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Ugreen Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 dock review: Stable but slow
Ugreen's Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 docking station is a joy to use, and is one of my favorites. But I didn't pay for it, and I can't see you being as happy to shell out $399 for a dock that's slower than the rest.
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HP Elitebook X G1a review: Fast and portable, but lacks endurance
The HP Elitebook X G1a makes up for mediocre battery life with solid all-around performance, an enjoyable keyboard, and future-proof connectivity.
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McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature
McAfee Total Protection offers strong antivirus, network, and online protection, but its password manager needs improvement.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: The new 1440p champions
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT offer faster performance and more memory than Nvidia's lackluster RTX 5070. Hail to the new 1440p gaming champions.
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: Security cam, smart home hub in one
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro integrates a security cam, Matter controller, and Thread border router, but its Zigbee hub only works with Aqara's own devices.
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Seagate Ultra Compact SSD review: Not your parents' flash drive
Seagate’s Ultra Compact SSD 10Gbps USB thumb drive delivers far better performance than generic 5Gbps or 400Mbps types.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review: A stagnant 'upgrade' but an okay GPU
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 is virtually identical to the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, but with a dash of DLSS 4's Multi-Frame Gen magic.
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LIFX Luna smart lamp review: Drop a pop of color wherever you need it
This smart lighting solution works on the table or the wall, and it supports Matter over Wi-Fi, too.
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Iperius Backup Basic review: Versatile, extremely powerful — and best for IT types
Iperius Backup is arguably the most versatile, comprehensive, and compatible backup program available. IT types will love it, but end users will need a deep dive to suss out all its features. If all you need is local plain file backup, there’s a free version for that.
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Acer Aspire 14 AI review: Sometimes simple utility is all it takes
The Acer Aspire 14 AI proves a capable, utilitarian laptop that shouldn’t disappoint those who need a productivity machine.n
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Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 review: Pretty, but not powerful
This security cam/light combo isn’t as sophisticated as some, but it will blend in with your architecture better than more industrial-looking floodlight cameras.
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Malwarebytes Premium Security review: An antimalware staple is now optional
Malwarebytes isn’t the vital supplement to Windows it used to be—but those who want a dead simple antivirus app will be served well.
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Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM review: A vivid new 4K monitor with extras, for a price
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor that delivers gorgeous image quality and a long list of features, though it certainly isn’t inexpensive.
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Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
Avast offers several paid antivirus suites, but its Premium Security software keeps its focus on protecting your PC while online—and by extension, you as well.
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MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED review: USB-C monitor meets gaming goodness
The MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED is yet another excellent 32-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor.
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Mullvad VPN review: The ultimate privacy-first VPN
Mullvad VPN might not have a ton of flashy features but it provides rock-solid security and unrivaled privacy.
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ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
ESET's antivirus software gives far more control over scan and feature settings than the average rival — a plus for power users — without being intimidating.
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I spent a year testing Corsair's swanky Platform:6 Elevate standing desk
Adam got to try out Corsair's premium customizable standing desk for an entire year in his home office. Check out the setup process and his impressions.
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Dell Ultrasharp U3225QE review: The best home office monitor yet
The Dell Ultrasharp U3225QE sets the new high bar other flagship office and productivity monitors must leap.
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LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B review: A monitor for competitive gamers
LG’s UltraGear 27GX790A-B isn’t as sharp as new 27-inch 4K OLEDs, but its motion clarity will leave gamers gobsmacked.
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Lexar Go SSD with Hub review: Tiny, rugged storage for your phone
Lexar’s astoundingly tiny Go SSD and hub are designed to seamlessly marry with your Type-C phone and provide extra storage for video and photos. The SSD is also IP-rated.
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Asus Zenbook Duo review: A laptop with dual-screen desktop power
The second-generation Asus Zenbook Duo offers unparalleled multitasking prowess with its dual-screen configuration, but it's hefty and expensive.
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: A slim suite for digital minimalists
Norton Antivirus Plus provides solids basics of online protection without any extra fluff—ideal for those avoiding unnecessary, expensive excess.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: DLSS turns a beastly GPU into a gaming monster
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is basically a 4080 Super on DLSS 4 steroids. It's great.
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Corsair EX400U review: A compact, fast, and affordable external SSD
While Corsair's EX400U is on the slow side for a USB4 SSD, it’s also less expensive. It’s faster and more compatible across platforms than 20Gbps USB 3.2×2 SSDs as well.
