/*
Theme Name: LaptopSage
Theme URI: https://laptopsage.com/
Author: LaptopSage
Author URI: https://laptopsage.com/
Description: A lightweight, research-first WordPress theme for LaptopSage. Built for laptop reviews, technology research, buying guides, comparisons, affiliate content and AdSense.
Version: 2.3.3
Requires at least: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Text Domain: laptopsage
Tags: blog, news, two-columns, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, block-styles
*/

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.pagination .current{background:var(--ls-blue);border-color:var(--ls-blue);color:#fff}
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.error-page p{color:var(--ls-muted)}
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.alignwide{max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.alignfull{width:100%}
.wp-block-button__link{background:var(--ls-blue);border-radius:8px}
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  .header-search{order:2}
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  .hero-copy{padding:55px 0 30px}
  .hero-media{min-height:320px}
  .hero-trust{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);padding-top:25px}
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  .article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
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  .archive-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
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  .header-inner{min-height:64px;gap:8px}
  .site-title{font-size:20px}
  .custom-logo{max-height:32px}
  .hero h1{font-size:42px}
  .hero p{font-size:16px}
  .hero-media{min-height:240px}
  .hero-trust{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
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  .research-meta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .toc ul{columns:1}
  .article-title{font-size:38px}
  .entry-content{font-size:16px}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column}
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/* Laptop database */
.laptop-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.laptop-card{border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.laptop-card-media{aspect-ratio:16/10;background:#f0f3f7;display:block;overflow:hidden}
.laptop-card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .3s}
.laptop-card:hover .laptop-card-media img{transform:scale(1.025)}
.laptop-card-body{padding:19px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.laptop-brand{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:800;color:var(--ls-blue)}
.laptop-card h2{font-size:20px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ls-ink);margin:7px 0 10px}
.laptop-price{font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ls-ink);margin-bottom:12px}
.spec-list{display:grid;gap:7px;margin:0 0 16px}
.spec-list div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f5;padding-bottom:6px}
.spec-list dt{color:var(--ls-muted)}
.spec-list dd{margin:0;color:var(--ls-ink);font-weight:700;text-align:right}
.laptop-card .btn{margin-top:auto}
.laptop-hero{background:var(--ls-bg);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line);padding:45px 0}
.laptop-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:45px;align-items:center}
.laptop-gallery{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
.laptop-gallery img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:contain}
.laptop-brand-large{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.13em;color:var(--ls-blue)}
.laptop-title{font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,58px);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.055em;color:var(--ls-ink);margin:8px 0 16px}
.laptop-summary{font-size:18px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin-bottom:20px}
.spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:25px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.spec-table th,.spec-table td{padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line);font-size:14px;text-align:left}
.spec-table th{width:32%;background:#f7f9fc;color:var(--ls-ink)}
.compare-wrap{overflow-x:auto}
.compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:720px;background:#fff}
.compare-table th,.compare-table td{border:1px solid var(--ls-line);padding:13px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;vertical-align:top}
.compare-table th{background:var(--ls-navy);color:#fff}
.compare-table td strong{color:var(--ls-ink)}
.ad-slot{min-height:90px;border:1px dashed #cfd7e3;background:#fafbfd;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#8a96a8;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin:24px 0}
@media(max-width:1000px){.laptop-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.laptop-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:640px){.laptop-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* v1.2 responsive navigation and review system */
.post-card-media img,.article-hero img,.featured-post-media img{display:block}
.review-verdict{border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;padding:24px;margin:28px 0}
.review-verdict h2{margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--ls-ink);font-size:23px}
.review-verdict p{margin:0;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.review-flags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:14px}
.review-flag{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;padding:5px 9px;border-radius:999px;background:#eef5ff;color:var(--ls-blue)}
.methodology-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.methodology-card{border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:12px;padding:22px;background:#fff}
.methodology-card h2{font-size:19px;color:var(--ls-ink);margin:0 0 8px}
.methodology-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0}
.research-disclaimer{font-size:12px;color:var(--ls-muted);border-left:3px solid var(--ls-blue);padding:8px 14px;background:#f7faff;margin:20px 0}
@media(max-width:900px){.post-grid,.research-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sidebar-sticky{position:static}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.main-navigation{display:none;position:absolute;left:20px;right:20px;top:72px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:10px;padding:8px;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}.main-navigation.is-open{display:block}.main-navigation ul{display:block}.main-navigation a{padding:12px}.menu-toggle{display:block}.header-inner{position:relative}.header-search{margin-left:auto}}
@media(max-width:640px){.post-grid,.research-grid,.methodology-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-bottom{display:block}.footer-bottom span{display:block;margin:5px 0}.research-meta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.toc ul{columns:1}.featured-post{grid-template-columns:1fr}.featured-post-body{padding:28px}}


/* Editorial review system */
.review-panel{margin:32px 0;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}
.review-panel-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line);padding-bottom:18px}
.review-panel h2{margin:3px 0 0;font-size:28px;color:var(--ls-ink)}
.research-score{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:4px}.research-score strong{font-size:40px;line-height:1;color:var(--ls-blue)}.research-score span{font-size:13px;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.review-verdict{padding:18px 0}.review-verdict h3,.pros-cons h3{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 7px;color:var(--ls-ink)}.review-verdict p{margin:0;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.score-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:9px;margin:10px 0 22px}
.score-row{background:#f7f9fc;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);padding:11px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;gap:5px}.score-row span{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted)}.score-row strong{font-size:18px;color:var(--ls-ink)}
.pros-cons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--ls-line);padding-top:20px}
.pros-cons ul{margin:0;padding-left:19px}.pros-cons li{margin:6px 0;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.research-label{margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;border-top:1px solid var(--ls-line);font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted)}
@media(max-width:760px){.score-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.pros-cons{grid-template-columns:1fr}.review-panel-head{align-items:flex-start}}

/* v1.4 SEO presentation */
.breadcrumbs{font-size:12px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0 0 22px;display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}.breadcrumbs a{color:var(--ls-blue);font-weight:700}.breadcrumbs span{color:#9aa5b5}
.article-meta a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}


/* Buying guide engine */
.buying-guide-block{margin:34px 0}
.buying-guide-block>h2{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:8px}
.guide-intro{color:var(--ls-muted);max-width:720px}
.guide-picks{display:grid;gap:18px}
.guide-pick{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:44px 220px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:18px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:15px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow);align-items:center}
.guide-pick-number{font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:var(--ls-blue);text-align:center}
.guide-pick-image{aspect-ratio:4/3;background:#f5f7fa;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.guide-pick-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}
.guide-pick-content h3{font-size:24px;margin:4px 0 8px}
.guide-pick-content h3 a{color:var(--ls-ink)}
.guide-best{color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0 0 12px}
.guide-facts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:12px 0}
.guide-facts span{padding:7px 9px;background:#f7f9fc;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:8px;font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.guide-facts strong{color:var(--ls-ink);margin-right:4px}
.guide-score{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px;margin:10px 0 14px}
.guide-score strong{font-size:24px;color:var(--ls-blue)}.guide-score span{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.research-date{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:8px 0 20px}
.ls-empty-state{padding:20px;background:#f7f9fc;border:1px dashed var(--ls-line);border-radius:10px;color:var(--ls-muted)}
@media(max-width:760px){
 .guide-pick{grid-template-columns:30px 110px 1fr;gap:12px}
 .guide-pick-content h3{font-size:18px}
 .guide-facts{display:grid}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
 .guide-pick{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .guide-pick-number{text-align:left}
 .guide-pick-image{max-width:260px}
}


