Need An Affordable Home Security Setup? These 5 Gadgets Can Help
Want a little helping hand in making your home feel more secure? These affordable smart home security gadgets can help without you having to spend a fortune.
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5 Anker Gadgets With Fast Charging
Many power accessories now feature varying levels of fast charging to keep up with your daily devices. Anker, in particular, comes with a wide selection.
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5 Of The Weirdest Laptop Accessories That Are Actually Useful
The market is filled with a plethora of computer accessories across various price points. We found a bunch of weird ones that may seem odd but are useful.
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This Affordable Router Looks Ridiculous, But Scalpers Still Buy It To Resell
Scalpers have been a real pain for tech enthusiasts as they have been buying up various products until they're sold out, driving up the price.
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3 Anker Accessories To Keep In Your Car
Whether you're going on a road trip or just waiting in your car, these Anker accessories are must-haves for anyone who owns a car.
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10 Gadgets On Amazon That Every Cat Owner Should Check Out
Owning a cat is a lot of responsibility, but technology can help make the job easier. Here are 10 gadgets on Amazon that every cat owner should check out.
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This Simple Accessory Can Help Improve Your Video Doorbell's Image Quality
You don't need to replace your video doorbell just to cut down on glare. This inexpensive accessory helps keep sunlight out of the lens and adjusts the view.
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Anker Vs. Belkin: Which Portable Charger Brand Is Best For You?
Not all portable charger brands like Anker and Belkin are created equal. Certain differences between them could be determining factors in which you should get.
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Android (2)
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus Review: Steps Forward, Steps Back
Samsung's tablets aren't the most affordable, but they maintain their productivity prowess. The Galaxy Tab S12+ is no different, but some changes aren't great.
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This Rugged Samsung Phone Is Nearly Indestructible
While most smartphones are built to simply make calls, send and receive texts, stream videos, and more, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro is made for the front line.
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Apps & Software (3)
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GM's OnStar App Sold Drivers' Data Without Consent, It's Now Paying $220M To Settle
GM's Smart Driver program promised insurance discounts, but investigators say it sold drivers' data without their consent. Now, GM has to pay out $220 million.
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Google Home Privacy Settings You Should Review
If you're using any of Google's features or software, there's a number of settings you should double check to make sure your data is protected.
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Here's How Much A YouTube Music Subscription Cost In 2018 Vs. 2026
Streaming music in 2026 is helpful if you're somebody who doesn't want to own physical music CDs, but YouTube Music, like similar services, has had price hikes.
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Artificial Intelligence (5)
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An AI Breakthrough Just Solved An 80-Year-Old Math Problem — And Proved Humans Wrong
AI companies have plenty to gain from claims of scientific breakthroughs. With this math result, the evidence deserves more attention than the publicity.
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Texas Is Becoming A Hotspot For AI Data Centers, And It's Not Just About Cheap Land
Texas and Virginia are the top two states in the United States with the most AI data centers, with California coming in third with hundreds fewer.
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Apple Keeps Your Siri AI Conversations - Here's How To Delete Your History
Apple devices keep track of your Siri AI conversations, but you can delete them and control the related privacy settings. Here's what you need to know.
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Spotify Plans To Charge Extra For A Controversial New Feature In 2027
Spotify and other music streaming services have been fighting a flood of music made with AI. Now, it appears to be joining into the trend instead.
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Owners Say These Are The Most Reliable Robot Vacuums
There are a lot of robot vacuums to choose from these days, with features ranging from edge cleaning to mopping, and even arms to pick up forgotten clothes.
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Audio (4)
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How To Build Your Own Speakers (And When It's Actually Worth It)
Building your own speakers sounds like a cool weekend project, but is it really worth the effort? Here’s what it takes and when DIY actually pays off.
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4 Affordable Skullcandy Headphones You Should Try
The market for headphone is vast, but if you want a pair of Skullcandy headphones with a reasonable price tag, we've got you covered.
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5 Major Audio Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By American Companies
These popular audio brands are partially or completely owned by U.S.-based entities, but the complicated ownership structures might not make it as evident.
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Beats 360 Vs. AirPods Max: Which Over-Ear Apple Headphones Should You Pick?
The Beats 360 and the AirPods Max 2 are Apple's latest over-ear offerings, but the 360 is considerably cheaper. Here's which one makes more sense for you.
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Cars (2)
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5 Car Gadgets That Can Save Drivers On Insurance Premiums
Your car has a lot of useful technology built into it to keep you safe, but you may not realize that it can also save you money on your insurance.
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Car Features You've Already Paid For Can Still End Up Behind A Subscription
The shift toward subscription-based car features is raising questions about ownership and value. Here's what drivers need to know before their next purchase.
