The biggest shopping event of the year is unofficially underway. Black Friday 2020 has begun with early deals on just about everything. Each day brings a new wave of discounts, and if you want to make the most of this busy period, it pays to be prepared. You might think that you know your way around Black Friday by now, but this year is different. You should unlearn everything you thought you knew about it, because the 2020 shopping season has a mind of its own.

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SAVE UP TO £270: Dell laptops, desktops, and monitors are on sale until Oct. 26, saving you up to £270 on list price. You might think that Black Friday is a long way away, but you should know that there will be a bunch of early Black Friday deals dropping a long time before the official date. We're keeping our eyes peeled for the best opportunities to save before the big day, because we know that Black Friday is not for everyone. You can beat the rush by shopping with Dell. The popular brand has dropped the price of its laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories.

This year, major vendors across the board are embracing the Black Friday extravaganza weeks in advance, meaning there are deals on your favorite tech products happening as of this moment. To make sure you don't miss a beat, the ZDNet team of expert reviewers has gathered the best deals available below, by store and category. We will continue to monitor, add, and update the catalog as more deals become available. Make the most of your memberships and store credit cards. Best Buy currently has discounts on everyday tech.

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