There are plenty of cheap VPNs out there, even a smattering of free ones. The key thing to remember is that using one will inevitably slow your browsing, gaming and streaming performance. Ah, but how much? Will you actually notice a difference, or will it be negligible? Here’s an option for negligible: For a limited …
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Best Buy’s latest Flash Sale is happening now, meaning you’ve got until the clock strikes midnight to score some pretty hefty savings on TVs, laptops, earbuds and the like. Below I’ve rounded up a few standouts from the sale. See it at Best Buy Óscar Gutiérrez/CNET Refurbished AirPods Pro $160 (save $90) Last year, wondering if they’d work well or …
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If you’ve balked at buying a wearable because of style, price, limited features or all of the above, here’s good news: Samsung is having a one-day-only sale on the Galaxy Watch 3. It’s gorgeous, capable and downright cheap if you have something you can trade in. See it at Samsung The Watch 3 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, …
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Sick of recording shaky video on your phone? Add a gimbal to your gear. It uses a combination of weights and motors to keep a camera steady while it’s in motion. That means you can walk, run, pan and swoop, and enjoy much smoother video than you could just holding the phone in your hand. These things used to cost …
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It can be tough living in a crowded house. There’s always a line for the bathroom, and you never know who’s going to eat the last leftover slice of pizza. An oversized Qi charging pad can eliminate one source of anxiety, though. The Lecone Triple Wireless Charger, for example, can accommodate three phones at once, and fast-charge all of them …
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After canceling last year’s F8 developer conference due to the pandemic, Facebook on Tuesday revealed that its 2021 event will happen in a virtual-only format called F8 Refresh. The one-day event takes place June 2, and you can sign up for it now. It’ll be livestreamed on its Facebook for Developers page. “We’ll feature the latest product tools to help …
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Facebook is looking to create a version of Instagram for kids under the age of 13, according to a Thursday report by BuzzFeed News. The publication cited an internal company post about the project. “I’m excited to announce that going forward, we have identified youth work as a priority for Instagram and have added it to our H1 priority list,” …
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I’m always on the lookout for projector deals, but recently I’ve noticed an unfortunate trend in the way certain models are listed at stores like Amazon and Walmart. It’s misleading at best, deceptive at worst — and one that I think all projector sellers need to address immediately. It’s all about resolution. Take a look at this Amazon product listing …
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Amazon seller: TechkeyDirect Deal price: $7.79 with code and coupon Wi-Fi deadspots are the bane of everyone’s home network. As it happens, though, sometimes the problem isn’t entirely the fault of a weak Wi-Fi router that can’t reach all the way into every corner of your home. It’s often compounded by an anemic Wi-Fi radio in your laptop that can’t …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. This story is part of a series on life one year into the pandemic. Make sure to read part one: Zoom anxiety is still a major problem, one year into the pandemic, and part two: Zoom anxiety is real. Here’s how to combat it. A …
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