My Favorite Amazon Buy of the Day: the Bose Smart Soundbar.
Last year, the Bose Smart Soundbar received lukewarm reviews from critics, who noted only minor improvements for its higher price. But now, with a $100 […]
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The Google Pixel 10 Now Costs $450.
The Pixel 10 smartphone was released in August of this year, and with a starting price of $799, it was worth considering. A couple of […]
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10 Life Hacks Every Experienced Windows User Should Know
For many students and working people, Windows is simply the default way to use a computer. All applications run as expected, all Microsoft Office documents […]
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What People Misunderstand This Week: the Origin of Christmas Elves
Since it’s Christmas, I decided to tackle some of the myths and misconceptions we have about the holiday: Christmas misinformation is rampant, and I want […]
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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Is Currently $350 Off.
The unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro with 128GB of storage costs $749, the most affordable price on Amazon right now, down from its original price […]
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Use the RAFT Technique to Quickly Sort Emails.
To effectively manage your email, you need focus. You need a plan. You need acronyms . One such acronym is RAFT, which will literally help […]
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This Is the Easiest Way to Filter Spam From Your Gmail Inbox.
No matter how diligently you respond to and archive all your emails , there will always be something that will prevent you from achieving true […]
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What Is VO2max?
The more you exercise, the better your fitness becomes. VO2 max, sometimes described on wearables as a “cardio fitness” metric, is typically higher in people […]
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The Shokz OpenFit 2+ Are a Great Pair of Open-Back Headphones, and They’re Currently $60 Off.
I’ve been experiencing some active noise cancellation (ANC) fatigue lately, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. ANC has its place and time, but […]
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Bevel, the App That Turns Your Apple Watch Into a “Whoop,” Is Now Free.
The creators of Bevel , a health app for the Apple Watch that turns the device into a Whoop-style fitness tracker, announced on social media […]
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My Favorite Amazon Buy of the Day: the Soundcore Sleep A20 Headphones.
I’ve been using regular sleep headphones for a while, but I never expected any company to release headphones specifically for sleeping. The Anker Soundcore Sleep […]
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The Yamaha Seqtrak Is My Best Tech Upgrade of the Year.
In 2025, I tested a lot of exotic smart glasses , e-bikes , and other gear for Lifehacker, but the technology that most improved my […]
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In Winter, I Never Leave the House Without These (Inexpensive) Heaters.
It always irritates me when I tell my friends here in New York that I’m cold, and they respond, “But you’re from North Dakota! This […]
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Try This Quick (and Easy) Circuit Workout When You Need a Break From Holiday Family Gatherings.
The holidays are a time for rest, relaxation, and eating enough reindeer cookies to fill your entire body. Your fitness goals can wait until New […]
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10 Best IPhone Privacy Tips Everyone Should Know
When you use devices that are constantly connected to the internet, it’s difficult to completely protect your privacy . Fortunately, there are many excellent privacy […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: the 10 Most Popular Slang Expressions of 2025.
As 2025 draws to a merciful close, I decided to look back on the past year and examine its slang. Below are ten examples of […]
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Will Your Smart Vacuum Continue to Work After Support Ends?
My Neato D5 Connected was once a reliable and hardworking vacuum, but today things aren’t so great. I recently received an email from the company […]
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This Wireless Portable Speaker From Sony Is Currently on Sale for Almost 50%.
The Sony ULT Field 5 speaker is currently on sale on Amazon for $191.95, down from $349.99, and it’s this price drop that finally makes […]
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When Cleaning Out Your Inbox, Try Sorting Emails by Sender.
There are many methods to try in the endless search for a way to organize and reduce the number of emails in your overflowing inbox. […]
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Why You Should Use the LIFO Method to Manage Your Mail
Have you ever been in this situation: you have a pile of unread emails. The more they come, the more stressed you become and the […]
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Valve Has Officially Discontinued the Steam Deck With LCD Screen.