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McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
McAfee+ Ultimate offers strong antivirus protection and a vast array of online protections, but its apps, services, and tools could use more polish.
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Acer Chromebook Spin 312 review: A tiny 2-in-1 with a great keyboard
The Acer Chromebook Spin 315 delivers reliable day-to-day performance as well as a comfortable typing experience, but there are a few things holding it back.
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Annke CPT500 security cam review: Built for business, but useful at home
With sharp 3K video, AI tracking, and Power-over-Ethernet support, this camera delivers robust features for homeowners who can live with its industrial design.
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eMeet Piko+ 4K webcam review: Excellent 4K video for hundreds less
The eMeet Piko+ 4K webcam delivers almost everything that a $300 premium webcam delivers, somehow, and for just $90. Its low-light performance is just outstanding, thanks to a novel dual-lens design.
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Avira Prime review: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus
Avira Prime is a simple, easy-to-understand antivirus suite that includes numerous features.
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Lenovo Legion Go S review: Not quite the bargain we hoped for
The Lenovo Legion Go S is an incredibly ergonomic handheld gaming PC that feels great in your hands, but Windows makes the whole experience feel awkward.
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RCA ANTD8E indoor TV antenna review: Powerful and pretty
Broadcast TV offers a wealth of free entertainment, including the brave new world of NextGen TV. The RCA ANTD8E is a fine indoor antenna for pulling it all in.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro review: Gorgeous, with all-day battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro delivers incredible battery life, a beautiful display, and solid desktop performance. But for an extra $50 you could have this as a 2-in-1 machine with a bundled S Pen.
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I tested a smart lock with facial recognition. It's a game changer
It's not the prettiest smart deadbolt, but you can open it with a PIN, a fingerprint, an Apple Home Key, or—most interestingly—entirely hands free with your face.
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Handy Backup 8.5 Professional review: Full-featured backup with cloud support
Given a glitch-free performance, Handy Backup might’ve garnered an Editors' Choice award. We still say take a look, but small bugs and interface foibles lessened our initial enthusiasm.
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Ugreen CM642 SSD enclosure review: Fast, roll-your-own USB4 storage
With 40Gbps USB4 connectivity, this affordable enclosure lets you leverage any NVMe SSD as super-fast external storage.
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Hotspot Shield review: Feeling the need, the need for speed
Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs on the market, but it comes with a few trade-offs.
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Intel's Core Ultra 200 laptop CPUs deliver shocking performance gains
The performance of Intel's Core 285H mobile chip inside a MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo laptop is surprisingly impressive and overcame the "Arrow Lake" processor's flop on the desktop.
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Bitdefender Total Security review: Great, easy to use protection
Bitdefender offers superb antivirus and malware defense, but this mid-tier security suite is oddly stingy in a key regard: VPN support.
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Ring Battery Doorbell review: Easy, flexible, priced right
Packed with features that belie its budget price, the revamped Ring Battery Doorbell is tempting, but its best features will cost you.
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Keychron B1 Pro review: This lil keyboard beats Logitech in features and price
Keychron's B1 Pro punches way above its price tag, offering comparable features and performance to the Logitech MX Keys and Apple Magic Keyboard.
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WD Black SN7100 review: This record-breaking SSD is a new gaming champion
The WD Black SN7100 blazed through our benchmarks like no PCIe 4.0/HMB SSD to date. Enough to forgive some slowdowns during very long writes.
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BenQ GW2786TC review: A great budget USB-C monitor for your home office
The BenQ GW2786TC is a great choice if you need a home office monitor with USB-C for under $200.
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Tapo D225 Video Doorbell review: High value, low fashion
This Wi-Fi doorbell camera isn’t much to look at, but it’s packed with features, it’s affordably priced, and it doesn’t require a subscription.
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Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
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Acer Swift 16 AI review: A big, beautiful OLED laptop
The Acer Swift 16 AI is a capable machine with a big, beautiful screen, but its AI chops are still unproven.
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Swifdoo PDF for Windows review: Essential features and easy to use
This Windows desktop PDF editor provides everything you're likely to need for working in PDFs at a fraction of the price of the big brands.
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Aosu SolarCam P1 SE System review: A budget-priced winner
This inexpensive 2-cam system includes 32GB of local storage and integrated solar panels that keep the wireless camera’s batteries topped off.
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