Computer-related introductions

Thunderbolt is a type of hardware interface technology that is used to connect various devices to a PC. You’ve likely already seen Thunderbolt in the form of its distinctive ports and cables — the latest generations use the USB-C connector. That’s the quick definition. But if you’re here, you’re probably looking for a more comprehensive explanation of what Thunderbolt is, and why it differs from USB-C. In this guide, that’s exactly what you’ll get: We’ll go over some of its current iterations and how they compare,…

If you’re looking for cheap Chromebook deals, look no further than Walmart. Today, you can buy the Gateway 15.6-inch Chromebook for $149, saving you $129 off the usual price of $278. It’s a clearance deal so stock is likely to be very limited. Also, it’s proving popular with many people before heading back to school, so you may need to be fast to avoid missing out. Here’s what you need to know about it. Why you should buy the Gateway 15.6-inch Chromebook Even among the very best Chromebooks, it can be unusual to…

Apple It’s not often we see monitor deals that feature a good price on the Apple Studio Display. At the moment, that’s changed with $100 off the Apple Studio Display 27-inch 5K monitor at Amazon. Sure, that’s only 6% of bringing it down to $1,499 from $1,599 but it all adds up. If you’ve been waiting to buy one, this is a good opportunity to save a little on a planned purchase. Let’s remind ourselves of why the Apple Studio Display is so desirable. Why you should buy the Apple Studio Display One of the big selling…

Mark Coppock/Digital Trends Lenovo offers some of the best laptop deals around on a regular basis. One such deal is being able to buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga laptop for $999. Lenovo believes it was previously priced at $3,649 which seems a little unlikely but it’s a sweet deal regardless. It’s worth remembering that Lenovo uses an estimated value system to define its previous prices and these tend to be large overestimations of the true price. Still, whatever the actual saving, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga for…

The Dell Inspiron 15 is a portable and affordable laptop that’s currently even cheaper after an $80 discount from Dell. From its original price of $330, you’ll only have to pay $250 to get this machine delivered to your doorstep. You’ll have to hurry with your purchase if you’re interested though, because as of the time of writing, 48% of the available stocks have already been claimed. That number’s rising by the moment, so you need to secure your unit before one of the most attractive laptop deals right now gets…

Confirming previous rumors, Nvidia released its RTX 4060 Ti on Tuesday without much fanfare. This is the 16GB variant that Nvidia promised when the original 8GB RTX 4060 Ti was released in June, and although it has technically been released, you can’t buy it. Listings are up at Newegg, but there are only five models available, all of which are out of stock. Gigabyte and MSI each have two models, while Zotac has one, and it doesn’t appear we’ll be seeing more any time soon. Asus has announced one model at $600, but…

If you need one of the best iPad deals for taking back to school, or simply for fun, we’re here to help. With some great iPad deals going on right now, we’ve highlighted some of the best of the bunch. Below, we’ve picked out iPads covering various different budgets so there’s something for everyone here from the basic iPad to the iPad Pro. Let’s take a look at what’s best for you. Contents Apple iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi, 7th Gen) — $220, was $249Apple iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi, 8th Gen) — $413, was $449Apple iPad…

If you’re heading back to school soon, you’re likely to be looking for different laptop deals then most people. Your focus is on convenience, portability so you can take it between classes easily, and often — the price of the laptop. That’s why we’ve picked out a bunch of back-to-school laptop deals that cater for every budget imaginable. We have some super cheap Chromebooks listed below if you just need the bare minimum and we also have some high-end MacBooks for when you need ultimate power. Whatever your…

Earlier this week, we learned that Apple’s next batch of Macs loaded with M3 chips could be set to launch in the fall. Today, a fresh report claims they could arrive ahead of schedule — but there are reasons to be doubtful. The idea comes from a paywalled DigiTimes report (via MacRumors), which cites “industry sources” to claim that Apple will introduce a new MacBook Pro — complete with a 3-nanometer Apple silicon chip that will boast improved performance and efficiency — as soon as the third quarter of 2023. That…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Intel’s next two generations of desktop CPUs are both exciting and confusing. Luckily, new information has come to light around what to expect. The report comes from German publication Igor’s Lab, which claims to have seen Intel’s internal performance projections for these next two generations of chips. The report also affirms some of the details in Intel’s desktop road map, including that the 14th-gen fall release will be a Raptor Lake Refresh rather than true Meteor Lake desktop chips.…