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Canon's Pixma TS6420a handles double-sided document printing reliably.

The best budget printers for 2024

Searching for a budget-friendly printer option? Take a look at our collection of the finest affordable printers currently on the market.
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Sticky Password is open on a PC monitor.

Sticky Password review: the offline, on-device password manager

I reviewed Sticky Password, a low-cost password manager with unique features like offline mode and QR logins.
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Brother's MFC-L2900DW is a fast all-in-one monochrome laser printer.

Brother MFC-L2900DW review: a small laser printer and super-fast copier

I reviewed Brother's new MFC-L2900DW, a super-fast all-in-one monochrome laser printer that's designed for busy offices.
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Trend Micro Premium Security Suite is open on a PC monitor.

Trend Micro review: strong antivirus protection that’s affordable

I reviewed Trend Micro's antivirus software with new AI antivirus protection to check if this low-cost cybersecurity suite offers good value.
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disk drill vs dmde pro and data recovery software appear in a split screen on pc monitor

Disk Drill vs. DMDE: best no-subscription data recovery app

If you've lost photos, videos, or other important files but don't want a data recovery subscription, one of these apps could be the perfect solution.
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Proton VPN and Surfshark VPN websites are shown in a split-screen on a PC monitor.

Proton VPN vs. Surfshark: best fast, full-featured VPN

Proton VPN and Surfshark are both great choices for content unblocking and privacy, so we went hands-on to find out which is best and why.
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A person enjoys gaming with Viture Pro smart glasses and Pro Neckband.

Viture’s new Pro Neckband grants AR glasses extra superpowers

Viture's new Pro Neckband makes Viture smart glasses into a spatial computing device with hand-tracking, an AI assistant, and more.
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Pimax Crystal's inside-out tracking works great.

The best VR headsets for PC you can buy right now

We compare the best PC VR headsets that will help you enjoy the most immersive SteamVR gaming and spatial productivity on a Windows computer.
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Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad websites appear in a split-screen on a PC monitor.

Proton VPN vs. Mullvad: Which is the best open-source VPN?

I compare Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad, two open-source VPNs with a strong privacy focus and fast servers worldwide, to find out which is best for you.
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The best free data recovery software we recommend using

We compare the top free data recovery software for your PC and Mac to help you pick which is best to help restore your lost files.
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The LastPass web app is open on a PC monitor.

LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families.
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Mullvad and Windscribe VPN pricing appears in a split-view on a PC monitor.

Mullvad vs. Windscribe: best VPN for monthly service

Unlike most VPNs, Mullvad and Windscribe offer great deals without requiring an annual subscription — but which is best for you?
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DMDE Professional data recovery software is open on a PC monitor.

DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

I reviewed DMDE, a powerful, free, and low-cost data recovery app to test how well it restores files from HDDs, SSDs, and removable drives.
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Canon's Color imageCLASS LBP674Cdw is a sleek but sturdy color laser printer.

Canon imageCLASS LBP674Cdw review: quick and compact color

I reviewed Canon's Color imageCLASS LBP674Cdw, a fast color laser printer with sleek styling and a large color touchscreen.
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I can use my hands instead of controllers in many games and apps.

Meta Quest 3S review: the perfect introduction to VR gaming

I reviewed Meta's Quest 3S, a budget VR headset with mixed reality and AI, to test its quality and value as an upgrade or a first headset.
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Fionna Ahomuoh using the Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

The best VR headsets for 2024

Check out our list of the best VR headsets from Meta, Apple, Sony, HTC, and Pimax to help you find the perfect system for VR and mixed-reality gaming.
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The Epson Workforce WF-110 printer.

How to set a default printer on Windows or Mac

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.
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The EcoTank ET-3850 is a rare printer that lets me print envelopes from my phone.

The best inkjet printers of 2024: tested and reviewed

Find the best inkjet printers for your home or office. Are you looking for speedy or durable printers with the latest features? Our guide can help you out.
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MiniTool's Power Data Recovery app is open on a PC monitor.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery review: buy it once and use it forever

I reviewed MiniTool's Power Data Recovery, a file restoration app from the company known for popular hardware utilities like Partition Wizard.
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An office with multiple people working.

