Eliana Willis

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG Gram 17 (2025) is available now for $1,699. You won’t find a thinner, lighter 17-inch laptop out there, and the Intel “Lunar Lake” processor is a big upgrade from last year’s model. The touchscreen is wobbly, the black matte finish attracts fingerprints, and I wish it had a haptic […] More

My desk consists of a laminated slab of particle board, with a laminated edge. It came with no drawers. My solution for keeping my desk organized was to not keep my desk organized. I had all my little desk things, from my wrist protector to a spare set of AirPods to a remote control to a couple of fidget toys, a spare trackpad, an extra pair of glasses, a stack of SD cards, and a pile of thumb drives, all scattered on the surface of my desk.Not only was it distracting and ugly, but every time I needed one of those objects, I had to hunt around, looking under documents and behind cables, just to find what I needed. Then, one day, I had enough. I pointed my browser and my hopes for a cleaner desk to Amazon, looking for answers.After a fevered session of searching for a solution and a bit of sanity, I discovered these under-desk drawers. At around six bucks each, they were the answer to a desperate desire. All I had to do was pull off the stickem, and attach them under my desk. With a peely zip, the backing was off the tape. Then with a press and a push, plus the requisite 30-second hold and some time for them to let the adhesive set, I had drawers. I had a home for my things.  More

akinbostanci / Getty Images On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you’re willing to pay for a subscription to the Extended Security Updates program. If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC that’s more than five or six years old, you’ll probably encounter […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus RT-BE86U router is currently on sale for $300. This supports Wi-Fi 7 delivering fast, wireless connections protected by multiple security features. However, getting the most out of the device requires Wi-Fi extenders which can be an expensive endeavor. more buying choices Wi-Fi 7 has been around since last January, […] More

Jada Jones/ZDNETIn addition to a pair of trusty headphones for private listening when you’re out in public, you need a portable speaker to keep the music bumping when you’re outside grilling, swimming, or walking. A speaker to have inside for jamming out while you’re cleaning, cooking, or hosting friends is a bonus, and one that’s stylish enough to go from your outdoor hike to your indoor dinner party is a rarity.Also: The best Mother’s Day gifts for tech-loving momsAlthough smart home speakers and portable Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen — and I’ve tested plenty to know — few are a blend of both. The Sonos Roam 2 is the one I reach for, even a year after its release.Here’s why it’s still my favorite.It’s a perfect blend of style and functionality More

RonPeigl / Getty Images Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they’re also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it’s tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a […] More