Update: We added the results of our Chromebook drop test to the durability and drop test section of this review. Whenever you hand a laptop to a child, you can expect that they’re going to drop it, and in many cases, it may not survive. The $199 Asus Chromebook C202 ($229 as tested) will help kids avoid that fate, thanks to its durable chassis that’s designed to take its fair share of bumps and bruises....

Though it is only 0.54 inches thick, the ZenBook has room for most of the ports you’d want, including two USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C connection that can charge the laptop, HDMI out and a microSD card reader. A 50 watt-hour battery promises up to 14 hours of battery life. When I get hands-on with the ZenBook 13 at Asus’s CES 2018 suite, I was surprised at just how light it felt....

Powered by Windows 11 Home, the Asus Vivobook S14 is one of the best laptops around. It packs a 14-inch (1920 x 1200) touch display, 3.3-GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Radeon graphics and 512GB SSD. The ultimate flexible notebook, the Asus Vivobook S14 works with an precision Asus Pen 2.0 (sold separately) for writing, sketching and drawing. At 4 pounds and 14.1 x 9.2 x 0....

Apple’s first-ever noise-cancelling earbuds helped popularize the category, which has welcomed formidable challengers from industry heavyweights such as Bose, Samsung, Sennheiser, and Sony. Even sibling brands like Beats have released fantastic models that give the AirPods Pro a run for its money. We’ve tested all the best wireless earbuds and assembled this roundup of the best AirPods Pro alternatives based on performance, price, and purpose. Scroll down to see which ones are worth the investment....

Although Nintendo’s Game Store (opens in new tab) offers daily discounts on Switch games, there are tons of deals to be had at several retailers. Whether you want to stockpile digital or physical format Nintendo Switch games, you’ve come to the right place. We’re rounding up the best cheap Nintendo Switch game deals worth your while and sharing them below. From Ring Fit Adventure to beloved Mario games, here are today’s best Nintendo Switch game deals....

What is the best cheap tablet? The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 Plus is the best cheap tablet you can get. It’s the most fun and engaging tablet I’ve ever had the experience of reviewing. It doubles as a smart display, which means you can turn on Google Assistant Ambient Mode. This means you can pop it up on a surface to display your favorite photos, upcoming calendar events, weather information and news updates....

The market plays host to numerous models of different styles, which work great for any setup or computing device (e.g. desktop, laptop, smartphone) you have in mind. Key players worth mentioning that have cemented their legacy as top computer speaker manufacturers include Edifier, Creative, and Audioengine just to name a few. You’ll even find gems here from consumer electronics staples like Bose, Harman Kardon, and gaming accessory giant, Razer....

Much like the justice system is a swamp of archaic legalese designed to obfuscate and overwhelm the average Joe, the IRS’ absurd, triple-digit collection of differing forms all relating to filing your taxes is enough to explain the existence of the tax-preparation industry alone. But before you hand off this year’s numbers to a professional, we have collated the best tax filing applications that seek to simplify the entire process, saving you time, money, and headaches....

These keyboard shortcuts don’t require the Smart Keyboard or the iPad Pro. These tricks will work if you pair a Bluetooth keyboard with any iPad running iOS 9 or later. Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of the shortcuts currently available. If you want to see if other shortcuts are available for the app you’re using, hold down the Command button for a temporary overlay. MORE: Best iPad Pro Cases...

As always, Laptop Mag reviewed over one hundred notebook throughout the course of the year. And while we reviewed many laptops this year, the following systems stood out for their power, endurance and innovation. The best laptops of this yearThe best laptops under $500 Dell XPS 13 As my now dead-to-me work-husband once said, gazing at the Dell XPS 13 is like opening the curtains after a snowfall and marveling at the fresh white blanket of powder on the ground....

