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The best AirTag wallets you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best Apple AirTag wallets and tracking accessories from Nomad, ESR, Ridge, and more to help you keep track of your cards and cash.

The Kindle model I recommend the most is on sale just in time for the holidays

Are public speaking skills a cheat code for IT career success?

The best ways to transfer large files between your laptop and desktop: 3 options

Drowning in spam? Stop giving out your email address - do this instead

The best ways to transfer large files between your laptop and desktop: 3 options

You've been creating and editing photos and video files on location. Now you're back in your office and want to do the final edits. These are the best ways to move big files between a laptop and a desktop.

3 days ago by Ed Bott in Productivity

Drowning in spam? Stop giving out your email address - do this instead

Don't take all that spam with you into 2025. Experience the life-changing magic of decluttering your inbox with these simple tips.

3 days ago by Ed Bott in Productivity

Apple AirTags make a great gift - especially with this Walmart holiday deal

Grab a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for $26 off right now at Walmart, so you can help the iPhone user in your life monitor their keys, wallet, luggage, and more.

1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Wearables

New 'Dia' dawns as Arc maker teases upcoming AI browser

The Browser Company shows off its 'entirely new computing environment' while Arc fans ask: What about the UI?

1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity

Get a refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet for as little as $40 with this Cyber Monday deal

Save big this holiday season on an Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet that's perfect for a kid or casual use.

1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Tablets

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One of the best e-readers I've tested is $45 off ahead of Cyber Monday

Amazon just launched the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has up to three months of battery life and the fastest page turns ever. With this Cyber Monday deal, you can get it for $45 off.

1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Tablets

3 ways to convert a PDF to a Word document

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2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity

My 5 favorite web browsers - and what each is ideal for

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2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity

How to edit a PDF file: 3 ways

You probably receive several PDF files a month, some of which need to be filled out or changed. When that time comes, you'll be glad you have options.

2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity

How to merge PDF files from the web, desktop, and command line

There are several options if you have multiple PDF documents that need to be combined into a single, longer document.

3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity

This smart floor lamp is one of my favorite smart home accessories and it's 20% off

Aesthetically pleasing and easy to set up, the Govee Floor Lamp Pro brings many new features I didn't know I needed, made even better by this Black Friday deal.

3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Lighting

One of the best E Ink readers I've tested is not a Kindle or ReMarkable (and it's price just dropped)

The Onyx Boox Page offers just the right amount of capabilities for an E Ink tablet, and it's way better than the Kindle Paperwhite.

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