Lockdown laptops: affordable options for those stuck at home

With a full return to work and social life still some way off, you may need a new computer

With a full return to work, school and spending time with family in real life rather than on a video call still not in sight, you may have finally decided that it is worth buying a new laptop. If you want an affordable computer there are lots to choose from, including Chromebooks and Windows 10 PCs.

Really cheap Chromebooks are often better than the equivalent Windows machines because Chrome OS is a lighter, low-maintenance operating system built around Google's Chrome browser, web and Android apps. Just check how long the machine will receive updates from Google before you buy.