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

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Which phone will win?

By Sarah Chaney published 5 September 24

We don't know for sure what the iPhone 16 has in store, but we pulled together the best rumors for a head-to-head against Samsung's newest and best Galaxy

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How to use Microsoft 365 for free and save a boatload of money

By Sarah Chaney published 5 September 24

Microsoft 365 apps can be incredibly helpful for work, school, or even personal use, but they're shoved behind a paid subscription. Here's how to access these apps for free.

Acer Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept with hands holding a built-in gaming controller.

Acer's outrageous gaming laptop concept makes Razer's Project Linda look tame

By Sarah Chaney published 4 September 24

With its latest gaming laptop concept, Acer makes sure gamers always have access to a controller.

Hurry! Grab the Alienware x16 R2 with RTX 4070 at $700 off before it sells out

By Sarah Chaney published 3 September 24

One of our favorite, most highly rated laptops to date gets a great discount.

iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Will it be worth the upgrade?

By Sarah Chaney published 31 August 24

Should you upgrade to the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro, or will the established iPhone 15 Pro work just fine for you?

Have you been blocked? Here's how to know if someone blocked your number

By Sarah Chaney published 31 August 24

Thinking someone might have blocked your number isn't a great feeling, but don't jump to conclusions just yet. Here's how to figure out if your number is blocked.

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iOS 18 developer beta 3 brings one of the best Pixel features to iPhone — here's how to try it out

By Sarah Chaney published 29 August 24

In Apple's newest iOS 18.1 developer beta 3, the company has added three major features, including one Pixel users have already been treated to.

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Considering an upgrade to the iPhone 16? This rumor may get you to skip it

By Sarah Chaney published 28 August 24

A recent rumor revealed a potential upgrade headed to the iPhone 17, an upgrade that would make skipping the iPhone 16 a wise decision.

Amazon Alexa is getting a subscription-based upgrade, can Siri be far behind?

By Sarah Chaney published 27 August 24

Google was the first to go subscription-based for its Gemini AI services. Next up, it's Amazon Alexa. Tomorrow? It could be Apple's very own Siri.

Dell knocks $700 off its Alienware m18 R2 with RTX 4090 for Intel Gamer Days

By Sarah Chaney published 27 August 24

The Alienware m18 R2 is slashed by $700 right now. This powerful gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 4070, 2TB of SSD storage, and 32GB of RAM.

Apple event is official for September 9, but what does 'It's Glowtime' mean?

By Sarah Chaney published 26 August 24

Apple officially announced a date for its rumored September event, along with a glowing logo indicative of Apple Intelligence details to come.

I use these 3 simple tricks to extend battery life on my Android phone

By Sarah Chaney published 25 August 24

As your phone gets older, the battery life inevitably gets worse. Luckily, these three tricks can help you get the most out of your phone's battery life.

IFA Berlin preview: 15 things we're hyped for including Lunar Lake, gaming tech, and AI

By Sarah Chaney last updated 23 August 24

IFA Berlin kicks off in just a couple of weeks, and we can't wait to see what innovative products are in store. Here's a look at the top 15 we're most excited for.

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Folding MacBook rumors return, but it's not all good news

By Sarah Chaney published 22 August 24

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back again. This time, bringing news of Apple's mythical folding MacBook.

Samsung's glasses-free 3D monitor is coming this year, but one key detail is missing

By Sarah Chaney published 22 August 24

Samsung divulged all the important details about its upcoming glasses-free 3D monitor... well, all except one.

Best Buy knocks $400 off the powerful Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070

By Sarah Chaney published 20 August 24

Grab Asus' powerful ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU for an incredibly low price of $1,199 — that's $400 in savings!

Creepy vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Apps for macOS: "Record audio clips, take pictures, or record videos without any user interaction."

By Sarah Chaney published 20 August 24

8 discovered vulnerabilities could affect 6 Microsoft apps

'We're not chasing a technology that is a moral threat to our greatest jewel: human creativity': Popular digital drawing app Procreate rejects generative AI, here's what creatives are saying

By Sarah Chaney last updated 19 August 24

Procreate has no plans to bring generative AI to the service, which is a seemingly wild decision in a world where almost every service has and promotes AI.

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I used this hidden setting to make my Android phone feel faster

By Sarah Chaney published 17 August 24

This nifty trick sends you into your Android's developer settings, but it's super easy to enact and your phone will feel much faster to use after.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Which big phone is the best?

By Sarah Chaney published 17 August 24

Between Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max and the just-announced Google Pixel 9 Pro, is one big phone better than the other?

A hidden app lurking on millions of Pixel phones could leave them vulnerable to hackers, here's when to expect a fix

By Sarah Chaney published 15 August 24

Your Pixel device, which is widely regarded as a very safe and security-forward device, could have this hidden app installed that leaves you vulnerable.

Leaked iPhone 16 images trigger mixed reactions from fans — here's what they are saying

By Sarah Chaney published 14 August 24

Leaked photos of what looks like an iPhone 16 dummy unit have just surfaced online, and Reddit users have conflicting feelings over a few features.

300,000 Chrome and Edge users affected by new Trojan malware campaign. Are you one of them? Here's how to find out.

By Sarah Chaney published 13 August 24

This is widespread malware that might have affected even the most diligent users of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold are here, but which one is right for you?

By Sarah Chaney published 13 August 24

If you're in need of a new phone, Google just delivered 4 stellar options. But which Pixel 9 series phone is the best one for you? Let's dive into it.

Amazon knocks $100 off Apple Watch Series 9 just in time for back-to-school

By Sarah Chaney published 10 August 24

Amazon slashed the Apple Watch Series 9 to just $299, only $20 shy of its lowest price ever.

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