John Baldessari’s Nose/Silhouette: Green, 2020 Screenprint
Last month, my friend Laura hosted a Dalí-themed dinner party at Main Projects, the gallery she owns with one-half of the Icy Gays duo, Eric Thomas Suwall. Between courses, an artist asked what kind of art I like, and I wasn’t sure whether he meant the art I like to see in museums, or put on walls, the art I like to experience, or simply like to think about. Whatever he meant, it didn’t matter because it was a question I have no interest answering—which I was polite about, of course. Defining art by style, medium, subject, school, technique, color or artist has always felt like a list-buiding exercise rather than providing another person with a greater understanding of who you are, which think is generally the purpose of any such question. I appreciate art that evokes an emotional response. It doesn’t need to be a fuzzy or inspiring feeling; art that makes me uncomfortable is often more compelling. With that, I’ll try to articulate how John Baldessari‘s Nose/Silhouette: Green, 2010, makes me feel and why I love it.
My eyes like following the irregularities in the circumference of the green blob encompassing the nose—a facial feature that, unlike eyes or smiles, no human in the history of the world has ever held responsible for being the cause of love at first sight. And yet that is what Baldessari forces us to see when we aren’t doing laps around a face we’re trying to imagine. Baldessari died on January 2, 2020, and I can’t help but wonder how the generation-defining pandemic that unfolded three months after he passed would have shaped later works, had he lived through it. Baldessari’s legacy is multilayered, but the part I return to the most is that his art pushed thinking about how the meaning of an image shifts depending on the context. The world didn’t see noses for nearly year after Baldessari died (give or take, depending on your politics), which may have made some of us realize how much a nose can tell you about a person.
It also came with two sticks of Kingston Fury 16-GB RAM and a Wi-Fi 7 card. All that for $1,550 is a really solid deal. There are cheaper ways to get RTX 5070-level performance, such as this iBuyPower system, but the Alienware Aurora is also far from the most expensive either. The Asus ROG G700, for example, is hundreds of dollars more, even when similarly configured. I haven’t tested these yet myself, so I don’t know how equivalent the performance or fan noise is. But the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop is a great deal, especially if you catch it on sale.
The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop performs fine enough. It’s about 5 percent behind the typical RTX 5070 scores in 3DMark Steel Nomad, a standard benchmark for measuring gaming PCs. The RTX 5070 is considered primarily a 1080p video card that can occasionally jump up to 1440p, depending on the game. You can see the frame rates in the chart below, all of which were tested at max settings without ray tracing, frame generation, or upscaling. Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong are both more GPU-intensive, while Marvel Rivals and Monster Hunter Wilds are more bottlenecked by the CPU.
The performance in Cyberpunk 2077, in particular, felt impressive. I was even able to average 71 fps (frames per second) in the Ray Tracing Ultra preset in 1080p without relying on DLSS. It’s really too bad that it couldn’t get Black Myth: Wukong over 60 fps at 1080p, though. It’s a heavy game, but when you spend over $1,500, you hope that you can play modern games at 1080p at smooth frame rates. You can always drop the graphics preset in the game settings or sprinkle in some light DLSS upscaling for better performance. It was also around 5 percent behind our testing of the RTX 5070 Founders Edition on our test bench.
While performance didn’t blow me away, I was overall impressed by what’s on offer with the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop. This isn’t the PC to buy if you want ultimate control over upgrades in the future or even the most powerful gaming desktop. But if you want a pretty computer that you can upgrade the graphics for in the future, it does the job—just make sure to get it with the 1,000-watt power supply.
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) is one of the best blue-chip stocks to buy now. On November 3, analysts at Evercore ISI reiterated an “Outperform” rating on Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) and raised the price target to $180 from $160. The price target hike comes as the research firm expects the company to benefit from a significant order of ancillary equipment.
Evercore ISI Lifts Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) Price Target Following $5.8 Order Deal
With IREN inking a 5-year contract worth $9.7 billion with Microsoft for the supply of GB300 GPUs, Dell is poised to attract a $5.8 billion order for ancillary equipment. IREN purchases high-performance AI infrastructure hardware from Dell for its cloud services, which support clients such as Microsoft.
