You can still find a few laptops that come with built-in DVD or Blu-ray burners, but it’s a dwindling number. Apple offers just one MacBook that has an optical drive, and it hasn’t been updated since 2012. Even if you find a modern laptop with an optical drive — the 5.2-pound Lenovo Ideapad 500, for example — you’re getting a large, bulky system. A better solution is to buy an external DVD drive that connects to your USB port, like the $24 LG GP60NB50 (opens in new tab)....

Security research firm Rack911 Labs revealed in a report that 28 popular antivirus solutions have or had bugs that let attackers delete important files used by the antivirus or OS (via ZDNet). Best & Worst Laptop Brands 2019Dell, HP security flaws leave laptops open to dangerous attacksGoogle Chrome issues critical security warning for 2 billion users: Here’s the fix The image below, taken from Rack911 Labs’ report, shows a list of affected software programs for each major platform Among the vulnerable programs are McAfee Endpoint Security, Malwarebytes and Microsoft Defender, which is built into Windows 10....

You can blame the economy or competing devices such as tablets, but in recent years, many consumers just haven’t noticed a big enough difference between their five-year-old laptop and the shiny new ones on the shelf at Best Buy. Who wants to spend $700 to get something that’s just a little bit faster than what they have now? However, in 2017, if you replace a laptop that’s at least three years old, you will see huge benefits that go way beyond minor performance gains....

On the Windows 10 side are a pair of affordable PCs: the TravelMate Spin B3 and TravelMate B3, convertible and clamshell versions, respectively. Chromebooks are popular in the education sector so Acer is also launching a new Chromebook C871 (or Chromebook 712). Pricing and availability The three laptops are all affordable given that they’re designed to be purchased in bulk for a classroom. The TravelMate Spin B3 and TravelMate B3 will be available in April starting at $329 and $239, respectively....

Available with either a touch (C732) or non-touch screen (model C732T), the 11.6-inch clamshell has an IP41 rating, which means that it can survive dripping water. It has a fanless design and no opening that’s bigger than 1 millimeter so there’s little room for dust or for kids to shove foreign objects inside. The keyboard is both tamper and spill-resistant while the the chassis can survive 132 pounds of force against the lid....

Normally priced at $1,299, Best Buy has the Yoga C930 2-in-1 (opens in new tab) on sale for $949.99. That’s $350 off and one of the best laptop deals we’ve seen this year. It’s also $225 cheaper than Lenovo’s current price for this configuration. Buy the Lenovo Yoga C930 2-in-1 (opens in new tab) for $949.99 ($350 off) Don’t let its good looks fool you. The Editor’s Choice C930 is a very capable laptop with the muscle to outperform a lot of today’s competition....

Currently, Dell has every XPS 13 (7390) on sale (opens in new tab) from $899.99 via coupon code “SAVE10”. It’s the first time we’ve seen the XPS 13 (7390) on sale. Buy the XPS 13 (7390) (opens in new tab) from $899.99 via coupon “SAVE10” @ Dell The base XPS 13 (7390) (opens in new tab) features a 13.3-inch 1080p LCD, 2.1GHz Core i3-10110U dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD....

In our Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED review, we gave this machine our Editors’ Choice award for offering a winning mix of style and performance. (Although we reviewed a different configuration, many of the premium characteristics remain the same). The configuration on sale features a 15.6-inch 4K OLED display, 2.6GHz Core i7-9750H six-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a GTX 1660 Ti GPU. While its spec sheet is impressive, the laptop’s brushed aluminum design is equally striking....

This lightweight workhorse is currently on sale at Dell for $949.00 (opens in new tab). That’s a savings of $160 off which is a great deal for this work and home laptop with good battery life. Best Prime Day Laptop Deals 2020Best Prime Day Deals (opens in new tab)Best Prime Day Tablet Deals Stylish, thin and lightweight, the Dell Inspiron 14 7000 is a sight to behold. Made of a silver aluminum chassis with a touch of white around the bezel, it’s an elegant presentation....

If you prefer an unlocked phone, you can order them directly from OnePlus or purchase them at Metro PCS or T-Mobile. With the recent release of Apple’s expensive iPhone 12 phones, and the soon-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy S21, an affordable option from a respected brand is very welcomed. iPhone 12 ReviewOnePlus Nord N10 5G reviewSamsung Galaxy S21 release date and colors revealed In our OnePlus Nord N10 5G review, we praised the affordable device for its gorgeous display, premium design and flexible cameras....

