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

The best 2-in-1 laptops offer powerful performance in a flexible form factor. Here are 6 tested and reviewed picks.

By Sarah Chaney last updated 10 April 25

We test more than a dozen 2-in-1 laptops annually, and here are our favorites, based on test results and hands-on reviews of the best 2-in-1 laptops.

Best gaming laptops under $1,500 in 2025: 6 tested picks

By Rami Tabari last updated 3 April 25

I've combed through the most highly rated and fairly priced gaming laptops on the market to bring you the best gaming laptops under $1,500 based on our reviews.

An open MacBook Air 13 M4 next to an open MacBook Air 13 M1, with a black diagonal line separating the two laptops.

MacBook Air 13-inch M4 vs. MacBook Air 13-inch M1: Is it worth upgrading?

By Sarah Chaney published 27 March 25

Considering whether it's time to upgrade your MacBook Air M1 to an M4 model? I can help.

Best Chromebook games of 2025

By Sarah Chaney last updated 21 March 25

Gaming on a Chromebook can be fun, but finding the best Chromebook games isn't easy, so here are my 16 favorite games for ChromeOS with a bonus recommendation.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 on a wooden table with the display showing the macOS Sequoia desktop.

Best laptops for writers 2025: 6 top tested and reviewed

By Joanna Nelius last updated 14 March 25

These are the six best laptops for writers in 2025, based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews.

Best VPN services in 2025: 5 VPNs I recommend, including a free option

By Rael Hornby last updated 7 March 25

Catch our round-up of the best VPNs for a more secure and open browsing experience.

iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16: Which cheap iPhone is the best in 2025?

By Sarah Chaney published 1 March 25

Apple's iPhone 16e officially made its debut on February 19, and it's $200 cheaper than the base iPhone 16. Is it worth saving that money, or should you splurge on the iPhone 16?

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iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: What's the difference?

By Sarah Chaney published 21 February 25

Will the base iPad 10 satisfy your tablet needs, or should you splurge on the newer iPad 11?

Asus ExpertBook P5 (P5405) open on a wooden table

Best Ultrabooks in 2025: My 5 favorite premium thin-and-light laptops

By Rael Hornby last updated 13 February 25

Here are the best Ultrabooks: thin and lightweight Windows laptops ideal for travel — and excellent alternatives to Apple's MacBooks.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo open on a white table, highlighting ports on the left, including HDMI, two Thunderbolt 4, and headphone jack

Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4: Is it worth upgrading your laptop?

By Sarah Chaney published 8 February 25

Thunderbolt 5 boasts quite a few upgrades over Thunderbolt 4, but is it worth splurging on a brand new laptop for these improved features?

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Here's what critics are saying

By Sarah Chaney published 4 February 25

ChatGPT has held the title of "best AI chatbot" for a while, but DeepSeek's new model is quickly working to change that.

Surface Laptop 7 Intel vs. Qualcomm: Which Copilot+ PC is better for you?

By Sarah Chaney published 1 February 25

Both the Intel-based and Qualcomm-based Surface Laptop 7 machines are great picks, but there are a few key differences worth considering before you buy.

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"Buckle up": Meta's Mark Zuckerberg warns of "intense" year filled with AI

By Sarah Chaney published 31 January 25

From rolling back DEI programs to more government work and a heavy focus on AI, here's what Meta's up to in 2025.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: "Our ability to have a digital twin of the human is plausible."

By Sarah Chaney last updated 31 January 25

In a recent interview with Cleo Abram, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggests there could be digital twins of actual humans in the future.

Nothing's Phone 3a is coming soon and may have one huge camera upgrade

By Sarah Chaney published 30 January 25

The upcoming Nothing Phone 3a may be gaining a three-camera array, along with typical generational upgrades.

How to nab Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 before it's too late

By Sarah Chaney published 29 January 25

Nvidia didn't make enough 50-series GPUs, so stock is limited. But you can still try your best to pick one up with these tips and helpful links.

“Everything that moves will be robotic”: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robots and self-driving cars are just around the corner

By Sarah Chaney published 28 January 25

"A future where you’re just surrounded by robots is for certain," Huang says. Is this something to look forward to, or something to be wary of?

Act fast! The popular iPad Air 6 with M2 dips to just $499 in every colorway

By Sarah Chaney published 27 January 25

Amazon doles out a healthy $100 discount to Apple's iPad Air M2, bringing it down to just $1 shy of its lowest price ever.

Report: A smaller Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X are coming

By Sarah Chaney published 24 January 25

We've seen multiple new Surface devices launch in the last year, and apparently Microsoft has at least two more on the way in the next couple of months.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: What are the differences?

By Sarah Chaney published 24 January 25

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with all the bells and whistles, but is it worth the extra cost? We'll compare the specs and help you decide.

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Ordered a Galaxy S25 Ultra? Here are top 5 deals on S25 protective cases

By Sarah Chaney published 24 January 25

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is officially here, and with it, comes multiple phone case options. Here are the best deals we've spotted yet.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phones in all standard colors at an angle on clear stands.

Every new Galaxy AI feature Samsung just announced for the S25

By Sarah Chaney published 22 January 25

With these Galaxy AI updates, the S25 series could be the most helpful virtual assistant you've ever had in a phone.

Samsung Galaxy Edge first look: How thin is Samsung's ultra-slim phone?

By Sarah Chaney published 22 January 25

Slim phones seem to be all the rage right now, and Samsung beat Apple to the punch by debuting an extremely thin Galaxy Edge phone.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 front and back

Here's how you can get the powerful 11-inch iPad Pro M4 for just $879

By Sarah Chaney last updated 22 January 25

Pick up the new 11-inch iPad Pro M4 at BJ's with $70 in savings, for both members and non-members.

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Leak: Samsung's Galaxy S25 may go all in on AI summaries

By Sarah Chaney published 22 January 25

We'll have the official word from Samsung on Wednesday, but this leak outlines a major focus on AI summaries.

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