The IREN deal is poised to strengthen Dell’s Tier 2 customer base, which currently includes CoreWeave and xAI. The IREN program is also expected to account for about 25% of Dell’s total AI revenue. As part of the IREN Microsoft deal, Dell is to handle the complete delivery and integration of systems for its customers. Evercore ISI expects the company to capitalize on the expansion of its Tier 2 customer base.
Dell Technologies announced on October 21, that it has advanced its AI Data Platform to help enterprises unlock faster and more reliable insights by breaking down data silos. The platform, part of the Dell AI Factory and integrated with NVIDIA’s reference design, combines storage engines, data engines, cyber resiliency, and management services to support demanding AI workloads. Dell PowerScale and ObjectScale deliver enhanced scalability and performance, with PowerScale offering simplified NAS access and GPU-scale efficiency, while ObjectScale provides high-speed, S3‑native object storage with new software-defined options and deeper AWS integration.
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) designs, develops, sells, and supports a wide range of computers and IT solutions. Its product line includes laptops, desktops, and monitors, as well as advanced infrastructure solutions such as servers, data storage, and artificial intelligence for businesses.
While we acknowledge the potential of DELL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) is a multinational technology company with its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas. Primarily operating through Client Solutions Group (PCs, workstations, peripherals) and Infrastructure Solutions Group (servers, storage, networking, services) segments, Dell provides comprehensive hardware, software and services solutions to consumers, businesses, public sector and enterprise customers globally. The company’s market capitalization stands at $108.9 billion.
Shares of the tech giant have returned 22.3% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing the broader S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 19.6% rally. Moreover, in 2025, DELL has gained over 38.9%, compared to SPX’s 16.5% rise on a year-to-date (YTD) basis.
Looking closer, the stock has lagged behind the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLK) increase of 34.8% over the past 52 weeks, but again outpaced XLK’s 29.8% gains YTD.
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Dell is benefiting from a major shift in its business away from just PCs and into the much higher-growth domain of artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise infrastructure. The company has raised its long-term growth guidance, now targeting annual revenue growth between 7% to 9% (up from 3% to 4%) and annual non-GAAP EPS growth of 15% or more. Much of this optimism stems from surging demand for AI-optimized servers, storage and networking hardware. The company is seeing strong tailwinds as companies build out generative AI and data-center capacity.
For the fiscal year ending in January 2026, analysts expect DELL’s EPS to grow 15.8% year over year (YoY) to $8.66. The company’s earnings surprise history is mixed. It beat the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing on one other occasion.
Meanwhile, among the 22 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is a “Strong Buy,” an upgrade from the “Moderate Buy” rating a month back. The current rating is based on 15 “Strong Buys,” two “Moderate Buy” ratings, and five “Holds.”
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This configuration is significantly more bullish than it was one month ago, when there were only 13 “Strong Buy” ratings for the stock.
Recently, Evercore ISI raised its price target on DELL to $180 from $160, maintaining an “Outperform” rating, following its $5.8 billion GPU supply deal.
If you’re tired of staring a tiny laptop screen while working from home, consider scooping up our favorite desktop monitor for almost 25 percent off its normal price. The Dell 27 Plus 4K (8/10, WIRED Reivew) is currently marked down to just $228 on Amazon, the lowest we’ve seen yet for this smart and practical 4K screen.
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
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27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)
You might be worried about poor panel quality or scarce features, considering the price point, but the Dell S2725QS is surprisingly well equipped for under $300. It has an IPS panel, which is one of the better non-OLED options, with thin bezels and a minimal stand that will fit right into any desk setup. It has 100 percent sRGB coverage, and 79 percent AdobeRGB, with good color accuracy to match, making it a nice choice for light creative work as well.
It also has a 120-Hz refresh rate, so while you may want to consider a dedicated screen for gaming, you can certainly jam some weekend Fortnite rounds. AMD FreeSync Premium will help keep things smooth, since reaching frame rates that high will be tough for most systems. You might find that even scrolling the web is much better with a higher refresh rate, though. I know I have trouble going back to 60 Hz.
