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How to sign up for free extended updates in Windows 10 to stay safe until October 2026
If you're confused about where to get Microsoft's free offer of extended support, we'll show you exactly how it's done.
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Is using Windows 10 still safe after the End of Life deadline? All your questions answered
Windows 10 runs out of support soon, and you may have questions. Luckily, we have insightful answers to the most common queries.
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Windows 11 vs Windows 10 – the key differences
Get to know your TPM from your Mica and Copilot in our guide to the key differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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Stuck on Windows 10? Tiny11 25H2 is here to answer the prayers of those who can't upgrade to Windows 11
Tiny11 25H2 arrives as a fully up-to-date lightweight version of Windows 11 to tempt those stuck on Windows 10.
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10 things businesses need to know about upgrading to Windows 11
Windows 10 support has ended - this is all the reasons why businesses should turn to Windows 11
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Xiaomi Smart Band 10 review: few upgrades over the best cheap fitness tracker around
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 doesn't bring many upgrades over its highly-rated predecessor.
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I reviewed the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025), and its focus on AI has left me confused
Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) features the latest chip from the Cupertino company, but the more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max variants are MIA.
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Suunto Race 2: A brighter and lighter watch makes for a serious Garmin contender
The Suunto Race 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, with a brighter screen, lighter chassis, and a faster processor.
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Meta and Oakley’s smart glasses for athletes hit the mark... if you have the right Garmin
These Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are undeniably designed for athletes.
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Harlan Coben’s Lazarus review: The Silence of the Lambs meets The Sixth Sense but it's not his best TV show
Is Harlan Coben's Lazarus the author's best TV series? No, but it is the most unique.
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Sennheiser HDB 630 review: some of the most detail-oriented headphones on the market
The Sennheiser HDB 630 are a great-sounding pair of wireless headphones that bring on-the-go aptX audiophile sound to everyone – yes, even iPhone owners.
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Anker Nano Power Bank 10K 45W Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable review: a practical, solid–performing model that will revive your phone in no time
The Anker Nano Power Bank 10K 45W is a highly practical model with a handy retractable cable and display – but it's not completely flawless.
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The new 'Colorgate' controversy might stop me recommending the iPhone 17 Pro – but not yet
With a little more evidence, these changing hues could change my view
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The iPhone 17 series has one big winner, according to early sales – and it isn’t the iPhone Air
The iPhone 17 is selling well, research suggests, while the iPhone Air isn’t nearly as popular.
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The confirmed OnePlus 15 battery capacity puts it ahead of its Apple, Samsung and Google rivals
The OnePlus 15 is going to come carrying a battery that has a larger capacity than all of its main competitors.
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T-Mobile's latest internet deal gets you a $30/mo plan for five whole years
Looking for cheap internet? T-Mobile phone plan users can get a massive $20/mo saving when you bundle-in a 5G Home Internet plan.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might use an Exynos chipset, and surprisingly that could be a good thing
It's reportedly "likely" that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will have an Exynos 2600 chipset in some regions, and this could be the best chipset of 2026.
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The latest iOS 26.1 beta finally gives iPhone users what they’ve been crying out for
With the latest iOS 26.1 beta, you can add a tint to Liquid Glass and avoid accidental camera launches.
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UpdatedThe best cheap phones 2025
We've thoroughly tested all of the best bargains from your favorite phone makers, and we can recommend the cheapest phones worth buying from Samsung, Apple, Google, and more.
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I reviewed the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025), and its focus on AI has left me confused
Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) features the latest chip from the Cupertino company, but the more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max variants are MIA.
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Best Buy's latest laptop sale has devices from $149 - here are the 8 best deals I'd buy
Best Buy is offering a strong selection of laptop deals right now if you're shopping for a new device - here are the 9 best deals I recommend from $149.
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Microsoft rushes out emergency fix for Windows 11 bug that stops PCs recovering from boot failures
Microsoft rushes out yet another emergency fix for broken PC recovery features – I'd recommend you get this patch now.
