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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2025: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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Windows 11 24H2's March update is riddled with failures and crashes
Mandatory cumulative update KB5053598 is causing problems for users in all kinds of ways.
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The Spectrum review: Relive the ZX Spectrum's 80s gaming glories
The Spectrum faithfully recreates the 80s original with its rubber keys and classic games, delighting older gamers, while younger players may face a steep learning curve due to tricky controls and tough gameplay. However, modern features like save and rewind help mitigate that frustration.
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Whoa! This 180Hz IPS gaming monitor is seriously just $80 right now
This is the best bang-for-your-buck deal I've ever seen for a gaming monitor. It comes from Acer via its budget brand Aopen with a 3-year warranry.
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Sony drops an unexpected Blu-ray surprise!
Looks like Sony is still in the Blu-ray business, with the storied personal electronics maker unwrapping its first new BD player in years.
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Nvidia boasts 'twice as many' RTX 50 GPUs shipped versus last gen
It sounds like success, but Nvidia's careful wording masks how little there is that's actually worth bragging about.
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Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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This $15 indoor security camera doubles as a baby monitor (40% off)
The reliable TP-Link Tapo C100 is a real bargain at this Amazon deal price!
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It looks like Asus redesigned the scratchy PCIe slots on its motherboards
Asus appears to have made some adjustments to the Q-Release Slim PCIe slots on its latest motherboards, which were previously scratching graphics card connectors.
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Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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It's Pi Day! Grab this Raspberry Pi 5 starter kit on sale while you can
Get this preloaded Raspberry Pi 5 with accessories at a discount on Amazon right now.
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I built a maxed-out Raspberry Pi 5 PC with an SSD for under $200. You can, too!
Get started with the new, faster model of the minicomputer.
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Fullscreen vs. borderless? Why I stopped tripping on the gaming mode question
Is Fullscreen mode or borderless windows mode best for gaming? Here's what I found out.
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Save $250 on MSI's RTX 4070 laptop with 32GB RAM right now
This is a solid deal for the MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop at B&H.
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'We're getting scalped': System integrator says even he can't buy 5090 cards at MSRP
The CEO of boutique gaming desktop builder PowerGPU says that even distributors are jacking up prices on Nvidia cards.
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This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 24GB RAM is a bargain for $359
The powerful Beelink EQR6 mini PC is currently 20% off with a coupon on Amazon.
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I stopped using Alexa long ago. Here are 6 ways Alexa+ could lure me back
Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind?
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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