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Save Over $550 When You Upgrade Your Laptop to 2022’s LG Gram 14

We are right around the corner from the holiday shopping season, but you can already find massive savings across multiple retailers. If you’ve been shopping for a laptop, now is a great time to upgrade. The latest LG Gram 14 model is discounted by 37% on Amazon right now, bringing the price from $1,500 to …

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It’s Expensive to Heat An Older Home, But Here’s How You Can Save

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Heating a home is rarely cheap and, with global energy prices on the rise, it’s more important than ever to consider how to make our homes more energy-efficient.  This is easier in newer properties as they’re more …

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6 Places Every Home Should Have Security Cameras

This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Not every home is the same, but everyone’s property deserves to be protected. Security cameras are a great tool to achieve a sense of security, as they give you extra eyes on your property at all times.  Your property’s …

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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 it, there’s a simple way …

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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 NAS Deals: Save up to $1,760 on Drives From WD, Synology and More

Managing the data for your small business or other organization with multiple employees can be a serious headache. You need to make sure everyone can easily access the files they need to keep work moving along, but you also want to make sure that your data remains secure from prying eyes. And while cloud storage services can be helpful, they …

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Best Laptop for High School Students in 2022

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. With school back in session, a reliable laptop is a crucial piece of equipment necessary for setting your student up for success. That’s why we’ve gathered our picks for the best laptop for high school students covering options across all the major operating systems including …

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A VPN Isn’t the Only Way to Change Your IP Address

Even without a user-friendly virtual private network, it’s still easy to change your IP address. Whether you’re a MacOS and iPhone user or a Windows 11 user with an Android device, any first-timer can safely change their IP address in a few quick steps. And — as long as you’re not using it to break other laws — it’s perfectly …

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Best VPN for School Wi

If you’re trying to access blocked websites on your school’s Wi-Fi network for legitimate reasons — or to increase your privacy while browsing on campus — you need a well-tested virtual private network that can overcome tight network restrictions while covering your tracks. Whether you’re using an Android, Windows, iPhone or MacOS device, the best VPNs protect your privacy by …

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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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