Some laptops take themselves way too seriously, but I just need one that keeps up without over-complicating life. Open it, get stuff done, shut it, done deal. The HP 15.6″ Windows Touch Laptop feels like it’s always one step ahead, whether I’m bingeing, on back-to-back calls, or pretending to be productive at a café. It boots up in a flash, flies through Chrome tabs, and lets me swipe through spreadsheets or stream shows with zero lag. Right now, it’s available for $230, which…








