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The best Dell laptops and PCs on sale now
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May 31, 2023 by June Wan
The best laptops under $1,000: MacBook Air, Microsoft Surface Pro, HP ...
May 26, 2023 by Josh Slate

These are the travel essentials you need, according to tech and travel experts

Traveling this summer? Here are the tech products experts recommend you take with you to beat the frenzy.

The best Wi-Fi routers (and where you should place yours)

The best Wi-Fi routers provide a strong internet connection, rapid speeds, and a lot of coverage so you can join virtual meetings, work, game, and stream quickly and consistently.

May 13, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Home Networking

The best cheap gaming laptops starting at $741

The best budget gaming laptops have a long battery life, quick refresh rate, and enough storage for your favorite games. Our top picks will suit your playstyle without breaking the bank.

May 9, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Gaming Devices

The best mechanical keyboards right now, from compact to full-size

Growing in popularity as gaming and PC peripherals, the best mechanical keyboards are based on performance, size, and price, with Razer and SteelSeries as the top options.

May 8, 2023 by Lena Borrelli in Office Hardware & Appliances

The best Apple deals: iPads, MacBooks, and more on sale

Shopping for an Apple device but don't want to pay full price? Check out these great deals found online.

May 7, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Apple

The best VPN services (and why more people should be using them)

We tested the VPN services based on the number of servers, connection speeds, privacy policies, types of platforms, and more. Plus, are free VPNs worth trying?

May 5, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in VPN

Framework reveals more details about its upcoming AMD powered Laptop 13

The company was light on details a few weeks ago when it confirmed an AMD model was coming this year. Now we know a lot more.

May 4, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Laptops

The best security keys you can buy (and how they work)

The best security keys on the market can help secure your online accounts from hackers and phishing attacks.

May 2, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Security

The best portable monitors (and what screen size fits your needs)

Work or play as easily as if you were at home with the best portable monitors that offer USB-C passthrough, a good refresh rate, and more.

April 28, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in PCs

The best keyboards to type your way to productivity

Enjoy a better typing experience with the best keyboards. For work or play, check out favorites from Apple, Logitech, Razer, and more.

April 28, 2023 by Lena Borrelli in Office Hardware & Appliances

The best streaming mics for starting a podcast or Twitch channel

ZDNET compared streaming mics by price, connectivity, audio quality, and more. The Blue Yeti is the best one for its live mic monitoring, USB connectivity, and plug-and-play compatibility with Windows, Mac, and ChromeOS devices.

April 26, 2023 by Sherin Shibu in Streaming Devices

Why this 11-port dock is perfect for professionals who travel

The OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock supports all the latest ports and connections, but its biggest selling point puts it above the competition.

April 22, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

Double your memory for free when you buy the LG gram Style today

The LG gram Style laptop is stylish, lightweight, and features LPDDR5 6000 MHz RAM for fast performance. You can also double your memory for free for a limited time.

April 21, 2023 by Sean Jackson in Laptops / Paid Content

HP's new Envy x360 is the world's first IMAX-certified laptop -- but there's a catch

HP's upgraded Envy laptops include a 15.6-inch model that supports IMAX visuals and audio. Here's everything you need to know.

April 21, 2023 by Jada Jones in Tech

This $30 USB hub finally ended my MacBook port struggle

The Plugable 5-in-1 adapter gives the latest MacBooks extra ports without blocking the one that matters the most.

April 20, 2023 by June Wan in Office Hardware & Appliances

The Kubuntu Focus Ir14 is an upcoming Linux laptop worthy of powering the KDE Plasma desktop

The latest Kabuntu laptop marries security-first hardware with its Linux-based operating system. Here are three features in particular that stand out.

April 20, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Open Source