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I found that these cheap, comfy headphones mostly overcame their flaws in testing... bar one key area
Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.
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Marshall Kilburn III review: an exceptional Bluetooth speaker that’s considerably pricier than its predecessor, but worth every penny
I tested the Marshall Kilburn III and it's a monumental upgrade over its predecessor, and a brilliant Bluetooth speaker in its own right.
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MSI Titan 18 HX AI
The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is as powerful as it is heavy. If you want top-tier performance with more portability than a tower PC, and you can accept the price tag, this is a fantastic choice.
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The Philips OneBlade 360 might be the perfect budget razor, if you can get over this one annoying design flaw
It's affordable, versatile and lightweight – just remember to pack the separate cable in your weekend bag.
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Netgear Nighthawk RS100 review: Netgear sees the light and releases an affordable Wi-Fi 7 router
We put Netgear's affordable Wi-Fi 7 router, the Nighthawk RS100, through its paces - but is it worth the money?
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Roomba's new dust-compressing robovac is great in theory but a crushing disappointment in real life
The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 could match the foldable iPhone in this one key way, setting the scene for an epic showdown next year
Samsung will supposedly borrow a crease-busting feature that’s coming to the foldable iPhone.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold looks set to use exactly the chipset you probably expected
A code string suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will probably have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but we always expected that anyway.
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I can forgive losing the S Pen, but the Samsung Z Fold 7 has been ruined by a more serious design faux pas
I’ve spent time with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and discovered my favorite feature is now worse.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 fixes my biggest complaint, but I'd still never buy one – here's why
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I can't deal with any more bad software rollouts – here's hoping iOS 26 and One UI 8 bring a change of direction
In the past year we’ve seen mismanaged software launches from two of the biggest tech companies in the world – I want to see this trend dealt with before it becomes an industry-wide issue.
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I was wrong about the Nothing Phone 3 design – here's why
They weren't wrong when they said it would grow on you
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It's time to switch to Mint Mobile: this deal gets you a year of unlimited data for just $15/mo
Mint Mobile's latest deal gives new customers the perfect opportunity to switch - get a full year of data for just $180 upfront.
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Laptops & Computing
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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 19 (game #1272)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 19 (game #503)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Netflix uses generative AI VFX in a show for the first time, as CEO says ‘the cost just wouldn’t have been feasible for a show on that budget’
Netflix confirms it used AI to generate video effects in its latest sci-fi epic, and that might be a good thing for smaller budget productions.
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Convenience over privacy? Nearly one in three Brits sharing confidential information with AI chatbots
New data from NymVPN has shown Britons are favoring convenience when using AI chatbots, despite the extensive privacy risks.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.
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Google AI Mode is getting a bigger AI brain from Gemini
Google AI Mode now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search, while Google Search has added an AI phone-calling assistant.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1490, Friday, July 18
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Apple
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Foundation season 3 episode 2 appears to say goodbye to a key character, but the Apple TV + show's star isn't too sad about it: 'I found it satisfying'
Foundation star Jared Harris reveals why he was "satisfied" with a huge decision that Hari Seldon makes in season 3 episode 2 of the Apple TV+ show.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 could match the foldable iPhone in this one key way, setting the scene for an epic showdown next year
Samsung will supposedly borrow a crease-busting feature that’s coming to the foldable iPhone.
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I can't deal with any more bad software rollouts – here's hoping iOS 26 and One UI 8 bring a change of direction
In the past year we’ve seen mismanaged software launches from two of the biggest tech companies in the world – I want to see this trend dealt with before it becomes an industry-wide issue.
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The iPhone 17 Pro looks gorgeous in new renders, and it could get a protective display boost too
The iPhone 17 Pro might get new colors and a tougher screen, according to new rumors
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The foldable iPhone might be thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, but that's okay
The foldable iPhone could be 0.6mm thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 when unfolded.
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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (July 18)
It's been an eclectic week of new movies, TV shows, and documentaries on the world's best streaming services.
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Everything new on Hulu in August 2025 – stream 104 new movies and 68 new TV shows, including Alien: Earth
Alien: Earth lands on Hulu this August, as well as over 100 new movies. Here's Hulu's full list of August titles.
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Foundation season 3 episode 2 appears to say goodbye to a key character, but the Apple TV + show's star isn't too sad about it: 'I found it satisfying'
Foundation star Jared Harris reveals why he was "satisfied" with a huge decision that Hari Seldon makes in season 3 episode 2 of the Apple TV+ show.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s cancelation is bad news for TV, but it might be the unscripted content news Netflix has been waiting for
The sudden cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has come as a shock to everyone. But as one institution says goodbye, could Netflix introduce another?
