Stevie Bonifield

Stevie Bonifield

Freelance Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist specializing in keyboards, peripherals, gaming gear, and mobile tech. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, photography, and building way too many custom keyboards

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

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Can't use Apple Intelligence on your iPhone? Google's new Gemini app has your back

By Stevie Bonifield published

Google adds another gem to Apple's AI Infinity Gauntlet

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Not a typo: Up to $250 off Xbox Steering Wheel with Pedals in Best Buy Black Friday sale

By Stevie Bonifield published

Whether you're buying for yourself or a fan of racing games, don't miss out on these epic deals on Xbox race wheels from Logitech, Turtle Beach, and Thrustmaster!

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Best Lenovo laptops in 2024: Our 6 favorites tested and reviewed

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

These are the best Lenovo laptops, from ThinkPad laptops with industry-leading keyboards to slick Yoga 2-in-1s, powerful Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.

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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024) review: One of the top Chromebooks gets an AI upgrade

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

Editor\'s Choice

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is an AI-powered refresh of one of the top Chromebooks, delivering smooth performance in an affordable package with built-in AI tools.

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HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14 vs Acer Swift X 14: Which offers more bang for your buck?

By Stevie Bonifield published

The HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14 and Acer Swift X 14 have similar specs, but there's a clear winner

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Apple finally explained the Mac Mini's weird power button — but the answer won't satisfy you

By Stevie Bonifield published

Apple's M4 Mac Mini is facing backlash over an unusual design flaw. Apple finally responded, but it might not be what Mac users want to hear.

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HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14 review: A productivity laptop with a surprising strength and a critical flaw

By Stevie Bonifield published

While it falls short on overall performance, the HP Omnibook Ultra Flip 14 has a couple of surprising strengths

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6 best weekend gaming deals at Best Buy: Save up to $160 on games, controllers, and storage

By Stevie Bonifield published

Get ahead of Black Friday with these huge discounts on gaming gear and hit sports titles!

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The best external DVD drives in 2024

By Rael Hornby last updated

There’s life in the old drive, yet!

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The Mac mini might be the game console Apple needs — but there's one major problem

By Stevie Bonifield published

Can the Mac mini be a gaming PC? Maybe, but not until one major factor changes at Apple.

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This laptop is closer to 24 hours of battery life than any we've tested before — it's not a MacBook

By Stevie Bonifield published

Looking for the laptop with the longest battery life? It's not a MacBook anymore — it's the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.

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Top 5 early Black Friday deals on gaming gear from Razer, Logitech, and more

By Stevie Bonifield published

Score huge Black Friday discounts on new gaming tech this weekend, including Fortnite special edition gear from Razer!

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M4 Mac week: Apple M4, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and Apple Intelligence all get their time in the spotlight

By Stevie Bonifield, James Pero last updated

Apple is announcing new M4 Macs all week! Follow along here for all of the latest updates.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review: A business laptop that shines where it matters

By Stevie Bonifield published

Editor\'s Choice

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 isn’t perfect, but it’s great at what it aims to be

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Apple just made the MacBook Air M3 a better value without changing the price — here's how

By Stevie Bonifield published

In a surprising plot twist, Apple just gave the MacBook Air a free upgrade

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5 early PS5 Black Friday deals: Score over 50% off on top games

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

Stock up on new PS5 games ahead of the holidays with these huge discounts on NBA 2K, Madden, and more!

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iMac M4 vs iMac M3: One huge reason why Apple's new iMac wins

By Stevie Bonifield published

The iMac M4 is finally here, but is it worth trading in your iMac M3? Here's a quick dive into all the main differences and which one is a better deal.

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Best laptops with CD-DVD drives in 2024

By Rami Tabari last updated

The best laptops with CD-DVD drives — and an alternative to consider

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7 Best Buy deals on tech you don't want to miss ahead of Black Friday

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

Score some new tech at a discount before it sells out this holiday season.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura edition vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x: What's the difference?

By Stevie Bonifield published

These two Lenovo laptops might sound similar, but there's a big difference you need to know about. Here's how they compare — and which one is the better buy.

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Apple is gearing up for M4 Mac launch — here’s a look at the release windows and all the new chips

By Stevie Bonifield last updated

Apple launched its M4 chip with a sleek new iPad Pro, but where's the M4 Mac line-up? We could soon find out. Here's a look at the potential release window, new chips, and more.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura edition review: Can Lunar Lake top my favorite Lenovo laptop?

By Stevie Bonifield published

Does the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura edition outshine its Snapdragon-powered sibling? Maybe not.

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Apple may stop making Vision Pro headsets — but something better is on the way

By Stevie Bonifield published

Is Apple ending production of the Vision Pro? Maybe, but it's not the bad news you might think.

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The results are in: Here's how the iPad mini 7 compares to the rest of the iPad family

By Stevie Bonifield published

Is the new iPad Mini 7 worth buying? Here's how it compares to the iPad Air and base iPad — the results might surprise you.

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Valve's Steam Deck 2 won't happen until there's a 'generational leap’ — and I’m fully on board

By Stevie Bonifield published

A top Steam Deck designer just hinted at a long wait ahead for the rumored Steam Deck 2. Here's why that's a good thing for gamers.

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