Although it’s a little short on ports, lacking any USB in particular, it is VESA compatible if you want to mount it or put it on a stand. It has internal speakers too, and our reviewer, Luke Larsen, was impressed with how they stack up against most built-in monitor speakers. That’s not too tough considering they can often be thin and tinny, but it’s a nice benefit for anyone lacking the desk space for a nicer, dedicated option.
Overall, the Dell 27 Plus 4K is an excellent value, which makes it easy to overlook some of the smaller inconveniences. If you want to spend more for something nicer, make sure to check out the full roundup of our favorite desktop monitors, but most people just looking for a second screen for their work laptop will be exceedingly happy with this Dell.
You’ll want to read our extensive guide on How to Choose the Right Laptop, but for the basics, you’ll want to decide what category of laptop you need. Most people should buy a 13-inch or 14-inch laptop, and spending around $750-$1,000 is a good place to start. You should expect a laptop around this price to get good battery life, have a decent screen, perform well enough for basic tasks, and have a comfortable keyboard and touchpad. You should also expect at least 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Anything more than that gets into premium territory where you’re paying for higher specs, more performance, or extra features. If you want something with a discrete GPU for either gaming or creative workflows, you’ll need to spend more than this.
A laptop like the Dell 14 Plus is the ideal example of what you can get while shopping in this price range. You can even find laptops with OLED panels, up to one terabyte of storage, depending on how good discounts happen to be. I would consider anything under $750 to be a cheap laptop, and will therefore come with some significant compromises, especially around the quality of the panel and the touchpad. Fortunately, laptops that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip get great battery life, despite often falling under $750 in price.
Here’s a list of important specs to consider:
CPU: For thin and light laptops, I would recommend one of the Snapdragon X, X Plus, or X Elite chips. They get the best battery life and performance for their class of laptop. As an alternative, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is also quite good.
GPU: As of now, the Intel’s Lunar Lake chips, such as the Core Ultra 7 258V, have the best integrated graphics. For discrete options, you’ll want to pick something with one of the latest Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs, such as the RTX 5060. The biggest leap in performance there is between the RTX 5070 and the RTX 5070 Ti, which increases VRAM to 12 GB.
RAM (or memory): Stick with at least 16 GB if you can. Since the advent of the Copilot+ designation, it ha become the new standard. You’ll even find laptops as cheap as $600 that have 16 GB of memory. Gamers and content creators should upgrade to 32 GB if possible.
Storage: Similar to memory, many laptops have moved to 512 GB as the new standard, and you’ll find lots of affordable laptops with 512 GB as the base configuration. Upgrading to one or two terabytes, where possible, will make your life that much easier, especially since many laptops don’t offer expandable storage.
Display: Laptops are usually categorized by screen size, with 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch being the most common. You’ll want to consider size, resolution, refresh rate, and panel type here.
Portability: Outside of display size, thickness of the chassis and weight are the primary factors here, determining how portable a laptop is to travel with. Other dimensions are important too, but more often than not, that is determined by the screen size.
Ports: Many laptops are limited to just USB-C and headphone jack these days, with some exceptions where USB-A or HDMI are included. Make sure your laptop has what you need, or else you’ll need a USB Hub or laptop docking station to get more ports or to increase external display support.
The best laptop deal of this big week of deals can’t be found on Amazon. Not on Best Buy or Walmart either. Instead, at Dell.com, you’ll find the Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Reviewed) selling for just $650. For a Windows device, that price thoroughly categorizes it as a “budget laptop,” but the specs are anything but. It has 16 GB of RAM, a terabyte of storage, and a 2560 x 1600 resolution display. The average laptop of this price is worse is just about every way.
