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Laptops we love: Most ZDNet writers prefer this notebook above all others
The daily productivity drivers of ZDNet's editors and writers come in every platform -- Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome. If you spend hours daily banging away at a keyboard, you'll want to consider these favorite models.
Best Wi-Fi routers for your business or home office in 2021
These are ZDNet's top picks for Wi-Fi routers suitable for home offices and remote working.
Best security keys in 2021: Hardware-based two-factor authentication for online protection
While robust passwords go a long way to securing your valuable online accounts, hardware-based two-factor authentication takes that security to the next level.
Best smart speakers in 2021: Google, Apple, Amazon, and Sonos
Want a speaker for your office that pumps out premium sound and offers Bluetooth streaming or voice control? Here are your best options from all the big players, including Sonos, Google, Apple, and Amazon.
Best antivirus software and apps in 2021: Keep your PC, smartphone, and tablet safe
Malware is rife, and protection isn't just a good idea, it's a must. Here is a roundup of the best software and apps for Windows and Mac computers, as well as iOS and Android devices, to keep you and your data safe from malware and viruses.
Best Chromebooks in 2021: From budget to rugged to Pixelbook Go
Not everyone needs a MacBook or a Windows 10 laptop. These Chromebook laptops feature low prices and long battery lives.
Windows and Mac software: My 11 essential apps and services
Here's a list of the apps and services I use day in and day out. It's an eclectic mix of desktop apps and browser-based tools, with some essential media players thrown in for good measure.
Demand for Chromebooks is going through the roof
Record sales for Chromebooks and tablets as businesses and consumers scramble to find the right kit for working from home.
Apple's MacBook Pro is an expensive joke, says Microsoft
In a new ad that some might find slightly sneaky, Redmond tries to explain why the Surface Pro 7 is far, far better than Apple's sad little machine,
At CES 2021, laptops go beyond the 2-in-1
As chipmakers unveiled new heights of speed and efficiency, laptop makers continued experimenting with form factors.
iPad Pro: Outclassed by the M1 MacBook Air, where does Apple's tablet go from here?
Apple's premium tablet is costlier, heavier and delivers less battery life than a similarly configured M1 MacBook Air. It's loaded with features most people never use. Who and what is the iPad Pro for? Apple needs to define what a "Pro" iPad is. Here's why.
Students will have no sense of Intel Inside as education laptops diversify processors
As education devices go Chromebook, laptop makers are diversifying the processors powering laptops.
HP refreshes Chromebook education portfolio with better cameras, Intel and MediaTek processors
Amid the boom in remote education, HP is launching a series of new Chromebooks as teachers juggle hybrid models.
Acer's new Chromebook education laptops eye durability, IT management
The headliners of the updates are two new convertible Chromebooks with the Chromebook Spin 512 and Spin 511. Acer is using processors from Intel, Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Best laptops at CES 2021: Top notebooks, 2-in-1s, and ultraportables
The very best laptop announcements from CES 2021.
A brief history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
Replacing a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery
Step-by-step photos showing how to replace a MacBook Pro's battery. This was done in about 5 minutes on a kitchen table.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition
Here's a tour of what's fresh and what's not so fresh in the Apple Store.
Apple WWDC 2019 keynote: Scenes and surprises
Highlights and some surprises from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, including announcements on iOS, MacOS, TvOS, and WatchOS.
Apple products you should and shouldn't buy: June 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
10 Apple gadgets you shouldn't buy (May 2019 edition)
iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple gadgets you shouldn't buy.
Apple products you shouldn't buy: April 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
10 Apple products you shouldn't buy (March 2019 edition)
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding. Updated March 19 following iPad and iMac update.
Apple products you shouldn't buy (February 2019 edition)
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
Parallels Toolbox: The ultimate software utility for Windows 10 and macOS
If you're looking for a suite of utilities that will both boost your productivity and improve the performance of your PC or Mac, then Parallels Toolbox is or you. And there are a variety of options to allow you to pay for the features you need.
