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This security guru is banishing spammers to a hilarious 'password purgatory'
Get wrekt, spammers. Security researcher Troy Hunt has created a hilariously devious 'password purgatory' for people invading his inbox.
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Watch content from any region with this $49 smart DNS tool
Featured on Lifehacker and Digital Spy, this service uses DNS to only re-route the connections you want to make rather than all network traffic, so you don't have to worry about your speed being negatively impacted.
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The best free VPN for Android
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
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Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 6E: Which router should you pick?
With three versions of Wi-Fi on the market, picking a router is more complicated than ever.
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How to get the old Gmail design back
Google is trying to shove a lot of its services into Gmail's web interface — here's how you kick them off.
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The best free VPN: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
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Midjourney's enthralling AI art generator goes live for everyone
Midjourney offers a spectacular way to generate AI art, and the open beta allows you to generate 15 awesome images for free.
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Save 75% off this NordVPN and NordPass bundle
NordVPN is considered one of the best web security options on the market today.
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Rejoice! Facebook is organizing posts by time again
Facebook has added a "Feeds" tab, which will organize your Facebook timeline in chronological order.
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Best VPN services: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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The Best VPN for Amazon Fire TV Stick
Amazon's Fire TV Stick runs many apps including VPNs to watch shows from overseas services quickly and easily.
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This Google Chrome feature makes my life far less chaotic
I can manage unruly collections of tabs a lot easier—and the same trick works in Edge, too.
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Best Amazon Prime Day deals 2022 still available
Prime Day is here, and you can save big on all sorts of tech.
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Save a massive 40% on Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi routers for Prime Day
Take a 40% discount on one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems around, the Eero Pro 6E, in packs of one, two, or three for Prime Day.
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Best mesh Wi-Fi routers: Reviews and buying advice
Few elements of your home’s infrastructure have a bigger impact on your tech life. We recommend mesh Wi-Fi routers for most people, and we’ll help you find just the right one for your needs.
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The best VPN for gaming
If you're looking for a good VPN to get your game on we've got recommendations for your needs.
How-To
Are your Facebook messages secure? Maybe. Here’s how to investigate
Keeping the wrong eyes from seeing your Facebook messages takes more than just a strong password on your account.
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10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome
What’s standard in Opera requires extensions in Chrome—if you can even find them.
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This new privacy feature in Firefox strips tracking info from links
This privacy-minded feature doesn’t just make URLs visually cleaner, but it keeps nosy websites from monitoring your behavior.
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