It might be early, but Black Friday desktop PC deals have begun. Some retailers have already launched early deals on everything from home office computers to gaming PCs to all-in-ones. What’s more, many retailers are offering price protection so you can make your purchase now and rest assured you’ll end up with the best price.

We're starting to hit the Black Friday deals season now and Dell is just one of the many retailers to have launched superb early deals this week. Dubbed the 'Early Holiday Savings sale, today's event offers some of the lowest prices I've seen all year across the brand's excellent Windows laptops.

When someone says "Black Friday," you may think of holiday shopping chaos. But how did the day get its name? Here's the true story.