Tag: author_name|Amy Skorheim
The best docking stations for laptops in 2024
Depending on how much stuff you need to plug in, your laptop may not have enough ports to support it all — particularly if you have more wired accessories than Bluetooth ones. Docking stations add different combinations of Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, 3.5mm, memory card and USB connections and, unlike simple…
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The best Apple Watch in 2024
Apple Watches are useful sidekicks for iPhones, serving up calls and notifications while also handling practical tasks like music control and timers. Plus they’re aces at tracking health and fitness metrics. While there are just three Apple Watch models, sussing out the differences between them can help you determine if…
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The best MacBooks for 2024: How to pick the best Apple laptop
We think the best laptop Apple makes is the MacBook Air with the M2 chip. But we didn’t arrive at that conclusion lightly. We’ve tested configurations of every MacBook to come on the scene over the years, including the five different models the company released this past year. Those included…
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The best power banks for 2024
I considered buying an iPhone 15, but realized I’m perfectly happy with my iPhone 11. Only thing is, the battery doesn’t last like it once did and often needs a top-off before the day’s done. That became nerve-wrackingly clear on work trip in which I found myself navigating a new…
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The best Apple Watch in 2023
Apple has just three smartwatches in its current lineup: the affordable Apple Watch SE, the advanced Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the flagship Apple Watch Series 9. All three offer fitness tracking, safety features, Siri support and iPhone integration, and all come in carbon-neutral configurations. But there are plenty of…
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The best docking stations for laptops in 2023
Chances are your new laptop has fewer ports than you’d like. For years, companies have been prioritizing thinness and lightness to the detriment of connectivity options. Docking stations give you back some of that versatility — and then some — by combining monitor, Ethernet, USB and other ports into one…
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