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Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETChoosing the right laptop can feel overwhelming — even for someone like me who’s lived and breathed laptops for years. You get all these options, configurations, and feature lists that it’s impossible not to know up from down. So, to make things easier for you, I’ll be breaking down laptops and their essentials using three broad usage categories: school, work, and gaming.Also: Finally, a $699 Windows laptop that I wouldn’t mind putting my MacBook Air away forMost laptops fall into one of these buckets, and while there is some crossover regarding hardware, each type is designed with a specific purpose in mind. Below, I walk through what defines each category, highlighting key features to look out for and providing example products along the way.Keep in mind, this advice is based on my own experience and expertise. Ultimately, the best laptop is the one that fits your needs best.How to pick a laptop for school More
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Baseus Inspire XP1 earbuds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus Inspire XP1 earbuds are on sale on Amazon for $104. These earbuds’ seal allows them to fit like a glove, so they seal better than most, maximizing audio quality. The app is pretty minimal. –> Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. I cannot […] More
MicroStockHub/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways There’s growing concern that AI is a bubble about to burst. Smart digital leaders take a tactical approach to use cases. They get executive buy-in by focusing on strategic priorities. With MIT recently reporting that just 5% of AI projects deliver […] More
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 are available for $299 in five colors. They offer stellar immersive sound experience, all-day comfort, and excellent noise-canceling performance. However, bugs can cause connectivity issues, and the case is larger than preferred. more buying choices –> oct / 2025 […] More