/* Monetization */
.price-cta{margin:20px 0;padding:16px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.price-cta div{display:grid;gap:3px}.price-cta div strong{font-size:14px;color:var(--ls-ink)}.price-cta div span{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.price-cta small{grid-column:1/-1;color:var(--ls-muted);font-size:10px}.affiliate-disclosure{max-width:var(--ls-max);margin:0 auto;padding:7px 20px;font-size:10px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ls-muted);text-align:center}
@media(max-width:560px){.price-cta{grid-template-columns:1fr}.price-cta .btn{width:100%;text-align:center}}


/* Performance / internal links */
.related-research,.related-laptops{margin:42px 0}
.related-research-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px}
.related-research-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}
.related-thumb{background:#f4f6f9;min-height:120px}.related-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.related-research-body{padding:15px}.related-research-body h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.25;margin:5px 0 10px}.related-research-body h3 a{color:var(--ls-ink)}
.text-link{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ls-blue)}
@media(max-width:700px){.related-research-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.related-research-card{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr}}


/* v1.8 homepage */
.homepage{overflow:hidden}
.home-hero{padding:86px 0 72px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7f9fc 0%,#fff 100%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
.home-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(280px,.75fr);gap:50px;align-items:center}
.home-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,72px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.045em;max-width:850px;margin:10px 0 22px}
.home-hero-copy>p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ls-muted);max-width:700px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px}
.home-hero-card{padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}
.home-hero-card h2{font-size:28px;margin:8px 0 10px}.home-hero-card p{color:var(--ls-muted);line-height:1.7}.home-hero-card a{font-weight:800;color:var(--ls-blue);font-size:13px}
.home-section{padding:72px 0}.home-muted{background:#f7f9fc}.featured-research{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}
.featured-research-image{min-height:360px;background:#eef1f5}.featured-research-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.featured-research-copy{padding:38px;align-self:center}.featured-research-copy h3{font-size:34px;line-height:1.1;margin:10px 0 14px}.featured-research-copy h3 a{color:var(--ls-ink)}.featured-research-copy p{color:var(--ls-muted);line-height:1.7}
.guide-link-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px}.guide-link-card{padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:12px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;color:var(--ls-ink);font-weight:800;background:#fff}.guide-link-card:hover{border-color:var(--ls-blue);color:var(--ls-blue)}
.topic-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px}.topic-card{padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:var(--ls-ink);display:grid;gap:5px}.topic-card span{font-weight:900}.topic-card small{color:var(--ls-muted)}
.home-article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}.home-article-card{border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}.home-article-thumb{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#f2f4f7}.home-article-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.home-article-body{padding:18px}.home-article-body h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.25;margin:7px 0}.home-article-body h3 a{color:var(--ls-ink)}.home-article-body p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ls-muted)}
.home-methodology{padding:0 0 78px}.methodology-box{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:center;padding:36px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--ls-ink);color:#fff}.methodology-box h2{margin:7px 0 0;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1}.methodology-points{display:grid;gap:8px;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5}.methodology-box .btn{white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:900px){.home-hero-grid,.featured-research,.methodology-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}.topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.home-article-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.home-hero{padding:58px 0}.home-hero-copy h1{font-size:44px}.home-section{padding:52px 0}.featured-research-copy{padding:24px}.featured-research-copy h3{font-size:27px}.guide-link-grid,.home-article-grid,.topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.methodology-box{padding:25px}.methodology-box h2{font-size:25px}}


/* v1.9 search */
.header-search{display:flex;align-items:center}.ls-search-form{display:flex;gap:7px}.ls-search-form input{flex:1;min-width:0;width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #cfd8e5;border-radius:9px;background:#fff;color:var(--ls-ink);font:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.35;box-sizing:border-box;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 2px rgba(20,35,58,.03)}.ls-search-form button{flex:0 0 auto;min-width:82px;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid var(--ls-ink);border-radius:8px;background:var(--ls-ink);color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:11px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer}
.search-page{padding-bottom:70px}.search-header{padding:62px 0 40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line)}.search-header h1{font-size:46px;margin:8px 0 22px}.search-header>.ls-search-form{max-width:650px}.search-header>.ls-search-form input{flex:1;font-size:15px;padding:14px}.search-header>.ls-search-form button{padding:14px 20px}
.search-results-group{padding:48px 0 0}.search-result-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}.search-result-card{border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:13px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}.search-result-image{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#f3f5f8}.search-result-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.search-result-body{padding:17px}.search-result-body h3{font-size:18px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 8px}.search-result-body h3 a{color:var(--ls-ink)}.search-result-body p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0 0 12px}.search-empty{padding:60px 0}.search-empty h2{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:8px}.search-empty p{color:var(--ls-muted)}
@media(max-width:900px){.search-result-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.header-search{display:none}}
@media(max-width:600px){.search-result-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.search-header h1{font-size:36px}.search-header>.ls-search-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr}.search-header>.ls-search-form button{width:100%}}


/* v2.0 comparison engine */
.laptop-card-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}.single-compare-cta{margin:10px 0 16px}
.comparison-engine{padding:20px 0 60px}.comparison-intro{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 28px;text-align:center}.comparison-intro h2{font-size:36px;line-height:1.1;margin:7px 0 10px}.comparison-intro p{color:var(--ls-muted);line-height:1.7}
.compare-picker{padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow);margin-bottom:30px}.compare-picker-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px}.compare-select{display:grid;gap:6px}.compare-select label{font-size:12px;font-weight:800}.compare-select label span{font-weight:400;color:var(--ls-muted)}.compare-select select{width:100%;padding:11px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:9px;background:#fff;color:var(--ls-ink);font:inherit}
.comparison-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}.comparison-table-wrap .compare-table{margin:0;min-width:760px}.compare-table th,.compare-table td{padding:14px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.compare-table thead th{background:#f7f9fc;font-size:13px}.compare-table thead th:first-child{width:170px}.compare-table tbody th{font-size:12px;color:var(--ls-muted);font-weight:800}.compare-table tbody td{font-size:13px}.compare-table a{color:var(--ls-blue);font-weight:900}.compare-score-row td{background:#fbfcfe}.compare-score{display:block;font-size:26px}.compare-score small{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin-left:2px}.compare-note{display:block;color:var(--ls-muted);font-size:10px;line-height:1.4;margin-top:3px}
.comparison-verdict{margin:22px 0;padding:22px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;background:#f7f9fc}.comparison-verdict h3{margin:6px 0;font-size:22px}.comparison-verdict p{margin:0;color:var(--ls-muted);font-size:12px;line-height:1.6}.comparison-disclaimer{font-size:10px;color:var(--ls-muted);line-height:1.6;margin-top:18px}.comparison-empty{padding:50px 20px;text-align:center;border:1px dashed var(--ls-line);border-radius:14px}.comparison-empty h3{margin-bottom:6px}.comparison-empty p{color:var(--ls-muted)}
@media(max-width:760px){.compare-picker-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.comparison-verdict{display:grid}.comparison-intro h2{font-size:30px}}


