About João Carrasqueira
I've been covering the tech world for over 5 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which I'm always happy to talk about.
What was your first computer?
It's been a long time, but I remember having an old Compaq desktop PC running Windows XP, which was the family computer in my house. It had a 20GB hard drive and, if my memory serves, 512MB of RAM, yet it allowed me to play some of the games I remember most fondly, such as Rollcage and Lego Racers.
How long have you been interested in technology?
I've been interested in tech for as long as I can remember, whether it's computers or phones. I'd always look for ways to enhance the performance of my computer or try new versions of Windows, and I joined the Windows Insider Program the day the first build was released.
What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?
I love all things tech, and Windows has always been my home, so both software and hardware are things that interest me deeply. I'm also a huge fan of console gaming, with a big focus on Nintendo, whose games have a level of charm that most other companies don't replicate, despite their lesser technical prowess.
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This Lenovo Yoga convertible is a great buy for just $530 this Black Friday
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is a great convertible for almost anyone, with a great display and performance, and it's heavily discounted to just $530.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is already a great convertible for its usual price, as we noted in our review, but Black Friday is here to make it an even better deal. Two models are discounted right now, one with a Ryzen 5 processor and one with the more powerful Ryzen 7. Both are great deals, but the Ryzen 5 is naturally more affordable, costing just $529.99.
This Razer wireless gaming headset solved my Bluetooth woes — and it’s half price for Black Friday
I've been using the Razer Barracuda X for over a year and it's still one of my favorite pieces of tech. Now, you can get it for half the price!
I really appreciate the convenience that Bluetooth tries to add to our lives. After all, it's a unified wireless standard that almost every device supports, which makes it really easy to find an accessory, like a headset or earbuds, that works with everything you have. But for all the convenience it brings, Bluetooth devices can sometimes be a hassle, so I was on the lookout for a better solution last year.
This ultrawide LG monitor is basically two screens for one $340 Black Friday price
The LG UltraWide 34WP65C comes in Wide Quad HD resolution and has a smooth 160Hz refresh rate, all with a $160 discount.
Ultra-wide monitors are great for productivity, and with this Black Friday deal, they're good for your wallet, too. The LG UltraWide 34WP65C is being discounted from its usual $499.99 price tag to just $339.99 — a big $160 discount that makes this the best time to upgrade your setup. That's the lowest price we've ever seen on this monitor, and you're getting a lot for your money here.
Get a curved 32-inch 4K monitor for only $230 on Black Friday
This large AOC monitor features sharp 4K resolution and solid color coverage, and it's down to an all-time low price right now.
If you're looking for a great monitor that doesn't break the bank this Black Friday, you can stop looking after this one. Amazon is discounting the AOC CU32V3 monitor to its lowest price ever, making this popular monitor cost a measly $230.99 -- that's nearly $100 off the base price.
This Black Friday bargain nets you a great HP laptop for under $500
The HP Pavilion Aero is one of the best laptops you can get on a budget, and it's down to just $480 for Black Friday.
It's rare to find a lightweight laptop that's cheap, especially when you still want high-end performance, but the HP Pavilion Aero is a fantastic example of a laptop that checks all the right boxes for its price. It's already pretty affordable at its base price, but if you've been waiting for it to be even cheaper, now is the time. HP is slashing $320 off the latest version of the laptop, making this awesome machine start at just $479.99. Not only is that the lowest price ever for this laptop, it's an absolutely amazing deal for what you're getting.
This blazing-fast SanDisk portable SSD is down to its lowest price for Black Friday
The SanDisk Extreme Pro supports speeds up to 2,000MB/s, plus it has a rugged design, and it's as cheap as it's ever been.
There are a couple of things that make this SSD special. First, it's one of the few portable SSDs to support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, and that means it supports transfer speeds up to a whopping 2,000MB/s. Not many PCs come with USB ports that fast, but even if you're connected via USB 3.2 Gen 2, you'll get speeds up to 1,050MB/s, which is not too shabby at all. And this way, you're future-proofed for when these faster USB ports become more widely available.
