Articles by Stevie Bonifield, Contributing Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a contributing writer at Laptop Mag specializing in mobile tech, gaming gear, and accessories. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, TTRPGs, and building way too many custom keyboards.

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

The HP Victus 16 (S100) running Death's Door on a wood table

Budget gaming laptops don't need to sacrifice display quality, here are 3 with stunning screens

By Stevie Bonifield published 23 March 25

Should a great display be a must-have on budget gaming laptops? I think I know the answer, and a few competitors you might want to check out instead.

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5 reasons Google's Pixel 9a is a victory lap around the iPhone 16e

By Stevie Bonifield published 20 March 25

The Google Pixel 9a is great news for users and bad news for Apple's iPhone 16e

The HP Victus 16 (S100) with lid open on a wood table

HP Victus 16 (S100) review: A stellar gaming laptop for the price with only one flaw

By Stevie Bonifield published 20 March 25

The HP Victus 16 boasts impressive gaming performance for the price along with above-average battery life, but one glaring flaw holds it back from perfection.

The new Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 smartwatches in front of an orange background

I'm over my Apple Watch, but Pebble's revival has me rethinking wearables

By Stevie Bonifield published 19 March 25

Pebble smartwatches are back, now under the banner of Core Devices

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 open on a white table at an angle with Far Cry 6 on screen.

The best Lenovo gaming laptops in 2025

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 19 March 25

The best Lenovo gaming laptops will let you make the most of your Steam library; we've tested and reviewed excellent options at various prices.

The Steam cover for Helldivers 2 beside a Laptop Mag deals icon

Forget Steam's spring sale, here are 7 CDKeys deals that are cheaper

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 17 March 25

Skip the Steam Spring Sale, CDKeys is where it's at.

A hand holding up the iPad Mini 7 connected to the Razer Kishi Ultra controller running Hades

I spent a week gaming on the iPad Mini 7 — is it a handheld gaming PC rival?

By Stevie Bonifield published 15 March 25

I've been gaming on the iPad Mini 7 with a Razer Kishi Ultra controller for the past week and it's easily the best mobile gaming experience I've ever had.

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Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) review: The ultimate mobile entertainment device

By Stevie Bonifield published 14 March 25

Editor\'s Choice

The iPad Mini 7 is the ultimate mobile entertainment device, with a speedy processor, stellar display, fantastic audio, and a mobile gaming experience that can't be beat.

An HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 running Fedora Linux on a wood table with the lid open

I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux — and it was easier than you think

By Stevie Bonifield published 13 March 25

Installing Linux on my 8-year-old laptop brought it back from the dead with a surprising new perk

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 showing the greeting after booting up macOS for the first time.

3 things critics love about Apple's MacBook Air M4 — and 3 things that flopped

By Stevie Bonifield published 12 March 25

Before you buy the new MacBook Air M4, take a look at what the experts are saying about it

A "foldable iPad Pro"? Here's what the latest leak claims

By Stevie Bonifield published 10 March 25

A tipster with a record of leaking information about foldable tech has leaked that a prototype for a foldable 18.8-inch iPad includes an under-display FaceID sensor.

Screenshot of two thermal photos showing high temperatures on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and its connected power supply unit

"This can get dangerous very quickly": Images show 300F+ temperatures on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090

By Stevie Bonifield published 10 March 25

Nvidia's RTX 50-series troubles continue to heat up — and users are right to be frustrated

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I found 7 jaw-dropping deals on M4 MacBook Air accessories

By Stevie Bonifield published 7 March 25

Gearing up to get a new MacBook Air M4? Complete your setup with these top accessory deals!

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X review: Is this headset a must-have for PC gamers?

By Stevie Bonifield published 7 March 25

Editor\'s Choice

Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X the must-have headset for PC gamers? Here's my experience testing it out, plus what you should know before buying.

A Kobo Clara BW ereader propped up on a shelf of books

I switched from a Kindle ereader to Kobo for a week — here's why I'm never going back

By Stevie Bonifield published 6 March 25

I ditched my Kindle for a Kobo ereader for a week. It changed my mind about my favorite way to read ebooks.

Two MacBook Air M4 models back to back in front of a blue background

Apple's M4 MacBook Air has a new color, webcam, and somehow lowers its price by $100

By Stevie Bonifield published 5 March 25

Apple finally announced the new MacBook Air M4, but it's biggest upgrade might not be a new chip, but a price drop. Here's what we know so far and where you can pre-order the new MacBook Air.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with the lid open sitting on a white desk

Best Lenovo laptops in 2025: Our 6 favorites tested and reviewed

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 4 March 25

These are the best Lenovo laptops based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, from ThinkPad laptops to slick Yoga 2-in-1s, powerful Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.

Tim Cook’s MacBook Air M4 teaser was actually… a new iPad Air?

By Stevie Bonifield published 4 March 25

Apple announced two new products this morning, but neither one is the MacBook Air M4. Here's a look at the new iPad Air M3, iPad 11, and when we could see a new MacBook Air.

Apple Intelligence just ran into more bad news — and Siri is the problem

By Stevie Bonifield published 3 March 25

Apple's major Siri update might be even more delayed than expected. Could it be too late for Apple to catch up in AI?

The glossy blue lid of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i on display on a wood table

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is the most beautiful laptop I've seen, but these 3 alternatives should come first

By Stevie Bonifield published 1 March 25

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has a gorgeous design, but you shouldn't judge a laptop by its chassis. Here are a few stylish laptops I'd recommend instead.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with lid open on a wood table

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i (Gen 10) review: A sleek design puts style over substance

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 February 25

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is easy on your eyes, but hard on your wallet for performance that doesn’t quite match up with its stylish, premium design.

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Dubbed the Woodstock festival of AI by Bank of America analysts, GTC this year is set to draw 300,000 in-person and virtual attendees for the debut of Nvidia Corp.'s B100. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Nvidia's Jensen Huang has some strong words for DeepSeek — and they're probably not what you think

By Stevie Bonifield published 27 February 25

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang commented on the popular new ChatGPT rival DeepSeek in an earnings call on Wednesday. What he had to say might surprise you.

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We ranked the 5 most impressive Alexa+ capabilities revealed in Amazon's showcase

By Stevie Bonifield published 26 February 25

Amazon Alexa+ is here and it's overflowing with new features. Here are the top five you should try out first.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 on a white table

Best Lenovo ThinkPad in 2025: 3 top picks based on testing and reviews

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 25 February 25

Whether you're looking for the ThinkPad with the best battery life or peak performance, we have you covered. Here are our top picks of the year.

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One huge upgrade makes Framework's new Laptop 13 a strong contender for PC gamers

By Stevie Bonifield published 25 February 25

The Framework Laptop 13 just got a massive upgrade with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chips. Could it be a surprisingly powerful gaming laptop contender?

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