Best Lenovo Black Friday deals on laptops, desktops and more: Save up to 61%

We’re deep in the Black Friday trenches, digging up all the best deals in tech, one hardware manufacturer at a time. For now, our gaze turns to Lenovo, who are offering massive price cuts on things we raved about in our reviews. The discounts here are huge, up to 61% off an Editors’ Choice-winning laptop … Read more

These browser extensions are a smart shopper’s best-kept secret

Everyone likes it very much. And with prices constantly on the rise, we’re all looking for ways to save a little money, whether we’re splurging on big-ticket items, everyday essentials, or year-round gifts. The great news is that you don’t have to settle for the first price you see, with alternative retailers potentially offering a … Read more

Confidence rises among small business owners – NBC Chicago

The Q4 2024 CNBC|SurveyMonkey survey of small businesses reveals an uptick in optimism covering issues from taxes to regulation, immigration and even trade policy. A massive increase in optimism among Republican business owners is fueling positive sentiment, while among Democrats who own their own businesses, the outlook has declined. On inflation, there is less of … Read more

Baltimore murders down, but businesses worry they’ll never escape ‘The Wire’ reputation – Baltimore Sun

Baltimore is poised to end the year with the fewest homicides in more than a decade, and nonfatal shootings are down from a year ago. But images of the city as unsafe persist. This has long been a challenge for the city’s businesses that rely on visitors and customers from across the region and beyond. … Read more