Google’s Chrome web browser is a notorious resource hog, but now Chrome 87, the browser’s final software update of 2020, is promising to speed things up. “Starting in this release, Chrome is actively managing your computer’s resources to make the tabs you care about fast — while allowing you to keep hundreds of tabs open …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Think you know everything there is to know about saving money on Black Friday ? Think again. I’ve got a couple tips you might have missed. (While you’re at it, be sure to learn the secret of scoring Amazon deals all year long.) 2020 Holiday Gift Picks …
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Retro gaming is back in style and people are snapping up old-style arcade cabinets (like ones from Arcade1Up) for their basements and game rooms. But you don’t need a spare wall to experience old-timey video games. My Arcade’s Pixel Classic looks like a Nintendo Game Boy clone but comes packed with 300 vintage games. Right now you can get the …
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It’s not hard to find inexpensive Bluetooth speakers that double down on portability at the cost of aesthetics and sound quality; they’re literally everywhere. If all you need is a cheap portable speaker, Amazon is chock full of options. But it’s not every day we find a good deal on a premium Bluetooth speaker from an audiophile brand, so if …
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A couple years back I was lucky enough to take a trip to Italy (and hope to again, if this vaccine news pans out). It was breathtaking, but the language barrier did make things difficult at times. How I wish I’d had a Pocketalk in my pocket. This insanely convenient device allows for fast and easy translation of 74 different …
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How low can they go? I’m talking about prices for big TVs, of course, not the participants in Limbo Mania 2020. Just last month, I was stoked to see a 70-inch model marked down to $500. Best Buy, today: Hold my beer. For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the Hisense H65 70-inch 4K UHD Smart …
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Disney Plus grew to 73.7 million subscribers as of Oct. 3, Disney said Tuesday, an announcement that came on the first anniversary of the streaming service’s launch. By comparison, Netflix, the biggest subscription video service in the world, has more than 195 million global subscribers. But among the raft of newer services that’ve launched in the last year — such as Apple …
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Hey, you with the wrist. Wouldn’t you like to strap on something that could count your steps, track your runs, remind you of meetings, notify you of incoming text messages and, oh yeah, tell time? Sounds like you’re in the market for a fitness tracker. Or smartwatch. What’s the difference? That’s just one of the questions we’re tackling in this …
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As promised earlier this year, Pokemon Go started rolling out the ability to connect to the Pokemon Home storage service on Wednesday. That means you can transfer shiny Pokemon you’ve caught out in the real world in Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch. To start transferring, you’ll need to link Pokemon Go to your Nintendo account in the settings menu. …
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I’ve long sung the praises of cash-back services, which can help you save extra on many, if not most, online purchases. This works even if you’re already using a cash-back credit card (which you should be). It’s like double-dipping, which is just as awesome here as it is at the ice-cream shop. There are many cash-back services, and one of them, …
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