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This unusual $15 case is the best Kindle upgrade I ever made
I've tried all sorts of Kindle hacks and upgrades over the years. This unique case design remains one of my favorite finds.
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Windows 11's May security update is crashing PCs with code 0xc0000098
Security update KB5058405 for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 comes with severe side effects for some PCs.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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Test: Phenomenal voice recorder turns audio into text with AI
The Plaude Note Black is a compact voice recorder with built-in AI for automatic transcription.
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The Full Nerd: Dead Ryzen CPUs, SteamOS rising, & scented thermal paste
In this week's Full Nerd newsletter: Wrap up of the big news and best items at Computex, plus the wider release of SteamOS.
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This neat trick instantly reveals if a battery is charged or dead
Here's a simple way to see in an instant if a battery has charge in it.
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23 travel gadgets you need for your next trip
Want to have the ultimate travel experience? Whether it's for business or pleasure, your trip will go smoother with any of the items on our curated list of the best travel tech.
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I made one small tweak to my gaming PC. The payoff has been huge
As someone who's sensitive to sound, my PC's water cooling was driving me nuts. Fortunately, I was able to fix it for free with a simple app.
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Zotac's Zone gaming handheld switched from Windows to Linux
We've yet to clap eyes on the retail version of the original Zotac Zone, but the refreshed version at Computex 2025 was running a custom build of Manjaro.
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SSD cooling market heats up as xMEMS enters the fray
xMEMS, whose fanless cooling chips debuted last year, has announced plans to actively cool SSDs for PCs and data centers.
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Arc B770 inbound? 4 new Intel Arc GPUs spotted in Linux drivers
PC gamers are hoping for an affordable follow-up to the Arc A770, and competition for Nvidia and AMD's mid-range cards.
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This $13 gadget covers your wall outlet and turns it into 9 charging ports
It's affordable, versatile, and it even has surge protection for your devices. It's the ultimate home charging station!
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The best gaming laptops: 5 top options for portable performance
Discover the best gaming laptops of 2025! Our expert reviews cover top picks for every budget, key features to look for, and all the specs that matter for serious gaming.
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My Apple TV is nearly 4 years old. I’m in no rush to replace it
A new wireless chip? Apple Intelligence? An integrated camera? None of the rumored features for a new Apple TV 4K are all that compelling.
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Your Asus router might've been hacked and turned into a botnet, report says
If you're infected by the newly-detected vulnerability, your best bet is a complete factory reset of your router, followed by a patch.
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Bluesky has its own TweetDeck-like app for power users — and it's free
deck.blue promises a better user experience with the Bluesky social network.
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My desk was a mess. This simple $16 upgrade decluttered it instantly
I love the extra desk space and protection afforded by this nifty accessory. I can't believe I didn't make this upgrade sooner.
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Most Trump tariffs struck down by US federal court as 'illegal'
The Court of International Trade found Trump's invocation of the Emergency Powers Act unjustified, which could halt most of the current import taxes.
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Spectrum's 'free' streaming services aren't worth the cost of cable
A list of free streaming services with Spectrum TV packages, and whether they're the best way to save money.
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