When installing Linux for the first time, it can be a little confusing as to what you should do next. Thankfully, most Linux distros are well configured out of the box, allowing you to get up and running from the get-go, but there are a few commands I usually perform on any fresh Linux installation. If you're wondering what to do next, check out what I do with a clean install and see if you can add a little flair to your PC with a few basic commands.

M.2 SSDs are the way to go if you're looking to grab fast storage for your laptop, desktop, NAS, gaming console, and other devices. While it's taken some time, PCIe 5.0 SSDs are starting to gain more traction, as support becomes more widespread.

I've been using Home Assistant for quite a while now, and these days, the first thing I ask myself when I get a new device is "How can I integrate this with Home Assistant?" The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro has been no different, and after my last foray with Govee, I was up for another challenge. This one packs a Bluetooth speaker inside, developed by JBL, and it has an internal battery so that it can be charged up and moved around, all while playing music on the go. It uses Bluetooth for audio streaming and can connect to a Matter network.

Jeff Williams will retire later this year. | Image: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Apple has announced that Sabih Khan, the company’s vice president of operations, will take over for Jeff Williams as chief operating officer later this month. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple said the move is part of a “long-planned succession” that has Williams retiring at the end of this year. Williams, who oversaw the introduction of the iPod and iPhone, as well as the Apple Watch, was appointed  COO in 2015. He had been seen as a potential successor to CEO Tim Cook and was called “Tim Cook’s Tim Cook.” Other possible candidates within Apple reportedly include hardware engineering chief John Ternus and software engineering leader Craig Ferighi.Later this month, Khan will take over the role of COO, while Williams will continue to oversee design and Apple’s health initiative until he retires. In March, Bloomberg reported that Williams is “heavily involved” in a plan to revamp the Health app with an AI-powered health coach that’s rumored to launch next year.The design team, which has been reporting to Williams following the departure of Apple designer Evans Hankey in 2023, will begin reporting directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook later this year after Williams retires, according to Apple’s press release.Khan has worked at Apple for 30 years and became VP of operations in 2019. He’s been leading Apple’s global supply chain that produces more than 200 million iPhones every year, and now faces new challenges as Trump and China square off in a trade war.Williams joined Apple in 1998, where he helped build out the company’s supply chain and “led the effort on Apple Watch over a decade ago and architected the company’s health strategy,” according to the press release.In the press release, Williams writes, “Working with all of the amazing people at this company has been a privilege of a lifetime, and I can’t thank Tim enough for the opportunity, his inspirational leadership, and our friendship over the years… June marked my 27th anniversary with Apple, and my 40th in the industry. Beginning next year, I plan to spend more time with friends and family, including five grandchildren and counting.”Update, July 8th: Added more details about the transition.

Prime Day is always a great time to treat yourself to a smart home upgrade, and this year YEEDI is leading the way with big discounts on all of its robot vacuum cleaners and mops. From the flagship S16 Plus and M14 Plus to the more affordable M12 Pro+, there is a model for everyone’s budget during this limited-time sale.

I’ve been using Arc since its beta days, and it’s been my go-to browser ever since I ditched Google Chrome. It honestly changed the way I work and improved my workflow in a lot of small but meaningful ways. So it’s needless to say, I was pretty disappointed when they announced that feature updates were being dropped and Arc was essentially being put in maintenance mode.

I take a lot of screenshots, not just of scenes within games but also of different software and applications. It's a key part of properly explaining anything, after all. The problem is that Windows 10's screenshot feature has never been the most streamlined experience, and it often takes longer to gather the screenshots I need than it does to actually write the article. Windows 11 improved its functionality, but I haven't made the leap to the new OS yet.

I've been making some home server upgrades as of late, and the goal is to eventually swap out most of my parts to significantly more high-powered (but still lower idle power) components. While I've been using the trusty GTX 1070 Ti for quite a while at this stage, I've also had both an Intel Arc A770 and an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX sitting here that I've been using for testing. I was curious about how well Intel would fare, so the A770 has been in my TrueNAS machine for about a week at this stage.

