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Flipping through The Manual: Bluegrass belts, castles, alpine fly fishing gear

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.

Get your royal warrior fantasy on at Dromoland Castle

Get your royal warrior fantasy on at Dromoland Castle
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Every man dreams of his own castle, so if Ireland is your destination, Dromoland Castle is the place to stay.

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Blow your dinner guests away with homemade tortellini

Blow your dinner guests away with homemade tortellini
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Are you looking to get into the cooking game? Check out this brief guide on how to make tortellini, courtesy of Bluehour’s Chef Kyo Koo.

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On your feet: Greats keeps the hits rolling with The Royale 2.0

On Your Feet: Greats keeps the hits rolling with The Royale 2.0
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Greats brand swapped out some lighter, more breathable materials for summer, and dressed their flagship shoe in smooth Italian leather. It’s an easy choice for summer kicks.

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Bluegrass Belts: Must have accessory

Bluegrass Belts: Must have accessory
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Bring a little bit of Kentucky’s equine culture into your wardrobe. You’ll wear this belt all the time!

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Pack it in: Alpine fly fishing

Pack it in: Alpine fly fishing
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We took some advice from some alpine fly fishing experts at a local fly shop in Salt Lake and headed for some high mountain lakes in the Uinta Range’s Naturalist Basin in search of monster rainbow and cutthroat trout recently, and found a paradise of glacier fed lakes and twelve-thousand foot peaks.

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Booze Tripper, St. Augustine: Where you should drink when on vacation

Booze Tripper, St. Augustine: Where you should drink when on vacation
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If you’re going to vacation in Florida, you should know where you’re going to drink before you leave. The St. Augustine Distillery has got you covered.

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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
Buy the  if you want the best budget 4k monitor for gaming and work
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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