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I loved the aspect ratio of the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell but not so much the battery
The Lorex 4K Battery Doorbell does some things really well. However, there are a couple big concerns here, including battery life.
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I tested this suave Bluetooth speaker from Sweden and it left me with mixed feelings – here’s why
The Happy Plugs Joy Speaker may look sleek, but its thin feature-set really lets it down.
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Tineco Pure One A50S cordless vacuum review: superb suction but a flawed design
The Tineco Pure One A50S offers excellent cleaning power and long battery life, but a clunky design lets it down a little.
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I've tested the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, and it beats its bulky predecessor in almost every respect
Panasonic's full-frame flagship is a powerful, flexible and compact high-resolution camera with excellent autofocus and stabilization.
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This ingenious 3-in-1 robot vacuum managed to replace all my floor cleaning gadgets – including my Dyson stick vac
The Eufy E20 robot vacuum transforms into a stick vacuum or handheld – and it handles all kinds of cleaning tasks rather well.
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I swapped my everyday display to the BenQ GW2486TC Eye-Care Monitor for a month, here's my verdict
The BenQ GW2486TC Eye-Care Monitor is a very affordable monitor perfect for those who prize productivity over all else.
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Steam in the Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL air fryer makes fantastic meals, but it's not without caveats
Philips’ first steam-enabled air fryer is an excellent cooking appliance, but its headline act isn’t the magical solution I was expecting.
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Phones
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Samsung Galaxy tri-fold – 5 key rumored features, from its screen size to its hinge
Nothin’ but a G Fold
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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: which model is right for you?
We pit Apple's budget-friendly iPhone 16e against the base model iPhone 16.
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The latest Google Pixel 9a leak may have revealed all the official wallpapers
The wallpapers for the Pixel 9a have apparently leaked, and seem to confirm four colors for the handset.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: How much of an upgrade are we talking about?
I detail whether the Samsung Galaxy S25 be a compelling upgrade to the Galaxy S24, based on specs, design, performance and more.
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The Google Pixel 8 is still a great phone for 2025 and Best Buy has just slashed it to a record-low price
The device is just $399 today with additional trade-in discounts available
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We might have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, but I can’t tell the difference from the Z Flip 6
Thanks to unofficial CAD renders, we could have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – but if the mockups are to be believed, it looks nearly exactly the same as this year’s model.
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This could be last call for Samsung's incredible Galaxy S25 Ultra deal - get $900 off plus $300 store credit on the house
You can still get a massive $900 rebate on the Galaxy S25 Ultra plus $300 store credit - but for how long?
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Laptops & Computing
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After rolling out Sora beyond the US, OpenAI plans to put the video AI tool inside ChatGPT
ChatGPT can already generate text and images, and it seems video will be added to the list eventually.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 2 (game #364)
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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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 2 (game #1133)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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I haven't been this excited about PC gaming in decades – and it's all thanks to my early time with Nvidia's RTX 5070
My early time with the Nvidia RTX 5070 has convinced me that 2025 could be the most exciting year for PC gamers in decades.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1351, Saturday, March 1
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #363)
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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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #1132)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Apple
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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: which model is right for you?
We pit Apple's budget-friendly iPhone 16e against the base model iPhone 16.
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What is Apple Intelligence: everything you need to know about the AI toolkit
Apple Intelligence is a built-in AI toolkit for iPhone, iPad and Mac users. It’s designed to make life easier through suggestions, automations and personalization. Here’s why it’s so useful.
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The iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe, but apparently Apple thinks you didn’t want it anyway
Thanks a lot, Apple
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This Find My exploit lets hackers track any Bluetooth device – here’s how you can stay safe
Apple’s Find My network can now be tricked to let hackers stalk any Bluetooth item.
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Severance season 2 episode 7 ending explained: what happened to Gemma, who is Doctor Mauer, Chikhai Bardo meaning, and more big questions answered
Severance season 2's latest episode provides answers to some mysteries, but it also left me with even more questions.
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Streaming
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Daredevil: Born Again season 1: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more news on the Marvel TV show
Here's everything you need to know about Daredevil: Born Again, which debuts on Disney+ in early March.
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5 new movies on Paramount Plus in March 2025 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
These 5 movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes are new to Paramount Plus in March 2025. Read here to see which movies I'll be streaming to kick-start the spring season.
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Everything leaving Netflix in March 2025 – catch Sixteen Candles, Mad Max: Fury Road, and more before they're gone
Netflix has started its spring cleaning, so here are all the movies and shows leaving Netflix in March 2025.
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Daredevil: Born Again cast and character guide: who's playing who in the Marvel TV show on Disney+?
