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One of the best display laptops I've tested isn't a MacBook Pro or Dell XPS

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a convertible laptop that excels in supporting creative endeavors thanks to its speedy 3K touchscreen and top-notch hardware.

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The 30+ best Black Friday HP deals 2024: Early sales available now
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The 12 best Black Friday Dell deals 2024: Early sales available now
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The 30+ best Black Friday monitor deals 2024: Early sales available now
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One of the best display laptops I've tested isn't a MacBook Pro or Dell XPS

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a convertible laptop that excels in supporting creative endeavors thanks to its speedy 3K touchscreen and top-notch hardware.
1 day ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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The 30+ best Black Friday HP deals 2024: Early sales available now

Our favorite HP laptops, desktops, monitors, and more seeing deep discounts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
1 day ago by Cesar Cadenas in Computing
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The 12 best Black Friday Dell deals 2024: Early sales available now

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but Dell has already started its sales, and the deals are dealing, from the XPS lineup to Inspiron and Alienware gaming rigs.
1 day ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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The 30+ best Black Friday monitor deals 2024: Early sales available now

Our favorite office, gaming, and curved monitors from top brands are seeing deep discounts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
1 day ago by Cesar Cadenas in Computing
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The best VPN services: Expert tested

Here are the best VPNs of 2024 based on our extensive tests of each VPN's speed, security, connectivity, streaming capabilities, and more.
1 day ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air: How to decide which Apple laptop is best for you

Are you considering a new MacBook, but are unsure about all the differences between the Pro and Air models? Here's how to determine which device is the best fit for you.
1 day ago by Jada Jones in Laptops
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The MacBook Air M1 makes a great gift - and it's at the lowest price we've seen at Walmart

Apple's M1 MacBook Air is one of the thinnest, lightest laptops available -- and there's a great sale on one at Walmart right now ahead of Black Friday.
1 day ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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The 10 best Black Friday Chromebook deals 2024: Early sales available now

Ahead of Black Friday, we've rounded up the best early Chromebook deals from Lenovo, HP, Acer, and more to help you land the right new Chromebook for you.
2 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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The 20+ best Black Friday Best Buy deals 2024: Early sales available now

We've rounded up some top early Black Friday discounts available at Best Buy right now. Save on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more.
2 days ago by Chris Bayer in Tech
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I replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 - and it blew my $3,000 system away

Apple's flagship laptop line won't wow you with flashy features or fresh designs, but it's almost so polished that you can't complain.
2 days ago by Kerry Wan in Laptops
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The best Black Friday gaming PC deals 2024: Early sales live now

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and if you can't wait until Black Friday to upgrade your gaming desktop, you can save big now on brands like Alienware, HP Omen, and Lenovo.
3 days ago by Taylor Clemons in PCs
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This 13-inch laptop I recommend for business travel is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook

Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 has a lightweight and durable form factor - and a Magic Bay accessory that I can't stop thinking about.
3 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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The 12 best Black Friday laptop deals 2024: Early sales available now

Black Friday isn't here yet, but we've already found some great early deals on laptops of all price points from Apple, Lenovo, Dell, and more.
4 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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The 2-in-1 laptop I recommend most is not a Dell or Lenovo (and it's $200 off)

The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 has a great display, well-optimized hardware, and most importantly, a low price tag. Even better, right now it's on sale.
4 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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This work laptop with one of the best displays is not a ThinkPad or MacBook (and it's $300 off)

The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a fantastic ultraportable laptop with fast performance and a brilliant OLED screen. Right now, it's on sale for $999 ahead of Black Friday.
5 days ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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