There are a plethora of portable gaming consoles on the market right now , but the Steam Deck is undoubtedly a favorite among users . […]
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Last-Minute Gift Ideas When the Only Option Is the Drugstore.
Perhaps you completely forgot about the Secret Santa gift exchange, or the expected delivery date was pushed back to 2026. Whatever your reason, you need […]
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How Beneficial Are Ankle Weights Really?
Ankle weights seem to have crawled through a wormhole from the 1980s into the present day, appearing in countless TikTok videos and Instagram posts. Do […]
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The Best (and Worst) Fitness Devices I Tested in 2025.
2025 was an interesting year for fitness device reviews. Three companies unveiled devices that could compete with Whoop, and one definitely came closer to the […]
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The Roku Streaming Stick 4K With HDR Is Currently 50% Off.
Roku Sticks are packed with useful features that can make your regular TV smarter (or replace the interface on your smart TV), and they’re currently […]
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A Cordless Leaf Blower Is an Underrated Tool That You’ll Definitely Need.
Once you embark on the path of DIY repair, you’ll quickly realize that whenever you wish someone had created a tool for a specific purpose, […]
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10 TV Shows Like Boots You Should Watch Next
Who would have thought that in the mid-2020s, a show about gays in the military (even a relatively pro-military one) would prove its relevance by […]
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This Wallet-Sized E-Reader Is My “tech Update of the Year.”
One of the often-overlooked truths of being a tech reviewer is that you have to test, recommend—and sometimes even keep!—gadgets you’d never buy yourself because […]
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My Favorite Amazon Purchase of the Day: the First-Generation Amazon Kindle Scribe E-Reader.
Although the Kindle Scribe is now in its third generation, the first-generation model remains a viable option for those looking for a more affordable e-reader […]
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Now You Can Customize ChatGPT’s Personality Even More to Suit Your Preferences.
When Spike Jonze’s film Her came out in 2013, I thought it was a brilliant fictional story. Who would befriend an AI bot, let alone […]
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Why I Won’t Buy a Home Gym With Artificial Intelligence
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of Instagram ads for AI-powered home gyms. You’ve probably seen them too—stylish wall-mounted displays featuring incredibly toned instructors, testimonials […]
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Don’t Fall for This Scam That Involves Buying Out-of-Stock Items.
Fraudsters often target shoppers looking for a bargain or a rare find (or both). Ahead of the holiday shopping season, the Consumer Protection Agency is […]
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This Multi-Platform Mobile Gaming Controller Is Now on Sale for Over 20% Off.
According to price tracking sites , the Backbone Pro mobile game controller has been reduced from $169.99 to $134.99, its lowest price yet. This reduction […]
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Use the 4D Method to Keep up With Your Email.
Managing your inbox is a never-ending task, so we should strive to simplify it as much as possible. When emails pile up, it’s easy to […]
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This Tool Can Show You If Your Home Network Has Been Hacked.
There are warning signs that your home network may have been compromised, such as unusual traffic patterns and system slowdowns, but now there’s a simple […]
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“Lock” Your IPhone Is My Best Tech Update of the Year.
My concentration is completely broken. I know this because I checked my phone four times while writing this first paragraph. I’m so addicted to my […]
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How a Simple Typo in a URL Can Make You a Target for Malware
Clicking on links in search results carries the risk of landing on a fake page that’s actually a phishing scam, but the same applies to […]
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This Thermal Sticker Printer Is My Best Tech Upgrade of the Year.
You have no idea how many times over the past few years I’ve seen miniature thermal printers , considered buying one, and then decided: no, […]
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Ninja Creami Is My Best Tech Update of the Year.
While I often review laptops and other computing devices, I’m most interested in the gadgets I actually use regularly in my everyday life. This year, […]
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Seven “smart” Home Appliance Upgrades That Aren’t Really That Smart.
Whether you like it or not, home appliances are getting smarter. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find even the most basic models without some kind […]
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