In my own testing of this laptop, I found a lot to like about it. The processor used is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which is a flagship chip used in some of the best laptops, some of which cost up to a thousand dollars more, including within Dell’s own lineup. One of the great benefits of this chip is battery life, which I was happy to be surprised by. You’ll easily get a full day of work away from the outlet. The performance is more than enough for most people, and it even has some impressive integrated graphics. The display, is also quite good. It’s colorful, and there’s even a 90 Hz refresh rate. I didn’t love the matte display and plastic bezels, but the panel itself is surprisingly high quality. I wasn’t as impressed by this when the price was $1,099, but for $650? It’s heads and tails over the competition.
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Compare it to the Asus Vivobook 14 (6/10, WIRED Reviewed), for example, another “budget” laptop that I’ve recommended in the past. It only has a 1920 X 1200 resolution display with a 60 Hz refresh rate and really, poor color accuracy. It has a sickly green tone that’s hard to get around.
The one caveat is that when I reviewed the Dell 14 Plus, it came with 32 GB of RAM. There was no 16 GB option, which is now available. Even with that difference, though, this configuration of the Dell 14 Plus is the best Windows laptop deal I’ve seen in recent memory.
So, yes, if you’re shopping for a Windows laptop, this is clearly the one to buy. The only exception I’d give is if you’re looking for something with a larger screen. If that’s you, I’d point you to the Acer Swift 16 AI (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It has a lot of the same specs as the Dell 14 Plus, but comes with a larger (and higher-resolution screen)—and importantly—has a more expansive screen. It’s $800 though, so you’ll be paying $150 more for this 16-inch laptop.
So you need a new laptop — now’s the time of year to look out for one on sale. October Prime Day, as has been in years past, offers a ton of laptop deals to consider. All kinds of devices are on sale this year for Big Deal Days, from refreshed MacBooks to high-end gaming machines to already affordable notebooks. But sussing out a good deal from a just-ok deal (or even worse, a bad deal all together), can be a challenge. Laptop prices for machines from Lenovo, Dell, Acer and others on Amazon are all over the place even when it’s not Prime Day depending on the configuration of the notebook, the seller and a bunch of other factors.
This is where Engadget can help. We’ve poured over the Prime Day laptop deals available this year to pick out the best ones you can get across all kinds of computers. As always, if you’re super particular about the display panel you want in your next laptop, or you know you want to get as much RAM as possible, we recommend going straight to manufacturers to customize your next PC. But if you’re willing to work with premade models, October Prime Day deals could help you save some cash on your next laptop.
Best Prime Day laptop deals: MacBooks
Apple’s latest laptops are the MacBook Air M4 and the MacBook Pro M4, and we recommend getting those if you want a device that’s as future-proof as possible at the moment. You’ll find decent MacBook deals on Amazon throughout the year, and most of them will be on the base configurations. In a welcomed update earlier this year, Apple recently made all base models of the MacBook Air M4 have 16GB of RAM by default (which is the same as you’ll find on the base-level Pros).
Best Prime day laptop deals: Windows laptops
You’ve got a lot of variety to choose from when it comes to Windows laptops, and that can be a blessing or a curse. We recommend looking for a laptop from a reputable brand (i.e. Microsoft, Dell, Acer, Lenovo and others like them), and one that can handle daily work or play pressures. That means at least 16GB of RAM and 245GB of SSD storage, plus the latest Intel or AMD CPUs. If you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, you’ll need a bit more power and a dedicated graphics card to boot.
Best Prime Day laptop deals: Chromebooks
Most Chromebooks are already pretty cheap, but that just means you can get them for even less during an event like Prime Day. However, there are a ton of premium Chromebooks available today that didn’t exist even three years ago, so now is a great time to look out for discounts on those models. In general, we recommend looking for at least 4 to 8GB of RAM and at least 128GB of SDD storage in a Chromebook that you plan on using as your daily driver.
Check your American Express credit cards for a new Amex Offer that can save you $100 on your next Dell purchase. You can find this offer in your Amex consumer and business credit cards. Check out the full details of the offer below.
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Earn a one-time $100 statement credit after using your enrolled eligible Card to spend a minimum of $500 in one or more purchases online at dell.com by 1/31/2026.
Offer and availability may vary by cardholder. Just login to your American Express account(s) to see if you are eligible to add this offer to your card(s).
