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HP OfficeJet printers are bricking following a recent software update

A software update Hewlett-Packard released earlier this month for its OfficeJet printers is causing some of those devices to become unusable. Since about the second week of May, the HP support forums have been rife with complaints of OfficeJet printers bricking after they automatically installed the company’s most recent firmware update. After downloading the faulty software, the built-in…
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Apple's Mac Mini M2 falls back to an all-time low of $500

The Mac Mini M2 is the cheapest way to get Apple’s latest processors, and now Amazon is has dropped them back to the lowest prices we’ve ever seen. You can buy the 256GB version for just $500 ($100 off the regular price), the 512GB model for $690 ($110 off) and…
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How to connect AirPods to your MacBook

The same noise-canceling ability and overall clarity that make AirPods a good match for iOS, also make the buds well-suited for video chats and casual listening while you work on your laptop. AirPods are designed to pair automatically with your iPhone, but pairing them with a MacBook usually requires a few extra steps. If you’ve already connected them to your iPhone and you’re using the same…
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Acer's latest Chromebook Spin 714 sports a 2K webcam

Acer reliably makes some of the best Chromebooks on the market, and today it’s announcing an update to the Chromebook Spin 714 as part of a slew of PC news. Like last year’s model, the Chromebook Spin 714 is a premium laptop that’s thin (0.7 inches), light (about three pounds) and powerful.  Unsurprisingly, the new model users Intel’s 13th-generation Core processors —…
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Acer's new Aspire Vero 15 has a better webcam and faster processor

As much as we all love our gadgets, they all contribute to a growing e-waste problem. Knowing where to recycle your used electronics can help mitigate that — but if you want to take it a step further, you could seek out more sustainable products like Acer’s Vero line of “eco-friendly” laptops. Not only is the latest model of Acer’s Aspire Vero 15 more powerful, but the…
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