8BitDo’s excellent Ultimate 2 wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 is on sale for the first time for Prime Day. Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to score incredible deals on games to fill your backlog, as well as essential accessories like controllers, headsets, and storage expansion for your next-gen console. Combing through thousands of deals to find the ones actually worth your time is tedious, though, which is why we’ve done the heavy lifting and collected the best ones here.A ton of great games are on sale, including Star Wars Outlaws, which is currently on sale for $41 off at Amazon for both the Xbox Series X / S and PlayStation 5. Nintendo hardly ever discounts its first-party games, so we’re pleased to see Splatoon 3 going for $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy and Walmart. You can also pick up Pikmin 4 — an underrated gem of the last console generation — for $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy.Hardware discounts are exceedingly rare these days, but if you’re looking to upgrade from a previous-gen console or have been tempted by a gaming PC handheld, your patience has been rewarded. The Asus ROG Ally is $200 off at Best Buy with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and 512GB of storage. If you’re curious about virtual reality headsets, don’t skip the $50 discount on the Meta Quest 3S at Amazon.Best video game dealsBest gaming hardware dealsBest gaming laptop dealsBest controller dealsBest headset dealsBest storage dealsBest board game dealsOther miscellaneous gaming deals Best video game dealsStar Wars OutlawsStar Wars Outlaws is an original open-world adventure set in the vast universe of the iconic film series. It stars Kay Vess, a protagonist looking to steal from criminal overlords to gain her freedom. A new expansion featuring Lando Calrissian recently launched, alongside an update that improves stealth and some of the game’s most glaring issues. Read our review.Where to Buy: $69.99 $28.49 at Amazon (PS5) $69.99 $28.49 at Amazon (Xbox Series X / S) $69.99 $49.99 at Best BuyThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomPrincess Zelda’s first solo adventure as a playable character tasks her with saving her people, including Link, who have been taken away through mysterious rifts. Read our review.Where to Buy: $59.99 $44.99 at WalmartUbisoft’s latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has been given a small but welcome price cut. Thanks to Prime Day, you can pick up the open-world game set in feudal Japan for either the Xbox Series X or PS5 for $47.49 (originally $69.99) at Amazon. Read our review.If you want to know why Armored Core fans were overjoyed in 2023, it’s because that’s when Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon launched. The fast, relentlessly challenging third-person action game is a treat for the senses (and a punishment to your reflexes), and the PS5 / Xbox versions are down to just $19.99 (about $10 off) at Amazon for Prime Day. This matches the game’s previous low, but it remains a fantastic deal if you missed out last time.Bloober Team knocked it out of the park with its remake of Silent Hill 2 on the PS5. Thankfully, if you scoffed at its original $69.99 price tag, you can currently pick it up for $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Read our review.Alan Wake 2 Deluxe EditionAlan Wake 2 is the culmination of everything Remedy Entertainment has been building toward. The inventive third-person survival game is both horrifying and strange, with dual campaigns that are more than a little meta. Read our original review.Where to Buy: $59.99 $38.06 at Amazon (Xbox Series X / S) $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon (PlayStation 5)Split FictionSplit Fiction is an excellent, cooperative sci-fi game in which two players must traverse completely different worlds simultaneously, while relying on new powers to help them progress through each stage. Read our review.Where to Buy: $49.99 $35 at Amazon $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy $49.99 $39.99 at TargetFinal Fantasy XVIThe latest mainline Final Fantasy game is a bombastic rollercoaster of an RPG infused with a dose of Game of Thrones medieval intrigue and gritty violence. It’s also quite the cinematic spectacle of the PS5’s graphical prowess. Read our review.Where to Buy: $49.99 $24.79 at Amazon $49.99 $29.99 at Best BuyThere are few games out there with more heart and soul (and pure silliness) than Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The latest game in the long-running Yakuza-turned-Like a Dragon franchise is on sale for the PS5 for $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy and Amazon.One of the best-looking Switch 2 games is Splatoon 3, which recently got an update that makes the game run better on the new console. If you’ve always wanted to give this one a try, pick up a digital or physical copy at Best Buy for $39.99 or Walmart for $49.50 (typically $59.99). Read about the Switch 2 update.Not enough people are still talking about Pikmin 4, the latest entry in Nintendo’s chill (yet often chaotic) exploration game. You navigate through environments, collect and command Pikmin with different elemental abilities and weaknesses, and try to save fellow space cadets from strange happenings. All the while, you’re trying to find Captain Olimar, the protagonist of the original Pikmin game. It matches its lowest price of $39.99 on digital or physical at Best Buy. Read our review.Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a cinematic, open-world JRPG that takes place in 15th-century Bohemia. You traverse the world as part of a revenge story to avenge your murdered parents, crossing paths with peasants, kings, and everyone in between while learning how to be a blacksmith and hunt to help you survive. Right now, you can pick it up at Amazon for either the PS5 or Xbox for $39.99 ($30 off) — its lowest price to date.Dragon Age: The Veilguard The newest Dragon Age title is a narrative masterstroke, where every decision you can make feels like it can impact the rest of your adventure. The biggest problem may be determining which path to take. Read our review.Where to Buy: $29.99 $14.99 at Amazon (PS5) $29.99 $14.99 at Best Buy (Xbox)Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PlayStation 5)The middle game in a three-part trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the reimagining of the classic PS1 RPG with modern visuals, an expansive open world, new gameplay elements, and even better character development than the original. Read our review.Where to Buy: $69.99 $39.99 at Amazon $69.99 $48.99 at Walmart $69.99 $61.99 at WalmartBest gaming hardware dealsMeta Quest 3SIf you bought a Meta Quest 2, you’re a prime candidate for the Quest 3S. It’s a faster, more comfortable VR headset that runs the same chipset as the pricier Quest 3. While its screen resolution hasn’t improved, nearly everything else about the hardware has. Read our review.Where to Buy: $299 $249 at Amazon (128GB) $299 $249 at Walmart (128GB) $299.99 $249 at Best Buy (128GB)If you read our review of the Windows-flavored Lenovo Legion Go S, we made it clear that its high $729.99 price was one of its biggest flaws. It has other issues, such as the current state of gaming on a Windows handheld and its underpowered Ryzen Z2 Go processor, but the 32GB RAM / 1TB storage model is worth considering at its discounted price of $499.99 ($230 off) at Best Buy. That’s a huge discount.Best gaming laptop dealsHP Victus 15 (2025, RTX 4050)The Victus 15 is a popular, budget-friendly gaming laptop that now comes with RTX 4050 graphics, more RAM, and an improved 144Hz screen.Where to Buy: $899.99 $649.99 at Best Buy (AMD) $1149.99 at HP (Intel)The Asus ROG Strix G16, a stripped-down version of the Strix Scar featured in our buying guide, is on sale at Amazon for $1,274.99 ($225 off). It has an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, Intel Raptor Lake Core i7 14650HX processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD.If you prefer the ROG Strix G16 with a little more power, the model with an RTX 5070 Ti is $1,999.99 ($400 off) at Amazon, and with an even higher-end RTX 5080 it’s $2,399.99 ($500 off) at Amazon.There are also a couple of deals on lower-cost Asus TUF gaming laptops with last-gen graphics. The Asus TUF A14 with RTX 4050 graphics is $899.99 ($300 off) Amazon. It’s got an AMD Ryzen 7 AI CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD — all housed in a portable 14-inch chassis. The larger 16-inch Asus TUF F16 with RTX 4050 is $849.99 ($250 off) at Amazon. It’s configured with an Intel Core 5 210H (Raptor Lake) CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.Best controller dealsGameSir Cyclone 2 wireless controllerGamesir’s Cyclone 2 is a wireless controller compatible with iOS, Android, PC, the Steam Deck, and the Nintendo Switch. It has Hall effect triggers, motion control and vibration (Switch only), and comes with a charging dock. Where to Buy: $55.99 $44.79 at AmazonRazer Kishi UltraThe Razer Kishi Ultra is a wired gaming controller that works with Android and iOS devices, as well as select iPad models. The controller has Hall effect triggers, reprogrammable buttons, haptic feedback, and a USB-C port for passthrough charging. Where to Buy: $149.99 $99.99 at AmazonThe version of 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2 wireless controller that works with Android and Windows (including the Steam Deck) is down to $47.99 (originally $59.99) at Amazon. Aside from not being able to connect to Nintendo consoles, it’s identical in terms of features to the pricier, made-for-Switch edition.Amazon’s Luna Controller is on sale for $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, which matches its best price to date. Although it was built primarily for Amazon’s cloud-gaming service, the gamepad offers support for both Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, making it compatible with Android phones, Apple products, Fire TV devices, and PCs. It also integrates with Alexa, allowing you to issue voice commands directly through the controller when paired with a Fire TV