Pandemic-proof laptops: how new notebooks improve working from home

At CES, the impact of the pandemic can clearly be seen on a new generation of laptops boasting features catering to those working from home. — Photo: HP/dpa

Millions of office workers were caught off guard in early 2020. Before then, a laptop to switch between office and remote work was an unnecessary luxury.

Those that did have a laptop in the office often had a poor webcam or sometimes none at all. The hinges creaked, the battery was weak and the sound and microphone quality made video chats agony.