/* v2.1 research scoring */
.research-score-panel{margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow)}.research-score-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line);padding-bottom:18px}.research-score-top h2{margin:6px 0 3px;font-size:28px}.score-basis{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0}.overall-score{font-size:42px;font-weight:900;line-height:1}.overall-score small{font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin-left:2px}.score-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;padding:20px 0}.score-item>div:first-child{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12px;margin-bottom:6px}.score-item strong{font-size:12px}.score-bar{height:7px;background:#edf0f4;border-radius:99px;overflow:hidden}.score-bar i{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--ls-blue);border-radius:99px}.score-methodology{padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--ls-line);font-size:11px;color:var(--ls-muted);line-height:1.6}.score-methodology strong{color:var(--ls-ink)}.score-methodology p{margin:5px 0}.score-methodology a{font-weight:800;color:var(--ls-blue)}.methodology-content{max-width:850px;padding-bottom:70px}.methodology-content section{padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line)}.methodology-content h2{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 7px}.methodology-content p{color:var(--ls-muted);line-height:1.75;margin:0}
@media(max-width:600px){.research-score-top{align-items:flex-start}.overall-score{font-size:34px}.score-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* =========================================================
   LaptopSage 2.2 — reference-inspired homepage
   ========================================================= */
.homepage{overflow:hidden;background:#fff}
.ls-home-hero{position:relative;min-height:385px;background:linear-gradient(100deg,#f8fafc 0%,#f5f9ff 55%,#edf4ff 100%);overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid #edf1f6}
.ls-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;min-height:385px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center}
.ls-hero-copy{padding:45px 0 35px;max-width:610px}
.ls-hero-copy h1{margin:0 0 13px;color:#111d2f;font-size:clamp(38px,4.1vw,56px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.045em;font-weight:750}
.ls-hero-copy p{margin:0;max-width:530px;color:#445166;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55}
.ls-hero-actions{display:flex;gap:17px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px}
.ls-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:43px;padding:0 27px;border-radius:5px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.01em}
.ls-btn-primary{background:#155dcc;color:#fff;border:1px solid #155dcc}
.ls-btn-primary:hover{background:#0d4eaf;color:#fff}
.ls-btn-outline{background:#fff;color:#155dcc;border:1px solid #6f9be4}
.ls-btn-outline:hover{background:#f4f8ff;color:#0d4eaf}
.ls-trust-row{display:flex;gap:37px;margin-top:25px}
.ls-trust{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:#344154;font-size:11px;line-height:1.25}
.ls-trust strong{display:block;font-size:12px;color:#263348;font-weight:650}
.ls-trust-icon{width:26px;height:26px;border:2px solid #145dcc;color:#145dcc;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:800}
.ls-trust:nth-child(3) .ls-trust-icon{border-radius:50%}
.ls-hero-device{position:relative;height:100%;min-height:385px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px 0 0 10px}
.ls-laptop{width:min(560px,100%);transform:perspective(900px) rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(2deg) rotateZ(-1deg);filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 15px rgba(27,48,79,.2))}
.ls-screen{width:73%;margin-left:13%;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:#111;border:7px solid #151b22;border-radius:9px 9px 4px 4px;overflow:hidden;transform:skew(-7deg)}
.ls-screen-art{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(#a9c8e8 0 37%,#6b93b7 38% 50%,#16769b 51% 100%)}
.ls-mountain{position:absolute;background:#71859b;clip-path:polygon(0 100%,45% 0,100% 100%);width:62%;height:70%;bottom:27%;left:5%}
.ls-mountain.m2{width:57%;height:60%;left:45%;bottom:30%;background:#526c82;transform:scaleX(-1)}
.ls-lake{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:49%;background:linear-gradient(170deg,#2a91ad,#176f8f 55%,#0f5b7a);opacity:.9}
.ls-pine{position:absolute;bottom:8%;width:0;height:0;border-left:18px solid transparent;border-right:18px solid transparent;border-bottom:65px solid #173e3b;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.12))}
.ls-pine.p1{left:7%}.ls-pine.p2{left:18%;bottom:13%;transform:scale(.75)}.ls-pine.p3{right:16%;bottom:11%;transform:scale(.85)}.ls-pine.p4{right:5%;bottom:5%;transform:scale(1.2)}
.ls-base{position:relative;width:91%;height:17px;margin-left:4%;background:linear-gradient(#8b929a,#3c4249);border-radius:2px 2px 18px 18px;transform:skew(-8deg);box-shadow:0 5px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.ls-base:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:41%;top:3px;width:22%;height:4px;border-radius:5px;background:#aab0b7}
.ls-base:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:3%;right:3%;bottom:-4px;height:5px;background:#252a2f;border-radius:50%}
.ls-wave{position:absolute;border:2px solid rgba(116,163,225,.19);border-left:0;border-radius:50%;width:620px;height:230px;right:-120px;top:105px;transform:rotate(-2deg)}
.ls-wave:before,.ls-wave:after{content:"";position:absolute;border:2px solid rgba(116,163,225,.12);border-left:0;border-radius:50%;width:100%;height:100%;left:-25px;top:14px}
.ls-wave:after{left:-50px;top:30px}
.ls-wave-two{right:-70px;top:145px;width:700px;opacity:.7}

.ls-home-section{padding:24px 0}
.ls-featured-section{padding-top:24px;padding-bottom:19px}
.ls-featured-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.ls-feature-label,.ls-section-label{font-size:11px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;color:#243249;letter-spacing:.025em;margin:0 0 10px}
.ls-feature-inner{min-height:165px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.45fr;border:1px solid #e1e6ee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 9px rgba(25,42,66,.04)}
.ls-feature-image{min-height:165px;background:#f0f2f5;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ls-feature-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.ls-feature-copy{position:relative;padding:20px 24px 18px}
.ls-feature-copy h2{font-size:19px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#121d2d;margin:2px 0 9px}
.ls-feature-copy p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#485468;margin:0 0 14px;max-width:330px}
.ls-small-btn{display:inline-flex;background:#155dcc;color:#fff;border-radius:4px;padding:9px 13px;font-size:10px;font-weight:800}
.ls-small-btn:hover{color:#fff;background:#0d4eaf}
.ls-score{position:absolute;right:20px;bottom:18px;text-align:center}
.ls-score strong{display:block;color:#122b51;font-size:19px;line-height:1}
.ls-score span{display:block;color:#677386;font-size:9px;margin-top:3px}
.ls-read-time{position:absolute;right:22px;bottom:19px;color:#4e5b6e;font-size:10px}
.ls-placeholder-device{width:80%;height:72%;position:relative;background:linear-gradient(#e7ebef,#c9ced4);border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;border:5px solid #aab1b9;box-shadow:0 11px 0 -7px #8c939b}
.ls-placeholder-device span{position:absolute;inset:9%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#dcecff,#8bb8e9)}
.ls-chip-art{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:165px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,#2d4057,#0b1727 62%);position:relative}
.ls-chip-art:before{content:"";width:85px;height:85px;border-radius:8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4e5c6d,#1c2633);box-shadow:0 0 0 7px #263546,0 0 0 12px #142333}
.ls-chip-art span{position:absolute;color:#bfc9d5;font-weight:800;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em}

