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

I found 7 epic back-to-school laptop deals available at Walmart right now

By Sarah Chaney published 2 August 24

Walmart's back-to-school sale is packed with stellar laptop deals, perfect for setting yourself up for success with upgraded tech.

This new Chrome AI feature could save you hours of searching for that forgotten website

By Sarah Chaney published 1 August 24

Google's starting the rollout process for three new AI-powered features in Chrome, including one that'll help you quickly search your browser history.

This popular Flexispot electric standing desk is just $159 — use this coupon for the all-time low price

By Sarah Chaney published 1 August 24

A fan-favorite electric standing desk from Flexispot was just slashed by $90 to its lowest price ever, thanks to a handy coupon on Amazon.

This malware is posing as Google Authenticator using Google ads — here's how to protect yourself

By Sarah Chaney published 1 August 24

Here's the latest malware you need to be on the lookout for: a malicious 'Google' ad for the security-focused Google Authenticator app.

The MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Pro dips $300 to its all-time-low price right before school starts

By Sarah Chaney last updated 1 August 24

Apple's MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops for multiple reasons, and right now, you can snag the Space Black colorway at a stellar $300 discount.

Forget Apple Intelligence, Pixel 9 leaks reveal powerful new Gemini AI features

By Sarah Chaney published 30 July 24

Apple just launched the iOS 18.1 beta with Apple Intelligence features, but do these leaked Gemini AI features for the Pixel 9 push Google ahead?

AirPods 2 all-time low price returns just in time for back-to-school season

By Sarah Chaney published 30 July 24

Now is the best time to get a pair of Apple's AirPods, whether you're looking for a 2nd gen pair or a 3rd gen pair. Save up to $70 on a new pair.

Best Buy slashes the stellar LG Gram 17 down to its lowest price ever of $999

By Sarah Chaney published 30 July 24

LG's Gram 17 laptop offers a stunning 17-inch screen and a lightweight design — all at $400 off via Best Buy.

3 hyped features from iOS 18.1 are still missing in the latest update

By Sarah Chaney published 29 July 24

The first Apple Intelligence features have debuted in Apple's latest iOS 18.1 developer release. Which ones made the first cut, and which ones are we still waiting on?

Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about Google's new AI

By Sarah Chaney published 29 July 24

If you're curious whether Gemini is compatible with your device, how private it is, or what features it offers, we've got you covered.

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3 ways to zoom in and out in Windows to get a perfect view of what's on your screen

By Sarah Chaney published 27 July 24

If something on your screen is too big or too tiny, don't worry! It's easy to zoom in and out on Windows with these 3 quick methods.

Reddit just disappeared from most search engines — here's why

By Sarah Chaney published 25 July 24

Starting on July 1, Reddit began blocking major search engines (except Google) from crawling their website to find new, relevant search results for its users. But why?

Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook dips to $349, just in time for back to school season

By Sarah Chaney published 25 July 24

Save $150 on the 2-in-1 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook, a fantastic tablet/laptop duo to kick off back to school.

Ahead of the Made by Google event, a Pixel 9 leak appears to reveal everything

By Sarah Chaney published 25 July 24

If you've been wanting more info on Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series, including the 9 Pro Fold, this is the leak for you.

The latest Windows update has some users trapped in BitLocker recovery — here's how to fix it

By Sarah Chaney published 24 July 24

A recent required Windows update could cause major issues for your computer. If you get stuck in BitLocker recovery, here's how to get out of it.

A foldable iPhone may arrive in 2026 after Apple cracked this major design problem

By Sarah Chaney published 23 July 24

A foldable iPhone may seem like a pipe dream at this point, but according to this latest report, it could be arriving sooner than you think.

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Best Buy knocks the iPad Pro M2 Cellular to a new low price at just $699 in this killer deal

By Sarah Chaney published 23 July 24

Grab the iPad Pro M2 for just $699 at Best Buy while this deal lasts — that's $300 in savings, and the lowest price we've ever seen for this iPad!

iPhone SE 4 in blue. Render based on leaked information and reports.

This rumored iPhone SE 4 change could ruin two of its most popular features

By Sarah Chaney published 23 July 24

The highly anticipated iPhone SE 4 might lose a few fans when they learn it'll get rid of one feature it's had for a while.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring may have new competition soon: Oura Ring 4

By Sarah Chaney published 22 July 24

Amidst a ton of hype for Samsung's Galaxy Ring, it looks like Oura is gearing up to release its newest iteration of the smart ring that started it all: the Oura Ring 4.

Score up to $365 off Dell's Inspiron 16 laptop with extra coupon savings in this back-to-school sale

By Sarah Chaney published 19 July 24

Dell's Inspiron 16 is a great laptop to grab during back to school prep, and you can score it for only $585 right now with this coupon — that's $365 in savings!

Pixel 9 Pro appears in official Made by Google teaser video — here's the bold new look

By Sarah Chaney published 18 July 24

Google is once again the best leaker of Pixel devices. Today on X, Google used a cheeky nod to Gemini to lead up to the Pixel 9 Pro's design reveal.

Save an extra 10% off 5 fantastic Alienware gaming monitors with this coupon code

By Sarah Chaney published 18 July 24

A gaming monitor is essential to your setup, and right now, you can save an extra 10% on these top-notch Alienware monitors via Dell.

Pick up a new Apple Watch Series 9 at an all-time-low price of $279 in this extended Prime Day deal

By Sarah Chaney last updated 18 July 24

Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 9 on sale for $279, the lowest price we've ever seen for this highly rated GPS smartwatch.

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iOS 18 public beta: 5 features that may convince you to download it now

By Sarah Chaney published 18 July 24

Apple just released the iOS 18 public beta, so this next-gen software is available for you to try out. These 5 features might just convince you it's time to download.

Grab the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro at $300 off before Prime Day is over

By Sarah Chaney published 17 July 24

Amazon has quite a few epic laptop deals this Prime Day season, including this $300 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro.

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