Since 1983, PCWorld has been testing PCs, and while we made the jump from paper to digital years ago, our mission remains the same: We’re here to help you make better choices about your PC hardware purchases. Most importantly, this mission extends to our laptop coverage, which we handle with utmost care. If you’re wondering how we evaluate laptops and Chromebooks, buckle up for an in-depth explanation of the testing process. To determine performance, we use benchmarking software like PCMark, 3DMark, and Cinebench. These tests, which we’ll cover in more depth below, are designed to give the CPU…