Tag Archives: office

3 Shopping Tactics That Score the Best Deals at Wayfair

Sometimes finding the best online deals is more stressful than exciting. Depending on what you’re trying to buy and where, shopping can be less “thrill of the hunt” and more of a slog. At a major chain like Wayfair, though, there are a few tricks we’ve found for finding the best products and snagging the …

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The Normalizing of Extreme Politics Is Playing Out on Twitter

A couple of months after Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman had a stroke in May, his Republican opponent and former TV personality Mehmet Oz posted a link to his more than 3 million Twitter followers. “Hoping to make it to a *Fetterman for Senate* campaign event? Details are linked below!” The website, paid for by Oz’s campaign, depicted Fetterman …

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How to Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint Without a Microsoft 365 Subscription

Microsoft 365, the evolution of the old Microsoft Office suite, features a variety of apps that you may need for work, school or your personal life. You can access the full versions of those apps with a subscription, but that cost adds up over time, which could become an obstacle to using Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other programs. Fortunately, if …

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Best Printer Deals: Canon Pixma MG3620 for $69, Epson Workforce Pro WF

For many, a printer is a crucial part of the home office setup. If you’re looking to upgrade your current printer, there are several deals right now on HP, Canon and Epson models. They include some of the our CNET staff printer picks as well as others from trusted brands that are highly rated.  Like any other tech product, you should consider …

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The Best Monitors According to the CNET Staff Who Use Them

Over the last few years, office workers across the world have found themselves having to work from their homes. While this has increased productivity and reduced a lot of stress for many, a lot of workers didn’t have the right equipment to create a home office. Even here at CNET, we had to find new ways to make our space …

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Google Chat Now Warns You About Suspicious Links

Not sure if that chat message is legit or not? Google has your back. Google Chat will start showing a warning banner under messages that might contain phishing links or malware downloads, according to a blog post by Google.  Phishing scams can lock you out of your device or result in identity theft. Malware attacks, which include ransomware attacks, are …

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Get Streamer

Have you been trying to stream or record gaming content, but your videos seem a bit dark? If so, then try this Logitech Litra Glow Streaming light at Office Depot for $56.  While you’re only saving a few dollars ($4 to be exact) on this ring light compared to other retailers, why not get one of my favorite lights for …

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Google’s Russian Branch to File for Bankruptcy After Bank Account Seized

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Google’s subsidiary in Russia is filing for bankruptcy after the country’s government seized its bank account. “The Russian authorities’ seizure of Google Russia’s bank account has made it untenable for our Russia office to function, including employing and paying …

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Keep Cables and Cords Concealed and Save Up to 28%

Does the chaos of cables and cords sprawling down walls and across entertainment and work spaces drive you nuts? Cable and cord management kits available that can conceal the mess and keep your space looking neat. And right now, Woot has two different options to tame your cluttered cords, starting at $20. Legrand’s wiremold kits are marked up to 28% …

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Protect Your Home Office Privacy With a VPN as Cybersecurity Threats Grow

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, cybersecurity risks have become more of a concern for small businesses and unsecured home office networks. The uptick in larger cyberattacks has also created a target-rich environment for small-time malicious actors. Virtual …

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