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

Where to buy the Apple SuperDrive now that the stylish MacBook accessory appears to be discontinued

By Sarah Chaney published 6 August 24

Apple's proprietary CD/DVD drive, called the SuperDrive, is likely being discontinued after 16 long years on the market. Why? There's one simple reason.

The popular Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits an all-time-low price of $699 once again

By Sarah Chaney published 6 August 24

It's been almost a year since the Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched, and now Amazon's doling out $100 discounts for anyone interested in upgrading.

The next Apple Watch SE could be cheaper than ever, but you might not like why

By Sarah Chaney published 6 August 24

With this single rumored change, the Apple Watch SE could be even more affordable and popular. Or, it could flop big time.

iPhone 16 could arrive early, but a missing feature might make you wait

By Sarah Chaney published 5 August 24

According to two recent rumors, it looks like the iPhone 16 could arrive ahead of schedule, but unfortunately, it might not have one highly anticipated feature at launch.

Apple Intelligence vs. Google Gemini: Which AI is better?

By Sarah Chaney published 3 August 24

Google Gemini has been out longer, but Apple Intelligence promises quite a few impressive features. But is one AI model currently pushing ahead of the other?

Act fast! Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale knocks $250 off the 2024 Dell Inspiron 15 laptop

By Sarah Chaney published 2 August 24

Dell's Inspiron 15 is a solid laptop for everyday tasks, and you can score it right now for just $379— that's $250 in savings!

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max front and rear picture with new Siri and Apple Intelligence icons in the background.

Apple Intelligence: Everything we know so far

By Sarah Chaney last updated 2 August 24

Apple Intelligence is the latest to enter the AI race, and from what we've seen so far, it looks like a worthy competitor.

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.

Woman looking at a laptop screen through a magnifying glass held up to her face

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.

iPad Pro against purple gradient background

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.

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