.ls-category-section{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:25px}
.ls-category-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:17px}
.ls-category-card{min-height:82px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:17px;padding:13px 19px;border:1px solid #e1e6ee;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(25,42,66,.03);color:#172238}
.ls-category-card:hover{border-color:#bfd2ed;box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(25,42,66,.07);color:#172238}
.ls-category-card strong{display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:6px}
.ls-category-card small{display:block;color:#566276;font-size:10px;line-height:1.35}
.ls-category-icon{width:42px;height:42px;flex:0 0 42px;position:relative;color:#155dcc}
.ls-icon-laptop:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:5px;top:5px;width:28px;height:21px;border:2px solid currentColor;border-radius:3px}
.ls-icon-laptop:after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:6px;margin:auto;width:37px;height:3px;background:currentColor;border-radius:4px}
.ls-icon-chip:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:9px;top:9px;width:24px;height:24px;border:2px solid currentColor;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px #fff,0 0 0 7px currentColor}
.ls-icon-gamepad:before{content:"⌁";position:absolute;font-size:42px;line-height:1;color:currentColor;transform:rotate(-5deg);left:0;top:0}
.ls-icon-tag:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;top:7px;width:27px;height:22px;border:2px solid currentColor;border-radius:4px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.ls-icon-scale:before{content:"⚖";position:absolute;font-size:38px;left:0;top:-5px;color:currentColor}

.ls-latest-section{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:46px}
.ls-latest-heading{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:9px}
.ls-latest-heading .ls-section-label{margin:0}
.ls-latest-heading>a{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;color:#155dcc}
.ls-latest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.ls-latest-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;min-height:145px;border:1px solid #e1e6ee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(25,42,66,.03)}
.ls-latest-image{display:block;background:#eef1f4;overflow:hidden}
.ls-latest-image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ls-placeholder-thumb{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#dfe5ec,#b7c3d0)}
.ls-latest-body{padding:15px 14px}
.ls-latest-body h2{font-size:14px;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.015em;margin:0 0 8px}
.ls-latest-body h2 a{color:#111d2d}
.ls-latest-body p{font-size:10px;line-height:1.45;color:#586477;margin:0 0 8px}
.ls-latest-meta{font-size:9px;color:#5c6879}
.ls-latest-meta span{margin:0 5px}
.ls-empty-state{grid-column:1/-1;padding:30px;border:1px dashed #ccd5e2;border-radius:8px;color:#687386;text-align:center}

.ls-methodology-strip{padding:34px 0;background:#f6f9fd;border-top:1px solid #e8edf4}
.ls-methodology-strip>.container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:center}
.ls-methodology-strip .ls-section-label{display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.ls-methodology-strip h2{font-size:25px;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#152238;margin:0}
.ls-methodology-points{display:grid;gap:6px;color:#536075;font-size:11px}
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .ls-category-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .ls-latest-card{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr}
  .ls-methodology-strip>.container{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:800px){
  .ls-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}
  .ls-hero-copy{padding:45px 0 15px;max-width:680px}
  .ls-hero-device{min-height:250px;height:250px;padding:0 0 25px}
  .ls-laptop{width:430px}
  .ls-featured-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ls-latest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ls-latest-card{grid-template-columns:160px 1fr}
  .ls-methodology-strip>.container{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .ls-home-hero{min-height:0}
  .ls-hero-copy h1{font-size:39px}
  .ls-hero-copy p{font-size:15px}
  .ls-trust-row{gap:16px;justify-content:space-between}
  .ls-trust{font-size:9px}
  .ls-trust strong{font-size:10px}
  .ls-category-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .ls-category-card{min-height:76px;padding:11px;gap:9px}
  .ls-category-icon{width:34px;height:34px;flex-basis:34px;transform:scale(.82);transform-origin:left center}
  .ls-feature-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ls-feature-image{min-height:190px}
  .ls-feature-copy{min-height:175px}
  .ls-latest-card{grid-template-columns:115px 1fr}
  .ls-latest-body{padding:12px}
}

/* =========================================================
   LaptopSage 2.2.1 — homepage readability + interactions
   ========================================================= */
.homepage .ls-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(42px,4.35vw,60px)}
.homepage .ls-hero-copy p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.62}
.homepage .ls-feature-copy h2{font-size:21px}
.homepage .ls-feature-copy p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.65}
.homepage .ls-category-card strong{font-size:13px}
.homepage .ls-category-card small{font-size:11px}
.homepage .ls-latest-body h2{font-size:15px}
.homepage .ls-latest-body p{font-size:11px;line-height:1.55}
.homepage .ls-latest-meta{font-size:10px}
.homepage .ls-methodology-strip h2{font-size:27px}

/* Subtle entrance animation. JS adds .is-visible when each section enters view. */
.homepage .ls-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .65s ease,transform .65s ease}
.homepage .ls-reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* Make homepage cards feel clickable and responsive. */
.homepage .ls-interactive-card{transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease}
.homepage .ls-interactive-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(25,42,66,.10);border-color:#c7d7ed}
.homepage .ls-feature-card .ls-feature-inner{transition:box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease}
.homepage .ls-feature-card:hover .ls-feature-inner{box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(25,42,66,.09);border-color:#c7d7ed}
.homepage .ls-category-card:focus-visible,.homepage .ls-latest-card:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(21,93,204,.22);outline-offset:3px}
.homepage .ls-category-card{cursor:pointer}
.homepage .ls-latest-card{cursor:pointer}
.homepage .ls-latest-image img{transition:transform .35s ease}
.homepage .ls-latest-card:hover .ls-latest-image img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.homepage .ls-feature-image img{transition:transform .35s ease}
.homepage .ls-feature-card:hover .ls-feature-image img{transform:scale(1.025)}

@media(max-width:800px){
  .homepage .ls-hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,52px)}
  .homepage .ls-hero-copy p{font-size:17px}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .homepage .ls-hero-copy h1{font-size:40px}
  .homepage .ls-hero-copy p{font-size:16px}
  .homepage .ls-feature-copy h2{font-size:20px}
  .homepage .ls-category-card strong{font-size:12px}
  .homepage .ls-category-card small{font-size:10px}
}

/* Homepage readability and expanded header search */
.search-panel .container{max-width:980px}
.search-panel .ls-search-form{width:100%;max-width:980px;gap:10px}
.homepage .ls-feature-copy h2{font-size:21px}
.homepage .ls-feature-copy p{font-size:14px}
.homepage .ls-category-card strong{font-size:14px}
.homepage .ls-category-card small{font-size:12px}
.homepage .ls-latest-body h2{font-size:16px}
.homepage .ls-latest-body p{font-size:12px}
.homepage .ls-latest-meta{font-size:10px}
.homepage .ls-section-label{font-size:12px}

@media(max-width:600px){
  .search-panel .ls-search-form{display:flex}
  .search-panel .ls-search-form input{font-size:14px}
  .search-panel .ls-search-form button{min-width:76px;padding:10px 11px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .homepage .ls-reveal,.homepage .ls-interactive-card,.homepage .ls-latest-image img,.homepage .ls-feature-image img{transition:none!important;transform:none!important}
}

