A laptop alone is not enough; today’s students need a full array of tech products, from external monitors that make it easier to write papers at their desks to portable chargers that can juice their gear on the go. To help you shop, check out our list of essential and affordable back-to-school tech gear. Keep your gadgets charged and protected with the TYLT Energi Pro Backpack with built-in charging hub....
Black Friday laptop deals are still available! Even though Black Friday 2022 has technically finished, we’re still seeing aggressive discounts on today’s best laptops with absolutely no signs of stopping. Now is the best time of the year to save big on top-rated laptops like the Dell XPS 13, HP Envy x360, and MacBook Pro. If you’re on a smaller budget, the stunning Surface Laptop 4 has sunk to $650 at Best Buy (opens in new tab) ($250 off)....
Best Buy, for example, has the Asus TUF FX505 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop on sale for $579.99 (opens in new tab). Traditionally, this laptop retails for $849.99, so that’s a $270 markdown from its regular price. It’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this gaming laptop and one the best best Black Friday deals right now. The Asus FX505 is one of the best gaming laptops you can get for an affordable price....
Yes, you no longer need an app for editing videos. You can do it right in your Google Chrome browser and skip the fussy setup and installation of desktop software. Here are the best, free online video editors to get started. 1. Adobe Spark Adobe’s online video editor, Spark, offers most of the features you’d need to create or edit a movie. More importantly, its practical and familiar design has a low learning curve and won’t overwhelm you with options from the start....
Even better, you can use coupon code “50OFF699” on select purchases of $699 or more to save an extra $50. Or use coupon “IGD17” to save 17% on select Alienware machines. Alienware m15 from $912.99 (opens in new tab): The Alienware m15 is not a cheap laptop, so when it goes on sale, we listen. Currently, Dell is taking from $280 off the base config. Use coupon “IGD17” to drop its price further to $912....
Dell’s “Black Friday in July” sale is currently slashing prices of Dell XPS 13 notebooks. Not to be outdone, Dell has been offering its own deals to battle Prime Day. Boasting premium design, portability, a stunning display and powerful performance, the Dell XPS 13 is one of the best laptops you can buy. And we’re not kidding around. In our Dell XPS 13 review, it won us over with its attractive, premium chassis and springy, comfortable keyboard....
Back to school sales continue to roll out as students prepare for the next semester. If you’re going off to college, returning to campus or learning from home, now is a great time to save. We’re currently seeing significant markdowns on the Surface Pro 8’s predecessor. So if you’re in the market for a new tablet to get things done, the Surface Pro 7 is worth considering. More: Best Surface Pro dealsSurface Pro vs....
The other reason why USB-C monitors are an advantage is the size of the port is minuscule, and most new devices have multiple USB-C ports which can be used for Data, charging, and display. USB-C is the jack of all trades set up that grants users far more options. You can even connect multiple monitors via USB-C cable and then to your device, creating a chain link of monitors. It’s all very sexy stuff, so let’s get into which USB-C monitors we feel give you the best options and bang for your buck....
Now, we’re not going to lie to you. A turntable setup is a serious investment, and that doesn’t even include what you’re likely to spend on records (yea, those don’t come cheap either). At the same time, a USB turntable is well worth the cost if you want to catalog and preserve these crate gems and enjoy music in its rawest, most uncompressed form. Here are the best computer speakers, based on our testing and researchThe best noise cancelling headphones of 2022...
While D&D has had a wild surge in popularity in recent years thanks to shows like Critical Role, D&D is not the only TTRPG. There are plenty of popular and fun TTRPGs to play, like Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun and Blades in the Dark. A few TTRPGs I’m currently eyeing are The Witcher Role-Playing Game and the Altered Carbon Role Playing Game (I’m still grieving, Netflix). Have you heard about the D&D OGL controversy?...
We can’t physically visit the Faroe Islands’ windswept mountains nor can we feast our eyes on the Louvre’s artsy masterpieces, but thanks to remote tourism, travel lovers can experience both locales with virtual tours here and here, respectively — all while being couch potatoes in our living rooms. The best VR-ready laptops in 2020HP Valve and Microsoft tease a new VR headset on SteamWe tried the first augmented reality laptop, and it’s awesome...
As part of its October sales event, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3i is just $189 (opens in new tab). This detachable 2-in-1 normally retails for $379, so that’s 50% off. This one of the best Prime Early Access tablet alternative deals in town. Lenovo’s 10.3 inch IdeaPad Duet 3i is the Windows11-powered variant of its beloved Chrome OS-charged 10.1 inch Chromebook Duet. Like its sibling, it boasts a sleek, versatile, portable design....
In our review of an older version, the Acer Predator Helios 300, we loved its strong performance and long battery life. Though its display could use a brightness tweak, we rated it 4 out of 5 stars for its solid performance and powerful graphics. It’s the Editor’s Choice best gaming laptop for for hardcore gamers on the go. For the best post-Black Friday 2019 deals, bookmark our Cyber Monday deals hub....
Bose 700 headphones deliver stellar noise cancelling performance, which makes them great for music and video streaming, and phone calls. They sport an over-ear design, intuitive touch controls, and a powerful microphone system. As we praise in our Bose 700 review, these headphones are sleek, low profile, and deliver accurate sound. On top of that, they provide excellent, best-in-class noise-cancelling performance for peaceful listening. We gave the Bose 700 headphones a 4....
MORE: How to Get Android Apps on Your Chromebook To start getting the most out of your Chromebook, you’ll have to enable the developer channel. Keep in mind, that since this is the developer channel, so some apps might be buggier than others. But once it’s enabled you should see the Google Play Store after restarting the system. From there, you can start taking advantage of the Play Store’s vast catalog, which should add some much-needed utility to your unassuming Chromebook....
Currently, you can get the Dell G3 15 (opens in new tab) for just $675 direct from Dell. That’s $135 off its $810 regular price and its lowest price yet. This is one of the best gaming laptop deals you can get right now. Best PC games of 2020Best gaming laptops in 2020 Dell G3 15 deal Although Dell’s Alienware family of laptops is wildly popular among the PC gamer crowd, the G3 15 holds its own....
Design Minimalistic and understated, the Inspiron 15 5000 Touch has smooth, rounded corners and no-nonsense lines. Its gray cover and black bezel mean the device looks professional enough to take to a client meeting, and modern enough to blend into your home decor. Despite its highly glossy cover, the coating is surprisingly fingerprint-resistant. Although it has a mostly plastic body (more on that later), this notebook felt very sturdy in my hands....
MORE: Best Dell and Alienware Laptops The 7285’s secret sauce lies in its Wireless Charging keyboard which has WiTricity’s magnetic resonance wireless charging technology integrated into the design. When it’s time to recharge the 12-inch tablet, you simply connect it to its keyboard dock and place the whole shebang on top of a charging pad. From there, you simply keep working while your computer recharges – all without the hassle of looking for a nearby power outlet to plug into....
Why You Should Care The Black Edition is a culmination of the power of the pen and magnets. The laptop is the first system to feature a full-size magnetic pen bay. Located in the hinge, the Active Pen rested securely as I switched the 2-in-1 from laptop, tablet, tent and stand mode. And when it’s time to use the pen, it easily popped out so I could do some lackluster doodles....
While there were many fantastic questions submitted to the Q&A, there were definitely a few standouts. Here are some of best question and answers from our Q&A with Donnie Oliphant, Director of the XPS Group at Dell. Questions and answers have been edited for brevity and clarity. Don’t worry if you missed the live Q&A with Dell. Make sure to the check the Tom’s Guide forums for all of the latest community updates and discussions....
