Happy weekend, cheeps! I hope you’re staring down the barrel of some unseasonably warm weather, as we are here in Michigan. Must. Return. To. Outdoors! Like, maybe, go out and shoot some video? With a free OnePlus phone, maybe? Hey, just spitballing. Maybe you’re content to stay in and play a free game. You do …
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It’s been almost two years since Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020. The end shouldn’t have come as a surprise to Windows users: Microsoft promised 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released in October 2009, before shifting focus to supporting newer technologies, like Windows 11. That means Microsoft no longer offers technical assistance …
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Your phone is definitely in a case, right? Carrying a naked phone around is tempting fate, so you should always protect your mobile gear with some sort of protective cover. Accessories brand Speck has a large variety of cases — some thin and light, others rugged and able to protect your phone from a 13-foot drop. From now through the …
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LastPass‘ slate of web trackers is in the spotlight after a security researcher recommended switching away from the password manager based on the findings of a well-known privacy advocacy app. The analysis follows LastPass’ recently announced restrictions to its free-tier service, which will become effective in March. The Exodus Privacy app, developed by the Guardian Project to document the number …
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A new app from Facebook’s New Product Experimentation team lets you perform a rap over a studio-recorded beat. Called Bars, the app lets you share videos of your raps with your followers, post to another social media account, or just save to your phone. Bars launched Friday and currently has a waiting list for its beta trial. The new app, …
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Never, ever buy a phone on launch day — unless you enjoy paying full price. Case in point: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 (256GB) for $650. (Be sure to choose the Activate Later option before adding it to your cart.) That’s a full $200 off and the best S21 …
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Metro by T-Mobile is at it again. First came this killer deal: The Motorola One 5G Ace for just $20 when you sign up for service. That’s still available, but now so is this: The OnePlus Nord N10 5G for free when you sign up for service (and port in an existing number). Regular price for that phone: $300. As …
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Home theaters have gotten much simpler in recent years — thankfully — but depending on your hardware, you might still need to do a fair bit of clicking to fire up the TV, receiver and Roku, then switch inputs and select your favorite streaming service. You can simplify your life with a universal remote, and right now you can save …
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A few random bits of news before we jump into today’s deals: Tomorrow you’ll find out how T-Mobile Home Internet (currently a pilot program) has been working for me. It’s $50 a month for unlimited service, no caps, no fees, no equipment-rental charges. Stay tuned! Amazon has an unusually good movie deal today: The 2014 multiple-Oscar-winner Whiplash for 99 cents. …
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Ho, hum: The Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is back on sale for $22, the second-lowest price on record. I mention this in case you’re new around here and haven’t heard me say, for the thousandth time, that you should never, ever pay full price for Amazon gear. It goes on sale constantly. Read more: CNET Fire TV Stick Lite …
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