device.8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controllerFor something cheaper — and in some ways better — than Nintendo’s official Pro controller, there’s 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2, which works with the original Switch and Switch 2. It features TMR joysticks with trigger switches for adjusting the feel, as well as vibration and motion control support.Where to Buy: $69.99 $55.99 at AmazonPowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo SwitchPowerA’s Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch comes in dozens of designs featuring iconic video game characters. It has a pair of remappable rear buttons, 3.5mm headphone jack, and includes a 10-foot long USB cable. Where to Buy: $27.99 $19.09 at AmazonBest headset dealsSony InZone H3 headsetThe InZone H3 is the wired (3.5mm / USB-A) model in Sony’s latest lineup of gaming headsets, which are compatible with both PlayStation and PC. You can customize the sound profile of InZone headsets with the InZone companion app and Sony’s Spatial Sound Personalizer.Where to Buy: $99.99 $48 at Amazon $99.99 $48 at B&H Photo $99.99 $49.99 at Best BuyRazer BlackShark V2 ProThe BlackShark V2 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that’s compatible with the Xbox Series S / X, PS5, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. It has a flexible, wideband mic, noise-isolating ear cups, and 70 hours of battery life. Its volume dial also lets you adjust the audio mix between your game and chat mid-game without needing to open an app. Where to Buy: $199.99 $149.99 at AmazonBest storage dealsSeagate Storage Expansion CardSeagate’s Storage Expansion Card is as fast as the Xbox’s internal storage, comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB sizes, and fits into a proprietary slot without any cables. Where to Buy: $159.99 $123.49 at Amazon (1TB) $349.99 $208.99 at Amazon (2TB) $499.99 $429.99 at Best Buy (4TB)SanDisk microSD Card Licensed for Nintendo SwitchSanDisk’s 1TB microSD Card can increase the Nintendo Switch’s internal storage by over 30x, and its design features an iconic symbol from The Legend of Zelda series. Where to Buy: $148.99 $104.99 at Amazon (1TB)Do you have a Steam Deck, an Asus ROG Ally, or a similar handheld PC that can accommodate an M.2 2230-sized SSD? Western Digital’s 1TB SN770M is down to $84.99 ($55 off) at Amazon, down slightly from its previous low of $89.99. Keep in mind that installation procedures vary in terms of steps and complexity depending on the gaming handheld you own.Western Digital WD_Black SN850X SSDWestern Digital’s SN850X is a high speed NVME SSD with read speeds up to 7,300Mbps and write speeds up to 6,8000 Mbps. This model has a heatsink, which makes it compatible with the PlayStation 5.Where to Buy: $129.99 $94.99 at Amazon (1TB) $199.99 $149.99 at Amazon (2TB)Best board game dealsSplendorA strategy card game in which players compete to build Renaissance Europe’s most lucrative and prestigious jewelry business.Where to Buy: $39.99 $19.99 at Amazon $31.99 $19.99 at TargetAsmodee Azul Board GameAzul is a game in which you arrange patterned tiles in order to create the most beautiful tapestry possible. Arranging tiles in a strategic sequence will help you build your score while limiting your opponents’ ability to grow theirs. Where to Buy: $39.99 $19.49 at AmazonTicket to Ride is another classic board game that’s down to $24.99 (about $25 off) at Amazon. That’s one of the better prices we’ve seen on the cutthroat card game, which challenges you to build the longest locomotive route across classic America before your other tycoon opponents.The 6th Edition of Catan is currently on sale at Amazon for the first time ever, where you can grab it for $41.99 ($8 off). If you’ve never played before, Catan has you strategically collect and trade resources with fellow players while you figure out how to build out your civilization to take over the board. The latest edition has updated artwork to commemorate the game’s 13th anniversary.You can gauge how well you know your friends and family by playing Codenames, which is on sale at Amazon right now for $14.99 ($10 off), the best price of the year. You only get to say one word associated with multiple tiles on the board, and your teammates have to figure out which ones you’re talking about. If you’re too vague, your teammates may guess incorrectly, giving the other side an edge.Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s HandbookThe latest Dungeons & Dragons Player‘s Handbook teaches you about 12 core classes, 48 subclasses, and helps you construct your story with 16 backgrounds and 75 feats. With a bit of help, you’ll be DMing your own original campaigns in no time.Where to Buy: $49.99 $39.95 at AmazonHappy Salmon is on sale for just $9.49 (about $4 off) at Amazon. It’s one of the best icebreakers at social gatherings, for both adults and parents alike, and it takes just minutes to learn and play this card game. Up to eight players can get in on the action, which gets you out of your seats and has you doing fun stuff like giving each other high-fives and “fish bumps.”Other miscellaneous gaming deals SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless MouseSteelSeries’ Aerox 3 is a lightweight, water-resistant wireless mouse with six programmable buttons, 200 hours of battery life, and three RGB zones.Where to Buy: $119.99 $69.99 at Amazon $119.99 $79.99 at Best BuyLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2The G Pro X Superlight 2 is Logitech’s lightest and most advanced mouse to date. It features a 32,000 DPI Hero 2 sensor and 4kHz polling rate, as well as support for USB-C charging and Logitech’s Powerplay mouse mat.Where to Buy: $179.99 $139.99 at Amazon $179.99 at Best BuyXreal One smart glassesThe Xreal One aren’t the most affordable augmented-reality glasses available, but they are some of the best for displaying movies and games on the go. You can connect them via USB-C to your smartphone, tablet, or handheld gaming PC.Where to Buy: $499.99 $449.99 at Amazon $499.99 $449.99 at Xreal

Anker’s 8-in-1 charging station features a wireless pad on the front and seven ports on the back. Between our rotation of everyday devices, keeping them all charged can feel like a constant juggling act. Thanks to Prime Day, though, finding deals on the right charging accessories can help tame the chaos. A great GaN wall charger, for example, can power multiple devices simultaneously while reducing desk clutter. And a versatile power bank ensures you can quickly recharge your phone or laptop anywhere.Below, you’ll find a selection of power banks, wall warts, and charging stations at up to 55 percent off. Just about every brand we trust has something to offer, including Anker, Belkin, Ugreen, and more. Whether you’re jetting off to a faraway destination, enjoying the outdoors with friends or family, or organzing your office, there’s something for everyone.Prime Day is a full four days this year, running through July 11th, so you’ll have plenty of time to shop and save. We’ll be updating this post as the event rolls on, but for now, some of our best finds are below.Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station 8-in-1This 8-in-1 charging station features a Qi2 certified charging pad for a phone, along with three AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports.Where to Buy: $99.99 $49.99 at Amazon $99.99 $49.99 at Anker (code automatically applied)Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Wireless Charging StationBelkin’s 3-in-1 charging station is Qi2-certified and can supply up to 15W of power to compatible phones. It also has a 5W charging puck and a pad for wireless earbuds.Where to Buy: $119.99 $85.99 at AmazonBelkin MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charging StandBelkin’s minimal 2-in-1 charging station is perfect for a desk or nightstand, providing up to 15W of power to an iPhone. Plus, it sports an additional charging pad for wireless earbuds.Where to Buy: $99.99 $59.99 at AmazonBelkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2This 10,000mAh power bank’s built-in kickstand can prop up a smartphone while it charges, making it easy to watch movies or FaceTime without the battery draining.Where to Buy: $99.99 $74.99 at AmazonAnker 727 Charging StationAnker’s slim power strip is about the size of a large iPhone, yet it offers six ports (two AC outlets, two USB-C, and two USB-A) and a maximum power output of 100W.Where to Buy: $49.99 $39.97 at AmazonBelkin BoostCharge Pro Wireless Car Charger with Qi2Belkin’s Qi2 vent mount is perfect for long road trips. It provides fast charging of up to 15W, while the pad makes it easy to place a phone in portrait or landscape orientation.Where to Buy: $69.99 $52.49 at AmazonBelkin Multi-Outlet ExtenderInstantly turn a standard wall outlet into a charging hub with Belkin’s multi-outlet extender, which has two AC outlets and two USB-C ports.Where to Buy: $59.99 $39.99 at AmazonAnker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger (3 Ports)Anker’s Prime 100W wall charger is ideal for travel, offering three ports (two USB-C and one USB-A) in a compact form factor.Where to Buy: $84.99 $59.99 at Amazon $84.99 $59.99 at AnkerUgreen 100W 20,000mAh Power BankUgreen’s portable power bank has a 20,000mAh battery and a maximum power output of 100W, making it possible to charge more robust devices like laptops.Where to Buy: $79.99 $50.99 at Amazon $79.99 $52.99 at UgreenUgreen 100W USB-C Cable (two-pack)These USB-C cables from Ugreen support 100W passthrough, making it possible to charge phones, tablets, and laptops more quickly.Where to Buy: $11.99 $7.99 at Amazon (3.3-foot)Anker 324 Charger (40W)This travel-ready 40W charger features foldable prongs and two USB-C ports, making it easy to charge a phone and a tablet at the same time.Where to Buy: $22.99 $15.99 at Amazon $22.99 $15.99 at AnkerJackery Explorer 1000 V2With a sturdy handle, 1,500W of AC output, and six output ports, Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 is ideal for keeping your devices powered in the great outdoors.Where to Buy: $799 $399.99 at Amazon $799 $429 at JackeryJackery Explorer 500The Jackery Explorer 