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A close-up of a USB-C cord charging a Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
USB-C cables aren't all the same, and it's costing you charging speed
USB

Two identical USB-C cables can charge at wildly different speeds, and that’s the problem.

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realme 16 pro plus 5g 200mp camera mode selected.
Smartphone cameras never advertise the specs that actually matter

And the one they do use isn't giving a clear picture.

Samsung TV
2 future-proof gadgets and devices you should buy now (and 3 you should wait on)

The TV you should not buy and the phones you should.

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surface-laptop-studio-2-tablet-mode
I refuse to buy a laptop unless it has this one feature

Why flexibility matters more than specs.

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thinkpad t480 laptop.
Why people are still buying this 2018 laptop in 2025

It's the dream combination for so many reasons.

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hisense cavas tree painting
Don't buy a Samsung Frame TV until you see this alternative

The Samsung Frame TV is no longer the only player in the "art mode" smart TV space.

m2 ssd with b+m key close up.
This SSD spec is the one you should never overlook

Don't make the same mistakes as me.

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A Phillips Hue Bridge with a Goodwill price sticker on it.
3 tricks that help me get incredible tech deals at thrift stores

You're missing out on fun and useful products you probably wouldn't buy at full price unless you give thrift stores a chance.

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Penny with microSD Card Adapter
These cheap tech decisions will cost you in the long run

Saving on the initial purchase means more costs later.

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HDMI Cable Rolled and Hung on Ceiling Fan
Stop buying “gold-plated” HDMI cables — here’s what actually matters

Gold plating isn't magically upgrading the signal.

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Dollar Bill With Tech Items Around It
Never buy these 5 tech items at a dollar store

Getting junk at a low price isn't a good value.

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Geek Squad Warranty Page Showing on Phone by $5 Bill
You’re probably wasting money on these common tech traps

Companies devise all kinds of ways for you to throw away your cash.

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FIOS Pricing Page on Phone, on top of bed sheets
I don’t need as much speed as my ISP tries to sell me, and you don’t either
ISP

Don't spend on speed you never use.

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A set of colorful AA batteries next to each other
I wasted so much money on AA batteries because I missed this tiny detail

The clue was printed right there… and I still burned through stacks of AAs.

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HyperX and Sony headphones on a desk.
I’ll never buy another pair of headphones without this one feature

You might not think about it when buying headphones, but it's crucial.

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MacBook and a Dell laptop running ZorinOS next to each other
These cheap laptop accessories made a bigger difference than upgrading my laptop

Who knew that these affordable laptop accessories would make such a huge difference to my productivity?

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AirPods Pro 2 with case open being held in a man's hand
The AirPods Pro 2 are so good that I don't care about the Pro 3

When the current version does everything you need, why upgrade?

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iPhone Buy Page on an iPhone 15 Pro
I always buy my iPhone directly from Apple—here’s why

Don't get tangled up in all those carrier messes.

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uv air purifier installed in ductwork side view near wall
I bought a $60 air purifier, and it works way better than I thought

This low-cost air purifier made my home cleaner and reduced our indoor allergy symptoms.

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iPhone Air in multiple colors
The iPhone Air looks great, but the compromises are hard to ignore

Thinner, lighter, and slightly confusing.

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