Daredevil: Born Again will be released on Disney+ in early March – here's what you need to know about its confirmed cast.
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5 new Max movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Five movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes top my recommendations for new Max movies arriving in March 2025.
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TVs
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Infuriating pop-up appearing on your Samsung TV? You're not alone – but there may be a fix
A pop-up message on some Samsung TVs won't stop popping up – but there may be a solution.
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‘Atmos content costs too much money’: Samsung told me why Dolby Atmos isn't the future of surround sound, and why it launched Eclipsa Audio
I visited the Samsung Audio Lab to hear the inside story of the new Dolby Atmos competitor, and get my first taste of its sound.
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The OLED TV I want to buy in 2025 is last year's LG C4 – here's why
The LG C5 looks like it'll be excellent. But the C4 could be the wiser buy when it comes to sheer value.
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3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from February 2025
The Blu-ray Bounty looks at three 4K discs released in February that could be a great addition to your collection.
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More 4K TVs will be upgraded with better 120Hz connectivity in 2025, but it might not be the ones you expect, due to a surprising trade-off
You might be surprised which get upgraded and which don't.
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The first prices for LG’s brightest OLED TVs ever are out, and it's good news
The reveal of the European pricing for LG's 2025 OLEDs gives us hope for UK and US buyers getting a good price.
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Amazon's upgraded Alexa+ will enable Fire TV devices to skip to a particular scene in a movie just by describing it
No more scrolling through the whole thing – Alexa, let's skip to the good bit
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Audio
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I tested this suave Bluetooth speaker from Sweden and it left me with mixed feelings – here’s why
The Happy Plugs Joy Speaker may look sleek, but its thin feature-set really lets it down.
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After hearing Max Cooper's new album 'On Being' at L-Acoustics' ultra-high res 3D audio suite, I never want to go back to stereo
It’s time to stop thinking in two channels
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I'm a working musician, and as Spotify says it's not to blame for how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands
Spotify says middlemen are taking all the streaming money. That's only partly true…
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This wild turntable plays vinyl without a tonearm, automatically detects the RPM, and is a solid lump of aluminum
A strange and beautiful turntable that's launching soon – but don't expect to find it at retailers.
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The best headphones 2025
Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
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The best noise cancelling headphones 2025
We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The best waterproof speakers for 2024
We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.
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Health & Fitness
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I'm finally enjoying running and all it took was ditching every app and training program in favor of this one new piece of gear
How a pair of trail shoes and nothing else completely changed my outlook on running.
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This temporary tattoo could decipher the health secrets of your sweat
Are stick-on sweat sensors the future of health monitoring?
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Apple Watch is transforming the way NHL games are refereed
Apple and the NHL are collaborating to use Apple Watches during games to help officials.
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Cameras
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Panasonic Lumix S1R II vs Lumix S5 II: time to upgrade?
We pit Panasonic's flagship Lumix S1R II against the half-the-price the Lumix S5 II to see how much of an upgrade it really is.
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I've tested the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, and it beats its bulky predecessor in almost every respect
Panasonic's full-frame flagship is a powerful, flexible and compact high-resolution camera with excellent autofocus and stabilization.
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The best cheap camera for 2025 based on in-depth testing
Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.
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CP+ 2025 live: all the latest news from Canon, Sony and more at the world’s biggest photography show
We're attending CP+ in Japan, one of the last remaining photo and video shows, getting hands-on with the latest camera gear.
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Home
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I loved the aspect ratio of the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell but not so much the battery
The Lorex 4K Battery Doorbell does some things really well. However, there are a couple big concerns here, including battery life.
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Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+ is a lot more fun to talk to than ChatGPT or Siri, and I like it
Alexa+ is the new AI-powered Alexa, and it shows you can add personality to AI.
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Tineco Pure One A50S cordless vacuum review: superb suction but a flawed design
The Tineco Pure One A50S offers excellent cleaning power and long battery life, but a clunky design lets it down a little.
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De'Longhi's new bean-to-cup coffee machine could make you a milk-frothing maestro
Love a latte but struggle to make them at home? The De'Longhi La Specialista Touch might be the solution.
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Buying guides
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The best cheap camera for 2025 based on in-depth testing
Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.
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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 GoPro you can buy in 2025, based on in-depth testing
Looking for the best GoPro? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.
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The best headphones 2025
Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
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The best noise cancelling headphones 2025
We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The best waterproof speakers for 2024
We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.
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The best cheap tablets 2025
Our guide to the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more.
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Deals
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Massive TV sale at Walmart is live: clearance prices on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs from $148
Walmart has a huge TV sale right now with clearance prices on its best-selling 4K, QLED and OLED TVs with prices starting at $148.