Investing in the right computer monitor can help your day-to-day productivity soar and enhance your overall viewing experience. You can mirror or extend your laptop screen, build a dual monitor setup or even a multi-monitor setup for gaming. There are a lot of specs to consider when buying a laptop. Besides display size, resolution, refresh rate, and response time, you’ll also have to think about price versus performance. No matter your budget, you’ll want to get the best value for your hard earned cash — and that’s where we come in....

Buy the 2019 iPad Air 10.5-inch (64GB) for $409.99 via coupon “SAVE15” ($90 off) The new iPad Air packs a 10.5-inch Retina display, an A12 Bionic chip, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. It also supports both the Apple Pencil (1st gen) and Apple’s Smart Keyboard cover. We reviewed the Apple iPad Air (2019) and liked its beautiful display, long battery life (11:54), and fast A12 Bionic chip. Weighing 1 pound and measuring 9....

Buy the Apple urBeats3 Earphones with Lightning Connector (opens in new tab) for $39 at Walmart The Apple urBeats3 with Lightning Connector earphones feature an inline Remote Talk cable so you can easily take calls, control your music, and summon Siri. Build-wise, they feature a solid metal housing, magnetic earbuds, and tangle-free flat cable. Sister site Tom’s Guide reviewed the first generation urBeats and liked their clear sound, deep bass, and tangle-free flat cable....

The recently revealed phone (1) is set for a full in-depth unveiling at the “Return to Instinct” event on July 12. But much like the Nothing ear (1), for those who want to get in there early, you can pick up one of the first 100 to pick up this transparent blower. And, as it turns out, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new company is capitalizing on this by partnering up with StockX to be the first-ever electronic DropX product launch....

There’s no shortage of privacy-first browsers, and if DuckDuckGo is already available as an add-on, what’s the need for another one? DuckDuckGo says its goal with its new browser is relatively straightforward: it wants to manifest its “privacy, simplified” slogan. The company argues that most people won’t go through the hassle of downloading and setting up a host of extensions to cover their tracks online. So it’s packaged all of them in the DuckDuckGo browser, and once someone installs it, they don’t have to worry about anything else....

Currently, the e-commerce giant has the 2019 MacBook Air on sale for $949 (opens in new tab). That’s $150 off its $1,099 list price and the second-lowest price we’ve ever seen for this configuration. It’s one of the best laptop deals you can get right now. Which MacBook Should You Buy? MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro2020 MacBook Pro leak reveals powerful new specs Apple’s lightweight MacBook Air is one of the best ultrabooks to buy....

When it comes to complete peripherals, though, Cherry’s reputation is a little more mixed. It’s made some decent-but-unremarkable keyboards, and even tried its hand at mice, which have kind of a ’90s white-collar office aesthetic. Cherry’s latest crack at a mouse is the MW 4500 (about $26, depending on the retailer) – a wireless, ergonomic productivity peripheral with an unusual shape and more buttons than you might expect. The MW 4500 has a few novel features, but its bizarre appearance ultimately works against it....

Google will add the new tools in an upcoming update to Chrome. Due to the pandemic, more people are working remotely. Having the ability to multitask and add new video conferencing capabilities makes the experience more seamless and allows users to stay focused on tasks eliminating the need to bounce around between tabs to look at videos or videos calls. The best cheap Chromebook deals in March 2021Best Chromebook in 2021How to boost your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi performance...

What is Clubhouse and why is Facebook cloning the voice chat app?Check out the best messaging apps of 2021Best smartphones in 2021 Semi-private The user has reportedly been banned by Clubhouse, but this raises concerns over just how private the app is. Especially as only a week ago, Clubhouse stated it was strengthening its security due to Stanford Internet Observatory researchers discovering its audio data could be accessed by the Chinese government (via Gizmodo)....

The M65 RGB Ultra Wireless boasts many buttons, tunable weights, tilt gesture functionality, and a great thumb rest. It’s among the best gaming mouse out there. Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless design The M65 RGB Ultra Wireless boasts an all-black plastic shell on top of a silver aluminum frame. Every crevice of this mouse appears futuristic, with its front boasting a jagged metal piece that resembles the bumper of a car....