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 way you look at Google Search results is about to change — here's why

By Sarah Chaney published 27 June 24

If you use Google Search results, you might see a three-year-old feature disappear over the next few days, on desktop first and then mobile.

Forget Prime Day deals! You'll be able to start saving early with these 5 fantastic Walmart home office deals

By Sarah Chaney published 26 June 24

Upgrading your home office has never been easier with these major discounts from Walmart. Available only July 8 - July 11, you won't want to miss these deals.

Made by Google event 2024: Date, Android 15, Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 3, and more

By Sarah Chaney published 26 June 24

Google has officially announced its Made by Google 2024 event, and it's about two months ahead of schedule. Here's when it'll happen and what we expect to see.

Best Buy slashes $50 off Jabra Elite 10 Wireless Earbuds — here's how to get this great deal

By Sarah Chaney published 25 June 24

A Best Buy Plus membership gets you a lot of sweet discounts, including $50 off Jabra's latest and greatest Elite 10 earbuds.

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Is 8GB enough RAM for your MacBook? Not if you want to use the latest Apple AI

By Sarah Chaney published 25 June 24

The future of Apple Intelligence features on MacBooks with just 8GB of RAM looks a bit murky.

Leaked powerhouse Intel 24-core Arrow Lake chips could be the cure for AI indifference

By Sarah Chaney published 24 June 24

Intel's leaked Arrow Lake chips look incredibly powerful, perfect for demanding workstations and gaming laptops, and they could be arriving later this year.

This retro mechanical gaming keyboard will blow you away and it's only $69 right now

By Sarah Chaney published 22 June 24

This retro 8Bitdo keyboard can be yours for the discounted price of $69 — that's a savings of $30!

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite sticker on a Microsoft Surface Laptop deck with Copilot key.

In a battle of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips, is there a clear winner?

By Sarah Chaney published 22 June 24

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite chip comes in multiple variants. Is it worth seeking out the higher-end chip? Does it provide better performance? Let's dive in.

New Snapdragon X chips leak just as the first Copilot+ PCs arrive — should you wait?

By Sarah Chaney published 21 June 24

According to a recent leak, Qualcomm has more than just 4 Snapdragon X variants planned. But with the recent arrival of Copilot+ PCs, are these leaked chips worth the wait?

Our favorite budget laptop for students dips to a new all-time low — save $300 today

By Sarah Chaney published 20 June 24

Grab the 2024 Asus Zenbook 14 OLED with Intel Core Ultra 7 processor at its lowest price ever of $749.

How to format a USB drive

By Sarah Chaney published 20 June 24

Formatting a USB drive is an easy way to wipe your data from it, and it's not as complicated to do as it might sound.

Who needs an AI MacBook? 9 Copilot+ Laptop AI PCs you can buy right now

By Sarah Chaney published 19 June 24

Copilot+ PCs are finally here, with powerful AI-capable processors, more RAM, and longer battery life. Check out these 9 Copilot+ PCs you can snag right now.

Apple Vision Pro reportedly takes a backseat to a cheaper spatial computing headset

By Sarah Chaney published 19 June 24

The Vision Pro hasn't sold as well as Apple thought it would, so the company plans to pivot and focus more on a cheaper VR headset instead.

Microsoft Copilot+ PC: I love some of these AI features, but a few feel unfinished

By Sarah Chaney published 18 June 24

All these neat features show off Microsoft's new AI tools

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Why wait for Prime Day? Unlocked Google Pixel 8 Pro just hit a new all-time low price

By Sarah Chaney published 18 June 24

Google's popular Pixel 8 Pro falls to a new low price of $749 for the unlocked version. This is a limited time deal on Amazon, so act fast if you want this premium phone!

Your Android phone can read websites aloud to you, here's how to make it work

By Sarah Chaney published 17 June 24

Rather than read through website articles yourself, why not let Chrome read it to you? Here's how to use the 'Listen to this page' mode feature on your Android phone.

How to mirror your phone to Windows 11 — why wait for macOS Sequoia?

By Sarah Chaney published 15 June 24

iPhone Mirroring is one of the most exciting features Apple talked about at WWDC 2024, but it already exists between iPhones and Windows 11 PCs. Here's how to use the feature.

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Beats Solo 4 reach new all-time low — every color is just $129 this weekend

By Sarah Chaney published 15 June 24

Snag the newly released Beats Solo 4 headphones, highly reviewed by our sister sites, for just $129 this weekend at Best Buy.

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iPad mini 7 rumors: Expected price, release date, specs, and more

By Sarah Chaney published 14 June 24

Rumors are sparse for Apple's next-gen iPad mini 7, but here's what we know so far about this little tablet's possible specs, price, release date, and more.

Copilot+ PC leak triggers Snapdragon X Elite performance concerns

By Sarah Chaney published 13 June 24

Someone received their Snapdragon X Elite-powered Galaxy Book Edge a week early, and they took to Reddit to share early feedback.

Illustrate a foot race between an email icon, a tv, and a game controller. Each character should have legs, arms, and a face, depicted in a political cartoon art style. The video camera is in first place, about to cross the finish line with a triumphant expression. The email envelope is in second place, struggling but determined, while the video game controller is in third place, looking frustrated and exhausted. The finish line is clearly marked, and the background should include cheering spectators with exaggerated features to match the cartoon style.

How many MBPS do you need? 3 factors to consider before choosing an internet plan

By Sarah Chaney published 13 June 24

How fast does your internet actually need to be? Let's take a look at 3 big factors you should consider before deciding on a plan with a local ISP.

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"We’ve never been more excited about the future of ChromeOS.": Here's how Google plans to rapidly deploy Google AI updates to Chromebooks

By Sarah Chaney published 13 June 24

A recent Chromium blog post outlines Google's plan to bring foundational components of Android OS to ChromeOS in an effort to boost future AI updates.

A group of robots in pen and ink drawing style.

Looking for ChatGPT alternatives? Try these 5 services that might be better for your needs

By Sarah Chaney published 12 June 24

ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot, but is it the best? Check out these 5 alternatives to ChatGPT that work just as well, if not better.

watchOS 11: Supported Apple Watches and expected release date

By Sarah Chaney published 11 June 24

Here's everything we know about when you might expect the watchOS 11 release, along with which Apple Watches are expected to get the update.

iPadOS 18: Supported iPads and expected release date

By Sarah Chaney published 11 June 24

Here's everything we know about when iPadOS 18 might release, as well as which iPads are expected to get the update.

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