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Best smart lighting 2025: Smart bulbs, string lights, outdoor, and more
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
Reviews
Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it’s still in beta
This ambitious smart lock may well bite off more than it can chew, with a mountain of features that don’t quite work perfectly.
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Framework Laptop 12 now up for pre-order in the US for $549
The more affordable 2-in-1 is now available to buy in Framework's home territory, after a tumultuous week dodging Trump tariffs and taxes.
Best Picks
Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
Deal
Take $920 off on Samsung's 49-inch OLED ultrawide gaming monitor today
This gigantic Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a feast for the eyes. Get it today for over half off its original price!
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Windows Hello logins are borked for some users after latest update
Windows Hello is acting up after Microsoft's last patch. If your PC doesn't recognize your face, it might need a little kick with this workaround.
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A Steam Deck prototype allegedly sold on eBay for $2,000
The prototype matches one of the devices Valve showed off itself, and looks like it has a lot of Steam Controller DNA.
How-To
Need to surf the web anonymously? These 4 tools can help
You leave your identity behind when you surf. Within a virtual machine, you can partially blur your own surfing tracks. TOR and Tails can also make a significant contribution to remaining anonymous.
Deal
Time to stock up! This super-fast USB-C cable is dirt cheap right now
The fast-charging 100W Baseus USB-C cable is a whopping 51% off on Amazon right now.
Deal
This Core i9 mini PC with 32GB RAM got slashed to its best-ever price
The Acemagic F1A mini PC is perfect for home offices, and it's now 36% off on Amazon with this special deal.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
"Massive" Tablo DVR update makes the Roku app unusable
A buggy Roku update could stick some Tablo users with a week of downtime.
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Aqara has a clever solution for a vexing Matter problem
The platform-unifying Matter standard can’t always tap into advanced smart device features, but Aqara has a workaround.
Deal
This superb Ryzen 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $470 off right now
The Asus ROG Strix G17 is on sale for just $1,529 at B&H.
Opinion
Why I prefer this lo-fi password manager over swanky modern ones
KeePass may not look like much, but that's part of its charm. Here's why I've been using it for nearly 20 years and have no plans to switch away.
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IPVanish rolls out new Trust Center and successful independent audit
IPVanish just announced two key privacy and security updates for users.
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31 work-from-home tech products that will supercharge your office
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? We've got you covered with the best tech products to help transform your home office into something your coworkers can only envy.
Reviews
LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B review: This monitor will wow you (and cost you)
The LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B’s high price and extreme curve will turn off some, but it’s hard to argue with its sharpness and HDR performance.
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Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this April. Currently on discount: HP, Skytech, and Alienware.
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AMD debuts cheaper Ryzen 8000 HX chips for gaming laptops as tariffs rage
AMD launches its Ryzen 8000 HX "Dragon Ridge Refresh" gaming processors, which are very similar to 2023's Ryzen 7000HX processors.
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