Once a humble part of a PC, memory now costs enough to spawn memes about spare RAM DIMMs as retirement funds. (We hate it.) But DIY builders aren’t the only ones taking the gut punch of staggering prices for DDR5 memory. According to a new report, laptop buyers have their own kick in the teeth…
Zooey Liao/ZDNET When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. Cyber Monday follows shortly after on Monday, Dec. 1. Are deals really cheaper during Black Friday? The holiday season, including Black Friday, is generally a great time to scoop up deals on a multitude of products, including flagship tech. While…
Refresh When I checked prices this morning, a whole bunch of tech has become cheaper. And now it feels like the Black Friday sale season has well and truly begun. Even more retailers have discounts today (November 19) than there were yesterday, which means even better chances to save because you can pit one retailer…
Gaming on laptops has come a long way. These days, there’s no shortage of machines that can pack serious power. But not every gaming laptop is built for the way in which you play. Maybe you’re all about chasing those super-high frame rates in shooters. Or maybe you just want to get lost in story…
We’re in the heart of summer fun, but it’s already time for back-to-school planning, especially if that involves buying a new laptop. The dizzying number of different laptops and configurations can feel overwhelming, especially if you want something that doesn’t cost too much but will still last a long time. My general guidelines are to…
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day begins on July 8, 2025, and ends on July 11, 2025. During Amazon’s sale event, many other retailers will activate their own sales to compete for your business. Is tech really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, you can find lots of tech for cheaper prices during…
The vendor applied for an exception to this rule on the grounds that disabling their APO could result in physical damage to the computer. If it were possible to disable their APO, word would get out that “You can get heavier bass if you go through these steps,” and of course you want more bass,…
Finding the right laptop for your lifestyle can be more complicated than it appears. Gamers, for example, need a high-performance machine to run visually demanding games. On the other hand, if you’re just checking email or browsing the web, a simple Chromebook is your best bet. No matter what your specific needs are, we offer…
While gaming laptops used to be thought of as massive bricks that could never touch the power of desktops, the story is very different today. Modern gaming notebooks can typically achieve framerates close to their desktop counterparts, while also being relatively sleek and easy to use as general productivity machines. Connect them to a full-sized…
The past year has been huge for laptops. With so many new models, identifying the best laptop for you can be overwhelming. Our experts have tested some of the best laptops of the year, like the latest Lenovo ThinkPad, Dell’s XPS lineup, and the creative powerhouse Asus ProArt P16. We reviewed spec sheets to evaluate random access…
