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Sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet and get a free Xbox Series S plus Netflix and Max for a year

Verizon's home internet holiday deals start at $35 a month and include a ton of free gifts right now.

Eero Outdoor 7
This Eero device solved my biggest issue with my outdoor smart home devices
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The best VPN routers you can buy
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The best rugged tablets you can buy: Expert tested
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How to get cheaper internet access now that the ACP is gone: 5 ways
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Sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet and get a free Xbox Series S plus Netflix and Max for a year

Verizon's home internet holiday deals start at $35 a month and include a ton of free gifts right now.
1 week ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Home Networking
Eero Outdoor 7

This Eero device solved my biggest issue with my outdoor smart home devices

The Eero Outdoor 7 boosted my laggy home network, projecting a strong signal to outdoor areas that previously were dead zones.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Home Networking
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The best VPN routers you can buy

Looking for a new router to give your home blanket VPN coverage? These are the best VPN-ready routers that provide secure, fast, and reliable internet connections.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best rugged tablets you can buy: Expert tested

Discover the best rugged tablets of 2024 that meet military standards for durability and winter shocks.
3 weeks ago by Matthew Miller in Tablets
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How to get cheaper internet access now that the ACP is gone: 5 ways

The Affordable Connectivity Program has ended, but there are still ways to spend less on internet access, from programs for low-income households to haggling with your service provider. Here's what to try.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Broadband
Blink Sync Module XR

Blink's new module extends your Outdoor 4 camera's range and local storage

Blink's Sync Module XR hub costs $60 - for a limited time, you can buy one and get a free camera.
1 month ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
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Matter 1.4 now supports more smart home devices and adds new capabilities

The connectivity standard's latest version promises a more seamless smart home experience. See everything that's new.
1 month ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
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The best TV antenna you can buy: Expert tested

You don't need to pay a fortune to watch basic cable. We tested the best TV antennas anyone can use to watch free TV, including channels for live news, sports, classic reruns, and more.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in TVs
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Chrome adds a quick-fix tool to speed up your browser with a single click

If your Chrome experience has been a little sluggish, Google has an answer.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Home Networking
Eero Outdoor 7

Amazon's new weatherproof Eero is the dream Wi-Fi extender for smart home enthusiasts - and I'm excited

The Eero Outdoor 7 can withstand harsh weather conditions, including snowstorms and summer heat. Its coverage range is just as impressive.
1 month ago by Maria Diaz in Home Networking
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Forget Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable

Running Ethernet wiring can be a messy, expensive job. If you have cable outlets, you can use an inexpensive adapter to set up a high-speed wired connection with minimal effort. And it works no matter where you get your internet.
1 month ago by Ed Bott in Productivity
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I'm a tech pro - but when a hurricane hit my mountain home, the disconnection shocked me

While I'm among the luckier Asheville residents who didn't lose lives or homes, I didn't anticipate how powerless I'd feel without any means of communication in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Ironically, here's the tech that could have helped me.
2 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
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The best rugged laptops you can buy

We tested and researched some of the best rugged laptops from Getac, Lenovo, and more to help you find the most durable mobile PC to fit your needs.
2 months ago by Taylor Clemons in Laptops
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How to turn your old Android phone into a security or pet camera

Need to keep an eye on something in your house or business, but can't be in two places at once? This free app makes it easy to set up a simple remote camera using any old Android phone.
2 months ago by Jack Wallen in Android
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Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?

Microsoft's stern warnings are designed to scare you into thinking you'll be punished for installing Windows 11 on a PC that doesn't meet its strict compatibility standards. Here's why that's unlikely to happen.
2 months ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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