Computers, Laptops & Tablets

I’m willing to bet there are many people who have a gaming laptop on their holiday wish list this year. Even if you’re not a PC gamer, these high powered laptops are also a favourite for other demanding tasks. But gaming laptops are expensive, so you want to make the right choice. Here’s where Best Buy customers can help. I’ve put together five picks that stand out based on reviews and comments left by the people who bought one.

Routers take the cake when it comes to lengthy product names and here’s a prime example: Linksys just released its new EA8500 Max-Stream MU-MIMO Gigabit Smart Wi-Fi router. In this case, the extended name actually means something, because this router is literally packed with the latest technology. But from this point forward, I’m just going to call it the Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream for short.

Now that Apple is putting out its own Pencil stylus for the iPad, it lends further credence to the idea of using a stylus to write or jot something down. Adonit has built its reputation over the last few years on crafting styli that look good, feel comfortable and perform with aplomb. There are now four different versions available, and they are universal, meaning you can use them on any iOS, Android or Windows tablet.

Looking to upgrade your workspace with a bigger, better monitor? Samsung offers their new SD850 as a solution with a focus on appearance and functionality. But does it live up to expectations?

With all the hoopla surrounding Windows 10, you may not have noticed that Apple also released a new version of its PC operating system this fall. OS X 10.11 (better known as El Capitan) was available as a free download starting September 30. I’ve been test driving OS X El Capitan for the past few weeks. Here’s the scoop on the latest OS for Macs.

Tablets can be very fun devices to have for everything they do. They don’t necessarily have the same short shelf life smartphones do, but after moving on to a new tablet, there are a number of ways to get more life out of an older one. You could certainly look to sell it, trade it in or hand it down to someone else. Or you could put it to work in some other useful ways.

Laptops and tablets are fast, powerful and thinner and lighter than ever. The one feature that seems to limit these devices is battery life. Here’s how you can extend your device’s battery life during our Great Canadian Winter.

Every parent feels the urge to shout “STAY AWAY FROM THE INTERNET!” when they see their little ones about to go online. But unless you’re living the unplugged life, the Internet is unavoidable. So, what can you do to make it safer for your kids?

It’s not very often that I have the opportunity to announce something that’s truly different in the computing market. Sure, there’s lots of “thinking different” and with convertible laptops there have been a slew of different form factors. But the HP Sprout isn’t just a new approach to an existing product, it’s really something new: a 3D scanner, 3D workstation and a high performance PC, all in one package. And it’s coming soon to Best Buy.

Whether you’re in the market for a new tablet to cosy up to on the couch as the weather starts to turn cold, or looking for the best one to give to that special someone this holiday season, it’s never easy making that choice with so many different products on the market. Let Best Buy’s customers help you narrow down your search, with a list of the five best tablets for the Holiday Season, based on your own feedback and reviews.