Kimber Streams is a senior staff writer and has been covering laptops, gaming gear, keyboards, storage, and more for Wirecutter since 2014. In that time they’ve tested hundreds of laptops and thousands of peripherals, and built way too many mechanical keyboards for their personal collection.

Latest articles

  • A stack of several laptops we tested.

    The Best Laptop Under $500

    by Kimber Streams

    If you’re on a budget, these are the best cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks we recommend after extensive research and hands-on testing.

  • A laptop open to a graphic blue and pink background sits stacked on top of several other laptops on a pink surface.

    Which Computer Should You Buy for Your Kid?

    by Kimber Streams

    We have a range of computer buying advice for parents facing a variety of schooling and budget situations, from used to new, and from laptop to desktop.

  • Four Chromebooks sitting, opened and displaying orange screensavers, in a staggered positioning pattern.

    The Best Chromebook

    by Kimber Streams

    If most of your work happens in a web browser, a Chromebook is a great option for computing on the go. We have recommendations for every budget.