Just when you think you've seen it all, a new mini PC pops up on Amazon that delivers impressive specifications that you'd never expect in such a small package. This one from Beelink is something truly special, featuring an Intel Ultra 9 processor that's paired with a massive 96GB of RAM.

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.

A network-attached storage (NAS) device isn't terribly useful without a drive (or a few) installed. Prime Day is a great time to splash out and build upon capacity on your network to stash as much data as required. Our data needs only continue to increase, and larger drives make more economical sense, reducing the power demands and overall cost when kitting out your NAS with capacity. Then there's this impressive 26TB Western Digital Red Pro HDD, designed especially for NAS enclosures. For Prime Day, this HDD is yours for $485 or $0.02 per GB.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.