In this PC building guide, we'll discuss the best PC parts you can grab for a budget home or office PC build for $450.
It's no secret that building your own PC is more difficult than ever due to the state of the PC component market right now. An unfortunate combination of production problems and high demand has led to a massive shortage of PC components. It's tough to get your hands on a lot of parts including graphics cards, memory kits, and more. That being said, you can still build a potent computer for day-to-day productivity workloads. In this guide, we'll tell you the best PC parts you can pick up right now on the market for a budget home/office work PC build.
The Galaxy S22 might be last year's phone, but that's no reason to forgo putting a case on it. Here are some of the best options.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 remains one of the best smartphones you can buy right now. It may not have all the bells and whistles as the newer Galaxy S23 series phones, but it's still a compact and relatively affordable flagship that will serve you well for many years to come. It's a powerful and stylish phone, and you should consider covering it with a durable case to protect it from accidental drops and scuffs.
You don't have to depend on just two Thunderbolt 4 ports on your Surface Pro 9. These docks add more connectivity to your device.
As great as the newest flagship tablet from Microsoft is, the two Thunderbolt 4 ports on your Surface Pro 9 (or USB-C on the Microsoft SQ3-powered 5G model) might not be enough. You will need a dongle or a dock for connections to printers, monitors, and other accessories, as the lone Thunderbolt 4 ports will be used up quickly. That's why we're here to help with some suggestions for docking stations for the Surface Pro 9.
If you're looking for alternative cables and chargers for your AirPods 3, you've come to the right place!
If you're a new iPhone user seeking some great wireless earbuds, then the AirPods 3 are an excellent option. They sound great and offer instant pairing support with all of your Apple devices, Spatial Audio, and Automatic Device Switching. Not only that, but you also get different charging technology support, including wired charging through the included Lightning to USB Type-C cable, MagSafe, and Qi. Notably, though, the case maxes out at 5W regardless of your charger. So no matter what wired or wireless charger you're using, a brick with a wattage higher than 5W won't speed up the charging process.
The Apple iPad Air 5 charges through a USB Type-C port. Here are the best chargers and cables you can use to top up this tablet's battery.
Powered by the Apple M1 chip, the iPad Air 5 is one of the best iPads currently available. It has a sleek build, supports 5G, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil 2. If you've recently bought this excellent tablet, you may want to consider grabbing some extra chargers and cables. After all, carrying these accessories for one room to another or from your office to your home can be a hassle. Having multiple sets available in different locations can simplify your life. To help you out, we've prepped a list of the best chargers and cables for the Apple iPad Air 5.
Music production requires a decently powerful PC, and we've rounded up the best laptops to help you find the right one for your needs.
Buying a new laptop that caters to your specific needs can often be challenging. We have a running list of the best laptops you can buy right now, but there's never going to be a one-size-fits-all solution. Music production, like other kinds of content creation, has some requirements if you want to do it efficiently. We've already rounded up the best creator laptops if you're into other kinds of content, but for this list, we've rounded up the best laptops for music production.
We review a lot of high-end laptops here at XDA, but you can still find great cheap laptops under $700. Here are a few great choices.
These days, you can buy some fantastic laptops with top-tier specs and premium features in some stunning designs that are still light and portable. But all of those high-end pieces of hardware are usually pretty expensive, and if you're on a smaller budget, it can be easy to look at those laptops with envy. Don't fret, though. There are some great laptops out there with much more affordable prices, and we've rounded up some of the best, so you can get a really good experience without breaking the bank.
Wireless earbuds are great ways to listen to music at home or on the road, so we've rounded up the best ones for the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is one of the coolest laptops around. It has powerful Intel processors, stunning display options, and an ultra-modern compact design that's bound to turn some heads. But while it's small and light enough to take anywhere, that doesn't mean you want to have its speakers blaring in public, as good as the quad-speaker system is. If you need to listen to music or watch movies in public, you will want earbuds or headphones for the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
The Apple iPad Air 5 has a wide, delicate display. These excellent screen protectors should dodge some scratches and other potential damages.
Apple's iPad Air 5 is an excellent iPad for middle-range users. It features the M1 chipset found in some recent Macs, in addition to optional 5G support. This makes it an unrivaled tablet when it comes to products sharing this price range. Though, much like any tablet, its display is susceptible to damage. After all, it has a wide build, making it more likely to attract scratches or cracks. If this concerns you (and it should), then you can play it safe by investing in a screen protector. While it may not fully shield your iPad Air 5 against cracks, a screen protector should dodge many light scratches and minimize the overall damage. Below you will the best options currently available.
Protect your Samsung Galaxy S21 in style with these protective cases.
