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4 preventative steps to avoid a home networking disaster
When setting up your router, several simple moves can save you huge headache down the road.
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B760 vs. Z790: Which type of Intel motherboard should you buy?
All Intel CPUs with the LGA1700 socket run on B760 and Z790 mainboards, but not every combination makes sense.
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Frore AirJet: How the solid-state PC cooling of the future works
AirJet technology is revolutionizing electronics cooling with ultra-thin, noiseless cooling chips. Find out all about the possible applications and the technology.
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Samsung's adorable Ballie robot will roll right into your heart
Samsung showed off a remodeled Ballie, a sunshine-yellow autonomously driving robot, at CES 2024… and it's so freaking cute.
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Nab a Roomba to help with cleaning for just $159
Need some help cleaning up after the holidays? The iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is both fast and efficient, capable of grabbing debris from carpet or hard wood.
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Score Amazon's Kindle Scribe before Christmas and save $70
Looking to pick up a last minute Christmas gift for your book-loving friend? Amazon's Kindle Scribe, with its larger screen and notetaking capabilities, is the perfect option.
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Protect your home with Amazon's Ring Doorbell for just $55
Looking to give the gift of peace of mind this holiday season? Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell is on sale for just $55 right now.
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The best graphics cards 2024: GPUs for every budget
These are the best graphics cards that PC gamers can buy today from Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon, and Intel Arc.
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Google's Gemini AI takes aim at OpenAI and Microsoft's GPT-4
Google claims its AI beats GPT-4 in most tests, while Microsoft says GPT-4 is better, with the right prompts.
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How to protect yourself from email tracking
Email is the world's most common digital means of communication, but the almost ancient technology does not make it easy for those who care about their privacy.
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Save $200 on this Shark smart robot vacuum and let it clean your home for you
If you're looking to keep your humble abode nice and tidy, the Shark Matrix robot vacuum is a real standout.
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25 best Amazon Cyber Monday tech deals
Make things easy on yourself — we've sifted through an overwhelming number of Cyber Monday tech deals to reveal the best that Amazon has to offer this year.
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LG's C3 OLED, the ultimate PC gamer TV, is $500 off for Black Friday
LG's C3 OLED is widely considered one of the best TVs around, and it's especially delightful for PC gamers. Don't miss it at this deeply discounted price!
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Get 48 Amazon Basics AA batteries for $13 during Black Friday
Stock up for cheap. During Black Friday you can get 48 Amazon Basics AA batteries for just $13.
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Pick up Google's Nest thermostat for just $90 today
Looking to pick up an efficient smart thermostat that will save you money in the long run? The Google Nest is a fantastic option.
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Secure your home with Amazon's Ring video doorbell for $75
Looking to better secure your home? Pick up Amazon's Ring video doorbell for $74.99 today.
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Save $200 on this self-emptying Shark robot vacuum
Looking to pick up a powerful robot vacuum? The Shark Matrix is the one to pick.
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AMD FSR 3 vs. Nvidia DLSS 3: Similarities and differences
High-performance upscaling technologies such as AMD FSR 3.x and Nvidia DLSS 3.x are the talk of the town among gamers and developers alike, but what are the similarities and differences?
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How to find out what Google knows about you
The issue of our privacy is becoming increasingly hot, and Google is one of the major collectors of information. Google Dashboard makes it easy to see the information the company stores about you.
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Windows 11 tests easily sharing Wi-Fi access with a QR code
Sharing Wi-Fi access data via Windows 11 will be child's play. Microsoft has integrated a QR code function into its operating system.
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Tidy up your home and save 50% with this Shark robot vacuum
If you're looking to save some time cleaning your house, the Shark AI Ultra Voice Control robot vacuum is a literal godsend.
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AMD FSR 3 with Fluid Motion Frames: Radeon's DLSS 3 rival, explained
AMD presented its latest upscaling technology FSR 3 at Gamescom 2023 and wants to compete with Nvidia's DLSS 3. We explain the tech and its feature set in detail.
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Microsoft's futuristic 'Project Silica' stores data on glass plates for 10,000 years
3,500 films or 1.75 million songs can be stored on a single, small glass disk. Microsoft is currently developing the data storage of the future.
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This excellent Wi-Fi 6 mesh router is just $55 during Prime Day
The TP-Link Deco X20 is speedy but simple to set up, and it’s down to its lowest price yet during Amazon Prime Big Deals Day.