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Computers (12)
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This ASUS TUF Monitor Was Tough Enough To Stop A Bullet - No, Really
The monitor isn't the first piece of tech to inadvertantly save someone's life. Gaming headsets and even iPhones have protected their owners from a bullet too.
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PC Builders Often Overspend On High-End Cases, Here's Where That Money Should Go Instead
It might be tempting for those building a PC to focus on aesthetics, but a flashy case isn't everything, and here's where that cash should go instead.
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Is The M6 Mac Mini More Powerful Than A $1,000 Desktop PC?
The M6 Mac Mini was announced in August 2026, and it features a 16-core Neural Engine designed for high-performance AI workflows, starting at $899.
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I Made The Switch To Linux Years Ago — Don't Make The Same Mistakes I Did
Linux gives you more control, but that doesn't mean every little thing needs to be tinkered with. It's easy to create extra work when you're starting out.
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The Red Flag Of Pre-Built PCs Every Buyer Should Avoid
Buying a PC can mean a lot of research into parts and their specs. But any seller who doesn't provide the right information might not be the one for you.
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The 5 Best Gaming PCs Worth Buying Instead Of Building Your Own
Building your own rig gives you ultimate control, but sometimes you just want to plug in and play. These gaming PCs are worth buying instead of building.
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What Made Nvidia's 'First GPU' Special?
The GeForce 256 launched in 1999, yet it still managed to run "Half-Life 2" five years later. That was quite a run at a time when PC hardware was changing fast.
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The Reason Why You Need To Restart Your Computer After An Update
It's annoying, yes, but there's a reason your computer needs to restart after an update, and it's more involved than you might think.
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Apple Reveals A Simple Change That Could Save MacBook Users 5 Hours Of Battery Life
If you have a MacBook, and you're looking to extend its battery life, this change could net you up to five extra hours.
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How Much Would It Cost To Leave Your PC On 24/7? Idle Is Cheaper Than You Might Think
While it's important to shut off your PC every once in a while, not just let it sit idle, it's understandable that many leave it on indefinitely.
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Owners Say These Are The 5 Biggest Problems With Starlink
Starlink has brought fast internet to places cable never reached, but it isn’t perfect. Here’s what owners say frustrates them most about the service.
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Who Owns HyperX, The PC Accessory Brand?
HyperX gear is a fixture of PC gaming rigs. But the company that owns the brand today might just surprise you, and so might its unlikely origin story.
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Deals (1)
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Forget Black Friday, These Are The 3 Best Deals On Tablets You Can Buy Right Now
There's no need to wait around for Black Friday if you're in the market for a tablet. These deals are live right now and likely won't be topped anytime soon.
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Electric Vehicles (2)
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7 Essential Apps Every EV Owner Should Have Installed
Whether you need help planning a long drive, finding free places to charge, or managing your vehicle away from home, the right apps can remove the guesswork.
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How Do Over-The-Air Updates For EVs Work?
Over-the-air software updates can improve an EV's performance and fix issues. While usually convenient, sometimes you might not be able to install them.
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Gaming (3)
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How Much Would It Cost To Build A PC Equivalent To The Nintendo Switch 2 In 2026?
The Switch 2 can seem like a very expensive console when comparing its specs to others, but that cost pales in comparison to that of an equivalent PC.
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You Can Build A Retro Gaming Setup Using Hardware You Already Own
With so much great video game history now behind us, playing retro games is more popular than ever, and creating a dedicated setup doesn't have to be expensive.
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How To Use Your Xbox Series X Controller On A Steam Deck
If you're looking to use an external controller with your Steam Deck, connecting an Xbox Series X controller is actually very easy to do.
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Home Entertainment (5)
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Avoid These Common OLED TV Shopping Mistakes During Black Friday Sales
The holiday shopping season typically includes many compelling TV deals, but eager shoppers should keep certain specs and rules in mind before taking one home.
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The Reason Why Your Roku TV Might Turn On By Itself
Just in time for Halloween comes the spooky news that Roku TVs are turning on by themselves in the middle of the night. Here's why that might be happening.
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Old CD Collectors Agree This Website Is A Great Way To Buy And Sell Discs
Recent years have seen a surprising resurgence of physical media such as music CDs, and this site is a great place to expand (or contract) your collection.
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Can't Find YouTube's Dislike Button? Here's Why
Google's on-again off-again relationship with its dislike feature has a new twist, with rumors that the company is once again preparing to remove the feature.
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Are Your Old Discs Worth Anything? Here's How To Check
Since CDs are making a comeback, especially with Gen Z, you might want to hold onto your collection, or you might want to sell it and capitalize.
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iPhone (3)
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Waze Acting Up On CarPlay? The Latest iOS Update May Be To Blame
Waze and Google Maps users can't quite see their next turn on CarPlay after updating to iOS 27.2, and it's unclear if Apple's next updates will fix the issue.
