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I tested the best video editing laptops: Here's what I recommend for your next project

Bring your creative projects to life this summer with the best laptops for video editing, tested by ZDNET experts.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
I love my Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro - but I wish I had Apple or Google earbuds instead. Here's why
Roborock Flexi Lite wet/dry vacuum and mop
Forget Dyson: This Roborock stick vacuum consistently keeps my floors clean (and it's $200 off)
iPad Mini 7 running Lightroom
You can buy the newest iPad Mini model for $100 off on Amazon - and I highly recommend it
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How to create a drop-down list in Excel and save yourself hours of time
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I tested the best video editing laptops: Here's what I recommend for your next project

Bring your creative projects to life this summer with the best laptops for video editing, tested by ZDNET experts.
8 minutes ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

I love my Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro - but I wish I had Apple or Google earbuds instead. Here's why

Sooner or later it happens to us all. One of your earbuds slips out of your fingers and disappears for good. How much does a replacement cost? Prepare to be shocked.
6 hours ago by Ed Bott in Wearables
Roborock Flexi Lite wet/dry vacuum and mop

Forget Dyson: This Roborock stick vacuum consistently keeps my floors clean (and it's $200 off)

The Roborock Flexi Lite is one of the most used devices in my home; it handles every mess my kids throw at it, and it's only $199 ahead of Memorial Day.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Kitchen & Household
iPad Mini 7 running Lightroom

You can buy the newest iPad Mini model for $100 off on Amazon - and I highly recommend it

While I wouldn't buy the iPad Mini 7 solely for its AI features, its ultraportability still reigns supreme among Apple's tablet lineup, and it's on sale ahead of Memorial Day.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in iPad
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How to create a drop-down list in Excel and save yourself hours of time

Adding a drop-down list in Excel is a great way to speed up data entry, keep your sheet tidy, and avoid typos. Here's how to set one up.
2 days ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

This large-screen Samsung tablet left me with no iPad Pro envy - and it's up to $800 off

The latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a large AMOLED 2X screen that creatives and professionals will likely gravitate toward, and it's on sale for Memorial Day.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Tablets
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The remote work essentials small business teams are relying on in 2025

Small businesses are ditching cubicles and embracing flexibility. Here's how digital workspaces and smarter collaboration tools are driving the new era of hybrid productivity.
4 days ago by David Gewirtz in Home & Office
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Mozilla is so out of Pocket for shutting down one of my favorite apps

With years of carefully saved reading material at risk, longtime users of the social bookmarking service are furious. Here's what happens now.
5 days ago by David Gewirtz in Cloud
TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G

I gave away my Kindle and iPad within hours of testing this tablet

I've used a Kindle for years, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has become my go-to e-reader tablet - at least until the next model drops.
5 days ago by Maria Diaz in Tablets
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I tested the best touchscreen laptops, both big and small - here are the best

We've tested some of the best touchscreen laptops from HP, Lenovo, and Asus to find the best one for your everyday needs.
5 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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My favorite Dolby Atmos-enabled headphones are on sale for Memorial Day (and it's the lowest price I've seen)

The Sonos Ace headphones are fabulous for pairing with a Sonos soundbar and streaming your favorite tunes. Right now, during Memorial Day sales, you can save $100 on a pair at Walmart.
5 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Headphones
Roborock robot vacuums and mops

I've tested many Roborock robot vacuums and these are the ones I recommend

We went hands-on with the top Roborock robot vacuums and mops to help you find the best one for your home and cleaning needs.
6 days ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
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The Samsung T5 Evo 4TB portable SSD is back in stock and $95 off

Right now when you buy directly from Samsung, you can save $95 on the popular T5 Evo portable SSD.
6 days ago by Taylor Clemons in Storage
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6 hidden Android features that make my life easier - and that you're overlooking

These lesser-known Android features are not the easiest to find, but you'll be glad to have them at your fingertips when you need them.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Android
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Why remote work is still the secret sauce behind small business success

According to a new survey of business leaders, a well-managed remote work program will increase the single best measure of employee productivity - results.
1 week ago by Omer Minkara in SMB
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