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Need an extra computer at home? These inexpensive models from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung will get the job done. By Melanie Pinola For those in need of a no-frills laptop—a device for checking email, surfing the web, and doing homework or basic word processing—a Chromebook is a great way to save money. While a new Mac or Windows laptop can easily cost you $1,000, a well-made Chromebook—one that can tackle everyday tasks, including video calls—can be purchased for as little as $300.  Compared with a pricier counterpart, a Chromebook may have lower-end components, such as a slower processor...

→ Wise Advanced announced new CFexpress Type B Mk-II memory cards with higher speeds. → Nikon Experience Days at Foto Koch Düsseldorf (March 18th). → Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.7 with additional plugin functionality, presets preview, and more. → The Nikon Z50 now comes with a free 3 Legged Thing Kayla L-bracket. The Nikon Z5 also comes with free accessories. → Nikon support confirmed to a reader that the Nikon EN-EL4a battery (compatible with all D2/D3/D300 cameras) is no longer in production and is discontinued. Fortunately, you can still get third-party batteries from various brands at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and...

These laptops from HP, Microsoft, Samsung, and others get a thumbs-up from CR's testers Whether you use your laptop for gaming or for work, there’s probably a Windows-based device that fits your needs and your budget. By Nicholas De Leon One of the primary benefits of choosing a Windows PC over a Mac is the wealth of options. Manufacturers like Acer, Dell, HP, LG, and Samsung make a wide range of laptops. Some are hugely powerful, offering near desktop-like performance to tackle demanding tasks like high-res video editing or high-level gameplay.  Other laptops are more modest, focusing on portability instead...

There are no two ways about it—we absolutely love TV shows and movies. There’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in a fantasy world or someone else’s drama and hardships. A well-crafted storyline and believable characters are worth far more than their weight in gold. Alas! A good pilot episode or even a great first season don’t guarantee quality entertainment in the future… Redditor u/DadIsMadAtMe started up a really interesting thread on r/AskReddit after asking cinephiles around the globe about the shows that they started watching but hated so much they couldn’t muster the patience to finish them. And, wow, do we...

In my never-ending quest of searching for technology that packs a powerful punch while maintaining minimalistic sizes, I am always excited to see the latest and greatest from any manufacturer who has something great on the table. I recently had the opportunity to test out the latest Intel NUC Serpent Canyon, Intel’s compact gaming/productivity line of desktop computers. Boasting one of Intel’s latest I7 12th Gen processors and new Intel ARC GPUs, needless to say, I was thrilled to see what this compact powerhouse had to offer. Starting at $1669.00 USD, there are certainly much cheaper options on the market,...