Samsung's Galaxy S21 is a couple of years old now, but it still holds up quite well against all the modern flagships, including the Galaxy S23 series. It arguably looks better than even the Galaxy S23 with its contour-cut design, and it's easily one of the best-looking phones in 2023. It's still qualified to receive Android OS and security updates directly from Samsung, so it's a good option to consider if you want to save some money on your purchase. Whether you picked up a unit today or had one since launch, you can always consider buying a new case for the Galaxy S21 to switch things up and make it look fresh. A good quality case will not only change the look and feel of the device, but it'll also protect it from accidental drops and scuffs. There are plenty of cases available for the Galaxy S21 on the market, so we decided to highlight the best ones to make it easier for you to pick the right one. Let's dive in!
Bring out your inner artist, or take notes during meetings on the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) with these six pens.
If you're considering buying the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) when it releases later this year, this is a great Windows convertible that touts support for active pens. To be more precise, the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) still supports any generation of the Lenovo Precision Pen, and one is included in the box for you.
Protect your brand-new OnePlus 11 with these amazing cases.
Although OnePlus' flagships didn't make it to our roundup of the best Android phones last year, its latest model might make the cut. The OnePlus 11 seems to be a better value proposition than last year's models, offering top-of-the-line hardware at a much more affordable price point. The device packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an impressive camera setup designed in partnership with Hasselblad, and a gorgeous high refresh rate AMOLED display, which will likely attract many buyers. If you're among the many who have ordered a OnePlus 11 or are planning to do so in the next few days, you should probably buy a case for the device.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) has a relatively standard 1080p webcam, which is good enough for basic video conferencing.
As fancy and powerful as the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) will be, that won't matter if the webcam is abysmal. If you spend a lot of time in Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or other video conferencing calls — which a lot of us do these days — then you need a solid webcam to look your best.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2023 looks to be another great Windows convertible, but you still might want a few of these accessories to boost your experience.
The new Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) looks to be yet another great Windows convertible from Lenovo. It keeps the same stylish design that we loved in the 2022 model, but brings new 13th-generation Intel processors, and a few specs changes. The device won't be coming out for a few more months in April, but that doesn't mean you can't buy some accessories for it in the meantime to prepare your setup at home or in the office for your new Yoga 9i.
Keep your OnePlus 11's display scratch-free with one of these screen protectors
The all-new OnePlus 11 is finally here, and it features a gorgeous 6.7-inch LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It's one of the best displays we've seen on a OnePlus phone so far, offering up to 1000Hz touch sampling, 1,300 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification. The display also gets Gorilla Glass Victus protection to keep it scratch free, but you should still invest in a screen protector to keep it looking pristine.
Similar to other Lenovo products, you get a one-year limited warranty with the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023), and you can also buy protection plans.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i topped our charts as one of the best laptops you can buy, and Lenovo is refreshing it in 2023 with new specifications to make it even better. As great as the new 13th-gen Intel Processors are, however, you might be wondering about the warranty, and if it's any good. Well, the warranty on the Yoga 9i (2023) hasn't changed at all. You still get the standard one-year limited warranty (known as depot support) which is required by law in the United States. But you also can add extra protection with Premium Care Onsite Support, or Premium Care Plus.
Planning to buy an Android TV? Here are some good options to consider!
Android TVs are a great alternative to the usual smart TVs. They're more reliable and often have better features and app support. They come with almost all the video and music streaming applications you can think of, and you can always install more from the Play Store. Notably, Android TVs also come with built-in Chromecast support, which can help you stream from your phone or PC easily. Many manufacturers have also started making Android TVs, so you're bound to find some solid options from the likes of Sony, TCL, Hisense, and more while shopping for the best TVs. These manufacturers also ship their TVs with the updated Google TV interface out of the box, which uses Google's A.I. to offer a more personalized TV viewing experience.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is a diamond of a laptop with polished edges and a great design, so you'll want to protect it with some of these cases
The Lenovo Yoga 9i is quite the fancy device, and it is one of the top reasons we've suggested it as one of the best laptops you can buy. With polished edges, and beautiful OLED screen, you'll really want to ensure that you protect the device when it goes on sale and once you buy it. You don't want a bump or scratch to ruin your new Yoga when you prop it in a bag for travel to and from work or school.
From regular monitors for day-to-day workloads to high-refresh faster 4K panel for gaming, these are the best 4k monitors you can buy now.
4K monitors (also known as Ultra HD or UHD) offer excellent clarity for PC gaming, effectively quadrupling the number of pixels on the display compared to Full HD (1080p). The resolution of 3840x2160 comprises 8,294,400 pixels, allowing far more content to be displayed on-screen. This is especially handy for gaming where more detail can be shown or for creative work where a larger canvas is available for productivity. We've rounded up the best 4K monitors available today.
If you are in the market to buy a new smartwatch then here are some good options to consider in 2023.
It's an exciting time to be in the market for a new smartwatch because your options are no longer limited to just a few fan favorites. Sure, the Apple Watch still dominates the market, but it now faces tough competition from the likes of Samsung, Garmin, and others. Smartwatches are also much more capable now than older options that were mostly limited to displaying notifications and tracking your activities. The best smartwatches on the market right now can do so much more, from measuring your heart rate and tracking different types of workouts to even giving you access to digital assistants on your wrist