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Your iPhone 18 Pro Photos May Look Worse In Pro Mode – Here's Why
Whether you're a budding photographer or a professional, there's a major drawback to the iPhone 18 Pro's camera that you need to know about.
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How To Use Siri When Riding A Bike
Siri is a helpful assistant even when you don't have your hands free to hold your iPhone, but voice-activating Siri is a little harder when on the open road.
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Mobile (5)
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This Nokia-Owned Lab Is Behind 10 Nobel Prizes And An Oscar
Millennials fondly remember Nokia as the phone company that created a near-indestructible cell phone, the Nokia 3310, but the company also owns an actual lab.
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5 Signs Your Tablet Is Hacked
Hackers have only gotten more clever over the years, learning how to infect devices unnoticed, and even your tablet needs protection at times.
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The iPhone 18 Pro Max Demolished The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra In This Test
While the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra compete neck and neck in most aspects, a recent test shows the iPhone takes a massive lead in battery life.
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Buying Amazon's New Alexa Tablet? Here Are 5 Alternatives To Consider Instead
If the latest iteration of Amazon's Alexa tablet has caught your eye, you might be interested in these alternatives with similar specs and features.
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Pixel Care Vs. Carrier Insurance: Which Is Better For Your Google Pixel?
As tough as companies make them, mobile devices are still made of mostly glass, plastic, and metal, all of which can break. That's where insurance comes in.
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Movies (7)
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5 Marvel Characters Who Could Be Recast After Avengers: Doomsday And Secret Wars
The MCU has been going since Iron Man premiered 18 years ago, and unlike their comic book counterparts, actors actually age and can't stay in the role forever.
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Michael Crichton's Forgotten '80s Sci-Fi Movie Beat Tron To This Computer Graphics Milestone
"Tron" wasn't the first movie to reach this CGI milestone. Michael Crichton got there a year earlier with a sci-fi thriller that audiences largely ignored.
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Sam Rockwell's Quirky Sci-Fi Time Travel Movie On Hulu Didn't Get The Love It Deserves
Critics liked Sam Rockwell's strange little mission to save the world, but moviegoers mostly missed it. Now his time-travel comedy has another chance on Hulu.
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Star Wars' 5 Most Iconic Gadgets, Ranked
Star Wars has been one of the most popular sci-fi franchises worldwide for decades, and its lasting power has led to the popularity of several iconic gadgets.
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J.J. Abrams' Forgotten 112-Minute Sci-Fi Movie Is Streaming For Free
It's no secret that Abrams is a big nostalgia fan, with his first Star Wars movie nearly being a remake of the original and bringing back Khan in Star Trek.
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Jack Nicholson's Only Sci-Fi Movie Was An Underappreciated '90s Classic
When one reminisces about Jack Nicholson's filmography, they likely remember his biggest hits like The Shining, Batman from 1989, The Departed, or Chinatown.
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Michael Crichton's Acclaimed '70s Sci-Fi Movie Got A Remake That Was A Critical Mess
Michael Crichton was a phenomenal novelist with a brilliant mind that created the source material for the likes of Jurassic Park, Congo, and The Sphere.
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News (3)
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Samsung Might Be Sacrificing QLED TVs In Favor Of OLED
For Samsung this would be a significant departure in its strategy, with one of the reasons cited the increased competition from Chinese TV makers.
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This Secret In Greenland's Soil Helped Scientists Win An Emmy - Here's How
The sediment sample studied in this documentary was unearthed at a Cold War-era military camp in Greenland, with a secret from 400,000 years ago.
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Siri AI Finally Expands Beyond English – But It Still Has One Huge Problem
While users who speak these languages can celebrate a more inclusive Siri, they will still find a very annoying issue that no other AI chatbot experiences.
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Science (7)
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This Forgotten Cold War Nuclear Base Gives Us An Unexpected Perspective On Earth's Climate
A secret Cold War drilling operation for a project meant to house nuclear weapons produced some samples that scientists are still learning from today.
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This California Wind Farm Is Having A Topsy-Turvy Effect On Local Weather
Wind farms are regarded as being better for the environment than fossil fuels, but one farm is impacting the local climate in surprising ways.
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Chinese Scientists Just Found A Way To Make Diamonds 5 Times Stronger
Diamonds are known to be the most scratch-resistant substance on Earth, but if you were to hit a diamond hard enough with a hammer, it would shatter.
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How One Scientist Made A Mini Universe To Prove We're Wrong About Time
Time is one of those things we all take for granted, but beyond clocks and the movement of the sun and stars, is there such a thing as objective time?
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Not Wind, Not Solar: Japan's Renewable Project Makes Energy From Saltwater
Finding sources of clean energy is paramount if we're to curb our fossil fuel use, and Japan has found a unique way involving neither wind nor solar.
