Articles by Sarah Chaney, Contributing Writer

Sarah Chaney is a freelance tech writer with five years of experience across multiple outlets, including Mashable, How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, Tom’s Guide, and of course, Laptop Mag. She loves reviewing the latest gadgets, from inventive robot vacuums to new laptops, wearables, and anything PC-related. When she's not writing, she's probably playing a video game, exploring the outdoors, or listening to her current favorite song or album on repeat.

Articles by: Sarah Chaney

Alienware 32-inch 4K QD-OLED (AW3225QF) gaming monitor review

5 Alienware gaming laptop deals just landed — starting as low as $1,349

By Sarah Chaney published 6 June 24

Grab a new Alienware gaming laptop just in time for summer. Take up to $700 off a laptop, or save $550 on two curved monitors from Alienware.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 earbuds in beige colorway on a wooden table

Bose is my favorite audio brand, and the noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are majorly on sale right now

By Sarah Chaney published 5 June 24

Right now, you can snag the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 in white for an all-time low price of $189 — that's a savings of $90!

7 Amazon daily deals I recommend to upgrade your tech before summer

By Sarah Chaney published 5 June 24

Now is the perfect time to splurge on tech upgrades! Save big on these fantastic Amazon daily deals while they last.

Person using a phone in one hand at an airport with passport and plane ticket in the other hand

8 tips from America's top spy agency on how to keep your phone safe

By Sarah Chaney published 4 June 24

Your smartphone is (often) an expensive investment that holds a lot of private, confidential information. To keep it safe, check out these top tips from the NSA.

Samsung 240Hz gaming monitor drops to $399 for today only at Best Buy

By Sarah Chaney published 4 June 24

Snag this epic deal on Samsung's Odyssey G6 monitor before it's gone — this deal ends today on June 4, 2024.

MacBook Air M2 in silver colorway against green gradient background

Get the MacBook Air M2, an Editor's Choice winner, for an all-time low price

By Sarah Chaney published 3 June 24

Apple's MacBook Air M2 is a solid, budget-friendly pick for grad students — especially at its all-time low price of $829 on Amazon.

Dad and grad gifts 2024: Save big on Lenovo laptops and tablets

By Sarah Chaney published 3 June 24

Dads-and-grads sale season is upon us. If a new laptop or tablet would make the perfect gift for Father's Day or graduation dahy, check out these new deals from Lenovo.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i dips below $1,500 in this huge RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal

By Sarah Chaney published 1 June 24

Lenovo's Legion Pro 5i gaming laptop is slashed by $590 in this B&H deal. Grab this beautiful laptop with an RTX 4070 GPU and other great specs for only $1,479 right now.

Google announces Chromebook Plus Lineup: Affordable MacBook Air challengers

Your Chromebook comes with tons of free perks — here's how to redeem them

By Sarah Chaney published 1 June 24

Google loves to reward its Chromebook users with free subscription trials, games, and discounts, and redeeming them only takes a few minutes.

Dell Inspiron 16 crashes to an incredible $540 with this coupon code

By Sarah Chaney published 31 May 24

Dell's Inspiron 16 is a fantastic laptop for everyday tasks and basic gaming, and you can score it right now for only $540 — that's $460 in savings!

Why wait for the iPad Air 6? The iPad Air 5 is $200 off right now

By Sarah Chaney published 30 May 24

Amazon delivers on yet another fantastic deal with $200 off the 256GB iPad Air 5, dropping it to its lowest price ever.

Forget the M4 iPad Pro! Grab an M3 MacBook as it hits an all-time low price

By Sarah Chaney published 30 May 24

With Apple's recent introduction of the M4 chip, now is the best time to buy M3 MacBooks. Take $49 off the laptop's already discounted price with a coupon.

Save $630 on our favorite 2-in-1 laptop — this HP Spectre x360 14 deal ends soon

By Sarah Chaney published 29 May 24

Best Buy is majorly discounting HP's Spectre x360 14 2-in-1 to $999 — that's $630 in savings! This deal only lasts until tomorrow, so grab it while you can.

As new Chromebooks debut, an eerie question for Google Gemini raises privacy questions

By Sarah Chaney published 29 May 24

New AI features can help you write emails, summarize documents, transcribe meetings, and more — but at what cost? With AI collecting heaps of user data to work, is it worth it?

With Call of Duty Black Ops 6, your wallet could take a direct hit

By Sarah Chaney published 28 May 24

In major game news, Microsoft announced that the latest Call of Duty game will be available via its Game Pass subscription from Day 1. This could give Microsoft a competitive edge — and potentially raise prices for you.

TAIPEI, NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN - 2024/02/10: An elevated view of Taipei city during twilight with skyscrapers against a subtle sunset, taken from a mountainous area with foliage. (Photo by Jorge Fernández/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Could Qualcomm's Computex event be the company's most important moment ever? Here's why.

By Sarah Chaney published 28 May 24

According to Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon, "the PC industry is at an inflection point," and Qualcomm will be the company to watch for new innovations.

How to get a free year of Google Gemini Advanced

By Sarah Chaney published 28 May 24

With Gemini Advanced, you can use AI assistance in Gmail and Docs, upload documents and spreadsheets for helpful feedback, and more. Here's how to try it out for free.

Computex 2024 preview: Qualcomm, Acer, Asus, MSI, dates, and keynote news

By Sarah Chaney published 26 May 24

The Computex 2024 lineup is full of exciting tech, but there's one headliner we're most excited for: Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, powering AI laptops from multiple manufacturers.

The new Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim could have a thinner design and bigger display — so what's the catch?

By Sarah Chaney published 24 May 24

A display industry CEO just leaked Samsung's plans for a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim, a thinner version with a bigger display that could arrive as soon as early 2025.

Reliable analyst reveals Apple's first foldable MacBook: Price, release date, and render

By Sarah Chaney published 23 May 24

Respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first shared rumors of Apple's first foldable product, and now, he's sharing even more specifics about the upcoming MacBook.

Pavan Davuluri, head of Microsoft Windows, speaks at the Microsoft Build event in Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The event allows attendees to grow their skills in topics such as building copilots, generative AI, securing applications, cloud platforms, and low-code. Photographer: Chona Kasinger/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Windows chief Pavan Davuluri responds to a long-running complaint about Bing

By Sarah Chaney published 23 May 24

The new Windows and Surface chief for Microsoft "hears" us about the intrusive ads and prompts to switch to Bing, but will that change anything going forward?

Password sharing debuts for Google Family Groups: What are the implications?

By Sarah Chaney published 23 May 24

Family Groups can now share usernames and passwords between members via Google's Password Manager, making it easy to manage subscriptions, bills, and other accounts.

New Surface Pro and Surface Laptops may finally match MacBooks in one key area

By Sarah Chaney published 22 May 24

Microsoft is following in Apple's footsteps by utilizing a strong app translation technology, called Prism. With this tech, Copilot+ PCs may be able to take on Apple's strongest Macs.

Asus ProArt laptops displayed on a mocked up mountain top

Asus teases 'create anywhere' ProArt laptops — moviemaking while mountaineering?

By Sarah Chaney published 22 May 24

Ahead of Computex 2024, Asus is teasing its new ProArt and Zenbook laptops, which look like they could be as game-changing on the outside as they are on the inside.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite facing towards camera with display on

Microsoft Paint will use Copilot+ PCs new AI power to bring your artistic visions to life

By Sarah Chaney published 21 May 24

Speedy, local AI image generation for Copilot+ PCs

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