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The 6 best laptops for college: Top back-to-school laptops

What is the best laptop for college and going back to school? The Apple MacBook Air is our top choice. We analyzed features like pricing, ratings, display, memory, and more to make our top picks.

2 days ago by Charlie Osborne in Laptops

The 5 best home batteries: Top battery backup systems

What is the best home battery and backup system? ZDNET's top pick is the Tesla Powerwall+ for its 10-year warranty, state-specific tax credits, and ability to network up to 10 units together to suit just about any size home. There are several benefits to having an effective battery backup system for your home office or workplace if you lose power often or want to live a life off-grid.

August 21, 2022 by Eileen Brown in Energy

The 5 best fitness deals: Work out on a budget

Save big with up to $200 off of home gyms and exercise bikes, or pick up a new Fitbit Smartwatch for as little as $226.

August 19, 2022 by Rebecca Isaacs in Fitness

The 4 best Apple Watch deals: Save $100 on the Series 7

Snag the latest Apple Watch Series 7 for as little as $299, the Apple Watch SE for just $229, and more.

August 18, 2022 by Rebecca Isaacs in Smart Watches

The 6 best home automation systems: Put your home on auto-pilot

What is the best home automation system? SmartThings is ZDNET's top choice because it seamlessly combines an intuitive user interface with reliable automation power. But it's not the only one; other home automation systems from Apple, Google, IFTTT, Home Assistant, and Amazon are all vying for the top spot.

August 17, 2022 by Maria Diaz in Home Security

The 7 best NAS: Top network-attached storage devices

What is the best NAS? Synology DS1522+ is ZDNet's top choice. If cloud-based servers don't meet all of your storage needs, consider a NAS solution. We selected a handful of devices that passed our reliability torture tests and offer superior usability and feature sets.

August 16, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Storage

The 10 best webcams: Join your next Zoom call in HD

What is the best webcam? ZDNet's top choice goes to the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Pro, as it features a high-quality lens supporting 4K resolution. Comparing prices, camera quality, ease of use, and special features, we've compiled a list of the best webcams for business and casual users.

August 16, 2022 by Cliff Joseph in Photo & Video

The 5 best phone deals at AT&T: Get a Galaxy Z Flip 4 for free

If you want to switch carriers or upgrade your phone on AT&T, here are the best phone deals we could find for new and existing customers.

August 12, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in Smartphones

The 8 best phone deals: Score a new iPhone or Android on sale

Whether you're upgrading or buying your very first smartphone, check out these back-to-school phone deals that include a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 for only $99.

August 12, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in Smartphones

The 7 best streaming device deals: Get an Apple TV 4K on sale

If you've ditched satellite and cable in favor of streaming, you can still watch live TV with one of these streaming device deals, like a Roku Express 4K+ for just $30, or you can save $50 on an Apple TV.

August 12, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in Streaming Devices

The 5 best rugged laptops: Durable devices for home, work, or school

What is the best rugged laptop? Our expert pick is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 for its 12th gen Intel processor, slim and lightweight design, and robust security features. Getting your hands on a rugged laptop is easier than ever now that brands like Lenovo, MSI, and Asus have models that are tested against MIL-STD-810 standards for moisture, dust, and drop resistance.

August 9, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops

The 5 best graphic design monitors: Technicolor dream screens

What is the best graphic design monitor? The Apple Pro Display XDR is our top recommendation for its awe-inspiring 6K resolution. We focused our research on features like screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate, connectivity, price, color accuracy, HDR support, and more.

August 6, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in PCs