ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $2,199 I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. Work laptops don’t have to be boring hunks of gray metal. There are plenty of eye-catching models providing engaging experiences. People looking for these devices often…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreo Smart Wall Heater retails for $130 on Amazon. This little 1,500W heater pumps out warmth and has just the right amount of features to set it above the competition. The vertical oscillation fin can be paused, but only in three positions – pointing upward, straight out, or downward (there’s no way to stop it between those marks). With cold temperatures arriving, access to a reliable space heater can mean the…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blackview Tab 90 WiFi (2025) is on sale now for $142 on Amazon. It punches above its price point in terms of hardware. Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance. Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also ventured into the tablet market, offering devices that strike an impressive balance between performance and affordability.  Also: This large-screen Samsung tablet is…

The cost of write requests, too, has been slashed by 55%. Customers using the service via the US East (N. Virginia) region will now have to pay $0.00113 per 1,000 requests without any limit against $0.0025 per 1,000 requests up to 512 KB. Both data uploads and retrieval components have received price cuts as well — as much as 60% with customers now having to pay $0.0032 and $0.0006 per GB compared to $0.008 and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You’ll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of a telephoto lens and slower charging speeds. more buying choices I’m inclined to think that the folks behind the latest Google Pixel 9a…

In my experience, you have three backup strategies to choose from. Which one you choose involves equal parts personal preference and practicality. The biggest factor to consider is whether the data you need to back up is work related or strictly personal. Here is a brief description of each one. Just keep the important stuff This approach is for people whose PC is primarily for casual personal use. If your IT department takes care of…