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Free AI-powered Dia browser now available to all Mac users - Windows users can join a waitlist

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Best Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: My 15+ favorite deals still live on Roku, Echo, and more

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Best October Prime Day 2025 PC gaming deals: Save big on laptops and accessories

October Prime Day has officially ended, but you can still find great discounts on gaming desktops, laptops, and accessories at Amazon.

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October Prime Day might be over, but you can still find great deals on TVs and home theater equipment from Samsung, LG, and more.

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This new Google Gemini model scrolls the internet just like you do - how it works

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Microsoft Word forcing you to save new files to the cloud? Here's how to stop it

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Prime Day Kindle deals still available (save on them before they're gone)

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We're tracking the 100+ best Prime Day deals still live

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Prime Day is over, but 40 of the best Apple deals for up to $500 off are still live

Prime Day has come and gone, but we're still seeing some record-low prices on Apple products like iPhones, AirPods, iPads, and Apple Watches.

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Whatever you do, don't plug these 7 appliances into extension cords - here's why

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The best tech deals under $100 still available after Prime Day

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Last chance for Prime Day: 30 handpicked laptop deals still going strong

Amazon's October Prime Day sale is just about wrapped up, but there some good laptop deals still live. Here are our top 30 picks on laptops from Lenovo, HP, Apple, and more.

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The most important Intel Panther Lake updates are the least talked about - I'll explain

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86% of businesses use AI for this one surprising task, Deloitte finds

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I saw Intel's new 'Panther Lake' chip first-hand - it could be a company turning point

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I'm an AI tools expert, and these are the 4 I pay for now (plus 2 I'm eyeing)

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How I download YouTube videos for free - 2 ways, including my favorite

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Synology backtracks on its third-party drive ban after backlash - but there's a catch

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The robot vacuum that beat all others against pet hair is 35% off right now

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