/* Interactive laptop finder */
.ls-finder-section{padding:8px 0 42px}
.ls-finder-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:24px;align-items:stretch;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e0e7f0;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7faff,#fff);box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(25,42,66,.04)}
.ls-finder-copy h2{font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:#142238;margin:4px 0 10px}
.ls-finder-copy p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#566276;max-width:520px;margin:0}
.ls-finder-tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:22px}
.ls-finder-tabs button{border:1px solid #cbd7e6;background:#fff;color:#26364e;border-radius:999px;padding:10px 14px;font:inherit;font-size:12px;font-weight:750;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s ease}
.ls-finder-tabs button:hover,.ls-finder-tabs button.is-active{background:#155dcc;border-color:#155dcc;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.ls-finder-result{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:24px 26px;border-radius:10px;background:#102d52;color:#fff;min-height:190px}
.ls-finder-kicker{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#9fc2f4;margin-bottom:8px}
.ls-finder-result h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 9px;color:#fff}
.ls-finder-result p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#dbe7f7;margin:0 0 18px;max-width:520px}
.ls-finder-result .ls-btn{align-self:flex-start}
@media(max-width:800px){.ls-finder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-finder-result{min-height:0}}
@media(max-width:600px){.ls-finder-grid{padding:20px}.ls-finder-copy h2{font-size:26px}.ls-finder-result h3{font-size:21px}.ls-finder-tabs button{font-size:11px;padding:9px 12px}}


/* =========================================================
   LaptopSage 2.2.3 — comparisons + editor's picks
   ========================================================= */
.homepage .ls-section-title{font-size:26px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:#152238;margin:4px 0 0}
.homepage .ls-comparisons-section,.homepage .ls-picks-section{padding-top:4px}
.ls-comparison-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.ls-comparison-card{border:1px solid #e1e7ef;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;padding:16px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(25,42,66,.04)}
.ls-comparison-models{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 34px 1fr;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:15px}
.ls-comparison-model{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;min-width:0}
.ls-comparison-model img,.ls-comparison-placeholder{display:block;width:100%;height:86px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:8px;background:#f5f7fa;margin-bottom:9px}
.ls-comparison-placeholder{border:1px solid #e3e8ef}
.ls-comparison-model strong{font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;color:#18263a}
.ls-comparison-model>span:last-child{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:#155dcc;margin-top:5px}
.ls-vs{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#eef4fc;color:#155dcc;font-size:10px;font-weight:900;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ls-comparison-card .ls-small-btn{display:block;text-align:center}
.ls-picks-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.ls-pick-card{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e1e7ef;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(25,42,66,.04)}
.ls-pick-image{position:relative;display:block;height:175px;background:#f5f7fa;overflow:hidden}
.ls-pick-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease}
.ls-pick-card:hover .ls-pick-image img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.ls-pick-score{position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;background:#fff;color:#155dcc;border-radius:999px;padding:7px 9px;font-size:13px;font-weight:850;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(20,45,82,.12)}
.ls-pick-score small{font-size:9px;font-weight:700;color:#66758a}
.ls-pick-body{padding:15px}
.ls-pick-label{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.1em;font-weight:850;color:#155dcc;margin-bottom:6px}
.ls-pick-body h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 8px}
.ls-pick-body h3 a{color:#152238;text-decoration:none}
.ls-pick-body p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;color:#59677a;margin:0 0 9px;min-height:36px}
.ls-pick-price{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:750;color:#26364e;margin-bottom:8px}
.ls-pick-body .text-link{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:#155dcc;text-decoration:none}
@media(max-width:1000px){.ls-picks-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.ls-comparison-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ls-comparison-card:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}}
@media(max-width:700px){.ls-comparison-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-comparison-card:last-child{grid-column:auto}.ls-picks-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.homepage .ls-section-title{font-size:23px}}
@media(max-width:500px){.ls-picks-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-pick-image{height:205px}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ls-pick-image img{transition:none!important}}


/* =========================================================
   LaptopSage 2.2.4 — redesigned About page
   ========================================================= */
.ls-about-page{background:#fff}
.ls-about-hero{background:var(--ls-navy);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.ls-about-hero:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:620px;height:620px;border:1px solid rgba(139,184,255,.12);border-radius:50%;right:-190px;top:-230px;box-shadow:0 0 0 90px rgba(139,184,255,.025),0 0 0 180px rgba(139,184,255,.018)}
.ls-about-hero-grid{min-height:600px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.12fr .88fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.ls-about-hero-copy{padding:72px 0}
.ls-about-eyebrow,.ls-about-kicker{font-size:11px;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ls-blue);margin-bottom:14px}
.ls-about-eyebrow{color:#91baf0}
.ls-about-hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,5.2vw,70px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.06em;color:#fff;max-width:760px;margin:0 0 24px}
.ls-about-lead{font-size:21px;line-height:1.5;color:#edf4fc;max-width:700px;margin:0 0 15px}
.ls-about-hero-copy>p:not(.ls-about-lead){font-size:15px;color:#c8d8ea;max-width:650px;margin:0}
.ls-about-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}
.ls-about-btn-light{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:11px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:9px;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:750}
.ls-about-btn-light:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.ls-about-hero-panel{min-height:390px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.025));padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.15);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.ls-about-panel-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.ls-about-panel-label{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.15em;font-weight:850;color:#9fc2f4}
.ls-about-panel-mark{width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900;color:#fff}
.ls-about-signal{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin:50px 0 18px}
.ls-about-signal-line{height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);flex:1}
.ls-about-signal-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#6da5ef;box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(109,165,239,.1)}
.ls-about-hero-panel h2{font-size:38px;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.045em;color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px}
.ls-about-hero-panel>p{font-size:14px;color:#c7d8eb;margin:0;max-width:340px}
.ls-about-panel-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);margin-top:34px;padding-top:20px}
.ls-about-panel-stats strong,.ls-about-panel-stats span{display:block}
.ls-about-panel-stats strong{font-size:18px;color:#fff}
.ls-about-panel-stats span{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#9db4cf;margin-top:3px}
.ls-about-section{padding:84px 0}
.ls-about-two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:90px;align-items:start}
.ls-about-two-col h2,.ls-about-heading h2,.ls-about-method-statement h2,.ls-about-principles h2{font-size:clamp(31px,3.4vw,46px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.05em;color:var(--ls-ink);margin:0}
.ls-about-prose{font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:#4d5b6f}
.ls-about-prose p{margin:0 0 20px}
.ls-about-prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.ls-about-research{background:var(--ls-bg);border-top:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
.ls-about-heading{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:50px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:36px}
.ls-about-heading>p{max-width:380px;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0;font-size:14px}
.ls-about-heading.centered{display:block;text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 38px}
.ls-about-heading.centered .ls-about-kicker{margin-bottom:10px}
.ls-about-heading.centered>p{max-width:650px;margin:15px auto 0}
.ls-about-research-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
.ls-about-research-card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--ls-line);border-radius:15px;padding:25px;min-height:270px;box-shadow:var(--ls-shadow);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.ls-about-research-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(13,23,38,.1)}
.ls-about-number{position:absolute;right:20px;top:18px;font-size:11px;font-weight:850;color:#aab5c4}
.ls-about-icon{font-size:27px;color:var(--ls-blue);height:60px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.ls-about-research-card h3{font-size:20px;color:var(--ls-ink);margin:6px 0 9px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ls-about-research-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0}
.ls-about-method{background:#fff}
.ls-about-method-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:90px}
.ls-about-method-statement>p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ls-muted);max-width:450px;margin:20px 0 20px}
.ls-about-text-link{font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ls-blue)}
.ls-about-text-link span{padding-left:4px}
.ls-about-steps{border-top:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
.ls-about-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:45px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
.ls-about-step>span,.ls-about-principle-list>div>span{font-size:11px;font-weight:850;color:var(--ls-blue);padding-top:3px}
.ls-about-step h3,.ls-about-principle-list h3{font-size:17px;color:var(--ls-ink);margin:0 0 5px}
.ls-about-step p,.ls-about-principle-list p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ls-muted);margin:0}
.ls-about-audience{background:var(--ls-navy);color:#fff}
.ls-about-audience .ls-about-kicker{color:#91baf0}
.ls-about-audience .ls-about-heading h2{color:#fff}
.ls-about-audience .ls-about-heading.centered>p{color:#bdcde0}
.ls-about-audience-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.ls-about-audience-grid>div{padding:25px 18px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}
.ls-about-audience-grid>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.ls-about-audience-grid strong{display:block;font-size:15px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:7px}
.ls-about-audience-grid span{display:block;font-size:12px;line-height:1.55;color:#b8c9dc}
.ls-about-principles{background:#fff}
.ls-about-principles-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:100px}
.ls-about-principle-list{border-top:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
.ls-about-principle-list>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:45px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:19px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ls-line)}
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/* LaptopSage affiliate conversion CTAs */
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/* LaptopSage v2.2.9 — cooling research article */
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/* Research article conversion components */
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.ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card .ls-research-product:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card .ls-research-product:first-child{margin-top:20px}
.ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card .ls-research-product + .ls-research-product{margin-top:20px}
.ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card .ls-research-product h2{font-size:27px}
.ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card .ls-research-cta{box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(15,35,58,.055)}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card{margin:24px 0;padding:24px 20px;border-radius:20px}
  .ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card:before{width:3px}
  .ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card>h2{font-size:27px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ls-research-content .ls-major-section-card{scroll-behavior:auto}}