The ultimate MacBook accessory: The Anker 7-in-1 USB-C hub
If you're an owner of a newer MacBook, then you'll know that your choice of ports has dwindled down to, well, USB-C ports. But fear not! This doesn't mean that you need to buy new accessories. What you need is the Anker 7-in-1 USB-C hub. Not that this will also work with Windows PCs that have a USB-C port, as well as Chromebooks and smartphones and tablets kitted out with USB-C.
2019: The Apple products you shouldn't buy
Be aware! Some of the products that Apple offers for sale just don't offer the value for money that you'd expect from a high-end product, and you may be better off delaying your purchase and waiting for a refresh, or spending your money elsewhere.
9 devices with e-ink displays
The monochrome, sunlight-readable displays remain largely synonymous with e-readers, but they're moving into other devices large and small.
Apple products you shouldn't buy (November 2018 edition)
While Apple carried out a big refresh of its hardware lineup in September and October, refreshing the iPhones, iPad Pro, and some of the Macs, there are plenty of other Apple products you should avoid buying in the run up to the holidays.
Make your old Mac faster
Is your old Mac feeling its age? Have boot times spiraled from seconds to minutes? Are you starting to think that it might be time to buy a new Mac? Not so fast! Here's how you can give your old Mac a new lease of life.
Desktop or dock? How to make working from home more productive
Ed Bott explains the four ways you can add a full-size display, keyboard, and mouse to get more done when you’re ordered to stay away from the office. Read more: https://zd.net/38DVT3X
What to look for in your next laptop
Ed Bott shares his checklist to help you avoid being overwhelmed by specs and options when you go shopping for a portable PC. Read more: https://zd.net/39DWeVx
Buying a laptop? Use this checklist to define your preferences
If you've gone shopping for a portable PC lately, you know that the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. How do you narrow your options?
HP Elite Dragonfly: A one kilogram contender
If its lightness you want, lightness you shall get.
CES 2020: Acer updates Spin laptops with Intel 10th Gen CPUs
The company claims that the Spin 5 will last up to 15 hours with one battery charge.
Hybrid graphics plus docks equals the limits of laptop Linux
If you've got a discrete GPU as well as integrated graphics, and you want to run Linux, you'd best pick one master.
Intel had one craptacular week
Qualcomm plans to take on Intel in laptops as well as IoT devices and other areas. AWS cooks up its own Arm processors for its cloud instances with better price and performance than current Intel-based instances. Read more: https://zd.net/2LGCirt
The tech accessories you must include in your travel bag
Ed Bott shares his checklist of the gadgets you need to stay powered up, productive, and entertained on the road. Read more: https://zd.net/2DkOTM5
Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro: hands-on first impressions (CNET)
The new MacBook Pro has a roomier 16-inch display, improved graphics, bigger battery, and revamped speakers and mics. But the biggest news is that new keyboard. We gave it a first test run.
Black Friday 2019: Tools, tips, and tricks to save you money
ZDNet's Beth Mauder rounds up some of her favorite money-saving tools and tricks to help you save money at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and other retailers this holiday season. Read more: https://zd.net/2p4DDAa
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch review
Want a 15-inch device that'll stick it to Intel and Nvidia? You're in luck, Microsoft has made just the thing for you.
Pixelbook Go hands-on: Google's refined take on the Chromebook platform
ZDNet's Matt Miller explains that, in the past, Google-branded Chromebooks were for those willing to pay a premium for a high quality experience. The Pixelbook Go still offers a premium Google-designed experience, but at a lower-entry price. Read more: https://zd.net/2NkGltq
Apple has streamlined its entire iPad lineup to replace your laptop
ZDNet's Jason Cipriani tells Karen Roby that the base-model iPad is more capable than ever thanks to a recent update. Read more: https://zd.net/2NdaomS
I killed Panasonic’s Toughbook laptop with a cup of coffee
ZDNet's Tiernan Ray tells Karen Roby that Panasonic’s Toughbook 55 laptop is a fine machine that's built to withstand rugged environments, but he wouldn’t recommend pouring hot coffee on it, something he now regrets. Read more: https://zd.net/2P2wWJB
New Surface line gets set of AI-powered features for the workplace
Microsoft reveals how it fine-tuned its new Surface lineup to improve automation and productivity in Office 365.
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