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Offer valid online only at US website dell.com, through the mobile app or by calling 1-877-275-3355.
This offer does not apply to refurbished items, systems or spare parts and is not valid for online auctioneers, Professional Associations, or other Dell Member Purchase Programs.
Not valid on purchases shipped outside the US, Puerto Rico, USVI and Guam.
Excludes all e-gift card and gift card purchases, international transactions, international contact center, Global events, Dell Financial services, Dell Outlet for Home, Dell Outlet for Work, Dell Healthcare, Dell PartnerDirect, Dell Premier, Dell Premier Connect and Dell Premier Select.
Offer valid only on purchases made in US dollars.
About Amex Offers
Amex Offers are an extra perk on all American Express credit cards, charge cards, and even prepaid cards. You can see these offers in your accounts either as a statement credit or extra Membership Rewards points for spending a certain amount at an eligible merchant. You will need to add the offer to a specific card, and then use that card to get the credit. Here are a few things you should know:
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This is a good offer, but it seems to be targeted so not everyone will find it in their accounts. Check your cards and add it now if you find it.
Obviously you should check your Amex Business Platinum cards first, as you can stack it with the annual Dell credit. You can also wait for increased cash back rates from shopping portals as sometimes we see 15X from Rakuten of 16% cash back from TopCashback.
There are also two other Amex Offers for Dell purchases:
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund led Cognition’s latest $400 million funding round. Photo by Nordin Catic/Getty Images for The Cambridge Union
Cognition AI, the San Francisco-based startup known for its A.I. software engineer Devin used by Goldman Sachs, has more than doubled its valuation to $10.2 billion after raising more than $400 million in a round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund. The deal, announced yesterday (Sept. 8), also drew participation from existing backers including angel investor Elad Gil, Lux Capital, 8VC, Neo, Definition Capital and Swish VC. The fresh financing marks a stark increase from the $4 billion valuation Cognition received earlier this year.
Cognition was launched in 2023 by Scott Wu, Steven Hao and Walden Yang. Wu, the company’s CEO, previously co-founded Lunchbox, an A.I. networking platform. The founding team also includes alumni of Scale AI, Google DeepMind and self-driving software maker Waymo, as well as a number of elite coders who medaled at the International Olympiad in Informatics, a global programming competition.
Cognition’s flagship product is Devin, an A.I. software engineer. The company also made waves through acquisitions, most notably when it snapped up software firm Windsurf just days after Google hired away much of its leadership. While OpenAI had reportedly pursued Windsurf before complications with its partner Microsoft, Google in July struck a multibillion-dollar licensing deal for Windsurf’s technology and acqui-hired several top staffers. Cognition then acquired what remained of the company: its team, intellectual property and product.
Even before the Windsurf deal, Cognition’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) had climbed rapidly—from $1 million in September 2024 to $73 million by this June, Wu said in a press release. Since the acquisition, ARR has more than doubled. “We’ll continue to invest significantly in both Devin and Windsurf, and our customers are already seeing how powerful the combination is together,” Wu added, noting that clients include Goldman Sachs, Dell and Palantir.
Looking ahead, Cognition plans to expand the ways its users can leverage the combined power of Devin and Windsurf. “We’re looking forward to enabling engineers [to] manage an army of agents to build technology faster,” said Jeff Wang, Windsurf’s interim CEO since former leader Varun Mohan departed for Google, in a LinkedIn post. “It’s been quite an eventful last few months, and now it’s time to show what we’re made of.”
With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month Extended Security Updates. But even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for a free Windows 11 upgrade, anything older than a year won’t be able to take advantage of Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI PC features, like Windows Recall or Studio Effects for video chats. So if you’ve already been feeling that your current aging PC is on the verge of dying — slow performance, whining fans, batteries that barely keep a charge — it’s probably time to consider replacing it with a new system.
