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Flipping through The Manual: Beard trimmers and Badass Father’s Day vacations

Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life this weekend! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from unspoken suit rules you need to know, to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming and culture. Here are a few of our favorite stories to appear on The Manual lately.

Man’s man travel: Three badass Father’s Day vacations

Man's man travel: Three badass Father's Day vacations
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If your pop is the no-nonsense, beer-swilling outdoorsman type, here are three extreme vacations you can bond over this Father’s Day.

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Sunskis revives a classic Australian sunglasses for summer

Sunskis revives a classic Australian sunglasses for summer
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Whether you’re surfing or just taking it easy this summer, you’ll need sunglasses, and Sunski has you covered with unique and fresh shades to keep you cool.

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How about some homemade no-churn ice cream?

How about some homemade no-churn ice cream?
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Have you ever wanted to make your own ice cream? Well, Chef Leslie Bilderback’s new book shows you how to make delicious frozen treats at home without the aid of an ice cream machine. It’s a skill that’s sure to impress the ladies.

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Trekking: The SipaBoard is the SUP of the 21st century

Trekking: The SipaBoard is the SUP of the 21st century
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It doesn’t take much to classify something as smart technology. However, the SipaBoard Smart Paddle Board lives up to its name in many respects, offering Bluetooth-enabled controls and a motor for cruising at speeds of up to 3.5 knots.

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The Manual’s top five best beard trimmers

The Manual’s top five best beard trimmers
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If you’re going to grow a beard, you’ll need to learn how to tame it. To help you find the right machine for your face, we’ve put together this list of the best beard trimmers.

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The Manual Wind: Romain Jerome Skylab 48 in honor of NASA’s Space Station

The Manual Wind: Romain Jerome Skylab 48 in honor of NASA's Space Station
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Modern watches have the ability to push the boundaries of traditional watchmaking. Romain Jerome is one brand known for doing so and its latest release does no disappoint: the Romain Jerome Skylab 48.

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The 5 best 4K monitors for gaming and work in 2024
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57-inch mini-LED gaming monitor placed on a desk.

One of the best things you can do to upgrade your desktop or laptop setup is buying a new screen, and going for a 4k monitor is probably one of the best options out there. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to pick from; whether you're looking for something that's good for gaming or just something that's perfect for work, there's something for you out there. To that end, we've done our best to draw on our experience in the technical and e-commerce fields to find you the best 4k monitors in various price ranges and features.
The Best 4K Monitors in 2024

Buy the  if you want the best overall 4k monitor
Buy the if you want the best high-end 4k gaming monitor
Buy the  if you want the best 4k monitor for console gaming
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Buy the  if you want the best 4k monitor for work

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The 5 best wireless chargers for Android and iPhone in 2024
OnePlus 8 Pro Wireless Charger Back

Wireless charging has made its way into most of the best phones and many other devices, such as charging cases for some of the best wireless earbuds. This makes a a wireless charger a nice accessory on the desk or bedside table. There are a lot of wireless chargers on the market, and like any piece of tech, it can be difficult to tell which may be the best for your needs. That’s why we’ve made some selections for the best wireless chargers for various use-cases. Read onward to find out which wireless chargers we think are the best, and for more information on which may best suit your needs.
The best wireless chargers in 2024

Buy the if you want the best wireless charger overall.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for Android.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for iPhone.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for multiple devices.
Buy the if you want the best wireless charger for cheap.

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The 4 best cable modems for Xfinity, Spectrum & more in 2024
The Arris SURFboard SB8200 sitting on a countertop in a home.

If you have home internet, you'll likely have been sent a towering internet box we call a cable modem. Seemingly innocuous, that modem can cost you big time over the years as you usually have to pay rental fee to your ISP provider for using it. It only makes sense to get a your own modem, with some essentially paying for themselves.

However, you may not be sure which one to get. In this guide, we look at the best cable modems for the three most popular cable internet service providers — Xfinity Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox — and give a solid recommendation for each. We also provide a solid budget recommendation that is just about equally good for all so long as you aren't using your ISP's top speed plan.

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