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Netflix's Untamed just made my childhood dream come true, and I didn't even have to leave my sofa
Netflix’s latest original series, Untamed, is now available to stream. You might be drawn to it for the compelling murder mystery, but I love it for a completely different reason.
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We rated the Roku Pro series the best budget OLED TV, and it's $400 off at Best Buy
TechRadar rated the Roku Pro Series QLED TV as the best budget TV, and Best Buy has the 65-inch model on sale for $799.99, thanks to an impressive $400 discount.
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This new and powerful Roku Streaming Stick Plus just dropped to under $30 at Amazon
The new Roku Streaming Stick Plus gets its first discount and drops to $29 at Amazon
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Hisense promises that it'll keep your TV updated and useful even longer than LG and Samsung have committed to – well, sort of
Hisense promises up to 8 years of updates for its VIDAA TVs – but this won't be so useful for US buyers
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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I tested Hisense’s 116-inch RGB-MiniLED TV, and it’s better than any other TV in this one key way
We go hands-on with the Hisense 116UX, a 116-inch mini-LED TV with an RGB backlight and performance that almost matches its $30,000 price tag.
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Google TV's clean new look is starting to appear – right as users are unhappy with horrible new home-screen ads
Google's Material 3 Expressive makeover is slowly rolling out, and so are more horrible ads
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The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.
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Spotify is improving audiobook access for its family plan subscribers – here’s what to expect from Audiobooks+
Reading is fundamental
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The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar
Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
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I found that these cheap, comfy headphones mostly overcame their flaws in testing... bar one key area
Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.
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Avid's first all-new turntable in 12 years is an $11k Relveo-lation
The aspirational Avid Relveo has new suspension, a 'reimagined' platter and an advanced PSU – and just look at it…
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Status Audio's new 3-driver wireless earbuds have us very excited – they could be the perfected version of some nearly-genius buds
We're going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X) to see if they can live up to our audiophile earbuds dreams.
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The best wireless headphones for 2025
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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These cheap new noise-cancelling headphones have the style of the Sonos Ace for a fraction of the price – but you can still get Sonos' originals for an amazing discount right now, too!
It's a good deal day for wireless headphones buyers on a budget – but if you can spend more, there's a good deal available
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Health & Fitness
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to improve repairability – and could add two useful emergency features
The launch of the Pixel Watch 4 is likely to be just a month away, and we now might have more info on it.
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Garmin's latest software update fixes ghost touches on new Forerunner models – but adds more bugs
Software version 6.18 is heading to Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches now.
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to sport a bigger battery – but I'm hoping it's not just for a brighter screen and on-device AI
The Google Pixel Watch 4 specs have reportedly leaked, and they're answering my one Wear OS prayer for longer battery life.
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Cameras
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Exclusive: 'It's definitely going to be better… and smarter.' Hasselblad’s dreamy next medium-format camera will get performance boost
The Hasselblad X2D 100C could soon be upgraded with a second-generation model boasting improved autofocus performance.
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Sony's RX1R III is an impossibly small full-frame premium compact – here's how it compares to the Leica Q3
The Sony RX1R III and Leica Q3 are two full-frame premium compact cameras with big prices tags. Here's how their specs compare
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Finally! Sony revives its full-frame premium compact camera line after a 10-year hiatus, with the pricey new RX1R III
Sony unveils the RX1R III, 10 years after the RX1R II, with its latest 61MP sensor, Bionz XR processor and AI autofocus skills.
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Insta360 drops a big firmware update and new accessories for its flagship 360 camera, making the best even better
Insta360 has added software improvements to exposure, low-light performance and battery life and released several new add-ons for its superb X5 360 camera.
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Home
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Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine
I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.
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Philips Hue smart bulbs just got a massive 41% price cut at Amazon, smashing last week's Prime Day deals
Now's the time to extend your smart lighting setup.
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Alexa+ is due to roll out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features may have been pushed back
Amazon has pushed back the launch of the desktop version of Alexa+without giving a clear reason.
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Roborock has taken all the best bits from Shark and Dyson vacuums and put them in one mega-vac – and I can't wait to try it
Laser lights, a forward-bending wand and an auto-empty dock... the H60's featurelist reads like a greatest hits of other vacuum brands.
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The best VPN service 2025
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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The best free VPN in 2025
With so many scams, only the best free VPNs are worth your time. Find out how PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN's free tiers compare to all the rest, and read our top tips for the best VPN alternatives.
