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Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A speedy budget laptop with one big flaw

October 13, 2025
Budget gaming laptops are in a pickle. Gamers often expect them at a price around $1,000 or less, but between rising GPU prices and internal trade wars, shipping a laptop with discrete graphics for under $1,000 isn’t easy. The result is laptops like the Lenovo LOQ 15. It’s successful in delivering solid game performance for the price, but Lenovo cuts a lot of corners to make that…
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You can 3D print a VR headset for $150

October 13, 2025
Virtual reality gaming is pretty dang cool, and I should know. But it’s not the easiest thing to get into, especially if you’re looking at a big bill just to try it out. Meta is the most popular option, still starting at $300, and prices for a dedicated PC headset are…
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ADT Smart Home Security System review: Smart home security

October 13, 2025
ADT is one of the oldest home security companies in the U.S., and the ADT Smart Home Security product reviewed here is its latest offering that melds home security with a robust smart home system. As with every ADT product, you must commit to paying for professional…
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Yes, ‘USB condoms’ are real, and they protect your gadgets from danger

October 10, 2025
The odds say you won’t actually need your seatbelt today. The odds say that your phone won’t be hacked by a random USB-C wall charger, either. But, like a seatbelt, here’s why it’s worth investing in this cheap, easy protection device. If you go on vacation or a business trip, chances are you’re going to need a data cable for your phone anyway, and an extra can’t hurt. But a power-only…
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Eufy PoE Turret Security Camera E41 review: 4K, local AI, no fees

October 8, 2025
$129.99 (as tested with $399.99 2TB Eufy Network Video Recorder S4: $529.98) Wi-Fi cameras are popular because you can set them up almost anywhere and be watching video on your phone within minutes. The convenience is hard to beat. But they can also be temperamental. Most are limited to operating on crowded 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks, live feeds can buffer and stall, and you’re never completely sure…
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Best Thunderbolt docks: Extend your laptop’s capabilities

October 7, 2025
I’ve tested the best laptop docking stations for several years now, and they’re incredibly useful! They add so much more to your home office than you might think: high-speed connections to mice, keyboards, printers, and multiple monitors using a Thunderbolt or USB4 connection. Think of a Thunderbolt docking station as a complement to a modern laptop, the vast majority of which now include a…
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