The following factors can help find the best laptop under $300 to fit ... hard drive that they can plug into their computer. A good laptop under $300 should be well-constructed and sturdy.

Our current pick for the best mainstream desktop PC for most people is the 2024 Dell XPS Desktop for its budget-to-high-end configurations and expansive, high-style case.

As of Jan. 17, the Apple Mac mini desktop (M2 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is available at Best Buy for $899, down from $1,199.