How We Test Computers

We review a lot of computers at CNET, and we’ve been doing it for a long time. Over the years some of the methodology has changed, but our core commitment to in-depth product reviews has not. But how, exactly, do we test the products we review?  The review process for laptops, desktops, tablets and other …

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How We Test VPNs

A virtual private network allows you to create a more private connection between your computer and the internet over any network — whether that’s public Wi-Fi at an airport, your mobile carrier’s network or your own home network — by creating an encrypted tunnel through which your browsing information is sent. While VPNs can’t make you entirely anonymous, they are …

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 Review: Living Up to Its Pro Name

It would be easy to mistake the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 for the first-gen model: They’re nearly identical, at least on the outside. Samsung did swap out some key components, though. The processor, for instance, jumps from an 11th- to 12th-gen Intel. That’s the biggest change and it pays off with a sizable multicore performance bump. However, the other, …

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Samsung Hits $61B in Revenue for Another Record Quarter

Samsung posted record revenue during its first quarter, boosted by strong sales of memory chips and its latest flagship phones. The Korean electronics giant said Wednesday that its revenue for the three-month period ended March 31 came in at 77.78 trillion won ($61.4 billion), an increase of nearly 19% over the same quarter last year. It’s the company’s third straight …

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MLB TV Review: Subscribers May Balk at Increased Blackout Restrictions

For out-of-market baseball fans, MLB.TV is the only game in town to follow your favorite team night in and night out. As a Cincinnati Reds fan living in New England, I’d be able to watch only a handful of Reds games during the season — on the rare occasion when my small-market team makes an appearance on national television — …

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T-Mobile’s first quarter of 2022 proved to be a good one, as the wireless carrier revealed it had increases in postpaid, prepaid and home internet subscribers.  In earnings announced Wednesday morning, T-Mobile revealed that it had added over 1.3 million postpaid customers in the period, of which 589,000 were postpaid phone users. Postpaid users, who pay their bills at the …

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Apple Watch Series 7: Long

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Apple Watch Series 7: Long

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Man Arrested For Raping A Cow In Lucknow; Heinous Act Caught On CCTV

(TW: This story contains details of animal abuse, which could trigger some readers.)  While crimes against women in India continue to increase, it looks like even animals aren’t safe. A few days after four men were arrested for raping a lizard in Maharashtra, a Lucknow man was detained by police for raping a cow. Representational Image/Unsplash In an incident that …

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Is Samsung’s 45

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Plus and S22 Ultra support faster 45-watt fast charging, one of the key features that distinguishes them from the less expensive Galaxy S22. Cheaper Samsung devices like the Galaxy S22 and S21 FE only support 25-watt fast charging instead. The catch, however, is that neither of the required power adapters come in the box with your phone …

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Students Combat Driver Shortages and Food Waste in Samsung’s STEM Contest

This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Camille Kersha-Aerga grew tired of seeing her fellow classmates arrive to school late because of bus delays resulting from a driver shortage. “It just wasn’t fair that they were having a lesser opportunity than …

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Learn the Ropes With 35% Off a MasterClass Family Subscription

Seeking new skills or exploring existing interests? Whether you want to learn about filmmaking, fashion, gardening, business, the culinary arts, writing or something else, MasterClass overs over 150 classes across 11 categories. Train under world-renowned experts with specializations in their industries like Shonda Rhimes, Bill Nye, Neil Gaiman, Malala Yousafzai, Neil deGrasse Tyson and more.  A MasterClass family subscription allows unlimited access …

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Twitter’s Mute Feature Can Help You Hide Spoilers and More

Twitter can be a great place to interact with friends, brands, celebrities and almost anyone imaginable. The price of admission? Those people are probably going to tweet things you don’t want to hear about. Maybe it’s new episodes of the TV show you’re still catching up on, maybe it’s a new social media trend or maybe it’s the news that …

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10 Ways to Keep Your TV Streaming Bill Low

What’s happening The streaming service market is crowded. With multiple subscriptions to pay for and rising prices, it’s becoming expensive to watch TV on cable or as a cord-cutter. Why it matters You can pare down your monthly expenses without totally eliminating your streaming service budget. What’s next Tap into these tips to save money while streaming the TV shows …

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