On the firm list of excellent Black Friday deals it’s time to add Staples. Why? Because they are offering a host of discounts on laptops, monitors, and office chairs. Basically, anything you’d need to outfit your home office and give it a nice glow-up. There’s no sense in belaboring the point here so let’s just dive right in.
How does 8.5 hours of battery life, excellent productivity support and a full Windows 11 laptop for use anywhere, sound? Sounds pretty good to me too. That’s precisely what you get here. No, there’s not a ton of power but there’s enough to get almost anything done, besides heavy gaming. You can watch media, browse the web, do some shopping, work on some spreadsheets and more. And that’s all for less than $400, which is pretty darn good.
The Asus Vivobook isn’t just a laptop, it’s a lifestyle. Okay, maybe I got a little carried away but this thing is sleek, lightweight, durable, and reliable. In case you’re keeping score, those are all the traits you’d want in a laptop, whether for work or play. Not to mention, 16GB of RAM is more than you’ll find in most laptops, let alone at this price point. The precision-engineered lay-flat hinge allows you to lay the screen down completely flat to collaborate or share with others. This thing is one cool device, I know that much.
This 2-in-1 laptop has a touchscreen which means you can effortlessly swap back and forth between a traditional laptop and a tablet-style configuration. With 19 hours of battery life you’ll have plenty of time to get your work or play done. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of power under the hood thanks to an Intel Core 5-120U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB solid-state drive. Plus, the Lenovo Digital Pen 2 stylus is included. Get sketching, drawing, or taking notes right away.
This monitor makes for an excellent addition to your existing setup — maybe you need a second or third monitor? Either way, you’re getting a full HD 1920 by 1080 display with 178-degree viewing angles and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Ports include HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort 1.2.
This IPS panel 27-inch monitor offers a maximum resolution of 1920 by 1080 full HD. Several ports offer great connectivity including HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2, and VGA. Moreover, 178-degree viewing angles give you plenty of wiggle room to move about while gazing at a crystal-clear display.
Don’t mistake the understated design of this ergonomic mesh chair as being uncomfortable. It was made specifically to boost productivity and comfort. It has adjustable armrests, customizable recline resistance via a tension knob, adjustable lumbar support, a five-star base, and casters for smooth motion. The headrest offers additional neck support, as well.
Comfort and functionality collide in this practical, comfortable mesh chair. Adjustable armrests, adjustable lumbar support, an upright tilt lock, and a tension knob mean there are plenty of customization options. You can fine-tune how the chair feels and it doesn’t stop there. It also has an adjustable headrest, synchro-tilt mechanism, and, of course, a height-adjustable seat. Sit down and give it a try.
This snazzy and stylish chair will feel right at home in an executive suite behind a large oak desk. It will also fit well wherever you place it so don’t worry if that doesn’t describe your home or office. It features built-in heating and massage functions and active lumbar support, 360-degree casters, a supportive seat, and plush, comfortable multi-layered construction. Go ahead, you deserve it.
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Touchscreen laptops have been around for years. You can get them in all sizes and shapes. Just not from Apple. For years, the Cupertino giant has treated the idea of a touchscreen MacBook the way I treat a meeting that could have been an email: with open contempt. However, Wednesday looks like the day the company could finally change its mind.
The latest Apple invite puts the “Pro and Tell” showcase in Los Angeles at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) on October 28, 2026. Instead of a regular live-streamed keynote, it is an invitation-only, hands-on event for a handful of press and creators (similar to what the company did for the MacBook Neo earlier this year).
Two residents of Chicago have filed a lawsuit in the US over claims that robots run by Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics captured their facial and hand measurements without consent, bringing renewed attention to the food delivery robots. The cases raise a troubling question: If a robot delivers food to your door, can it also be gathering sensitive information about you?
According to a report by The Associated Press, the proposed class-action lawsuits were filed in Cook County on Oct. 9 and allege violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. The complaints claim that the robots’ cameras and LiDAR sensors captured information on customers’ faces and hands as they approached the machines to pick up their orders. Both have denied the allegations.