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These 4 US Cities Will Be Deserts By 2080, Study Shows
The climate is changing, and not just in the Arctic or at the coasts. Some cities in the US are set to turn into deserts if we don't change anything.
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Solar Farms In The Sahara Might Have An Unexpected Effect On The Global Climate
The Sahara Desert might seem like the perfect place to build a massive solar farm, but research suggests that doing so might have broad consequences.
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Security (5)
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How Secure Is iCloud Keychain Compared To The Alternatives?
iCloud Keychain is a security app that comes pre-installed on Apple devices, but just how secure is it when compared to other popular alternatives?
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10 Of The Best Safety Gadgets For Your Peace Of Mind
It's never hurts to beef up your at-home security or carry personal protection devices, and these safety gadgets can all give you peace of mind at fair prices.
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Are Hardware Security Keys For Your Laptop Actually Worth It?
AI is powering ever more hacks around the globe, and pushing companies and governments to up their security game. You can do it too.
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Ring Doorbell Vs. Google Nest: Which Has The Best Video Quality?
Choosing the right doorbell camera for your home is an important decision, but which of the big names on the market has the best video quality?
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You Should Avoid Any Video Doorbell That Lacks This Essential Security Feature
A video doorbell may help protect your home, but its own security deserves a closer look. Here's what to check before choosing one for your front door.
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Space (2)
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What Are Those Black And White Squares On Rockets For?
If you've ever watched a space launch (and you should, it's awesome) you might have wondered why there were black and white squares on the rockets.
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The Inside Of NASA's Space Shuttle Smells Bad, But Landing Makes It Worse - Here's Why
NASA commissioned a chemist in 2008 to recreate the smell of space on Earth to help train astronauts to differentiate it from something more dangerous.
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Technology (9)
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4 Tricks & Habits That Can Significantly Improve Your Google Search Results
It's no secret that Google is the market leader when it comes to internet searches, but with these four tips, users can improve the quality of their results.
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5 Reasons Why Budget 4K Monitors Are Actually Worth Buying
Expensive 4K monitors from brand-name manufacturers are everywhere, but you'll quickly see they're not worth it when side-by-side with a budget monitor.
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These 5 Smart Home Devices Will Work Even Without Internet
Smart home devices are generally tied to the internet, which leads to massive privacy invasions, but these devices can function even without being online.
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4 Android Tablets With The Best Stylus Support In 2026
The Android tablet market is vast, but if you're looking for one with a great stylus, these are worth considering.
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5 Electronics You Should Always Recycle Instead Of Throwing Away
Getting ready to upgrade your devices or replace that old flat screen? Make sure you know what you're throwing out, as it may be dangerous to do so.
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4 Major Tech Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By French Companies
You probably associate big tech brands with the U.S. or East Asia. France has a few familiar names of its own, even if you've never noticed the connection.
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Texas's New Electric Air Taxis Are Taking Off - And They're Just The Beginning
Air taxes are a major step forward in the transportation technology race, and Texas is seeing some major movement on that front.
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Starlink Has A Clever Solution For Harsh Winters That More ISPs Should Use
You don't need an extra accessory to help keep snow off your Starlink dish. There's a built-in feature for that, though heavy snowfall can still overwhelm it.
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5 Easy Ways To Get Wi-Fi On A Cruise Ship
Cruise Wi-Fi charges can add up by the day and by the device. Before you buy a package, it helps to know how you can get online for less or at no extra cost.
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TV (3)
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Steven Spielberg Influenced One Of Star Trek: TNG's Most Challenging Episodes
Jonathan Frakes starred as Commander Riker, but he has also directed a good number of episodes throughout the franchise, some of which are considered its best.
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Peter Krause's Overlooked Sci-Fi Series Is A Perfect Weekend Binge Watch
Peter Krause and Julianna Margulies make quite a pair in the SyFy hidden gem that is only three episodes long, and it will leave you wanting more.
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Benedict Cumberbatch's Forgotten Sci-Fi Series Is More Relevant Now Than Ever
Before he was Doctor Strange or even Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch starred in this surprisingly relevant sci-fi series that no one talks about anymore.
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Wearables (4)
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Owners Say These Are The Most Reliable Smartwatches
It's not easy to decide which wearables are the best, but previous buyers can help. These smartwatches are among the most reliable, according to their owners.
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Can You Replace Your Smartwatch Battery?
With some guidance and instruction, you may be able to replace your smartwatch's battery. However, depending on the device, it may not be so easy.
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4 Common Issues With Fitbit Devices
Fitbit has been a mainstay in fitness wearables for years, but the brand has also had a number of documented problems with its fitness trackers.
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Is The Amazfit Helio Strap Pro Worth The Upgrade?
The Helio Strap Pro from Amazfit is designed for professional athletes looking to push their bodies to the limit. But are its features worth the cost?
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