Don’t miss this! The very best gaming laptop is $700 off for Black Friday
The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is our favorite gaming laptop of the year, and while it's pricy, you can save $700 on it thanks to this deal.
The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is a beast of a gaming laptop that doesn't come cheap, but if there was ever a time to buy it, this is it. This top-tier configuration of the best gaming laptop of 2022 comes with some incredible specs, including an Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics, and it usually costs a whopping $3,000. But thanks to this year's Black Friday deals, you can now get a big $700 discount, bringing it down to a more reasonable $2,299.99 price tag. That's still a lot of money, but you're getting your money's worth here.
This Dell laptop is perfect for students, and it’s 25% off for Black Friday
This Dell Inspiron 14 5420 comes with an Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia graphics, making it great for students who also enjoy some light gaming.
If you're looking for a great Black Friday deal for the student in your family, this Dell Inspiron 14 5420 may just be exactly what you're looking for. Knocking 25% off the official price, this sale gets you can Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia graphics, and other high-end specs for the low low price of $831.99, down from $1,019.99.
Get Samsung’s slick 4K Smart Monitor with a built-in webcam for just $500 this Black Friday
The Samsung Smart Monitor M8 has a sharp 4K display and it even includes a 5MP camera, and you can save $200 on it right now.
Monitors don't always have to be just for your computer, and the Samsung Smart Monitor M8 is the best example of that. On top of being one of the best productivity monitors around, this monitor runs Tizen so you can use it on its own to access media apps like Netflix, Disney+, and so on. It even includes a webcam that you can easily attach to the top of the monitor for video calls and meetings. All of that usually costs $699.99, but thanks to a big Black Friday deal, you can get it for just $499.99, a very tempting price for such a versatile monitor.
Want a gaming laptop for under $1,000? Check out these Asus Black Friday deals
These compact Asus gaming laptops can play all the games you want, and the prices have been slashed by up to $600 for Black Friday.
There are many great deals for gamers this Black Friday, and Asus is joining the fun with a few deals of its own. Personally, none of them hit as close to home as the Asus ROG Flow X13. This is a gaming-oriented convertible laptop that doesn't sacrifice portability, and it's an absolutely fantastic machine that I personally own and love. Now, the latest model is discounted by a whopping $600, making this fantastic gaming laptop cost just under $1,000, and that's a deal you can't miss.
HP’s spectacular Spectre x360 laptops are deeply discounted for Black Friday
The HP Spectre x360 is one of the most popular Windows laptops, and you can save up to $350 on the 13-inch model, or $500 on the 16-inch version.
If you want to buy one of the very best Windows laptops on the market right now, HP has just made that a little easier. The HP Spectre x360 are phenomenal premium laptops, and depending on the model you get, you can save up to $500 on them thanks to a Black Friday deal.
You need a new laptop, and this ultra-light LG convertible is $400 off for Black Friday
This Black Friday deal brings the LG gram 14 2-in-1 down from $1,300 to just $900, and you're getting a fantastic laptop for that price.
Getting a lightweight laptop that delivers great performance doesn't have to cost a fortune thanks to a new Black Friday deal. The LG gram 2-in-1, one of the lightest convertibles on the market, is getting a big $400 discount for Black Friday, bringing the price down from $1,299.99 to just $899.99. Between the high-end specs, the great display, and the lightweight design, that's an absolute steal for what you're getting.
Great deal alert! This HP gaming laptop with RTX 3050 graphics is just $600 on Black Friday
Gamers on a budget can enjoy their favorite games with the HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 graphics, now with a $380 discount!
Gaming can be a pretty expensive hobby when you really get into it, but this Black Friday deal makes it much easier on the wallet. Right now, you can grab a powerful Victus 15 gaming laptop, equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, for just $600, which is a very big $380 discount from its MSRP of $979.99. It's not the first time we see it come down to this price, but that doesn't make it any less of a great deal.