/* LaptopSage v2.4.1 — consistent major section cards for research articles */
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section,
.ls-research-content > section.ls-article-section {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #e1e7ee;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(15,35,58,.055);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section:before,
.ls-research-content > section.ls-article-section:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: #0b5eab;
}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section > h2,
.ls-research-content > section.ls-article-section > h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: #0a2342;
  font-size: clamp(27px,3vw,38px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section > h2:after,
.ls-research-content > section.ls-article-section > h2:after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #0b5eab;
}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section + .ls-article-section { margin-top: 24px; }

/* Keep the special editorial cards, but make them part of the same system. */
.ls-research-content > .quick-answer,
.ls-research-content > .shortlist,
.ls-research-content > .summary-picks,
.ls-research-content > .buyer-framework,
.ls-research-content > .scoring-framework,
.ls-research-content > .methodology-box,
.ls-research-content > .affiliate-box,
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

/* Methodology and disclosure cards: explicit readable contrast. */
.ls-research-content > .methodology-box,
.ls-research-content .methodology-box {
  background: #f5f8fc !important;
  color: #243247 !important;
  border-color: #d9e3ef !important;
}
.ls-research-content .methodology-box h2,
.ls-research-content .methodology-box h3,
.ls-research-content .methodology-box h4,
.ls-research-content .methodology-box strong { color: #0a2342 !important; }
.ls-research-content .methodology-box p,
.ls-research-content .methodology-box li,
.ls-research-content .methodology-box span { color: #4b5b70 !important; }
.ls-research-content .methodology-box a { color: #0b5eab !important; }
.ls-research-content > .affiliate-box,
.ls-research-content .affiliate-box {
  background: #f8fbfe !important;
  color: #243247 !important;
  border-color: #d9e4ef !important;
}
.ls-research-content .affiliate-box h2,
.ls-research-content .affiliate-box strong { color: #0a2342 !important; }
.ls-research-content .affiliate-box p,
.ls-research-content .affiliate-box li { color: #4b5b70 !important; }

@media(max-width:700px){
  .ls-research-content > .ls-article-section,
  .ls-research-content > section.ls-article-section,
  .ls-research-content > .quick-answer,
  .ls-research-content > .shortlist,
  .ls-research-content > .summary-picks,
  .ls-research-content > .buyer-framework,
  .ls-research-content > .scoring-framework,
  .ls-research-content > .methodology-box,
  .ls-research-content > .affiliate-box,
  .ls-research-content > .final-verdict { padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .ls-research-content > .ls-article-section:before { width: 3px; }
}


/* LaptopSage v2.4.2 — final verdict contrast and article sidebar repair */
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict {
  background: #0a2342 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #173b62 !important;
}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict h2,
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict h3,
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict strong,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict h2,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict h3,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict strong { color: #ffffff !important; }
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict p,
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict li,
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict span,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict p,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict li,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict span { color: #eef4fb !important; }
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict a,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict a { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* Keep the single-post sidebar visible on research articles on desktop. */
@media (min-width: 1001px) {
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    align-items: start;
  }
  .single-post .sidebar-sticky {
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
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}

/* LaptopSage v2.4.4 — stable research card system, readable methodology, non-sticky sidebar */
@media (min-width: 901px){
  .article-layout{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px!important;align-items:start!important;gap:38px!important}
  .article-main{min-width:0!important;width:auto!important}
  .sidebar-sticky{display:block!important;position:static!important;top:auto!important;align-self:start!important;visibility:visible!important}
}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section{box-sizing:border-box!important;width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;margin:30px 0!important;padding:30px 32px!important;background:#fff!important;color:#334155!important;border:1px solid #dfe7ef!important;border-radius:24px!important;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(15,35,58,.055)!important;overflow:visible!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section > .ls-section-inner{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section h2{color:#0a2342!important;margin:0 0 18px!important;font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,38px)!important;line-height:1.15!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section h3{color:#0f1f33!important;font-size:21px!important;line-height:1.3!important;margin:25px 0 10px!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section p,.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section li{color:#475569!important;font-size:17px!important;line-height:1.8!important;max-width:78ch!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section p + p{margin-top:16px!important}
.ls-research-content > .methodology-box{background:#f8fafc!important;color:#334155!important;border-color:#dbe5ef!important}
.ls-research-content > .methodology-box h2,.ls-research-content > .methodology-box h3,.ls-research-content > .methodology-box strong{color:#0a2342!important}
.ls-research-content > .methodology-box p,.ls-research-content > .methodology-box li,.ls-research-content > .methodology-box span{color:#475569!important}
.ls-research-content > .methodology-box a{color:#0b5eab!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict{background:#0a2342!important;color:#fff!important;border-color:#173b62!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict h2,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict h3,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict strong{color:#fff!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict p,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict li,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict span{color:#eef4fb!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict .ls-cta{background:#102f52!important;border-color:#2a4c70!important}
.ls-research-content .ls-grid-4{margin:20px 0}
@media(max-width:900px){.article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.sidebar-sticky{position:static!important}.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section{padding:24px 20px!important;border-radius:20px!important}.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section p,.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section li{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.75!important}}


/* LaptopSage v2.5.1 — unified research publication design */
.article-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px!important;align-items:start!important}
.sidebar-sticky{position:static!important;top:auto!important;align-self:start!important;}