In many ways, the Snapdragon-powered Surface Laptop is emblematic of where Windows PCs are headed. It’s incredibly light, surprisingly powerful for something with a mobile chip and its battery lasted over 17-and-a-half hours in our testing. While you may run into some compatibility issues if you’re running ancient Windows programs, for most people the Surface Laptop is one of the best PC experiences they can have today. If you’re looking for something smaller and cheaper, there’s also a $700 13-inch model, and the $1,200 15-inch version is worth it if you need a bigger screen. (Check out our full review of the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch.)
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Dell 14 Premium
We loved last year’s XPS 14, and now that it’s been renamed as the Dell 14 Premium, it’s still a fantastic machine. It looks and feels luxurious, and it has one of the best screens around. You may just need some time getting used to its invisible trackpad (which is blended into the palm rest), and its capacitive function key row. (Check out our full Editor’s Choice review of the Dell 14 Premium.)
ASUS ZenBook S 14
The ZenBook S14 wowed us with its powerful hardware, excellent battery life (of over 16 hours) and solid construction. It’s a sign of how far ASUS has come from simply copying Apple. The S14 is also lighter than the MacBook Air, and it includes more useful ports (two USB-C, one USB-A, HDMI and a headphone jack). Its Ceraluminum case (a unique ceramic material) also feels surprisingly polished, and its OLED screen looks simply amazing. (Check out our full review of the ASUS ZenBook S 14.)
Apple MacBook Air
Don’t yell at me — Apple’s new computers are so good that Windows users should seriously consider jumping ship to Macs. While the software may take some getting used to, it’s worth the struggle for the speed and incredible battery life from Apple’s M-series chips. The MacBook Air remains one of the best computers around, with an incredibly thin and fan-less case and far more power than you’d think. And if you’re an iPhone user, you’ll also have access to features like phone mirroring that are tough to replicate on Windows. (Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.)
The best Windows 10 desktop replacements
Dell Slim desktop
If you’re just looking for a basic desktop replacement, it’s hard to go wrong with the Dell Slim. While we haven’t reviewed this specific model, the specs on even the entry-level configuration have all of the power you need for basic computing, despite housing everything in a frame that’s notably smaller than older tower PCs. And if you need a bit more performance, consider the slightly more expensive Dell Pro, which can squeeze in up to 32GB of RAM and a handful of dedicated graphics cards.
Apple Mac Mini
Apple’s Mac mini is one of the most powerful mini-desktops around, it’s adorably small and it starts at just $599 (look for the frequent sales that drop the price by as much as $100). Just as I argued above for the MacBook Air, it’s worth considering the jump to MacOS simply because Apple’s hardware is so impressive now. And don’t worry, you can connect any monitor to it, and you won’t have to replace your existing PC keyboard and mouse.
Geekom A6 Mini
While I haven’t tested the Geekom A6 Mini yet, it’s widely considered one of the best Windows mini-desktops around $400 to $500. The A6 Mini features a very capable AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor with a bit of gaming power, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You honestly don’t need much more for basic productivity work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to upgrade to a new computer if my current Windows 10 PC still works fine for me?
Your computer will still continue to run after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, but that’s not a wise longterm strategy. The free Extended Security Updates will buy you another year, but that’s effectively a limited life support: After that, Windows 10 PCs won’t receive security updates or any sort of improvements, so they’ll be vulnerable to hacking and malware. And if you’ve still got an old Windows 10 machine, there’s a good chance that its components may wear out soon. If you choose to continue using a Windows 10 PC, be sure to back up your important data and try not to rely on it for critical tasks.
Can a Mac run native Windows software?
Virtualization software like VMWare and Parallels can let you run Windows apps inside of macOS, but be aware that also involves buying a copy of Windows and dedicating a large chunk of disk space for it. These days, most major apps are available across both platforms, so be sure to check if there’s a Mac version of your favorite Windows app.
Can a Chromebook or iPad replace a Windows 10 PC?
Chromebooks and iPads both have very specific purposes: Chromebooks are great budget-friendly machines for accessing the web and running online apps. iPads are a handy way to upgrade your mobile internet experiences, since their large screens are better for browsing the web, running apps and watching media. But neither are ideal replacements for a Windows 10 PC, which can access the full breadth of Windows software in addition to the web. If either one works for you, great; but we think the options listed above are better full-service PC replacements.
