The 9 best laptops of 2024, tested by Mashable staff

UPDATE: Aug. 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to include two new picks: The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and the Lenovo Legion 9i (Gen 9). There’s no such thing as a universal best laptop. Whether a laptop works well for you — and there could be several that fit the bill […]

This 1TB dual-USB flash drive is now $75 for back-to-school shoppers

TL;DR: Ready to go back to school? Get ready with this dual-USB-C + USB-A 3.2 high-speed flash drive for just $74.97 (reg. $109.99) through September 3. As the new school year approaches, it’s essential to have the right tools to manage the demands of classes, projects, and extracurriculars. An easy way to share, transfer, save, […]

How the dot-com bubble burst is relevant for the AI era

Here’s what people who weren’t there don’t know about the moment the dot-com bubble burst: there was no single moment. The date was different for everyone, and the range varies a lot more than you think. So far as I was concerned, the dot-com economy crashed on the morning of January 11, 2000. That’s when […]

Get lifetime access to PDF Converter Pro for under £20

TL;DR: Through Sept. 3, take advantage of end-of-summer savings and get a lifetime license for PDF Converter Pro for just £19.61 (reg. £78.53). Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker PDF Converter Pro: Lifetime License £19.61 at the Mashable Shop £78.53 Save £58.92 Get Deal No matter what your field, document management can be a […]