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Amazon's delightful Eero WI-Fi router is just $45 for October Prime Day
Kick your Internet provider's router to the curb and get Amazon's Eero router for $45 during Prime Big Deal Days.
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My favorite surge protector is finally under $20 again on Prime Day
I bought quite a few of this 12-outlet Belkin surge protector for my home, then slowed my roll during the pandemic. Now I’m gonna buy a couple more.
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Best October Prime Day tech deals on Amazon: Laptops, SSDs, monitors, more
Amazon's October Prime Day deals are already popping up ahead of the October 10/11 event, featuring discounts on laptops, SSDs, PC components, monitors, and more.
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Score a clean-it-all Roomba smartvac for 50% off during Prime Day
The iRobot Roomba i4 smart vacuum is 50% off this Prime Day. Don't sleep on this one.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.5 explained: AI ray reconstruction, supersampling, and more
Here's everything you need to know about DLSS 3.5, from features to compatibility and more.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 was finally announced and it's a mini PC monster
The Raspberry Pi foundation just gave us a peek at the Raspberry Pi 5, and the new single-board computer looks absolutely kickass.
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Meta's Quest 3 headset arrives on October 10
Meta's Quest 3 headset will pack new augmented reality powers, and a much higher $500 price tag
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SteamVR 2.0 beta adds tons of new features
New chat tools, a better keyboard, and a new store interface are ready to try out in SteamVR 2.0's beta.
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If you have one of these three Asus routers, update it right now
Extremely critical security vulnerabilities put these routers at risk from remote attackers.
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Let this $179 iRobot smart vacuum clean your home for you
The iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is powerful, smart, and 35 percent off.
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The top 8 tech deals during Best Buy’s anniversary sale
As usual, the sale’s full of many junky discounts, but these particular deals are worth your money.
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I switched to a cheap cell phone plan. I’m saving a ton of money with no downsides
I rarely notice a difference between my former cellphone plan with a major carrier and the prepaid ones I’ve tried, except for the cost. And it's a big chunk of change.
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How to sell your old electronics and tech gear
Those laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices lying around your house could be worth some cash. Here’s how to get that money into your wallet.
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HDMI vs. DisplayPort: Which display interface reigns supreme?
HDMI and DisplayPort are both capable of sending high-definition video and high-res audio from a source to a display. We compare their feature sets and typical use scenarios.
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Woohoo! You can get a Raspberry Pi again
It’s been hard to get one of the affordable single-board computers during the last couple of years, but availability is finally starting to bounce back.
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Why you should always set up guest Wi-Fi at home
Even if no one ever visits you, a guest network helps maintain the security and privacy of your home network.
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17 travel gadgets you need for your next trip or vacation
Want to have the ultimate travel experience? Whether it's business or a vacation, we've got you covered with the best travel tech to help make your trip smoother and easier.
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Save $200 on this luxurious Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop
Need help cleaning your humble abode? The Ecovacs Deebot N10 Max + Robot Vacuum and Mop is worth considering.
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Wi-Fi 7: A deep-dive into the blistering new wireless standard
Wi-Fi 7 is now being launched, and the new Wi-Fi standard improves the speed and stability of radio transmission with numerous innovations.
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9 lovely retro gadgets for nostalgic tech lovers
Even if things weren't better in the past, many people long for the games, sounds, and images of another era. Here are some awesome modern gadgets that have plenty of nostalgic flavor.
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This broken Windows feature taunts me every time I update
A Windows feature called Delivery Optimization within is designed to allow you to download apps and updates from other PCs on your network, not the Internet. But it's so frustrating that it barely ever works.
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This $100 TP-Link mesh router 3-pack will fix your spotty Wi-Fi
This budget mesh router is down to its all-time low, making it an affordable way to get even Wi-Fi coverage across your whole house.
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I don’t game on PC, but I still prefer a gaming keyboard
The extras on gaming keyboards benefit everyone—not just gamers. And these days, it doesn’t cost much to make the switch, either.
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PlayStation VR2 can work on PC…with a big catch
Sony's latest and greatest headset is technically compatible with Steam VR, but it needs a little extra hardware in between. Hardware that doesn't actually exist.
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Save $80 on this powerful Shark robot vacuum
Tired of lugging a giant vacuum cleaner around the house? Give the Shark ION robot vacuum a try.
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