After starting as an entertainment writer, I eventually landed at Fast Company, where I discovered my calling: tech reviews. From there, I freelanced until I got a full-time gig at Laptop Magazine ...

But that was then. Today, there's the HP EliteBook 1040 G11 (starts at $1,849; $2,099 as tested), a stunning productivity partner built for the modern hybrid office. It's lightweight and durable ...

The HP EliteBook 840 G11 ticks a lot of checkmarks when it comes to a capable office device. The input devices are great, the comfort under max CPU loads is good, and the metal chassis is solid. The ...