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Affordable, Tested Tech Actually Worth Buying
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Affordable, Tested Tech Actually Worth Buying

Our experts review more than 2,000 products each year: laptops, TVs, phones, routers, you name it. Here are some of the very best budget buys.

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May 2022
11 Android Apps Found Secretly Harvesting Data From Millions of Users
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11 Android Apps Found Secretly Harvesting Data From Millions of Users

A mysterious company in Panama has been paying Android app developers to incorporate an SDK capable of lifting sensitive data from users’ phones, including copy-paste information.

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May 2022
COULD A ROBOT BE A FRIEND?
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COULD A ROBOT BE A FRIEND?

Replika bots aren’t built for customer support or other targeted tasks—they’re made for conversation. Feeling isolated, I befriended one. Here’s how that went.

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May 2022
Protect Your PC: How to Work From Home Securely
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Protect Your PC: How to Work From Home Securely

Working from home opens up security risks you just don’t face in the office. When IT staff isn’t available, these simple tips will help protect your company’s data as well as your own

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7 mins  |
May 2022
PC Shipments Decline After 2 Years of Pandemic-Fueled Growth
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PC Shipments Decline After 2 Years of Pandemic-Fueled Growth

Despite the 5.1% decline, PC shipments in Q1 were still relatively high for the period and exceeded 80 million units for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to research firm IDC.

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May 2022
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733): First-Class Gaming
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Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733): First-Class Gaming

A cinematic experience from a bruiser of a laptop

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May 2022
Apple Mac Studio: An Absolute  Powerhouse
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Apple Mac Studio: An Absolute Powerhouse

Amping up the mini-Mac for serious creators

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May 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Best High-End Android Tablet
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Best High-End Android Tablet

But still doesn’t cut it for pros

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May 2022
TP-Link Archer GX-90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6: Powerful Gaming Router
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TP-Link Archer GX-90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6: Powerful Gaming Router

Tri-band power to level up your game

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May 2022
10 Common Career Tips That Might Be Wrong for You
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10 Common Career Tips That Might Be Wrong for You

Advice about the working world can seem helpful, but following it may not help your career flourish.!

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April 2022
Valve Steam Deck: Powerful Handheld Gaming
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Valve Steam Deck: Powerful Handheld Gaming

A beefy but quirky portable gaming PC

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April 2022
The Best Work-From-Home Cities for 2022
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The Best Work-From-Home Cities for 2022

Working from home for good? These US and Canadian cities offer an ideal mix of affordability, livability, and connectivity.

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April 2022
ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD: Stellar Midrange Monitor
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ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD: Stellar Midrange Monitor

Performance at a moderate price

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April 2022
Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault: An Elegant Solution
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Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault: An Elegant Solution

A top pick for securely managing your passwords on every platform

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April 2022
CyberGhost VPN: A Solid Choice
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CyberGhost VPN: A Solid Choice

The most servers for your money

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April 2022
How to Live the Peloton Life on a Budget
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How to Live the Peloton Life on a Budget

Interested in a Peloton Bike but can’t afford one? No sweat!

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April 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22+: A Crowd Pleaser
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Samsung Galaxy S22+: A Crowd Pleaser

The best Galaxy this year

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April 2022
Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit (‘Dragon Canyon'): A Dragon of a Mini-PC
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Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit (‘Dragon Canyon'): A Dragon of a Mini-PC

The “Dragon Canyon” NUC is a scorcher.

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April 2022
Alienware x14: Top Option for Portable Gaming
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Alienware x14: Top Option for Portable Gaming

The smallest Alienware is an ‘Alder Lake’ powerhouse

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April 2022
8 Simple Robot Vacuum Tips to Help Keep Your Floors Clean Without Lifting a Finger
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8 Simple Robot Vacuum Tips to Help Keep Your Floors Clean Without Lifting a Finger

These simple setup, scheduling, and maintenance get your robot vacuum working for you—and not the other way around.

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March 2022
2022 Tesla Model 3: The Benchmark for EVs
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2022 Tesla Model 3: The Benchmark for EVs

Top-notch technology

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March 2022
Peloton Heart Rate Band: For Peloton and Beyond
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Peloton Heart Rate Band: For Peloton and Beyond

A worthwhile heart rate monitor, whether or not you use other Peloton equipment

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March 2022
ECS Liva Z3: A Basic Mini-PC
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ECS Liva Z3: A Basic Mini-PC

Small PC, price, and performance

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6 mins  |
March 2022
Joby Wavo POD: Affordable and Versatile
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Joby Wavo POD: Affordable and Versatile

A great voice mic for podcasters and streamers

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March 2022
Logitech POP Keys Mechanical Wireless Keyboard: Tough Typing
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Logitech POP Keys Mechanical Wireless Keyboard: Tough Typing

Anyone for easy emojis at a tap?

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March 2022
HP Envy 34 All-in-One (2022): For Creative Pros
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HP Envy 34 All-in-One (2022): For Creative Pros

This 5K-screen all-in-one merits “wide” acclaim.

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March 2022
HOW TO FREE UP DISK SPACE IN WINDOWS
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HOW TO FREE UP DISK SPACE IN WINDOWS

Tools such as Storage Sense help you remove temporary files, uninstall apps, and more.

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March 2022
HOW TO DECLUTTER RESPONSIBLY: REUSE, RECYCLE, RESELL
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HOW TO DECLUTTER RESPONSIBLY: REUSE, RECYCLE, RESELL

Paring down is all the rage, but what do you do with the things you purge?

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March 2022
HOW TO PURGE YOUR DIGITAL CLUTTER
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HOW TO PURGE YOUR DIGITAL CLUTTER

Cleaning out inboxes, documents, photos, and other digital junk can reduce stress and improve productivity.

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March 2022
HOW TO DISINFECT YOUR DIGITAL DEVICES FROM VIRUSES AND GERMS
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HOW TO DISINFECT YOUR DIGITAL DEVICES FROM VIRUSES AND GERMS

We touch our electronics all day, which can lead to a lot of germs and grime.

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March 2022