How to share a printer on Windows

Windows can easily share a printer with PCs and Macs, but Microsoft buried the controls several layers deep and in an unlikely location.
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Alan Truly is enjoying a VR game with the Pimax Crystal Light.

Pimax Crystal Light review: a new standard for affordable PC VR

I reviewed the Pimax Crystal Light, an affordable PC VR headset that boasts high-resolution displays with local dimming for lossless gaming quality.
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HP's low-profile Envy 6155e sits on a white printer stand.

HP Envy 6155e review: a stylish printer made for Instant Ink

I reviewed the HP Envy 6155e, a sleek, budget all-in-one printer that relies on HP Instant Ink to keep supply costs low.
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Avast One is open on a MacBook Air.

Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners.
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VPN Unlimited is open in full screen mode on PC monitor.

VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection

I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value.
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The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw is a compact, minimalist printer.

HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw review: small, fast and awkward

Find out the pros and cons of HP's new Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw in this hands-on review that uncovers some issues and suggests alternatives.
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Brother's MFC-L3720CDW is a big, sturdy color laser printer.

Brother MFC-L3720CDW review: a sturdy, but limited color laser printer

I reviewed the affordable Brother MFC-L3720CDW to find out if it offers enough quality, speed, and features at that low price.
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Canon's Pixma TR7020a is a low-cost, compact all-in-one printer with an ADF.

Canon Pixma TR7020a review: a budget all-in-one with an ADF

I reviewed Canon's Pixma TR7020a, an all-in-one home office printer, to find out if there's good quality, performance, and features at this bargain price.
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Meta gave the Quest 3S passthrough cameras that are good enough to check my phone without taking the headset off.

You’ll soon be able to use a phone without leaving your VR headset

Want to use your phone in VR? Meta and Lenovo are working on high-quality mirroring to connect Motorola phones to your Quest headset.
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Epson's EcoTank ET-3850 is a compact all-in-one inkjet tank printer.

Epson EcoTank ET-3850 review: an affordable and fast tank printer

I reviewed the Epson EcoTank ET-3850 to find out if this fast and affordable all-in-one has good enough quality and features for your home office.
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Canon's imageClass MF753Cdw has a quick, full-duplex ADF.

The best all-in-one printers you can buy in 2024

Since working from home is the new norm for many people, having a printer on hand has gone from nice to necessity so you can print, scan, or fax as needed.
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McAfee+ Premium's Total Protection app is open on a MacBook Air.

I reviewed McAfee+ Premium for Mac and found it to be a questionable bargain

I reviewed McAfee antivirus for Mac to find out it the added protection is worth the subscription costs and if it integrates well with macOS.
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Alan Truly holds a Meta Quest 3S and Quest 3.

Why you should buy the Quest 3S instead of the Quest 3

Meta's new Quest 3S is a great mixed reality headset that's good enough to challenge the more expensive Quest 3. So which is best for you?
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With the Viture Pro Dock, my wife and I can watch videos together while wearing smart glasses.

Viture solved the biggest problem with smart glasses

Pocketable smart glasses can provide a huge virtual screen for movies and games but, one big problem remains — sharing. Until now, that is.
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Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
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My two monitor PC sits unused while I use the Xreal Air 2 and Beam Pro with Bluetooth accessories.

Xreal vs. Apple Vision Pro: Why I chose Air 2 and Beam Pro

Xreal's Air 2 and Beam Pro are put to the test as a low-cost alternative to Apple's Vision Pro for spatial computing and 3D photos and videos.
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Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

The 10 best VPN services for 2024, reviewed by experts

It's scary knowing your data might not be private. VPNs help shield your online activities. To help you pick the right one, these are the best VPN services.
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Half-Life Alyx looked crisp in a tethered connection to Vive Focus Vision.

I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming

I reviewed HTC's Vive Focus Vision, a lossless PCVR headset with eye-tracking and standalone capability.
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PrivadoVPN is running with the settings window open on a PC monitor.

PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free

I reviewed PrivadoVPN to see if this newcomer can compete with leading VPNs while keeping subscription costs to a minimum.
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