By this point, you’re probably familiar with the concept of noise-canceling headphones. That is, headphones and earbuds that use internal microphones to detect and filter out extraneous sound so you can focus on what’s important. It’s certainly a handy feature, but there’s a huge range of noise-canceling headphones out there with prices that stretch well …
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24 January
Surface Pro X deal: Get up to $300 off Microsoft’s most advanced 2
The Surface Pro X is Microsoft’s attempt to create a two-in-one laptop that doesn’t have to sacrifice power for versatility. And based on Dan Ackerman’s Surface Pro X review, it did just that. The key was ditching the Intel processor found in more affordable laptops in favor of a more powerful and efficient Arm chip. There are two models available …
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24 January
Acer brings taller, larger displays to its line of Chromebooks for education
Most Chromebooks made for schools to give to students have 11.6-inch widescreen displays. This screen size keeps prices down and the Chromebooks small for toting between school and home. But trying to view documents and use educational websites on them is miserable. I experienced that pain firsthand when my kids used them for remote learning over the past two years. …
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24 January
Treat your Windows PC to a lifetime license of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and more for 85% off today
Update, Jan. 24: While we’ve heard isolated reports that a handful of users had issues with this deal over the weekend, our team has independently tested and verified the process and that the deal is still available as of Monday evening. Microsoft Office is the long-relied upon one-stop shop for everyone from pupils to professionals. With the Professional Plus edition, …
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24 January
That eye pain may actually be your TV’s fault
Nearly all modern televisions are compatible with high dynamic range video. While that doesn’t mean they all perform the same, many HDR TVs are brighter than their older, non-HDR counterparts and innovations like mini-LED make them even brighter. Some of the brightest TVs we’ve reviewed are also some of the best TVs. Although brighter doesn’t necessarily mean better, it can …
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24 January
Facebook free
Facebook’s free internet service launched in developing nations and low socio-economic areas more than five years ago to provide people with free access to some online services. But many people are being charged small amounts for using data by their cellphone providers while using the apps in free mode — altogether amounting to millions of dollars every month in the …
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24 January
Google sued by multiple states over how it handles your location data
Attorneys general from Indiana, Texas, Washington state and Washington, DC, filed suits against Google over its use of location data, they announced Monday. The lawsuits, filed separately in each jurisdiction, allege that the search giant makes it “nearly impossible” for people to stop their location from being tracked, accusing the company of deceiving users and invading their privacy. DC Attorney General …
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24 January
Keep all of your data secure with 72% off the Surfshark One VPN bundle
If you’re one of the many that transitioned to working from home, your sensitive workplace data might not be as secure as it was when you were back in the office. One of the best ways to keep your digital data secure is with a VPN, which hides your IP address and encrypts any sensitive data that you send and …
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24 January
How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac
A dual monitor setup helps with multitasking, organization and overall efficiency, which is why so many people spend hundreds of dollars on a second monitor for their computer. That extra real estate can be used for video calls, browsing the web, sending emails or even drawing with your stylus. But if you own a Mac and an iPad, you may …
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24 January
Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro vs. Samsung S21 Ultra: Which zoom is best
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro might be two of the best phones Google has ever made. The Pro model specifically has a gorgeous 6.7-inch, 120Hz display, a not-too-extreme price of $899 (£849, AU$1,299) and, of course, the cameras. It’s always the cameras. The conspicuous camera bar on the back houses a trio of shooters: a main 50-megapixel camera, …
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