/* Article cards: major editorial sections */
.ls-research-content{max-width:none!important;color:#2b394c}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section,
.ls-research-content > section.ls-article-section{
  background:#fff!important;color:#334155!important;border:1px solid #e0e7ef!important;
  border-radius:22px!important;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(15,35,58,.055)!important;
  padding:32px 34px!important;margin:26px 0!important;position:relative!important;overflow:hidden!important;
}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:before,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section:before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;background:#1769e0}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card > h2,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section > h2{font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,36px)!important;line-height:1.14!important;letter-spacing:-.04em!important;color:#0a2342!important;margin:0 0 20px!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card > h2:after,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section > h2:after{content:"";display:block;width:44px;height:3px;border-radius:99px;background:#1769e0;margin-top:14px}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card p,
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card li,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section p,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section li{color:#475569!important;font-size:17px!important;line-height:1.82!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card h3,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section h3{color:#0f1f33!important}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card table,
.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section table{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}

/* Product cards nested inside major sections */
.ls-research-content .ls-research-product,
.ls-research-content .ls-product-card{background:#f9fbfe!important;border:1px solid #dce5ef!important;border-radius:18px!important;padding:26px!important;margin:24px 0!important;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(15,35,58,.05)!important}
.ls-research-content .ls-research-product .ls-cta,
.ls-research-content .ls-product-card .ls-cta{background:#fff!important;border:1px solid #dce5ef!important;border-radius:14px!important;padding:18px 20px!important}
.ls-research-content .ls-affiliate-button{display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#1769e0!important;color:#fff!important;border:1px solid #1769e0!important;border-radius:10px!important;padding:12px 18px!important;font-weight:800!important}
.ls-research-content .ls-affiliate-button:hover{background:#0e5bc7!important;color:#fff!important}

/* Quick answer / shortlist */
.ls-research-content > .quick-answer,
.ls-research-content > .shortlist,
.ls-research-content > .summary-picks{background:#f7fbff!important;border-color:#cfe0f2!important}
.ls-research-content > .quick-answer h2,.ls-research-content > .shortlist h2{color:#0a2342!important}

/* Final verdict: high contrast, never inherit hidden text colors */
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict,
.ls-research-content section.final-verdict{background:#0a2342!important;color:#fff!important;border-color:#173b62!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict h2,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict h3,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict strong{color:#fff!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict p,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict li,.ls-research-content > .final-verdict span{color:#eef4fb!important}
.ls-research-content > .final-verdict a{color:#fff!important}

/* Methodology is a dedicated page; never show legacy inline methodology blocks in posts. */
.single-post .ls-research-content .methodology-box,
.single-post .ls-research-content .methodology-card,
.single-post .ls-research-content .ls-methodology-inline,
.single-post .ls-research-content [data-ls-methodology]{display:none!important}

/* Author page */
.ls-author-hero{background:#f5f8fc;border-bottom:1px solid #e5ebf2;padding:76px 0}
.ls-author-hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:140px 1fr;gap:30px;align-items:center;max-width:900px}
.ls-author-avatar{width:112px;height:112px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,35,58,.1)}
.ls-author-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,58px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.05em;color:#0a2342;margin:4px 0 14px}
.ls-author-hero p{max-width:720px;color:#536075;font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.ls-author-links{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}

/* Homepage authority refresh */
.homepage .ls-home-section{position:relative}
.homepage .ls-feature-card,.homepage .ls-category-card,.homepage .ls-latest-card,.homepage .ls-pick-card,.homepage .ls-comparison-card{box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(15,35,58,.06);border-color:#dfe7ef}
.homepage .ls-feature-card:hover,.homepage .ls-category-card:hover,.homepage .ls-latest-card:hover,.homepage .ls-pick-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(15,35,58,.1)}
.homepage .ls-latest-card h2 a,.homepage .ls-feature-copy h2,.homepage .ls-pick-card h3 a{color:#0a2342}
.homepage .ls-section-label{letter-spacing:.14em}
.homepage .ls-methodology-strip{background:#0a2342;color:#fff;border:0}
.homepage .ls-methodology-strip h2{color:#fff}
.homepage .ls-methodology-points{color:#dbe7f5}
.homepage .ls-methodology-strip .ls-section-label{color:#91b8e8}

@media(max-width:900px){.article-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.sidebar-sticky{position:static!important}.ls-author-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}.ls-author-hero p{margin-inline:auto}.ls-author-avatar-wrap{margin:auto}.ls-author-links{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:640px){.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card,.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section{padding:24px 20px!important;border-radius:18px!important}.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card p,.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card li,.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section p,.ls-research-content > .ls-article-section li{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.75!important}.ls-research-content .ls-research-product{padding:20px!important}}

/* LaptopSage 2.5.2 — research article refinement */
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.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type h2,.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type h3{color:#fff}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type p,.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type li{color:#dce8f5}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type strong{color:#fff}
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.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type .ls-cta-kicker{color:#9fc7f7}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type .ls-cta-note{color:#dce8f5}
.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type .ls-affiliate-button{background:#fff;color:#0a2342!important}
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@media(max-width:700px){.ls-research-content > .ls-major-section-card:last-of-type{padding:24px 20px}}

