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You Lost Your Wi

You almost never think of your Wi-Fi password after setting up your devices. A friend comes over, asks you for the network password and you stumble to remember — what was it again? Is it this number on the back of my router? Even if you don’t have the password saved anywhere and you haven’t memorized …

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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 Laptop Deals: Save $300 on Samsung Galaxy Book or MSI Prestige 14 and More

Whether you are looking for a new laptop for heading back to school or just an upgrade for browsing at home, there are plenty of discounts right now that can save you some money. There are a number of great laptop deals on laptops with Intel’s previous 11th-generation (and very capable) Core processors, and you can also save on newer …

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Best VPN for Windows

A well-tested virtual private network is a key privacy tool for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. We’ve repeatedly tested a range of VPNs across both Windows and MacOS platforms to find the fastest and most secure options for each platform. If you’re looking for the best VPN for a Windows device, you’re in luck. Windows’ dominance as a desktop …

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You Should Be Using These Windows 11 Features

It’s always a good time to master some of Windows 11’s productivity features. These built-in tricks can help you do everything from setting up Taskbar shortcuts to saving battery power.  No matter which Microsoft, Dell, HP or other Windows compatible rig you have, we’ve got you covered here with our list of hidden features that you can use right now to …

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Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (UM5302) Review: Superb Little Ultralight Laptop

It is not easy to find an ultralight laptop that still feels sturdy but Asus pulls it off with the Zenbook S 13 OLED. At 1 kilogram (2.4 pounds), the 13.3-inch laptop is lighter than the MacBook Air (M1 and M2) — ideal for tossing in a backpack or shoulder bag without a second thought. Despite its compact footprint, Asus …

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How to Open MBOX Files on MacOS or Windows

If you’re looking to transfer your old emails to a new email address, or if you’ve ever needed to send someone a mile-long email thread — MBOX files can be an easy, flexible solution. MBOX files can be opened on MacOS, iPhone, Windows and Android.  What exactly are MBOX files?  MBOX files are a container for multiple, compressed email files. The …

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How to Buy a Budget Laptop in 2022

The back-to-school shopping season is going on right now, so it’s a good time to learn how to shop for a cheap laptop, including what to look out for and what to avoid. Note that I don’t mean cheap in the pejorative sense: What I mean is an inexpensive laptop that performs well and offers good overall value, despite the …

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Lenovo’s Latest Legion 7 Gaming Laptops Are Its Most Powerful and Portable Yet

Lenovo announced its latest high-end Legion 7 series gaming laptops on Tuesday. At the top of the line are the Legion 7 and 7i, which Lenovo said are the world’s most powerful 16-inch gaming laptops. A pair of thinner, lighter versions, the Slim 7 and 7i, were also announced.  The Legion 7 (AMD) and 7i (Intel) feature a 16-inch 2,560×1,600-resolution …

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Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED Laptops Have Clever Innovations for Creatives

Asus announced several new Zenbook and Vivobook laptops Monday as part of its Pinnacle of Performance event. Like other PC makers, Asus is updating current models with AMD Ryzen 6000-series and Intel 12th-gen Core processors. And you’ll see a lot more OLED displays available for its laptops this year, too. But with Asus, it’s always the things you won’t find …

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