This powerful Core i7 Acer laptop is an awesome deal at just $640 this Black Friday
If you're looking for a fast and lightweight laptop this Black Friday, this Acer Swift 3 is discounted by $360, which is a great deal.
If you want a fast and lightweight laptop for a reasonable price this Black Friday, look no further than the Acer Swift 3. This is one of Acer's most popular laptops, and this high-end model comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, making it a great machine for all kinds of productivity tasks and day-to-day use. It's officially priced at $999.99, but thanks to a Black Friday deal, you can grab it for just $639.99, which is an awesome deal for such a high-end laptop.
The best AMD CPU for gaming is down to its lowest price yet for Black Friday
Now is a great time to upgrade to the latest AMD processors, with a major discount on the top-of-the-line Ryzen 9, along with other models.
Building a new gaming rig or upgrading your existing one can sometimes be a bit pricy, especially when a new generation of processors comes around with a brand-new socket. That's the case with the AMD Ryzen 7000 series and the new AM5 socket, but thankfully, you can already save some money on these brand-new processors. Most notably, the top-of-the-line AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, a super powerful chip with 16 cores and 32 threads, is now available for just $554, down from its MSRP of $699.99. That's a discount of nearly $150, which is a massive deal for such a recent (and powerful CPU).
Black Friday deal knocks $800 off one the best gaming laptops money can buy
The Razer Blade 14 is a compact gaming laptop with plenty of performance, and now you can get it for a lot less than its MSRP.
Gaming laptops can be quite expensive, and Razer's laptops tend to be particularly so. Razer makes very premium-feeling gaming laptops with very compact and sleek designs, and the Razer Blade 14 is even more so. This is a gaming laptop you can really take with you anywhere, but it comes at a hefty price. Thankfully, if you're in the market for one, Razer is slashing up to $800 off the Blade 14 for Black Friday, making for a much more reasonable price tag for one of the best gaming laptops around.
You can now run Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 as WSL launches on the Microsoft Store
The Windows Subsystem for Linux is now generally available on the Microsoft Store, and it's especially great news for Windows 10 users.
Microsoft has announced that the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) - allowing users to run Linux apps on Windows devices - is now generally available on the Microsoft Store. After a lengthy preview period, general availability means a few things, but the biggest news is for Windows 10 users.
New bug in Windows 11 version 22H2 breaks Remote Desktop connections
Microsoft has added a new known issue for the Windows 11 2022 Update, and it can cause the Remote Desktop app to stop working.
Windows 11 version 22H2 has been causing problems for some users, and now, Microsoft has acknowledged another issue affecting the latest Windows 11 update. Some users, specifically in business environments, may experience freezes or crashes when trying to use the Windows Remote Desktop app to connect to another PC.
The feather-light Asus ExpertBook B9 is now available to buy in the US starting at $1,840
The Asus ExpertBook B9 is Asus' lightest business laptop, and it comes with high-end specs plus a lot of ports.
Asus has announced that its latest flagship business laptop, the ExpertBook B9, is now available to order in the United States. This is the company's lightest business laptop ever, with weight starting at 880 grams, though it goes up to just over one kilogram for the models with a 66Wh battery. It also measures just 14.9mm in thinness, so it's a very portable machine all around.
Enhance your holiday photos and videos with 35% off Photoshop and Premiere Elements for Black Friday
With Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, you can make your memories look even better. And with this deal, it's easier than ever to do so.
With the holiday season approaching, you're probably going to be taking lots of pictures and maybe recording videos with family and friends. Of course, those are precious memories, and if you want to make them all the better, Best Buy is slashing 35% off Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premiere Elements 2023, making these two programs even cheaper. You can buy the two together in a bundle for just $97.49, down from the usual price tag of $149.99. That's a big discount!