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Amazon fixes huge AWS outage that broke much of the internet – here's what happened
A huge AWS (Amazon Web Services) outage took out dozens of apps and services yesterday – here's what happened.
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 22 (game #1367)
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 Wednesday, October 22 (game #598)
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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Microsoft's latest prod to use Copilot AI in the Edge browser is subtle, but still annoying - and I'm getting fed up with this
It's not surprising to see Microsoft promoting Copilot over rival AIs in Edge - but I'm still disappointed by this latest 'nudge'.
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The new 'Colorgate' controversy might stop me recommending the iPhone 17 Pro – but not yet
With a little more evidence, these changing hues could change my view
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I reviewed the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025), and its focus on AI has left me confused
Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) features the latest chip from the Cupertino company, but the more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max variants are MIA.
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The iPhone 17 series has one big winner, according to early sales – and it isn’t the iPhone Air
The iPhone 17 is selling well, research suggests, while the iPhone Air isn’t nearly as popular.
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I tried watchOS 26's Workout Buddy but had to turn it off – here's why
I gave Workout Buddy a try, but I had to give up on the new watchOS 26 feature.
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The latest iOS 26.1 beta finally gives iPhone users what they’ve been crying out for
With the latest iOS 26.1 beta, you can add a tint to Liquid Glass and avoid accidental camera launches.
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ExclusiveReturn to Paradise season 2 will be make or break for Mack and Glenn's relationship as star teases ‘emotional blocks’ in new episodes
We're a few weeks away from Return to Paradise season 2, but will Mackenzie and Glenn reunite?
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HBO Max just got more expensive (again) – here’s how to avoid paying more for your subscription
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced an immediate price hike for HBO Max and subscribers aren't happy, but there are ways to avoid paying more.
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Channel 4 makes history with Britain’s first AI TV presenter and viewers are likening the twist to ‘Black Mirror’
Black Mirror has arrived in the form of Channel 4's AI TV presenter stunt, but is it really a one-off?
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Harlan Coben’s Lazarus review: The Silence of the Lambs meets The Sixth Sense but it's not his best TV show
Is Harlan Coben's Lazarus the author's best TV series? No, but it is the most unique.
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5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and more this week (October 20)
From Oscar-winning sci-fi adventures to iconic satirical comedies, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.
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Your Samsung TV is about to get way more helpful thanks to Perplexity’s built-in AI assistant
Samsung TVs are getting a major upgrade with Perplexity AI for smarter, faster content discovery
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Google TV's big free Gemini AI upgrade seems to be arriving early for some – here's what to look for
A redditor has shared screenshots of the Gemini Google TV upgrade on their Sony Bravia TV.
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It's my job to test TVs, and these 3 models are the best value for money on the market
These three TVs will give you premium performance and features without the premium price.
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Go go go – Apple TV is the official home of F1 races and more in the United States, starting in 2026
Sometimes all the rumors do come true – Apple TV will be the exclusive home in the US of all F1 races for the next five years.
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This often-overlooked but very affordable AV accessory has finally helped me perfect my home cinema setup
A TV screen and speakers do a great home cinema make, but I recently spared a thought for the unsung hero in a system – the humble HDMI cable.
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A new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has just appeared – but it's not what you think
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is new in name only.
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Spotify’s first ever TV channel is coming exclusively to Samsung TVs – and it’s completely free to access
Bill Simmons' The Ringer podcast network is coming to Samsung TV Plus as a free 24-hour channel.
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Nothing's cool noise-cancelling headphones have hit a record-low price that makes them even more tempting
Nothing's headphones are like no other, and now they're an even better buy
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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by TechRadar: open-fit buds to stay aware of your surroundings
Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.
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Forget standard wireless speakers – Kef's new bookshelf stereo speakers are perfect for the digital age
KEF's Coda bookshelf speakers return with serious oomph and lossless streaming
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Sennheiser HDB 630 review: some of the most detail-oriented headphones on the market
The Sennheiser HDB 630 are a great-sounding pair of wireless headphones that bring on-the-go aptX audiophile sound to everyone – yes, even iPhone owners.