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The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar
Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
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The best Australia VPN 2025
With some of the best VPN providers having servers across the globe, discover who tops our list of the best VPN for Australia
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The best wireless headphones for 2025
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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Getting started
The Best VPN for Beginners
With so many VPN providers to choose from, which are worth your time? Here are my top beginner-friendly recommendations.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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Deals
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We rated the Roku Pro series the best budget OLED TV, and it's $400 off at Best Buy
TechRadar rated the Roku Pro Series QLED TV as the best budget TV, and Best Buy has the 65-inch model on sale for $799.99, thanks to an impressive $400 discount.
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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for as little as $149.99 when you trade in your old smartwatch
If you want to get your hands on the all-new Galaxy Watch 8, Samsung is offering an impressive discount when you trade in an eligible device.
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There's a massive summer tech sale at Amazon - 19 deals I'd buy on TVs, AirPods, and smart home gadgets
Amazon is offering a massive sale on some of our favorite tech gadgets, and I'm rounding up the best deals I'd buy on TVs, headphones, iPads, smart home gadgets, and more, starting at just $9.99.
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The AirPods 4 are back to their record-low Prime Day price – get them before they're gone
Apple's all-new AirPods 4 are back down to their record-low Prime Day price of just $89 - get this limited-time deal while you can.
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It's time to switch to Mint Mobile: this deal gets you a year of unlimited data for just $15/mo
Mint Mobile's latest deal gives new customers the perfect opportunity to switch - get a full year of data for just $180 upfront.
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The best T-Mobile deals for July 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 16 Pro, internet, smartwatches, and more
This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.
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Sling TV Promo Codes for July 2025
SPONSORED With these Sling TV promo codes you can get discounted memberships and add access to extra channels for free on the streaming service.
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NordVPN Coupon Codes for July 2025
SPONSORED Use one of our NordVPN coupon codes to save on your subscription to the popular VPN service and keep your details private & secure online.
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Private Internet Access coupon codes for July 2025
SPONSORED These Private Internet Access coupon codes can lower the price of the brand's VPN and antivirus software plan to help protect you online.
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LastPass Coupons for July 2025
SPONSORED Use our LastPass coupons to save on the price of plans from the password manager software and manage your logins for less.
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Newegg Promo Codes for July 2025
SPONSORED Our Newegg promo codes can help you save on electronics including PCs, components & accessories.
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Network Solutions coupons for July 2025
SPONSORED Use one of these Network Solutions coupons at the checkout to lower the price of domains, web building & hosting, and online marketing services.
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ExpressVPN Coupons for July 2025
SPONSORED Save money with one of our ExpressVPN coupons and secure your digital details across all your devices for less.
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Netflix uses generative AI VFX in a show for the first time, as CEO says ‘the cost just wouldn’t have been feasible for a show on that budget’
Netflix confirms it used AI to generate video effects in its latest sci-fi epic, and that might be a good thing for smaller budget productions.
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Google AI Mode is getting a bigger AI brain from Gemini
Google AI Mode now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search, while Google Search has added an AI phone-calling assistant.
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OpenAI claims the new ChatGPT agent can run your errands, build your slides, and make you look like you have your life together
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.
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Pico's next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 19 (game #769)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Where to buy the PS5 Ghost of Yotei DualSense controllers: when I think pre-orders will go live, information on editions, and the best early links to bookmark
We're rounding up all the best places and links to buy the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection DualSense controller.
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This is not a drill: one of the best strategy games ever is free right now – here's how to get it before it's gone
One of the greatest strategy games ever is free right now.
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The latest Turtle Beach rematch controller sports a lenticular Donkey Kong theme and yes, it's compatible with Switch 2
Turtle Beach unpeels a Donkey Kong-flavored Rematch controller that's compatible with Switch 2.
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ExpressVPN now offers servers in all 50 US states – here’s why it matters
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Got the Prime Day blues? Get a $50 Amazon gift card with this NordVPN deal to keep on saving
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Antivirus
Avast vs Norton: Which antivirus is is better in 2025?
Avast or Norton, which antivirus software should you choose?
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Adobe Stock (2025) review
Find - or generate - the quality asset you’ve been looking for.
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Antivirus
ESET vs Avast: Which antivirus is better in 2025?
ESET or Avast, which is a better antivirus software?
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Microsoft extends support for Exchange, Skype business servers - here's how to keep access
Microsoft extends support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business to October 2025, with one final ESU available.
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