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The best SSDs of 2021
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
Deal
We adore this 2TB WD external SSD, and now it's $40 off
Amazon is selling the 2TB WD My Passport SSD for $20 to $30 off the most recent pricing.
Feature
Kindle Paperwhite (2021) vs. Kindle Paperwhite (2018)
The 5th version of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite sports a few big upgrades, but you pay more now, too.
Reviews
Razer Book (late 2021) review: Still slick, now with Windows 11
Razer sent us an updated model of the its Razer Book 13 productivity notebook with Windows 11 preloaded and a few tweaks. Has anything changed? Not really.
News
Intel, AMD, and Nvidia agree: The chip shortage isn't ending anytime soon
The leaders of the tech world say it'll be almost a year (at the very least) before we see relief from the current supply crunch.
How-To
How to charge your Surface laptop to 100%: Solving the smart charging mystery
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio include smart charging, a feature that protects the battery by keeping it from being fully charged. Here's how to turn that off so you can fully charge your laptop.
Deal
Score a deeply discounted Lenovo PC before holiday deals turn grim
Intel says computer makers are focusing on high end systems for the holidays, making this a perfect time to get a deal on an affordable PC with today's sale.
Feature
Here’s where you can buy a TPM for Windows 11
But before you cough up any cash, make sure you actually need it. Few people do.
Updated
Best wireless keyboards: Hand-tested reviews of Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
Deal
Black Friday 2021: When the deals start, how to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop
Holiday shopping this year may be chaotic. Here's what's important to know in preparation for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021.
Opinion
The Full Nerd ep. 194: Apple M1 Max, Ryzen's Windows 11 bugs
In this episode of The Full Nerd, it's chips, chips, and more chips.
Deal
This killer all-AMD gaming laptop costs hundreds less than GeForce rivals
Until midnight Central Time on Friday, Best Buy is selling an MSI gaming laptop with a 240Hz display for $300 off the MSRP.
News
Chip shortages may wipe out holiday PC sales, Intel warns
Intel says that ongoing chip shortages mean that PC vendors expect to prioritize more expensive models during the holiday shopping season.
Deal
Score this HP Chromebook for $99, today only
This bargain basement price won't last long on an Intel Celeron-powered Chromebook from HP.
News
Windows 11 update fixes Ryzen L3 perf bug
Microsoft officially releases a fix to restore Ryzen L3 cache performance.
News
What Apple’s new M1 Max MacBook Pro means for the PC’s USB-C future
Apple's inclusion of a 140 watt USB-C charger in the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro 16 gives us a hope of seeing a gaming laptop with USB-C charging sooner rather than later.
News
The chip shortage is hurting Intel laptop sales now, too
Intel reported its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, which included a note that its laptop PC business was hurt by a shortfall of unidentified components, part of a global chip shortage.
News
Razer snakes into DIY PCs with its first RGB-laden components
Razer's new fans, liquid coolers, and power supplies can sync up their Chroma RGB lights with your Razer peripherals.
News
Next-gen DDR5 may cost 60% more than today's memory
High initial prices and the ongoing chip shortage look to make DDR5 a costly upgrade, according to MSI.
News