Kimber Streams

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Kimber Streams

If you’ve had your computer for more than a few years, it might not feel as responsive as it did the day you bought it. Perhaps it’s slow to boot up, or apps take longer to launch and seem sluggish to use. But you might not need to buy a brand-new PC. In fact, to fix this problem you might not even need to spend any money at all. First, try these steps to clean up your old computer, and it may feel brand-new once again.

Dec 19, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kimber Streams

This phone-sized e-reader runs on Android, so you’re not limited to any one ebook store. You can also listen to music or audiobooks or use it as a distraction-free writing device. The Palma’s phone-sized form is friendlier and comfier to hold than a traditional e-reader, and it’s even more convenient to travel with and read on the go. (Or on the toilet, to be honest.)This thing is so dang cute—everyone who sees me with it asks about it.

Nov 30, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kimber Streams

If you’ve been waiting to get a new laptop, this is the moment. We’ve seen some excellent sales on our picks, and we expect Cyber Monday to be the last big sale on computers this year. The challenge, of course, is making sure you’re getting a laptop that suits you and your work or gaming needs, as the case may be. That’s one reason I don’t recommend buying a so-called “AI PC” for promised features that haven’t yet launched. Instead, check out our picks for the best Cyber Monday laptop deals.

Nov 28, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kimber Streams

Despite the confusion surrounding “AI PCs” and whether or not you need one, Black Friday is a great time to buy a laptop. We’ve seen some excellent sales on our recommended laptops this year, as manufacturers try to offload excess stock that accumulated in the years when fewer people needed to upgrade their laptops. Our main piece of advice as you look through these Black Friday laptop deals is to make sure you’re not buying a laptop for what it might do in the future.

Oct 7, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kimber Streams

Right now is a particularly confusing time to buy a laptop. This year alone, laptop makers have released dozens of so-called “AI PCs” that make big claims about improving your creativity and productivity with fancy artificial intelligence features. The thing is, many of those promises are still just that. So don’t buy a laptop for what it might do in the future. Instead, we recommend buying one of our picks: They’re reliable, they feel great to use every day, and they’ll last for years to come.