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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: Qualcomm delivers on value
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 delivers good bang for the buck.
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Best smart garage door controllers: Convenience and safety
Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.DealPost
How Rosetta Stone is making language lessons fun and stress free
Take your time and study any of 25 languages with a lifetime subscription to Rosetta StoneDeal
Act fast! The latest iPad Air M2 is $100 off with this rare discount
It's hard to beat the iPad, so why try? Get the 11-inch iPad Air M2 for $499 on Amazon.
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Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
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Get 3 months of Spotify Premium for free with the Opera One browser
With Opera's newly integrated music player feature comes the opportunity to try three months of Spotify Premium for free.
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: A slim suite for digital minimalists
Norton Antivirus Plus provides solids basics of online protection without any extra fluff—ideal for those avoiding unnecessary, expensive excess.
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More than Internet: 9 tips to maximize your home network
Your home local area network is useful in more ways than just providing internet access to gadgets.
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Latest Windows 11 24H2 update not installing? Here's what you can do
Some users are reportedly unable to install the recent KB5046617 update for Windows 11 24H2. Here's how to solve the problem.
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Hackers are using Facebook ads to spread fake Chrome password managers
Watch out for Facebook ads claiming that you need to update Bitwarden. They're loading up Chrome with spyware instead.
How-To
How to make an old monitor look more colorful
That old monitor you have tucked away in a back room may not seem as colorful as a brand-new one with a higher resolution and quicker refresh rate, but simply correcting the color may be all that's needed to give it new life.
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Disposable addresses would make Gmail a privacy powerhouse
Your email address can be a liability for online security, but it doesn't have to go that way.Deal
Wow! This gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and Ryzen 9 is $1,100 today
This MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop is $400 off at Best Buy right now.
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Get Samsung's rugged and reliable portable SSD for 40% off right now
The 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models of the Samsung T7 Shield are all on sale for at least 40% off on Amazon right now.
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Windows and Office get smart: An overview of Microsoft's AI services
Microsoft is also increasingly focusing on AI to enhance its software. We show you which programs have AI functions, what they do, and what PC hardware is required.
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Save up to 31% on these smart trackers by Samsung, Apple, and Tile
These smart trackers can attach to almost anything and will help you locate your stuff when they go missing.
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Windows Search is getting AI features powered by your NPU, no Internet needed
Microsoft says Windows 11 will get its search pumped up by local AI, including the ability to search for objects and text within images.
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8 mistakes to avoid when buying a used or refurbished laptop
Heed these tips to minimize your risk of being scammed or unsatisfied when buying a used or refurbished laptop.
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Sony Inzone M10S review: This gaming monitor is a big step in the right direction
The Sony Inzone M10S learns from the mistakes of its predecessor to deliver a monitor more focused on competitive PC gamers. It’s a great sophomore effort that delivers superb image quality and motion performance, but high pricing remains an obstacle.
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Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is the most effective at delivering streaming entertainment? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
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Roku Ultra (2024) review: There's not much new here
The 2024 Roku Ultra is just a small upgrade compared to older models.DealPost
15 months of Xbox Game Pass? Challenge accepted
Get in on the gaming action with up to 15 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — just stack up to five of these three-month codes and you’re all set. For new and existing subscribers alike, this deal is the real game-changer.
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Best budget computer speakers 2024: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Best USB-C cables: Get quality charging and data transfers
We bought a bunch of USB-C cables and put them through the wringer to find the best ones for your charging and data transfer needs.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.0 will make CPU dependence a non-issue in Stalker 2
Nvidia's latest benchmarks pit DLSS 3.0 against non-DLSS 3.0 results in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl — and what they show is quite impressive.
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This 27-inch Dell IPS gaming monitor is an incredible $150 today
This already-great Dell gaming monitor is that much better with this deal.
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Gmail might start offering 'dummy' email addresses soon
An app teardown shows Google working on temporary email addresses that can forward messages to your inbox and then be discarded.Deal
Samsung's amazing Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop is $550 off right now
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is down to $800 at Best Buy.
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McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature
McAfee Total Protection offers strong antivirus, network, and online protection, but its password manager needs improvement.
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SilverStone's beautiful retro PC case is beige with faux floppy drives
This full ATX-compliant nostalgic throwback is based on the NEC PC-9800, and it's coming to a store near you… so long as you're near Japan.
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Hackers are exploiting Microsoft 365 to send extortion emails
These emails come from an official Microsoft address, thus bypassing the spam filter. Microsoft is investigating the incident.
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Apple’s rumored home hub might borrow from Amazon and Google
As Apple’s anticipated home “command center” comes into focus, some of its purported features have a familiar ring.
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Asus is working on a dual-screen next-gen Arrow Lake-H laptop
The apparently updated version of the Zenbook Duo has a CPU so new that it doesn't officially exist yet.
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Windows 11 update improves Snap Layouts usability, adds new features
Organizing all your app windows just became a tad easier for Windows 11 users.
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Elgato Facecam Mk. 2 review: Superb, but it still can't hear you
Elgato Facecam Mk. 2 is a top-notch 1080p, 60Hz webcam that ships with excellent utility software that adds to its value. Only the omission of an integrated mic really hurts it.
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Google Docs now lets you generate AI images directly within documents
However, you'll need to be a paid subscriber to access the new AI feature.
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You should change your password. It sucks, according to NordPass
In its sixth annual evaluation of leaked passwords, the company reveals the 200 most common passwords—and they’re pretty bad. But it’s a fixable problem.Deal
This mini PC is ideal for productivity fiends, and it's now just $271
The Beelink SER5 mini PC is 25 percent off an already low price.
How-To
How to synchronize Windows 11's clipboard across all your PCs
Did you know that you can synchronize the contents of the clipboard between several Windows PCs? If not, we'll show you how to do it.
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JBL's booming portable Bluetooth speaker just hit its best price
The JBL Flip 6 is currently down to just $80 on Amazon in the lead up to Black Friday.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: A 2-in-1 with all-day battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is an excellent 2-in-1 laptop with long battery life thanks to Intel’s Lunar Lake hardware. But Lunar Lake’s focus on battery life comes at a cost, and this hardware doesn’t excel at multi-threaded CPU performance.
How-To
Protect your home network with these essential router tweaks
These must-do router tweaks will protect your gadgets from unwanted attacks.
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Best DIY home security systems of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
Installing your home security system yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. These are the best DIY options, with and without professional monitoring.
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Defiant Smart Home Alarm Kit review: Just the basics
Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home ecosystem gets a security system—but only barely.DealPost
Shop smarter this holiday season with a Costco membership and perks
Sign up for a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership for $65 and receive a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card. Shop at any warehouse or online, and take advantage of benefits like the Costco Tire Center and Costco Gas Station.DealPost
Transform your content creation with AI MagicX
Unlock lifetime access to AI MagicX's Rune Plan for just $99.99 (reg hundreds) and get advanced AI tools for design, content creation, coding, and more—all in one user-friendly platform.
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Discord's new feature feels a lot like spying. Here's how to disable it
Discord now keeps deeper tabs on what your contacts have been playing (and vice versa). Thankfully, you can opt out.
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Malwarebytes Premium Security review: An antimalware staple is now optional
Malwarebytes isn’t the vital supplement to Windows it used to be—but those who want a dead simple antivirus app will be served well.DealPost