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New laptop buying guide. Plus, some 4K monitors...



If you're on the hunt for a new laptop, these sites have you covered. 

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/laptop-buying-guide/

https://www.theverge.com/21250695/best-laptops

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops/

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Google Maps now has an optional COVID-19 overlay. 


Activating the map layer will show the 7 day average number of cases in a given area per 100,000 people, which could come in handy if you need to travel to a new place. 

https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/23/21452661/google-maps-overlay-covid-transmission-risk-trends

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Tesla aims for a $25,000 car after improvements in battery tech. 


Ars Technica goes into the details here - 


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4K


Here are some great options if you're looking to upgrade your computer screen to glorious 4K. 









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