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BEST LAPTOP
MacBook Pro
(M1 Pro Chip) $2,499
This MacBook Pro handles both
energy- and memory-intensive
tasks with aplomb. And it does
so without chewing through
battery power, thanks to Apple’s
M1 Pro chip, which combines all
major components (like CPU,
GPU, and RAM) into a unified,
compact architecture. This
boosts efficiency and power
beyond what a normal work-
station is capable of. We saw
just a 4 percent drop in battery
power per hour while streaming
videos, working across docs, and
having more than 20 tabs open
in Chrome. Even under heavy
loads, it’s a challenge to set the
cooling fans off. While other lap-
tops throttle performance when
unplugged, lowering the power
level to conserve battery, the
new MacBook Pro doesn’t break
a sweat. On top of these gains,
Apple added back connectivity
ports like HDMI, SD card readers,
and physical function keys.
BEST KEYBOARD
Logitech G95 TKL $229With the shift to hybrid work, the wireless G915 is a boon, thanks to
its portability and low profile. Plus, the responsive keys make it a plea-
sure to type on, unlike many other small keyboards. Customizable RGB
lighting through Logitech’s included software helps make your office or
home gaming setup pop. The small size slides right into a backpack and
moves room to room with ease by cutting out the fat of a numpad.BEST HOME 3D PRINTER
Toybox $299
Toybox takes the hassle out of taking 3D renderings from your com-
puter screen to the physical world—simply plug it into a power outlet,
connect to it using your phone over Wi-Fi, and start printing. You can
download templates from the company or build out your own cre-
ations. The printer is small, has an easy-to-use interface, and requires
no knowledge of 3D printing or CAD to get started.
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