I have a ton of PC games. What’s my best upgrade option?
It’s easy to find a decent gaming desktop from a reliable computer maker these days, just make sure you’re equipped with at least 32GB of RAM (new titles can be pretty memory intensive), and an NVIDIA RTX 40-series or AMD Radeon RX 9000-series GPU.
As for CPUs, I’d recommend sticking with Intel’s 13th-gen chips or AMD’s Ryzen 8000-series processors at a minimum. Don’t count out gaming laptops either, as they’ve come a long way over the last decade. It’s not hard to find a gaming notebook that’s powerful, portable and useful for multimedia and productivity work as well..
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Rakuten has an increased its cashback rates for Dell purchases once again. You can now earn 12% cash back or 12X points on Dell purchases if you shop through Rakuten. Rakuten has two types of accounts, one that earns cashback, and one that earns Membership Rewards. You can also earn a $30 signup bonus as well if you don’t have an account.
This time around you will earn the same rate on all purchases:
This is a good opportunity to use your credits while also earning cashback or Membership Rewards points for your purchases. Dell allows up to three forms of payment online, which means that you can stack credits and offers from several cards if you are purchasing expensive items.
Personally, I prefer to earn Membership Rewards through Rakuten. Even if I redeem the points for cash, I can get 1.1 cents per points currently by doing so with my Charles Schwab Platinum Card. But some people prefer the simpler cashback version.
Rakuten Offers Up to 12% Cash Back on Dell Purchases
Rakuten has an increased its cashback rates for Dell purchases once again. You can now earn up to 12% cash back or 12X points on Dell purchases if you shop through Rakuten. Rakuten has two types of accounts, one that earns cashback, and one that earns Membership Rewards. You can earn a $30 signup bonus as well if you don’t have an account.
This time around you will not earn the same rate on all purchases. Rate varies by category:
This is a good opportunity to use your credits. Dell allows up to three forms of payment online, which means that you can stack credits and offers from several cards if you are purchasing expensive items.
They sell Xbox gift cards as well (whenever they’re available), and you can save 10% on all Digital Xbox products with coupon code GAME10. But lately it has been difficult to get any orders though for many people.
Personally I prefer to earn Membership Rewards through Rakuten. Even if I redeem the points for cash, I can get 1.1 cents per points currently by redeeming them with my Charles Schwab Platinum Card.
Neue Dell UltraSharp Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitore vorgestellt
Bereits vor Beginn der CES 2024 in Las Vegas stellt Dell seine Produktneuheiten vor. Neben neuen Notebooks der XPS Reihe wurden auch zwei Monitore vorgestellt, der Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U4025QW) und der Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3425WE). Ich hatte die Möglichkeit mir beide Monitore bereits vorab anzuschauen, in diesem Artikel erfahrt ihr alles was ihr wissen müsst.
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Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
Der Dell U4025QW hat ein ultrabreites und gekrümmtes 40-Zoll IPS Panel und ist VESA-DisplayHDR-600 zertifiziert. Das Panel bietet eine Auflösung von 5120 x 2160 Pixel (5K) und eine 99-prozentige DCI-P3 Farbraumabdeckung.
Dank Thunderbolt 4 Anschluss ist nur ein Kabel erforderlich um die verbundenen Geräte mit Strom zu versorgen und Daten auszutauschen. Die Ladeleistung beträgt hier bis zu 140 Watt. Ausserdem unterstützt der Monitor dank des RJ45-Ports Ethernet mit einer Geschwindigkeit von bis zu 2,5 GBit/s. Ansonsten steht auch noch HDMI 2.1 FRL und DisplayPort 1.4 bereit.
Besonders praktisch ist der Hub auf der Monitorunterseite. Dieser kann bei Bedarf herausgefahren werden und bietet dem Nutzer USB-Anschlüsse die einfach zu erreichen sind. Damit spart man sich das Herumhantieren auf der Rückseite.
