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Best Budget Laptops in 2026: What to Buy Under About $700

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Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks, specs and tested battery times come from Tom's Guide (last updated September 28, 2026), with RAM context from Tom's Guide's RAM explainer and buying advice from Wirecutter (updated August 13, 2026) and Engadget, all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Tom's Guide's September 2026 update picks the Apple MacBook Neo ($699, or $599 for education), the Dell XPS 13 (2026) for Windows and the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 Gen 10 (under $600). Rising memory costs have pushed laptop prices up in 2026, so 8GB of RAM is common at this budget and fine for basics but leaves little headroom. Choose the operating system first (macOS, Windows or ChromeOS), then compare RAM, storage, screen and battery life at current retailer prices. Laptop prices have climbed...

Best Power Banks and MagSafe Battery Packs for iPhone in 2026

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Last updated: October 22, 2026. Picks come from CNET (updated July 30, 2026) and WIRED (October 5, 2026), iPhone charging details from Apple Support (September 18, 2026), and flight rules from the FAA and TSA, all read October 22, 2026. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links, which means this site may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer For fast magnetic charging, look for Qi2.2 or MagSafe-class packs rated for 25W, since cheaper magnetic packs often charge at 7.5W. CNET's top magnetic pick is the Iniu SnapGo Air 10,000mAh, while WIRED's top overall pick is the 25,000mAh Anker Laptop Power Bank. Power banks must go in carry-on bags, and the FAA allows up to 100Wh per battery without airline approval. A power bank is only useful if it matches how you charge. Some iPhone owners want a thin magnetic pack that snaps onto the back of the phone, while others want a larger battery that can...