMastery and Outshined.io. He has spent more than 30 years in IT, from hands-on technical support and infrastructure to security and leading service teams, and writes practical, no-hype advice on choosing, fixing and maintaining laptops.
Why a laptop keeps shutting off or restarting on its own, how to find the cause in Windows 11, macOS and ChromeOS, and the fixes that work.
How to update laptop drivers and BIOS safely on Windows 11, where to get the right drivers, and how to roll back a bad one.
How to back up a Windows laptop or Mac to the cloud and an external drive, so you never lose your files.
How to connect a laptop to an HP, Canon, Epson or Brother printer wirelessly or by USB, on Windows and Mac, and fix “printer offline”.
How to right-click on a laptop without a mouse, copy and paste, zoom in and out, and other essential shortcuts for Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
The best ways to transfer files from one laptop to another: Windows Backup, external drives, Nearby Share, cloud and Windows-to-Mac.
How to record your laptop screen with audio for free on Windows 11, Windows 10, Mac and Chromebook, no software needed.
How to find your laptop’s model number, serial number (or service tag) and full specs on Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
Why a laptop screen flickers, and how to fix drivers, refresh rate and power-saving settings, or spot a hardware fault.