AirPods 3 pricing and availability The AirPods 3 will be available starting October 26 for $179. They’re a pricey option considering they lack active noise cancellation technology. That’s the same price as the upcoming Jabra Elite 7 Active which does give you ANC, plus sporty durability. The buds are also more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ($149, ANC), Galaxy Buds 2 ($129, ANC) and Google Pixel Buds A-Series ($99, no ANC)....

Not only is this one of the best headphone deals we’ve tracked all year, but you’re also looking at one of the best holiday gifts for that special someone or even yourself! Apple’s AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds succeed the 1st generation AirPods Pro. Powered by an upgraded H2 processor, they feature new touch controls, enhanced active noise-cancellation, and longer battery life. Also new to the AirPods Pro 2 is Personalized Spatial Audio which creates a unique profile based on the size and shape of your head and ears....

For a limited time, the Alienware m15 R3 (opens in new tab) gaming laptop is on sale for $1,699.99 at Dell. That’s a whopping $730 off this machine’s $2,429 normal price. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this configuration and one of the best gaming laptops of the year. Shop Dell’s entire holiday sale (opens in new tab)Best gaming laptops in 2020 Alienware m15 R3 deal When it comes to specs, Alienware’s m15 R3 is one beast of a gaming laptop....

Design At first glance (and feel), the Fire tablets have only slightly different sizes and weights. All measure 0.4 inches thick, but the smaller Fire 7 is lighter, weighing 10.4 ounces to the HD 8’s 13 ounces and the HD 10’s 17.7 ounces. All Fire tablets offer durable-feeling designs and matte shells, but the HD 8 and Fire 7 come in more color options: Black, Canary Yellow, Marine Blue and Punch Red....

At 0.8 pounds, 8.0 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches, the Fire HD 8 is lighter but thicker than its competitors. It weighs less than the Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus (1.09 pounds, 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.28 inches) and Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite (1.1 pounds, 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches). So if you’re looking for a lightweight tablet for streaming movies, shows, music, reading, and gaming, the Fire HD 8 is a solid choice....

Today only, you can get the Amazfit Zepp E Square for just $139 (opens in new tab). Normally, it costs $249, so that’s $110 in savings. It’s the lowest price ever for this Amazfit smartwatch and one of the best early Memorial Day deals we’ve seen so far. The Amazfit Zepp E is one of the best smartwatches around. It features 11 sports modes, fitness tracking, as well as health and sleep monitoring....

These new chips, which are laptop versions of AMD’s high-performance Ryzen desktop processors, will appear in three premium ultrathin laptops beginning this holiday season, with more models and higher-wattage processors likely to hit the market in 2018. Here’s what you need to know about Ryzen Mobile, and to figure out which processor is right for you, check out our CPU buying guide. Which laptops have Ryzen Mobile? The first three laptops to feature Ryzen Mobile APUs (AMD calls its processors APUs rather than CPUs) will be configurations of the HP Envy x360, the Lenovo IdeaPad 720s and the Acer Swift 3....

The Ryzen 5 7520U, Ryzen 3 7320U, and the Athlon Gold 7220U are all members of the Mendocino lineup geared towards the affordable mainstream laptop market. The new CPUs will be featured in the Acer Aspire 3, Lenovo IdeaPad 1, and the HP 17-inch Laptop PC and should become available this fourth quarter. The Mendocino lineup of CPUs is part of AMD’s “everyday computing” focusing on affordability over power. The more powerful Ryzen 7 CPUs should arrive throughout 2023, but for now, AMD is focused on building up its affordable CPU segment, which the maker hopes will gain a more significant foothold in the market....

Laptop makers continue to disappoint us with awful built-in webcams, so people turn to external plug-in options; Anker is joining that market with the PowerConf C300: an expansion to their work-centric line of products that could be far more useful than just a piece of teleconferencing equipment. More: Best WebcamsWhere to buy a webcam Thanks to its 1080p, 60 frames per second capabilities, ultra-wide 115-degree lens and HDR, the Anker PowerConf C300 may just be good enough for the streaming community as well as your workplace....