Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

Lloyd Coombes freelance tech and fitness writer for Live Science. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as in computer and gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and TechRadar. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games at Dexerto.com. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.

Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

Amazon is offering up to 38% off these AmScope Microscopes for kids and students

By Lloyd Coombes published 26 September 22

Save on these beginner microscope kits with Amazon’s Back-to-School Sale.

HP Omen 16-inch Gaming Laptop Deals Block

Save almost $500 on this powerful HP Omen 16-inch Laptop at Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 25 September 22

Whether you need it for gaming, programming, or a bit of both, this powerful HP Omen laptop is cheaper than we’ve seen it before.

Save $400 on this Microsoft Surface Pro X tablet that can replace a laptop

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 September 22

Microsoft’s powerful Surface Pro X is just under $900 with this huge deal at Best Buy.

Get 51% off a brand new 14-inch Asus laptop from Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 September 22

Best Buy’s latest deal helps users save $180 on a new Asus laptop with Windows 11.

Fitbit Charge 4 vs Charge 5: Which is better?

By Lloyd Coombes published 20 September 22

Reference Which is the best fitness tracker from Fitbit? We pitted the Fitbit Charge 4 vs Charge 5 to find out.

Gaze up at the stars with this Feiang telescope kit, over 50% off at Amazon

By Lloyd Coombes published 16 September 22

Budding stargazers can save $160 on this highly-rated telescope set at Amazon.

Get these science books at a discount with a last-minute back-to-school deal

By Lloyd Coombes published 13 September 22

Amazon has discounted these excellent study guides by up to 26%.

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Save $40 on Apple’s latest iPad Air M1 with this deal at Amazon

By Lloyd Coombes published 12 September 22

Study on the go with Apple’s iPad, now $40 off at Amazon right now, or you can save $60 on the 256 GB version.

This Lenovo Ideapad is $250 off at Best Buy

Save $250 on this Lenovo Ideapad laptop, down to just $529 at Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 9 September 22

Windows 11, a touchscreen display, and SSD storage? This Lenovo Ideapad has everything students need.

An Acer Nitro gaming laptop with a robot game playing on the screen

Study, work and play with this Acer Nitro 5 laptop, now $140 off

By Lloyd Coombes published 7 September 22

Save 15% on the RRP of the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop at Amazon.

Master the sciences with this Ridiculous Inventions science kit, now 45% off

By Lloyd Coombes published 5 September 22

Back to school deals: Student laptops, software, printers, headphones & more

By Lloyd Coombes published 5 September 22

Get these back to school deals before they're gone, with great offers on laptops, tablets, student software, printers, headphones, and more.

Apple MacBook Pro on a desk with Logic Pro running, along with headphones

Apple’s best ‘pro’ apps are available at a huge discount for students

By Lloyd Coombes published 2 September 22

Deal Get Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage for less than half the usual price — ideal as you head back to school.

Back to school MacBook deal: Save $400 on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models

By Lloyd Coombes published 1 September 22

Apple’s incredibly powerful MacBook Pros are perfect for students, and they're currently up to $400 off at Best Buy.

Save up to $500 on these incredible Dell XPS 13 laptops, just in time to head back to college

By Lloyd Coombes published 1 September 22

If you want a Windows laptop for heading back to school, Dell’s latest deals can help you save big on an XPS laptop

Save up to $300 on the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro laptop at Amazon

By Lloyd Coombes published 26 August 22

Amazon's latest deal offers a sizeable discount on this excellent student laptop.

Save up to $300 on MacBook Pro models at Amazon

By Lloyd Coombes published 26 August 22

Amazon is offering a variety of discounts across Apple silicon laptops, including the most powerful MacBook Pros ever made.

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How to get the Apple student discount as you go back to college

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 August 22

Here's how to get the Apple student discount and save money on MacBooks, iPads, and more as you head back to school.

Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3: Which is better?

By Lloyd Coombes published 21 August 22

The Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3 is a tough choice, because the two share so many similarities.

This Lenovo Chromebook is 37% off on Amazon - ideal for students heading back to school

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 August 22

Looking for a new Chromebook? Lenovo’s 14e is available for under $200 in this Amazon deal.

Save up to $300 on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro at Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 8 August 22

Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops are cheaper than ever - just in time for your back to school preparations.

MacBook Air M1 is now just $849, grab this fantastic back to school laptop deal

By Lloyd Coombes published 4 August 22

Save $150 on Apple’s most portable MacBook, now at its lowest price in 2022.

MacBook Pro (16-inch) (M1 Pro) against another MacBook

Best MacBooks for students 2022

By Lloyd Coombes published 3 August 22

With Apple’s new Apple silicon Macs, there’s never been a better time to buy a Mac. Here are the best MacBooks for students.

Virtual avatars are seated around a long, rectangular table in a boardroom. Boardroom in VR tool Immersed.

Is it possible to work in VR?

By Lloyd Coombes published 2 August 22

Many applications make it easy to get work done in VR, so we thought we'd investigate.

Board game deals 2022: Save on modern greats and family classics

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 July 22

Pass go, collect $200 and then grab a bargain with these amazing board game deals.

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