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Hotspot Shield VPN review: This speedster costs more than its faster, more private competitors

Paying for a US-based virtual private network because you want top-tier privacy protection is like popping into a roadside strip joint because you want a satisfying lunch buffet — a risky move that’s best made with your eyes open.  Nevermind the shady ownership structures and oblique third-party operation chains you’ve got to trust from far too many commercial VPNs. Between …

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Chip shortage is Best Buy’s gain as GPU restock gets locked behind pricey membership

Like other online retailers, Best Buy has been restocking high-demand products like graphics cards that quickly sell out — but for the first time on Thursday, it allowed only paid members of its $200 Totaltech subscription service to buy GPUs. Graphics cards have been in short supply due to global chip shortages, leading retailers to ration limited shipments using first-come, …

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