Taylor Clemons

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Tech Writer at ZDNet

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Our favorite rugged portable SSD is over 40% off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

Crucial/ZDNETWhether you're a content creator needing a dedicated drive for raw and rendered video files, a PC gamer with an extensive library of digital titles, or just want plenty of space for backing up your personal computer, it's hard to go wrong with a portable SSD. And right now at Amazon, you can snag the 8TB Crucial X10 portable SSD for 44% off, bringing the price to just $440 and making it a more affordable, high-capacity option.
My pick for the best Roku TV is 40% off at Best Buy

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

RokuRoku is one of the biggest names in streaming services, and ever since the first Roku-branded TVs hit the market in 2023, they've been a go-to choice for affordable and reliable TVs. And whether you're looking to upgrade your main screen in your home theater, or are looking for a cheap second screen, you can save $700 (that's 40%) on the 75-inch Roku Pro Series right now at Best Buy.
Best early Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 38 favorite sales live now

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon's annual Prime Day sale will run from July 8 through July 11, with many of the best deals going live the day of. But if you can't wait to upgrade your PC gaming setup, or are building a gaming PC that's pulling double-duty as a work computer, you can find great early deals on accessories like keyboards and headsets, components, and prebuilt desktops and laptops. Are gaming PCs and components really cheaper on Prime Day?
Preorder the Hisense M2 Pro projector and get a free Anker battery - here's how

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

Hisense/ZDNETHisense has introduced its newest smart projector, the M2 Pro, featuring a compact, ultra-portable design, Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby and DTS audio support, and the ability to produce up to 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut for better accuracy and more lifelike images. And right now when you preorder the M2 Pro portable smart projector from Hisense, you can get a free Anker Solix C300 portable power station to turn any space -- indoors or out -- into your personal movie theater.
Grab the Victus 15L gaming desktop for just $600 at HP

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

HPGaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L direct from HP.com for 41% off with this site-exclusive sale. And just because this PC is under $1,000 doesn't mean it skimps on quality components.
Save up to $210 on the WD Elements external HDD at B&H Photo

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

Western Digital/ZDNETAre you a content creator or PC gamer who needs a high-capacity external hard drive but doesn't want to spend a fortune? Right now at B&H Photo, you can save up to $210 on the WD Elements external HDD, letting you snag a high-capacity external HDD for a fraction of the cost of a similar external SSD.
4 PC parts I'm buying to upgrade my computer (and the 7 I'm keeping)

1 week ago | thetechstreetnow.com | Taylor Clemons

8 minutes ago zdnet.com Building a DIY PC for work or gaming isn't as intimidating as it seems. I've put together a list of my favorite components for upgrades, as well as what I'm keeping from my old build. I built my first PC back in 2015. To prepare for the job, I read everything I could get my hands on, watched hours of instructional videos, and made endless lists of components, prices, and power needs.
4 PC parts I'm buying to upgrade my computer (and the 7 I'm keeping)

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

WD Black 1TB HDD View now View at B&H Photo-Video Show more (6 items) Taylor Clemons/ZDNETI built my first PC back in 2015. To prepare for the job, I read everything I could get my hands on, watched hours of instructional videos, and made endless lists of components, prices, and power needs. While all of that preparation certainly did help, I believe building your own DIY PC for work or gaming doesn't have to feel like a lab experiment.
Sony is giving away free 65-inch 4K TVs right now - here's how to qualify for the deal

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

Kerry WanSony is most known for its high-end OLED TVs and home audio equipment, but its Mini LED and midrange LED models still offer impressive picture and audio quality, even if you opt for an older model. And right now at Sony (or Best Buy), when you buy a 98-inch Sony Bravia 5 at the regular price, you'll get a 65-inch Bravia X90L for free. That's a $1,200 TV you can use as a second screen in your home.
Best early Prime Day TV deals: My 17 favorite sales live now

1 week ago | zdnet.com | Taylor Clemons

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon's annual Prime Day sale will run from July 8 to the 11th. But if you can't wait until the sale officially starts to upgrade your TV and home theater, you can find discounts on brands like Sony, Samsung, and Hisense well ahead of Prime Day. Are TVs really cheaper on Prime Day? They can be! Many brands often run their own discounts and sales events in parallel with retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, and summer is usually when new TV models hit the shelves.