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Logitech’s MX series of mice is probably the best regarded line outside of the gaming space, and the family might be a little bigger than you think. In addition to the flagship MX Master and travel-friendly MX Anywhere, the...

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Intel has made a lot of news very quickly this week, some of it bad, some of it good. But if you’ve been watching the company’s gaming aspirations over the last few years, you might also want to peek...

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Back in 2017, Samsung released the first showing of DeX (short for “desktop experience”) that allowed high-end Samsung Galaxy phones to plug into a special dock and be used like a desktop PC. In 2019, the dock was eliminated,...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Included stand supports landscape and portrait mode Easy wireless setup with modest input lag Decent bundled speakers Cons Moderate brightness Very limited color performance Battery life is limited at higher brightness levels Our Verdict...

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The TPM hardware requirement for Windows 11 was one of the biggest barriers to initial upgraders three years ago. And while that’s become less of an issue, it’s still a point of contention for many users. If you were...

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TL;DR: Protect your privacy with a VPN, firewall, password manager, and more when you get a 15-month subscription to Norton 360 for $9.99 (reg. $29).  Cyber threats are always evolving, so it takes a dynamic security service to keep...

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TL;DR: Turn complex data into simple visuals with a lifetime license to Microsoft Visio, now $19.97 (reg. $249) for Cyber Week.  Making sense of complex data doesn’t have to be a headache. Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 takes the stress...

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After years of waiting, smart home manufacturer Eve Systems has finally given its Android customers what they really wanted: an app.  More than two years in the making, the Eve app for Android promises to unlock smart features that...

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Intel has taken enormous pains to prevent a repeat of the driver woes that plagued its first-generation “Alchemist” GPUs inside its second-generation “Battlemage” cards, Intel fellow Tom Petersen told The Full Nerd podcast on Tuesday morning. “It’s a complex...

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Most people when trying to maximize their gaming experience focus on the quality of the game and their computer’s processing power. But an often-overlooked variable that can greatly affect the experience is a decent gaming headset. It’s especially important...

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When looking for a top-notch VPN, the two most important things to look for are privacy and speed. While privacy is crucial to a good VPN, speed shouldn’t be overlooked. Faster speeds mean quicker file downloads and website load...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Pre-installed screws and a well-written manual make for easy setup Physical switches are easier to use than complex keypad combinations Smooth, reliable lock operation Cons No wireless connectivity or other smart features The need...

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