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I can’t imagine using my laptop without this $55 USB-C hub

I never thought that a simple USB hub or USB docking station would excite me so much. I’ve been working with several notebooks and different operating systems for years, constantly switching between the office, home, and travelling. But something was always missing: the right connection, a second monitor, enough USB ports or simply a LAN port. This LIONWEI compact USB-C hub solves all these…
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12 ingenious USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed

I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones…
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Best free password managers 2025: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing

You should be using a password manager. Data breaches happen often now, and that wealth of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just the “password12345” variety at risk, either, but also passwords with variations on a single password or that substitute numbers for letters. Even if you’re using unique, random passwords, storing them in a document or spreadsheet is…
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Best free antivirus 2025: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime

A lot of attention gets spent on the best paid antivirus suites, but free antivirus solutions are worth talking about, too. Not only is a solid option built into Windows, but the same antivirus engines that power paid third-party software power the gratis versions, too. So if you see a free alternative to a paid version you like, you can safely assume the antivirus protection level is…
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12 tweaks that make your Windows PC lean, mean, and fast

If the storage space on the C drive is running low, every free gigabyte counts. Windows often occupies more than 25 GB of space for things such as updates, restore points, and cache files. Plus, pre-installed bloatware further increases memory utilization. Freeing up memory…
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Microsoft added this YouTube Premium feature to Edge for free

A few days ago, Microsoft released a new update for its Edge browser that provides an interesting new feature: playback of video content in the background. This means you can now use Edge to play YouTube videos in a minimized tab and still have it going in the background. This may not seem like a big deal in itself, but Edge also has built-in ad blocking. Combine the two together and you get a…
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