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Spotify’s upgraded live events feed lets you follow your favorite live music venues, allowing you to discover lesser-known gigs in your area
Spotify now lets you keep tabs on your favorite local venues, so now you can never miss a gig.
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Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active review: solid workout headphones that sadly don't sit right
The Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active are designed especially for working out and have some neat features, but they are hampered by a poor fit.
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FiiO QX13 review: a headphone amp/DAC to make your smartphone sing, albeit over-eagerly
The FiiO QX13 is a headphone amp/DAC with open and detailed sound to make your smartphone sing, but it's a little fiddly and has plenty of competition.
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Xiaomi Smart Band 10 review: few upgrades over the best cheap fitness tracker around
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 doesn't bring many upgrades over its highly-rated predecessor.
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Suunto Race 2: A brighter and lighter watch makes for a serious Garmin contender
The Suunto Race 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, with a brighter screen, lighter chassis, and a faster processor.
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I tried watchOS 26's Workout Buddy but had to turn it off – here's why
I gave Workout Buddy a try, but I had to give up on the new watchOS 26 feature.
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The Nikon Z5 II redefines what entry-level full-frame cameras can do, and that's why it captures our Camera of the Year 2025 award
As prices go up, Nikon bucks the trend with its Z5 II – an entry-level full-frame camera, with mid-range performance.
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Ricoh announces two GR IV variants, including a long-awaited first in the series for monochrome fans
Ricoh has announced the development of the GR IV Monochrome and GR IV HDF, which promise to give compact camera users even more creative flexibility
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5 new cameras are still expected for 2025 – here's what Sony, Canon, Leica and others could launch soon
Far from winding up for the year, it looks like 2025 could finish with new camera announcements from Canon, Sony, DJI, Leica and Fujifilm. We round up the latest rumors.
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A leaked unboxing video gives us an early look at the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 camera gimbal
We're getting another version of DJI's excellent camera gimbal, and it looks like it's better than ever.
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The Jura J10 is the next best thing to having a barista in your kitchen, and it's our Home Device of the Year 2025
If your regular coffee order needs a TL;DR, this is the machine for you.
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Aura’s new e-paper 'Ink' can run for three months on a single charge, and could be the future for digital frames
Leading digital photo frame maker Aura branches out with a new power efficient color e-paper type frame, which can run for three months on a single charge.
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UpdatedThe best drip coffee maker 2025: delicious, fuss-free coffee, fast
Drip coffee machines that will deliver consistently delicious, well brewed coffee - tested by us.
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UpdatedThe best Nespresso machine 2025: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated
Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.
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UpdatedThe best 17-inch laptop 2025
Need some extra screen real estate for gaming or working with multiple apps or tabs? Check out our top picks for the best 17-inch laptops of 2025.
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The best drip coffee maker 2025: delicious, fuss-free coffee, fast
Drip coffee machines that will deliver consistently delicious, well brewed coffee - tested by us.
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The best Nespresso machine 2025: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated
Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.
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Buying guideThe 18 best FPS games 2025
Our pick of the best FPS games you can play right now on console and PC, including Titanfall 2 and DOOM Eternal.
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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by TechRadar: open-fit buds to stay aware of your surroundings
Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.
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The best cheap phones 2025
We've thoroughly tested all of the best bargains from your favorite phone makers, and we can recommend the cheapest phones worth buying from Samsung, Apple, Google, and more.
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UpdatedBest full-frame camera 2025: the top big sensor DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
Our best full-frame camera guide will help you find the perfect DSLR or mirrorless camera for you, whatever your budget.
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Best Buy's latest laptop sale has devices from $149 - here are the 8 best deals I'd buy
Best Buy is offering a strong selection of laptop deals right now if you're shopping for a new device - here are the 9 best deals I recommend from $149.
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Amazon has huge holiday deals on best-selling gifts – 45% off Ninja, Keurig, Apple, and Dyson
Amazon has a massive holiday sale on best-selling gift ideas, and I've rounded up my 13 favorite deals from Keurig, Dyson, Ninja, Bissell, Apple, and more.
