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Best gaming laptops 2023: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
Opinion
Bad firmware updates are teaching PC users the wrong habits
Anti-consumer firmware from companies like HP makes life harder for those of us serving as informal tech support.
News
The Meta Quest 3 is thinner, faster, and pricier at $500
The Meta Quest 3's new design is noticeably sleeker with full-color passthrough for AR, arriving this fall.
Reviews
Thinkware U3000 dual-channel dash cam review: Radar love at a cost
The Thinkware U3000 dual-channel (front/rear) dash cam combo takes detailed captures and features a unique low-power parking surveillance mode that utilizes the onboard radar. Yes, radar. You pay for it though.
Deal
Save 30% on Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell and keep your home safe
Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell is easy to install and just $70 right now.
Deal
Snatch up this gigantic 70-inch 4K LG Smart TV for just $498
If you're looking for the ultimate movie watching experience, the LG Smart TV is worth considering.
News
Meet Spacetop, a radical new laptop with no screen
The Sightful Spacetop substitutes an AR headset for a laptop screen, and the 100-inch virtual display it produces is sharp and intuitive. We go hands-on with Sightful's attempt to reshape the laptop market.
Deal
Got allergies? Eufy's $158 robot vacuum can help clean your house
If you're in the market for a powerful yet affordable robot vacuum, the Eufy RoboVac G30 is worth looking into.
Feature
I chucked my original laptop charger for this awesome replacement
My only regret is waiting so long to buy a badass GaN charger. Sometimes being a late adopter backfires.
Deal
Take another 35% off this great, already-affordable Roomba robot vac
The iRobot Roomba 694 vacuum cleaner is powerful, easy to use, and well under $200.
How-To
Wi-Fi problems? Here's how to diagnose your router issues
Get to the root of your Wi-Fi problems with these simple steps. They range from small tweaks to your existing router to buying a Wi-Fi extender to purchasing a new Wi-Fi router for a complete fresh start.
Reviews
Nexar One Pro dash cam review: Classy as it gets, with some quirks
Nexar's uber-classy One dash cam leverages all the latest technologies including phone connectivity and online storage. The latter, however, is required and subscription-based. Also, captures are so-so for 4K and we experienced serious issues getting video off the camera.
Deal
Get Amazon's 55-inch 4K Fire TV for just $380
Looking for the ultimate movie watching experience? Amazon's 55-inch Fire TV is definitely worth considering.
News
Apple and Google join forces to combat AirTag stalking
Apple and Google want to put a stop to the misuse of Bluetooth gadgets like AirTags and Tile trackers.
Deal
Save 50% on this Eufy robot vacuum and make spring cleaning easy
If you're in the market for a powerful robot vacuum cleaner, the Eufy RoboVac X8 is the one to pick.
Feature
A folding phone likely won’t replace my PC, but I want to try it
As other phone manufacturers step up to challenge Samsung’s folding smartphone, I’ve started to wonder—how well would one sub in for a laptop when I’m on the go?
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Best dash cams 2023: Your second set of eyes on the road
We review the best 1080p and 4K dash cams. They record what's ahead (and sometimes what's behind)—just the sort of backup you want in the midst of harried traffic.
Best Picks
The best CPUs for gaming 2023: Top picks in all price categories
The best gaming CPUs will help your PC pump out as many frames as possible, as quickly as possible. We pick the best for every budget.
Reviews
70mai Dash Cam Omni review: A unique design delivers quality where it counts
With unique styling and a motorized, rotatable camera this dash cam both looks good in your vehicle and takes detailed captures in any direction.
How-To