/* LaptopSage v2.6.0 — priority research library refresh */
.ls-research-content .ls-preserved-original-media{background:#f8fafc!important;border-color:#dbe5ef!important}
.ls-media-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:20px}
.ls-preserved-media img,.ls-preserved-media video,.ls-preserved-media iframe{display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px}
.ls-preserved-media iframe{min-height:360px}
.ls-research-content .ls-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;margin-top:22px;padding:18px 20px;background:#f7fbff;border:1px solid #dbe7f2;border-radius:16px}
.ls-research-content .ls-cta>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px}
.ls-research-content .ls-cta span{color:#64748b;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}
@media(max-width:700px){.ls-media-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-research-content .ls-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.ls-research-content .ls-affiliate-button{width:100%}}
/* LaptopSage v2.7.1 modern homepage */
.ls-modern-home{color:#10233f;background:#fff}.ls-modern-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#061a31,#0b5eab);color:#fff;padding:92px 0 76px}.ls-modern-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}.ls-modern-eyebrow{display:inline-block;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;opacity:.75;margin-bottom:15px}.ls-modern-eyebrow.dark{color:#0b5eab;opacity:1}.ls-modern-hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,72px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:0 0 24px}.ls-modern-hero p{font-size:19px;line-height:1.7;max-width:680px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}.ls-modern-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:30px 0}.ls-modern-btn{display:inline-flex;padding:13px 20px;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800}.ls-modern-btn.primary{background:#fff;color:#071c34}.ls-modern-btn.light{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff}.ls-modern-proof{display:flex;gap:24px;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;opacity:.7}.ls-research-panel{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:30px}.ls-research-panel>span{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;opacity:.7}.ls-research-panel strong{display:block;font-size:29px;line-height:1.2;margin:18px 0 25px}.ls-research-panel div{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);padding:16px 0}.ls-research-panel b{display:inline-block;width:35px;opacity:.55}.ls-modern-section{padding:90px 0}.ls-modern-section.soft{background:#f6f8fb}.ls-modern-heading{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:30px;margin-bottom:35px}.ls-modern-heading h2,.ls-modern-section> .container>h2{font-size:42px;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:0 0 12px}.ls-modern-heading p{color:#66758a;max-width:650px}.ls-modern-heading>a,.ls-modern-read,.ls-modern-about a{color:#0b5eab;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}.ls-modern-post-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}.ls-modern-post{border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(10,35,66,.06)}.ls-modern-thumb{display:block;height:215px;background:#edf2f7}.ls-modern-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.ls-modern-thumb span{display:grid;height:100%;place-items:center;color:#64748b}.ls-modern-post>div{padding:23px}.ls-modern-post small{color:#7b8798;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:10px}.ls-modern-post h3{font-size:21px;line-height:1.25;margin:9px 0}.ls-modern-post h3 a{color:#10233f;text-decoration:none}.ls-modern-post p{color:#68778c;line-height:1.6}.ls-modern-topic-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:32px}.ls-modern-topic-grid a{padding:28px;border:1px solid #dfe6ee;border-radius:16px;text-decoration:none;color:#10233f;background:#fff}.ls-modern-topic-grid b{font-size:11px;color:#0b5eab}.ls-modern-topic-grid h3{margin:34px 0 7px;font-size:23px}.ls-modern-topic-grid p{color:#68778c;line-height:1.6}.ls-modern-about{background:#eef2f6;padding:85px 0}.ls-modern-about .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px}.ls-modern-about h2{font-size:42px;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:0}.ls-modern-about p{font-size:19px;line-height:1.75;color:#56667c;margin-top:0}.ls-modern-final{background:#061a31;color:#fff;padding:80px 0;text-align:center}.ls-modern-final h2{font-size:45px;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:0 0 28px}.ls-footer-socials{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.ls-footer-socials a{padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:7px;text-decoration:none;font-size:12px}@media(max-width:850px){.ls-modern-hero-grid,.ls-modern-about .container{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-modern-post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ls-modern-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ls-modern-heading{display:block}.ls-modern-heading>a{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px}}@media(max-width:600px){.ls-modern-post-grid,.ls-modern-topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-modern-hero{padding:65px 0}.ls-modern-proof{flex-wrap:wrap}.ls-modern-section{padding:65px 0}}


/* LaptopSage policy pages */
.ls-page{background:#f6f8fb;color:#10233f;min-height:60vh}.ls-page-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#071b33,#0b5eab);color:#fff;padding:72px 0}.ls-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,64px);line-height:1;margin:0 0 16px;letter-spacing:-.04em}.ls-page-hero p{font-size:19px;opacity:.82;max-width:700px}.ls-policy-layout{padding:55px 0 90px}.ls-policy-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e7ee;border-radius:20px;padding:clamp(25px,5vw,55px);max-width:900px;margin:auto;box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(10,35,66,.06)}.ls-policy-card section{padding:0 0 30px;margin:0 0 30px;border-bottom:1px solid #e7ebf0}.ls-policy-card section:last-of-type{border-bottom:0}.ls-policy-card h2{font-size:28px;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin:0 0 12px}.ls-policy-card p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.78;color:#586a81;margin:0}.ls-policy-note{padding:20px 22px;border-radius:14px;background:#eef5fb;border:1px solid #d7e6f3;color:#294663;line-height:1.65}

/* Compact, responsive header navigation */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  .site-header .main-navigation ul,
  header .main-navigation ul,
  .site-header nav ul{gap:clamp(8px,1.2vw,18px)}
  .site-header .main-navigation a,
  header .main-navigation a,
  .site-header nav a{font-size:14px;padding-left:5px;padding-right:5px;white-space:nowrap}
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 801px){
  .site-header .main-navigation a,
  header .main-navigation a,
  .site-header nav a{font-size:13px}
}

/* LaptopSage v2.9 interactive UI */
.ls-centered-hero{text-align:center}.ls-centered-hero p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.ls-editable-legal h2{font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:30px 0 12px}.ls-editable-legal h3{font-size:21px;margin:24px 0 8px}.ls-editable-legal p,.ls-editable-legal li{font-size:17px;line-height:1.78;color:#586a81}.ls-editable-legal ul{padding-left:25px}
.ls-post-card,.ls-topic,.ls-btn{transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease}.ls-post-card:hover,.ls-topic:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(10,35,66,.10)}
.ls-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease}.ls-reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
.ls-reading-progress{position:fixed;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:0;background:#0b5eab;z-index:99999}


/* LaptopSage v3.0 interactive research UI */
.ls-interactive-shell{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto}
.ls-toc{position:sticky;top:88px;border:1px solid #e2e8ef;border-radius:14px;background:#fff;padding:18px;box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(10,35,66,.05)}
.ls-toc-title{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px}.ls-toc a{display:block;padding:8px 4px;color:#52627a;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px}.ls-toc a:hover{color:#0b5eab}
.ls-article-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:#0b5eab;z-index:100000}
.ls-quick-answer{border:1px solid #dce6ef;border-radius:18px;background:#f7fafc;padding:25px;margin:30px 0}.ls-quick-answer h2{margin-top:0;font-size:25px}.ls-quick-answer p{color:#53657c;line-height:1.7}
.ls-product-card{border:1px solid #dfe6ed;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;padding:25px;margin:25px 0;box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(10,35,66,.06);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}.ls-product-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(10,35,66,.11)}.ls-product-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start}.ls-product-rank{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#0b5eab;font-weight:800}.ls-product-card h2{margin:7px 0 10px;font-size:28px}.ls-product-badge{border-radius:999px;padding:7px 11px;background:#eef5fb;color:#0b5eab;font-size:12px;font-weight:800}.ls-product-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center}.ls-product-card ul{color:#5b6b80;line-height:1.75}.ls-product-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}.ls-affiliate-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:9px;padding:12px 17px;background:#10233f;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800}.ls-affiliate-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.ls-accordion{border:1px solid #e1e7ee;border-radius:14px;background:#fff;margin:12px 0;overflow:hidden}.ls-accordion button{width:100%;border:0;background:#fff;text-align:left;padding:18px 20px;font-size:16px;font-weight:800;color:#10233f;cursor:pointer}.ls-accordion-panel{padding:0 20px 18px;color:#5d6c80;line-height:1.7}
.ls-filter-controls{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:20px 0}.ls-filter-controls button{border:1px solid #dbe3eb;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:8px 14px;cursor:pointer}.ls-filter-controls button.active{background:#10233f;color:#fff}
.ls-evidence-note{border-left:3px solid #0b5eab;background:#f7f9fb;padding:15px 18px;color:#596a80;margin:20px 0}
@media(max-width:850px){.ls-toc{position:relative;top:auto}.ls-product-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ls-product-head{display:block}.ls-product-badge{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px}}

/* v3.1 editable compact header menu */
.ls-primary-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:100%;position:relative;z-index:20}
.ls-primary-nav .ls-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(8px,1.5vw,22px);list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;flex-wrap:nowrap}
.ls-primary-nav .ls-menu li{margin:0;padding:0;white-space:nowrap}
.ls-primary-nav .ls-menu a{display:block;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;padding:8px 4px}
@media(max-width:900px){.ls-primary-nav{display:none}}
.ls-reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}.ls-reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease}
.ls-post-card:hover,.ls-topic:hover,.ls-product-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}