500 is small but mighty, delivering 500W of power in a package that features seven output ports and weighs just 13 pounds.Where to Buy: $499 $284 at Amazon $499 at JackeryEcoFlow Delta 2 with 220W Solar PanelThis kit comes with an EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station and a 220W solar panel — everything needed to power personal electronics and small appliances while off the grid.Where to Buy: $1299 $659 at AmazonBaseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100WBaseus’ tiny puck features a retractable USB-C cable, with support for 100W of throughput. In theory, that means no more tangled cables.Where to Buy: $16.98 $9.99 at Amazon (3.3-foot) $21.99 $10.39 at Baseus (3.3-foot) $21.99 $15.19 at Amazon (6.6-foot)ESR Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car ChargerESR’s Qi2 wireless car charger can be mounted in an AC vent or on the dash. Plus, it supports fast charging of up to 15W.Where to Buy: $39.99 $19 at AmazonAnker Nano Travel Adapter (5-in-1, 20W)Level up your travel game with Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter, which supports four plug types and can charge up to five devices at once.Where to Buy: $25.99 $19.99 at Amazon $25.99 $19.99 at AnkerAnker 321 USB-A to Lightning Cable (3 ft 3-in-1)Eliminate clutter with Anker’s 3-in-1 cable, which features interchangeable connectors for micro USB, Lightning, and USB-C.Where to Buy: $19.99 $13.99 at AmazonUpdate, July 8th: Updated to reflect current pricing and availability.

The M4 MacBook Air is a cool $150 off. Amazon has solid discounts on laptops during its four-day Prime Day sales event. One of the nice things about shopping during Prime Day, even if you don’t have the requisite Prime subscription, is that Best Buy and others often follow suit with their own competing deals.We found deals on models The Verge swears by — ones that should treat you well for years to come. A laptop purchase is extra tricky because it’s usually a multipurpose machine for a wide range of people with specific needs.Best MacBook dealsBest Windows laptop dealsBest gaming laptop dealsBest Chromebook dealsBest laptop / computer accessory dealsBest MacBook dealsAmazon is a great place to shop for MacBook deals, as it regularly offers discounts on MacBook Air and Pro models. The current $150 discounts on the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air are pretty much a no-brainer for anyone currently in the market for Apple’s thin-and-light. They’re among the best laptops you can buy for just $849 and $1,049, respectively. The 13-inch was recently $50 cheaper, but the 15-inch is matching its all-time low.Apple MacBook Air 13 (2025, M4)The MacBook Air is by far the laptop The Verge recommends the most frequently. The latest generation isn’t revolutionary, but it packs a speedy M4 chip, more RAM, and an improved webcam for a lower starting price of $999. Read our review.Where to Buy: $999 $849 at Amazon $999 $849 at Best Buy $999 $849 at B&H PhotoApple MacBook Air 15 (2025, M4)The larger, 15-inch version of the M4 MacBook Air is much the same as its smaller counterpart. But it packs a bigger screen and better speakers into a compact package. Read our review.Where to Buy: $1199 $1049 at Amazon $1199 $1049 at Best Buy $1199 at AppleIf you prefer an even better value on a slightly older MacBook Air, Best Buy is selling the 13-inch M2 model from 2022 for $699 ($100 off). In addition to the M2 chip, which remains good enough for most people, it offers 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Read our original review.2020 MacBook Air with M1 (256GB)The 2020 MacBook Air has been discontinued but remains a great value. It comes outfitted with the company’s original M1 chip in one of three different colors (silver, space gray, and gold).Where to Buy: $699 $599 at WalmartApple MacBook Pro 14 (2024, M4)The entry-level MacBook Pro with M4 starts with 16GB of RAM — double that of its predecessor — and a 512GB SSD for the same starting price of $1,599. It also gets a third USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 port and comes in a new space black option.Where to Buy: $1799 $1623.89 at Amazon (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1599 $1429 at B&H Photo (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)The 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s mid-tier M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is $2,249 ($250 off) at Amazon. Its M4 Pro has 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, so it’s suited for most creative applications like photo and video editing. And it still has excellent battery life to match all that power. Read our review.Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024, M4 Max)Apple’s flagship laptop has a 16-inch screen and starts with 36GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an M4 Max chip with 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU. Read our review.Where to Buy: $3499 at Apple $3499 $3149 at Best Buy $3499 $3149 at AmazonBest Windows laptop deals2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.8-inch)The 13.8-inch Surface Laptop is the most affordable of Microsoft’s 2024 Copilot Plus models. The MacBook rival uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chipsets — which are said to offer substantial performance and battery life improvements — and its keyboard is the first with a dedicated Copilot key.Where to Buy: $1599.99 $1109.99 at Amazon (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1599.99 $1199.99 at Best Buy (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $889.99 $1199.99 at Amazon (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inchMicrosoft’s latest Surface Pro is smaller, with a new design and updated keyboard. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Arm64 Snapdragon X Plus chip.Where to Buy: $799.99 $699.99 at Microsoft Store $799.99 $684.99 at Best Buy $799.99 $699.99 at AmazonThe slightly older, slightly larger Surface Pro 11 (13-inch, 2024) is selling for $869.99 ($330 off) at Amazon. The Arm-based Windows tablet convertible comes equipped with a 10-core Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. It offers great hardware and a beautiful 120Hz screen.The Acer Swift 16 AI is on sale for a very low $799.99 ($450 off) at Best Buy. It’s the 16-inch version of the Swift 14 AI I recently reviewed and mostly liked. But the best part of the bigger Swift 16 over the 14 is it maintains the plethora of ports and has a much higher-quality screen, with a 2880 x 1800 OLED panel. Its other key specs include an Intel Core 7 Ultra 256V (Lunar Lake) chip, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. This is quite the spec list for 800 bucks.Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura EditionLenovo’s Lunar Lake-powered laptop features a sizable 15.3-inch IPS display with crisp 2880 x 1800 resolution, as well as loud speakers and a great keyboard. It’s got far from the best trackpad, but the Core Ultra 7 256V processor inside it is a pretty snappy performer for an everyday Windows machine. Read our review.Where to Buy: $1399.99 $1099.99 at Best Buy (32GB RAM)Best gaming laptop dealsThe Asus ROG Strix G16, a stripped-down version of the Strix Scar featured in our buying guide, is on sale at Amazon for $1,274.99 ($225 off). It has an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, Intel Raptor Lake Core i7 14650HX processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD.If you prefer the ROG Strix G16 with a little more power, the model with an RTX 5070 Ti is $1,999.99 ($400 off) at Amazon, and with an even higher-end RTX 5080 it’s $2,399.99 ($500 off) at Amazon.There are also a couple of deals on lower-cost Asus TUF gaming laptops with last-gen graphics. The Asus TUF A14 with RTX 4050 graphics is $899.99 ($300 off) Amazon. It’s got an AMD Ryzen 7 AI CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD — all housed in a portable 14-inch chassis. The larger 16-inch Asus TUF F16 with RTX 4050 is $849.99 ($250 off) at Amazon. It’s configured with an Intel Core 5 210H (Raptor Lake) CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.HP Victus 15 (2025, RTX 4050)The Victus 15 is a popular, budget-friendly gaming laptop that now comes with RTX 4050 graphics, more RAM, and an improved 144Hz screen.Where to Buy: $899.99 $649.99 at Best Buy (AMD) $1149.99 at HP (Intel)Best Chromebook dealsAsus Chromebook Plus CX34The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is the most affordable Chromebook with the Plus label. It has a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 1080p screen for just under $400. Read our review.Where to Buy: $399 $349.99 at Walmart (128GB)Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet 5 is a little long in the tooth, but for $379.90 (around $18 off) at Amazon, it remains one of the cheapest Chromebooks with an OLED screen. Read our review.Best laptop / computer accessory dealsElgato PrompterA teleprompter is a luxury. They help you make it look effortless to look at your camera as you read from a script or a chat log. Elgato’s option includes a small screen and a mirror, the latter of which allows you to see what you need to look at without breaking eye contact with viewers.Where to Buy: $299.99 $189.99 at AmazonElgato Stream Deck PlusThe Elgato Stream Deck Plus sacrifices some of the PC control pad’s programmable LCD buttons to make room for a set of dials and an LCD strip to visualize your volume and light adjustments. Read our review.Where to Buy: $299.99 $179.99 at Amazon (with XLR Audio Mixer)Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse is currently on sale for $91.63 (about $37 off) at Amazon. It’s been slightly cheaper before, but this is a good price for the RGB-laden gaming mouse with a speedy sensor, ample customization, and a tiltable, fast-scrolling wheel.The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless gaming mouse is down to $49.22 ($70 off) at Amazon in black, though you can also get it in white or a translucent “ghost” color for $69.99 ($50 off). It’s an ultra-light mouse with a skeletonized design that I personally own and use. It has a good sensor, tri-mode compatibility (wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth), and bright, colorful RGB lighting — especially in the ghost version.SteelSeries’ expansive Arena 9 surround sound speaker system is selling for $449.99 ($230 off) at Amazon. The 5.1 speaker setup features a boom-y subwoofer, wireless satellite rear channels, and customizable RGB lighting. Read our initial impressions.Samsung’s speedy, 2TB 990 Pro SSD is selling for $149.99 ($60 off) at Amazon with a pre-installed heatsink. The NVMe drive is fast enough for a high-end PC build and also compatible with the PlayStation 5.A variety of Wacom drawing tablets are currently on sale at Amazon, including the Cintiq 16 with a 15.4-inch 1080p screen for $499.95 ($150 off) and the screenless Intuos Medium in a pistachio color for $84.95 ($15 off).The Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is available for $94.99 ($25 off) at Amazon, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen since Logitech raised its pricing in the spring. The MX Masters are a popular go-to in the world of productivity mice, with two scroll wheels that are especially handy for navigating documents and spreadsheets.The Insta360 Link 2C webcam is available for $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. This is the more affordable, non-movable version of Insta360’s webcams, and while it doesn’t feature a gimbal to follow you around, it does offer 4K video and an f/1.8 aperture for low-light settings.For a lower-cost webcam option, the Logitech Brio 100 is on sale for just $24.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. It supports 1080p video, features a built-in sliding privacy cover, and should be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. Just be aware that its five-foot USB-A cable is built in, so there’s no swapping it for a different length or connector.Update, July 8th: Updated to reflect current pricing and availability.

The AirPods Pro 2 combine excellent sound quality with top-notch ANC, and they offer impressive hearing health features. Before this year’s Prime Day event began, there were already some great early deals on Apple products, allowing you to save on the Apple Watch, iPad, and the MacBook Air. Now we can add Apple’s second generation AirPods Pro with USB-C charging case to the list, which is currently down to $149 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, the best deal we’ve seen yet.AirPods Pro (second-gen) with USB-CThe second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple’s original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.Where to Buy: $249.99 $149 at Amazon $249.99 $149 at Walmart $249.99 $149.99 at Best BuyThe AirPods Pro combine superb audio with excellent ANC, plus they have a transparency mode, which lets outside sounds in, allowing you to hear your environment while still listening to your music. They can even double as FDA-approved hearing aids, thanks to an update in iOS 18, which is part of the reason why they’re still our best AirPods overall.Additionally, the AirPods Pro offer up to six hours of battery life with ANC enabled, while the charging case comes equipped with MagSafe, making it easy to place them onto a MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charger. The AirPods Pro feature an IPX4 rating, meaning they should be able to withstand a little water. They also offer deep integration with other Apple products, allowing for automatic device switching. For instance, if you’re listening to music on your Mac and pick up your iPhone to watch a video, the AirPods Pro will automatically switch from the Mac to the iPhone.AirPods 4Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to its base-model wireless earbuds. The hard plastic buds should have improved audio quality and spatial audio with head tracking for the first time. Read our review.Where to Buy: $129 $89 at Amazon $129 $89 at Walmart $179 $119 at Amazon (with ANC)If you don’t like the sealed feeling of the AirPods Pro 2’s silicone tips, the AirPods 4 are also on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, with the standard model without ANC matching its all-time low price of $89 ($30 off). Additionally, the AirPods 4 with ANC are down to $119 ($60 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is by far the lowest price we’ve seen. The open-ear wireless earbuds offer many of the same features as the premium AirPods Pro 2, including conversation awareness, personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and transparency mode.AirPods Max (USB-C)The revised AirPods Max are much like the original model from 2020, but now with new color options and a USB-C port instead of Lightning.Where to Buy: $549 $399 at AmazonFinally, the AirPods Max with USB-C are down to an all-time low of $399 ($150 off) at Amazon, beating the previous best price by $50. While they haven’t been updated for nearly five years (aside from the addition of USB-C in place of Lightning and some new colors), the AirPods Max remain Apple’s most luxe headphones, offering top notch comfort and sound quality. At $150 off, the high price tag is a little easier to stomach.