Alibaba Is A Tech Giant, But Who Actually Owns It?
Alibaba is one of the world's biggest tech companies, but its ownership structure isn't as simple as it seems, with shareholders and insiders involved.
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4 Reasons Why Some People Regret Buying A 3D Printer
While a 3D printer is a useful gadget, people often regret their purchase when they don't consider these points beforehand and jump on the hype train.
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Do You Really Need Noise-Cancelling Headphones? Here's What Experts Say
Noise-cancelling headphones can help filter out noise from a commute, workplace, or even at home. Still, there are important tradeoffs to consider.
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The 3 Levels Of Your Android Phone's Biometric Security
Your Android phone has several levels of security to keep your data safe, but only one Android device has the highest security face unlock.
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How Long Will Your Old Digital Camera Last?
Those old point-and-shoot cameras are becoming cool again. But before you fish yours out of a drawer, there are some things to consider.
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What Does 'FSR' Mean On An AMD Graphics Card?
You may notice your AMD graphics card supports something called FSR, but you may not need it if you have a sufficiently powerful computer.
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Can You Still Use An Old Pager In 2026?
Pagers are technology from a bygone era these days, but even if they're still technically functional in 2026, you won't get much mileage out of them.
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Study Finds That Almost 50% Of Hard Drives Fail Way Too Soon
While SSDs have largely taken over for most enthusiast PC builds, HDDs are often used for long-term storage, in spite of their reliability concerns.
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UGREEN's Cat Charger Is Powerful While Still Looking Cute
UGREEN recently released a fun cat-themed charger that leans into cute design, while still delivering powerful charging speed for your devices.
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Are LG WOLED Monitors Actually Worth It?
You'll see plenty of impressive specs on LG's WOLED monitors, but what do they mean for you? Here's a look at what matters if you're considering an upgrade.
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Ditch The Charging Port On Your Computer Mouse And Use This Instead
If you're tired of constantly plugging in your mouse to charge or trying to find fresh batteries, consider this upgrade when looking at a new gaming mouse.
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Liquid Cooled Gaming Tablets Are Here - But Are They Worth The Price Tag?
Mobile devices are power efficient, but they typically can't perform well enough to play the biggest console games. Liquid cooling could change that.
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Studies Show Video Doorbells Might Not Be As Effective As You Think - Here's Why
Thinking about a video doorbell for extra security? Research suggests there are a few important drawbacks and limitations worth knowing about first.
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This Mod Turns A Game Boy Into A Drone Controller - Here's How It Works
Using an old Game Boy and a bit of clever modding, this UAV enthusiast converted the classic portable system into a functional drone controller.
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Code Hidden In 'White-Labeled' Routers Gives Chinese Servers Full Control
A newly discovered router backdoor can phone home and open your network to remote control. "White-label" brands may have sold affected devices in the States.
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These 4 Things Could Be Killing Your Gaming FPS
Nothing pains a gamer more than low frame rates! If you too face this issue, try these fixes first before immediately blaming your gaming hardware.
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How Long Will The Xbox Series X Be Supported?
Xbox has been in a strange place recently, with price increases and other economic factors, but Xbox Series X consoles will still live long supported lives.
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4 RFID Security Myths You Need To Stop Believing
RFID and credit card skimming are still a valid threat at payment terminals, but other methods of skimming RFID signals aren't nearly as feasible for criminals.
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Android Tablets Are Finally Interesting In 2026 - Here's Why
During a time with continually increasing costs, the value proposition of a cheaper, mutable Android tablet is becoming much more enticing for tech buyers.
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30 Google Sheets Shortcuts That Can Have A Huge Effect On Your Workflow
Working with any spreadsheet can be a time-consuming process, depending on the amount of data. However, keyboard shortcuts can make the process more slick.
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Stop Spending Money On Raspberry Pi Projects And Use Your Old Laptop Instead
Even Raspberry Pi hardware cannot avoid the more expensive component prices plaguing the tech industry, but an old laptop could easily bridge that gap.
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The Last Kindle With A Physical Keyboard Was Released 16 Years Ago
Kindles haven't sported any physical buttons (outside of the power button, etc.) for over a decade, eschewing the physical keyboard in favor of touch controls.
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This Programming Language Is Quickly Becoming One Of The Most Popular In The World
Among common programming languages like Python and C, one new and upcoming language promises all the benefits and capability of C, without memory issues.
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