Der Monitor lässt sich in der Höhe verstellen, neigen und auch schwenken und ist dadurch vielseitig einsetzbar.
Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
Wer einen etwas kleineren Monitor sucht, Dell hat an euch gedacht und mit dem Dell U3425WE eine 34-Zoll Variante des Monitors vorgestellt. Die Auflösung beträgt 3400 x 1440 Pixel (WQHD) und er bietet viele der Funktionen die auch den U4025QW auszeichnen, darunter die IPS-Black-Panel-Technologie und Thunderbolt 4 Konnektivität mit einer Ladeleistung von bis zu 90 Watt.
Beide Monitore haben die „Eye Comfort“ Zertifizierung mit der höchstmöglichen Bewertung von 5 Sternen von TÜV Rheinland erhalten. Hier prüft und bewertet TÜV Rheinland die Monitore auf ihren Gesundheitsschutz und die visuelle Ermüdung der Nutzer. Durch die hohe Bildwiederholrate von 120 Hz, den integrierten Umgebungslichtsensor, sowie die Reduzierung der Blaulicht-Emissionen durch die ComfortViewPlus-Technologie, haben die Monitore die 5 Sterne Bewertung erhalten.
Preis & Verfügbarkeit
Der Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U4025QW) und der Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3425WE) sind ab dem 27. Februar 2024 verfügbar, die deutschen Preise werden dann ab dem Marktstart bekannt gegeben.
Rakuten is running a Black Friday promotion, offering 12% to 16% cash back at many merchants. Two of those merchants are Dell and Saks Fifth Avenue, which are popular for Amex Platinum and Amex Business Platinum cardholders.
You can earn 15% cashback or 15X points on Dell and 16% cashback or 16X points on Saks purchases today if you shop through Rakuten. Rakuten has two types of accounts, one that earns cashback, and one that earns Membership Rewards. You can also earn a $40 signup bonus as well if you don’t have an account.
This is also a good opportunity to use up Business Platinum Card‘s Dell credits and Dell Amex Offers from American Express. Here’s how I stacked some of these deals to save 78% on a new computer. Amex Platinum cardholders can use their Saks credits.
Guru’s Wrap-up
This is a good opportunity to use your credits and discounts. You can use up two three forms of payments at Dell, which means that you can stack credits and offers from several cards if you are purchasing expensive items. They sell Xbox gift cards as well (whenever they’re available), and you can save 10% on all Digital Xbox products with coupon code GAME10.
15% back at Saks is also quite useful if you still haven’t used your Amex Platinum credits for the second half of the year. You can also get a $75 gift card when spending $150 or more by using promo code HELLOBFSF.
Get a one-time $120 statement credit by using your enrolled eligible Card to spend a minimum of $599 in one or more purchases online at Dell.com by 1/31/2024.
Others have an offer for $120 back after $800 spend or $40 back after $200 spend. There are likely other versions too.
The Fine Print
Offer valid online only at US website dell.com, through the mobile app or via phone at 1-877-275-3355.
Valid only for purchases made directly with the merchant. Transactions through third party payment processors are excluded.
This offer does not apply to refurbished items, systems or spare parts and is not valid for online auctioneers, Professional Associations, or other Dell Member Purchase Programs.
Excludes all e-gift card and gift card purchases, international transactions, international contact center, Global events, Dell Financial services, Dell Outlet for Home, Dell Outlet for Work, Dell Healthcare, Dell PartnerDirect, Dell Premier, Dell Premier Connect, Dell Premier Select, and authorized Dell® retailers.
Not valid on purchases shipped outside the US, Puerto Rico, USVI and Guam. See merchant website for shipping policy. Some merchants may not ship to all areas.
Valid only on purchases made in US dollars.
Our Verdict
I got a version of this offer on all of my AmEx cards besides the Business Platinum. That card comes with a $200 Dell twice-per-year credit, and they didn’t target it with this additional offer. It’s still useful for a large purchases since Dell allows splitting a purchase across three cards, and so you can put $200 on the Business Platinum and the balance on the card which has this Amex Offer.
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