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This 16-port dream dock belongs on every creative pro's desk
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This Asus laptop has the most comfortable keyboard I've ever typed on
2 days ago by Cesar Cadenas
The 25 best Cyber Monday Newegg deals still available
3 days ago by Taylor Clemons

The 30+ best Cyber Monday storage and SSD deals

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but you can still get great deals on flash drives, SSDs, and high-capacity hard drives for laptops, desktops, and gaming consoles.

My favorite Apple device charger for my desk is $60 off for Cyber Monday

It's powerful enough to keep my MacBook Pro topped up, and offers fast wireless charging for the iPhone, with ports to spare. And now you can get it for a steal, thanks to this Cyber Monday deal.

November 27, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

The 25 best Cyber Monday HP deals

This Cyber Monday, save big on the best HP deals, including laptops, Chromebooks, printers, and more.

November 27, 2023 by Min Shin in Laptops

This tiny car charger will charge your laptop, tablet, and smartphone, and now you can get massive savings in this Cyber Monday deal

Looking for a car charger that can output a massive 160W of power, enough to charge all your devices? Baseus has one that passed my tests.

November 27, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is still $250 off after Black Friday, and it's a near-perfect laptop

Instead of pushing users upmarket, Apple created arguably the best laptop for most people at a relatively accessible price. This late Black Friday deal puts it at the top.

November 25, 2023 by June Wan in Laptops

The best power bank for MacBook Pro owners, now 39% off for Black Friday

With a whopping 140W output, the Anker 737 140W power bank is designed to handle heavy workloads.

November 24, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

My favorite power bank for my MacBook Pro is 44% off for Black Friday

The Baseus Blade HD is a fantastic power bank for laptop users. Now you can get it for $57 off during Black Friday sales.

November 21, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories

Satechi's all-in-one USB-C docking station is 32% off on Black Friday, and it does everything

Is it a dock? Is it an SSD enclosure? Is it a laptop stand? The Satechi Dual Dock Stand does it all, and it's at its lowest price yet during Black Friday.

November 21, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Laptops

Save $350 on the HP Victus during Best Buy's Black Friday event

Gaming PCs can be difficult to find without spending thousands of dollars. But, thanks to Black Friday, this HP Victus 15 gaming laptop is just $450 at Best Buy.

November 20, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Gaming Devices

Microsoft's new app brings Windows to Chromebooks, Macs - for select users

The Windows app brings features and services to devices that couldn't previously access them.

November 17, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Laptops

The best smart notebooks you can buy, according to our hands-on testing

Looking for a new way to take notes? ZDNET tested the best smart notebooks to digitize, store, and share your notes and lists more effectively. Plus, some are on sale ahead of Black Friday.

November 16, 2023 by Allison Murray in Tablets

The best SSDs you can buy

Whether you're building your first PC or looking to upgrade, the best SSDs can give your computer a boost of speed as well as more storage capacity.

November 16, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Storage

The best VPN services you can buy

ZDNET tested the best VPNs and ranked them based on speed, security, and features for all of your private browsing and streaming needs.

November 15, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in VPN

Fed up with your laptop's camera? Opal unveils clip-on 'world's smallest webcam'

With a large, mirrorless sensor and six-element glass lens, the Tadpole webcam is a sure bet against the built-in camera your laptop uses.

November 15, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Laptops

This Acer laptop surprised me with one of the best OLED screen and webcam pairings I've tested in a while

A 3K OLED display, 1440p webcam, and some nifty software features make the Acer Swift Edge 16 a fantastic option for users who value visual quality above all else.

November 13, 2023 by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops

The best laptops: Apple, Dell, Microsoft, and more compared

The best laptops offer clear displays, lightning-fast processing units, and all-day battery life.

November 10, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops