The T5 SSD fits into any bag along with other laptop essentials. What’s more, it’s Mac, Windows, and Android compatible, so it’s ideal for photo and video editors who require extra storage for their laptop PC, MacBook, phone or tablet. Samsung FIT Plus 64GB Flash Drive (opens in new tab) for $16.99 ($5 off)Samsung Duo Plus 128GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive (opens in new tab) for $32.89 ($12 off)Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD (opens in new tab) for $79....

Best wireless earbuds, per style and budgetBest noise-cancelling headphones in 2021Best cheap headphones deals While the public spotlight is currently placed on Apple’s newest creation, let’s not forget about the model that arguably brought the AirPods to peak mainstream stardom: the AirPods 2. This second-gen version not only improved the sound quality of the original but also continues to receive new iOS updates that extend its lifespan even longer. The AirPods 2 also introduced wireless charging to the series....

More: Best wireless headphonesBest smartphonesI caved and bought the Apple AirPods Pro — why you should too Apple AirPods Pro deals As you can read in our AirPods Pro review, these earbuds pair instantly with Apple devices and deliver clear, balanced sound. They also offer awesome noise cancellation for audio playback and calls. In fact, they are so good, we gave the AirPods Pro a rating of 4.5 out of 5-stars and the Editor’s Choice award co-sign....

Design - The Spaceship Returns While other gaming systems compete with increasingly shouty designs that are too-often draped in red and black, the Alienware 17’s case has remained mostly unchanged over the past three years. The chassis’ sleek, spaceship-inspired paneling will still stand out in a crowd, especially when all the lights are set ablaze, like on a Star Destroyer hunting down some pesky rebels. However, with the 2016 model indistinguishable from its 2015 and 2013 predecessors, it’s about time for Alienware to do a complete revamp....

This is one of the best gaming monitor deals we’ve seen all year. Best monitor dealsBest PC games 2020 The Alienware AW2518H is one of the best gaming monitors to buy. In sister site Tom’s Guide’s review of a previous-gen Alienware AW2518H, they were impressed by its gorgeous display. They also liked its ergonomic design and useful port layout. The new Alienware AW2518H 25-inch gaming monitor packs a 1080p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and fast 1ms response time....

Lenovo’s Flex 5 features a 360-hinge design that transforms from laptop to tablet to presentation mode. The laptop in this deal packs a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen and is powered by a 2.1-GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and AMD Radeon graphics. There’s a 512GB solid state drive on board for fast file downloads and storage. While we didn’t test this AMD model, in our Lenovo Flex 5 Intel review, we liked its solid performance, audio quality and responsive keyboard....

Samsung’s family of Galaxy phones range from budget to midrange to premium. They are among the best Android phones on the market and remain iPhone alternatives. They have versatile cameras, gorgeous Super AMOLED displays, loads of features, and long battery life. This year’s Prime Day deals on phones are especially tempting. With inflation on the rise, people are adopting prepaid wireless plans or bring-your-own-device deals. Buying a phone outright can cost a pretty penny, however, Prime Day is known to offer deep discounts on smartphones....

The leaked benchmarks, from the ever-vigilant @TUM_APISAK, give us a look at the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H on Geekbench 5.3, allowing for easy comparisons against both Ryzen 4000 and Intel’s latest and greatest (via wccftech). The best AMD Ryzen laptops in 2020Razer Book 13 reviewBest cheap laptop deals of December 2020 The results were specifically from an Acer Nitro AN515-45 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with 16GB of RAM....

Google is looking to move on from the antiquated SMS text standard and replace it with its more secure and feature enhanced RCS messaging format. Available now in a limited beta release, the RCS messaging format end-to-end encryption is a welcome feature for Android users who have been waiting for Google to catch up to Apple’s level of encrypted messaging that’s been a mainstay in iMessenger. Android 11 is here: Which devices can get it and what’s newGoogle Pixel 5 reviewPixel 4a arrives in a new limited-edition color ahead of the holidays...

There are a few issues, like the lack of a keyhole or how the tracking only works within Apple’s software landscape. Still, by combining the latest chip technology with excellent software and ruggedness, AirTags can keep everything from keys to luggage from ending up in a parallel universe. Apple AirTag pricing and configurations Apple sells a single AirTag model for $29 each or four for $99. The competition is very close with Tile products going for between $25 (for the Mate) and $35 (for the Pro) and Samsung Galaxy SmartTags at $30....

The best Apple deals for April 2021Find out the best smartphones in 2021Samsung Galaxy SmartTag review Apple has made it a point (opens in new tab) to prevent unwanted tracking by introducing several security features to its new AirTag. This includes disabling an unknown AirTag you might find on you. An unsuspecting owner will be notified via a Find My message stating “AirTag Found Moving With You,” if the unknown tracking device has been separated from its original owner and has been traveling with you for a long period of time....

Usually, when you turn your computer off and leave the display on, it goes into sleep mode to save power. Under normal conditions, the monitor will turn itself on when you turn on your computer. However, it seems the M1-powered Mac Mini is having major issues waking itself back up. The best Apple deals for March 2021Apple Mac mini with M1 reviewBest Apple MacBook deals of March 2021 Mac mini wake issues: what to do The only reported way for users to wake up their displays is to unplug the connection and plug it back in....

So which ultraportable reigns supreme? After reviewing both laptops and putting them through nine rounds of head-to-head competition, we found that the EliteBook Folio barely edges out the Mac. Design The aluminum MacBook cuts a striking figure and comes in four colors: Rose Gold, Space Gray, Gold or Silver. The Folio comes only in silver, but it does have some flair in terms of its polished hinges and diamond-cut edging....

Researchers at the University of Birmingham and the University of Surrey approached Visa with their findings, but the credit-card giant snubbed the investigation, concluding that the complex hack is too “impractical” to be concerned about (via BBC). How to update to iOS 15Phones with the longest battery life in 2021 (according to our testing) Apple Pay bug only affects iPhone users with Visa cards The Apple Pay bug takes advantage of Express Transit, an Apple Pay perk for commuters....

Powered by the same chip found in Apple MacBooks, the M1 iPad Pro has everything you could ever want in a tablet. The iPad Pro in this deal packs an 11-inch Retina Display, Apple M1 CPU and 128GB of storage. In our M1 iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) review, we loved its bright and vivid XDR display and slim, durable chassis. We were also floored by its ridiculously fast M1 processor....

The 2021 Apple iMac is one of the best computers you can own. It runs on the same Apple M1 chip found in the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. As we note in our Mac mini M1 review (opens in new tab), Apple’s M1 chip delivers outstanding performance. In our lab, the Mac mini’s M1 scored 1,706 points on the Geekbench 5 single-core performance tests. It beat the MacBook Pro M1 (1,695) and the previous-gen iMac with 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU (1,249)....

Funny thing is, Apple will reportedly revert away from the key switch it created, and move back to the old, scissors-style switch that nearly every laptop uses. This news originates in a report from Ming-Chi Kuo (published by MacRumors), a highly-regarded Apple Analyst. Kuo’s report reads: “We have revised our prediction that the keyboard of the 16-inch MacBook Pro that will launch in 4Q19 will feature the scissor mechanism instead of the butterfly mechanism....

Apple VR headset: release date, price, specs and moreBest VR-ready laptops in 2021Best gaming deals in 2021 According to Kuo (via MacRumors), Meta, Apple, and Sony will be launching their new headsets “2H22, 4Q22, and 2Q22, respectively.” Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently claimed Apple’s mixed reality headset will launch in 2022, stating it will be a “pricey device with advanced chips.” Facebook’s (now Meta) popular Oculus Quest 2 already supports Wi-Fi 6, allowing the VR headset to place PC VR games wirelessly via Oculus Air Link....

Full of confidence, I contacted Acer who graciously lent me the Aspire E 15 (our current best laptop under $500) to test my hypothesis that a budget laptop can accommodate the majority of our readers’ needs, whether those be at the office, at home or while traveling. However, by the end of my 30-day plight, that optimism was replaced with the realization that budget laptops still have some serious limitations....

There’s the Asus VivoBook S333 / S433 / S533, Asus VivoBook S413 / S513 and Asus VivoBook F413 / F513. Yes, all seven laptops are, in fact, real. None of the new VivoBook laptops have a price yet, but they will be launching sometime between Q1 and Q2. Asus VivoBook S333 / S433 / S533 These three laptops are the premium VivoBooks because they have an all-metal design. The major difference between these three laptops is the screen size....