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Best Buy reveals its full Black Friday sales schedule – early deals start later this month
Here's everything you need to know about Best Buy's Black Friday sales schedule, including when the first early deals drop and the official dates for its key sales in November.
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T-Mobile's latest internet deal gets you a $30/mo plan for five whole years
Looking for cheap internet? T-Mobile phone plan users can get a massive $20/mo saving when you bundle-in a 5G Home Internet plan.
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One of Shark's budget stick vacuums has dropped to a great low price on Amazon
The Shark PowerPro Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum makes a great starter stick vacuum, and it's now under $200 on Amazon.
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Is it Black Friday already? Lenovo's laptop deals feature up to 30% off this week
The Lenovo Store has a wide range of excellent laptop deals this week, including options for all budgets – here are five of my top picks.
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Sling TV Promo Codes for October 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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Eufy discount codes for October 2025
SPONSORED These Eufy discount codes can be added to your order to lower the price of the brand's home security tech including cameras and alarms.
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MPB discount codes for Oct 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of these MPB discount codes to your order for better-priced camera equipment.
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SPONSORED Save with these Steelcase coupon codes on gaming chairs, office chairs, office desks, standing desks, and more.
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Microsoft rushes out emergency fix for Windows 11 bug that stops PCs recovering from boot failures
Microsoft rushes out yet another emergency fix for broken PC recovery features – I'd recommend you get this patch now.
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Meta and Oakley’s smart glasses for athletes hit the mark... if you have the right Garmin
These Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are undeniably designed for athletes.
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Windows 11 gets improved dark mode – but Microsoft breaks the feature for some unfortunate users
Want dark mode seemingly randomly switching itself on and off? PowerToys has gone badly awry here.
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It's only been a few days since Windows 10's demise, and the latest Windows 11 update is causing havoc
Here we go again...
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director praises the Switch 2's divisive Game Key Cards, calling them 'a really fantastic idea for us developers' because 'I don't personally see Nintendo working towards trying to improve the loading speed for the cartridges'
Naoki Hamaguchi believes Nintendo will try to popularize the new format instead of trying to improve the loading speed for the cartridges
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Marvel Rivals Zombie Mode release date - everything you need to know about the upcoming Halloween event
Here's when to expect Marvel Rivals Zombie mode, as well as details on what's going to be added.
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Nintendo has reportedly requested a massive boost in Switch 2 production, with 25 million units expected by 2026
Nintendo is reportedly boosting the production of the Switch 2 and is expected to produce 25 million units by the end of March 2026.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 22 (game #864)
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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Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.
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“A broad censorship regime" - Big Tech and students hit Texas age verification law with legal complaints
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Surfshark adds a web content blocker to prioritize privacy over monitoring – here's how it can keep your kids safe
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"We need to go beyond Signal" – How today's AWS outage shows the weaknesses of centralized apps
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Which Surfshark VPN plan should I choose? Starter, One or One+
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"We saw genuine shock on people’s faces" – NordVPN takes on Times Square to debunk Americans' online security myths
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The future of online privacy: why VPNs will be non-negotiable
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
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Amazon plans to develop 12 small modular nuclear reactors with a near 1GW total power output, with plans to more than quintuple that number by 2039 - AI and Cloud services are first in line to benefit
Amazon partners with X-energy and Energy Northwest to build twelve modular reactors powering AI, cloud, and data center operations.
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UpdatedBest laptop for engineering students of 2025
Master your course with best engineering student laptops.
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Acer Aspire Go is the cheapest touchscreen Windows laptop you can buy - it sports a Ryzen 5-7520U and a 512GB SSD
Acer Aspire Go drops to $299, combining Ryzen performance, touchscreen convenience, and practical design for affordable everyday productivity.
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Dreamforce 2025“The people who will thrive will be the ones who work with AI responsibly” - Salesforce UKI CEO on how to really use AI to get the most out of your workforce
AI can’t do everything for your business, so how you utilize it will be the key differentiator, Salesforce UKI CEO tells us.
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