School is starting again soon, whatever that happens to mean in this pandemic-infused season of social distancing and sheltering at home. If your schools are keeping kids at home and conducting classes remotely, some tech support might be more critical than ever. That’s why teachers and students alike might benefit from a year of Support.com …
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Already using a music-streaming service like Apple Music or Spotify? Consider pausing it for three months while you check out Amazon Music HD. It’s home to some 60 million songs that stream at up to 10 times the bitrate — meaning you’ll hear audio that’s better-than-CD-quality. Oh, and it’s free. For a limited time, new subscribers can get Amazon Music …
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Professionals get that smooth-as-glass look from their video by using a three-axis stabilizer — a handheld gadget that flattens out all the jitter from your video no matter what kind of side-to-side, up-and-down or back-and-forth movement you make. It’s a modern version of the Steadicam, and is an essential tool for stepping up your video quality (just ask any social …
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The iPhone 11, which Apple announced in September 2019, is an impressive and relatively affordable handset with a fantastic camera and a fast processor. But those with an iPhone XS from 2018 may wonder if it’s time for an upgrade. After all, the iPhone 11 has some great new hardware and a spectrum of fun, enticing colors to choose from. …
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It seems like I can’t go more than a few days without running into a discounted power bank, and this week is no exception. This Galvanox 16,000-mAh power bank is one of those no-frills batteries that you can keep in your travel bag for those times when you absolutely have to leave the house (don’t forget your face mask, please) …
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Samsung’s got jokes. At least according to a new teardown by tech DIY repair site iFixit, which revealed Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds have internals labeled, “Bean Right” and “Bean Left.” We’re glad we’re not the only ones who think they look like you could lose them in a bowl of chili. In addition to sharing their shape with …
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If you’re looking for a new iPhone at the lowest price possible, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus from 2017 are viable options. (They’re still so viable, in fact, that the US Census Bureau used the iPhone 8 to conduct the 2020 Census.) Though Apple discontinued selling them, you can still nab the devices from third-party retailers like Walmart and Best …
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After months of lockdown where I live, reviewing the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G has been an absolute blast. Samsung’s most advanced phone for power users is expensive — it starts at $1,300 (£1,179, AU$1,894) for the 128GB model — but it’s also stuffed with features and has an arresting (some might say divisive) design, all of which makes it fun to …
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When it comes to premium earbuds, AirPods get all the attention (perhaps deservedly, perhaps not) — but don’t overlook the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus. They debuted earlier this year to widespread acclaim, improving on the original Galaxy Buds in several key ways. They also cost more, which was a bummer. Good news: For a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, a podcast devoted to helping you save money. For example, did you know that certain products go on sale all the time? Sometimes every month or two, sometimes every few weeks! That means you’d be crazy to pay full price. Listen in to learn which items get discounted on the regular. …
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