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Best Buy's massive weekend sale is live - 27 deals I recommend on OLED TVs, cheap laptops, AirPods and more
Best Buy's weekend sale is now live, and I've found the 27 best deals on TVs, Apple devices, laptops, and more.
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The Google Pixel 8 is still a great phone for 2025 and Best Buy has just slashed it to a record-low price
The device is just $399 today with additional trade-in discounts available
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Philips Hue starter kits just hit a record-low price – and the best deal isn't at Amazon
Dell is selling a five-piece Philips Hue starter kit for much less than Amazon's Black Friday price.
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Garmin bargain alert! The excellent Forerunner 955 just hit its lowest-ever price
The Garmin Forerunner 955 – a five star running watch – is now cheaper than ever on Amazon.
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This could be last call for Samsung's incredible Galaxy S25 Ultra deal - get $900 off plus $300 store credit on the house
You can still get a massive $900 rebate on the Galaxy S25 Ultra plus $300 store credit - but for how long?
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Sling TV Promo Codes for March 2025
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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Mattress Firm Coupons for March 2025
These Mattress Firm coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.
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LastPass Coupons for March 2025
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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Avocado Mattress Coupon Codes for March 2025
With one of these Avocado Mattress coupon codes you can save money on the company's range of organic mattresses and bedding products.
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SanDisk Promo Codes for March 2025
Activate one of SanDisk promo codes and save money on storage devices including flash & USB driver, SSDs & memory cards, plus branded accessories.
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Tello Coupon Codes for March 2025
Our Tello coupon codes can help you save on the cost of cell phones, accessories & a range of plans from the mobile carrier.
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Western Digital Coupon Codes for March 2025
Use these tried & tested Western Digital coupon codes to save on internal and external HDDs, SSDs, M.2 drives and more
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Dell Discount Codes for March 2025
Use one of these tried & tested Dell discount codes to save on laptops, monitors, accessories and more.
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ecoATM promo codes for March 2025
One of these ecoATM promo codes can help you get a better price for your old devices, including phones, tablets & MP3 players.
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Software
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After rolling out Sora beyond the US, OpenAI plans to put the video AI tool inside ChatGPT
ChatGPT can already generate text and images, and it seems video will be added to the list eventually.
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Does anyone care about VR anymore? It still doesn't have that "killer" app
VR development is still moving forward, but something is missing - a vital must-have app or game.
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What is Apple Intelligence: everything you need to know about the AI toolkit
Apple Intelligence is a built-in AI toolkit for iPhone, iPad and Mac users. It’s designed to make life easier through suggestions, automations and personalization. Here’s why it’s so useful.
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Microsoft’s latest bit of nagging in Windows 11 might come from a good place, but it’s seriously annoying some people
New piece of stealth advertising in Windows 11 is a warning to back up your PC – and while that’s good advice, not everyone needs prodding to use OneDrive.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, March 2 (game #630)
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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I like the precise Hall effect sticks and triggers in the GameSir Kaleid Flux, but it's a bit too limited for its price
The GameSir Kaleid Flux looks and feels a lot like an Xbox controller – does anything set it apart?
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 1 (game #629)
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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Claim a free Xbox FPS with your Amazon Prime subscription, plus loads of great PC games including two massive RPGs
Amazon Prime members can claim a free Xbox copy of Wolfenstein: Youngblood right now.
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Meet Your Experts
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VPN
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How do obfuscated VPN servers help with streaming? Here's everything you need to know
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The best VPN service 2025
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"Network blocking is never going to be the solution" – Cloudflare slams anti-piracy tactics
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Why do streaming services geo-restrict content?
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How can a VPN help with streaming? A complete guide to securing your favorite shows
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2024 was the worst year on record for internet freedoms – again
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A new era for VPN testing? ATMSO publishes the first-ever testing standards in an "important milestone"
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Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station review
The first TB5 dock is ahead of the curve, with relatively few things to connect to it.
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Framework 12 gives me One Laptop Per Child vibes
Framework’s newest creation, Laptop 12, was originally designed with students in mind, and is described as the “purest manifestation” of the company’s vision.
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Why DeepSeek R1 could be right for your business, and why the hysteria around it is wrong
Now that the dust has settled, you should know just how much of a boon DeepSeek R1 could be for your business’ AI implementation, and why you’ve been seeing plenty of articles telling you otherwise.
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Wireshark to the cloud! Founders tell us about open source, Windows v Linux, and more
Linux Format talks to Gerald Combs and Loris Degioanni, about creating Wireshark, the origins of network packet analysis, and how they want their shark to fly...
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