11 boring (but practical) tech deals to grab during Black Friday
Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up a laptop, desktop, or other tantalizing PC gear. But there are also a bunch of more mundane products that are on sale too — and they’re…
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11 ‘boring’ (but useful) tech deals you should grab during Oct. Prime Day
Right now, big deals on splashy products dominate the headlines—supercharged PCs (and components), fancy TVs, expensive vacuum cleaners. But you can save money on less dramatic items during Amazon Prime Day, too. Cables, lighting, desk…
The iPhone 17 reminds me why ‘boring’ tech is always best
It was once said that only a few thousand people bought the Velvet Underground’s first album, but every one of them started a band. Which I suppose is a compliment, although I often wonder if…
Boring? Hardly. The iPhone 17 just blew us away with these five features
Apple today introduced the iPhone 17, the entry-level model in this year’s lineup. If you thought it was going to be a ho-hum upgrade compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and Air, you’re going to…
PC hardware feels so boring now. I’m scared it’s not temporary
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore PC hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the latest topics on our YouTube show or flaming controversies across the web? You’re in the…
Tim Cook is the best kind of CEO: Boring
Let the Macalope just state upfront that he is not really a fan of “personality” CEOs. This is why it continues to astound him how lucky Apple fans were to have had Steve Jobs. As…
10 ‘boring’ (but useful) tech deals you should grab during Prime Day
Right now, big deals on splashy products dominate the headlines—supercharged PCs (and components), fancy TVs, expensive vacuum cleaners. But you can save money on less dramatic items during Amazon Prime Day, too. Cables, lighting, desk…
Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: Boring looks, brilliant battery life
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sharp, bright display Enjoyable keyboard Respectable CPU performance Long battery life Cons Drab design IPS display can’t match OLED in contrast or color Mediocre integrated graphics performance Our Verdict…
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Framework 12 aims at ‘janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered, and frankly boring [laptops]’
Today, repairable laptop maker Framework previewed the new Framework Laptop 12 — a smaller budget option — alongside a new version of its flagship Framework Laptop 13 with AMD’s recent Ryzen AI 300 series processors…
The new iPad mini is only boring because the next model will be amazing
The 2024 iPad mini has just been updated for the first time in three years, and yet, for some of the product’s biggest fans, it’s a bit of a disappointment. The truth is, other than…