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Elgato's USB-C HD Webcam Is 25% Off Today

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:28

The Elgato Facecam Neo webcam is currently available at a low price. This HD webcam, normally priced at $79.99, is currently on sale for just $59.99 on Amazon, which is a significant 25% discount. This marks a return to the lowest price ever recorded for this model, previously seen only briefly around a month ago.

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10 Xbox Games I Want to See on the Nintendo Switch 2

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:01

Microsoft seems to be moving its games over to PlayStation, and Nintendo has an even better relationship with the company. It shouldn't be long before we see more Xbox games head over to the Nintendo Switch 2, especially since it can now handle more complex games.

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Best Luxury Crossovers With Advanced Safety Features in 2025

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:15

The luxury segment represents the automotive industry’s most advanced vehicles, especially when it comes to technology. In a fast-moving world, driver assists and safety features in crossovers are much more impressive than they used to be, capable of taking control and mitigating accidents.

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How I Choose Sustainable Phone Accessories to Help the Earth

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:00

Most people think about style and function when purchasing phone accessories, but I’ve started thinking about sustainability to help the planet. Every case, charger, and screen protector I buy has an environmental impact, and I want to make choices that count.

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6 Reasons I Use Shottr Instead of the Mac Screenshot Tool

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:00

My work involves capturing and annotating multiple screenshots on my Mac every day. As such, I need a screenshot tool that can do both efficiently. Sure, macOS has a built-in offering that's quite capable and supports annotation, but it falls short in many aspects.

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Synology May Punish You for Buying Third-Party Hard Drives

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:26

Synology confirms that its upcoming Plus-series NAS devices will restrict some software functionality if you fail to use approved hard drives. This change does not affect older Plus-series hardware.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:24

If you’ve been eyeing the Apple Watch Series 10, now just might be the perfect time to finally snag one. Amazon is currently offering the popular smartwatch for $299, which is a price it’s only dropped to a couple of times in the past.

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Today Only: Add Wireless CarPlay or Android Auto to Your Car for $55

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:50

Despite Android Auto and Apple CarPlay having been with us for a decade now, wireless mode is a relatively new addition, which means that some cars, especially older ones, might still require you to plug in your phone. Just for today, though, you can add wireless mode for a cool $55—not bad.

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Rockbox 4.0 Custom Firmware Arrives for MP3 Players, Including Old iPods

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:45

Rockbox, the custom firmware for iPods and MP3 players from Archos, Samsung, Creative, and other companies, just released a new major version. Rockbox 4.0 is packed with new features and usability improvements, and it now supports a few more media players.

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Logitech Is Quietly Increasing Its Prices

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:15

We warned you that due to the tariffs being imposed by the United States, you should expect price hikes for everything everywhere. Now, Logitech is the latest big company forced to increase its prices for mysterious reasons absolutely no one knows.

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10 Cheapest New SUVs With Available All-Wheel Drive in 2025

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:15

All-wheel drive can add a ton of versatility to a vehicles, and if you often have to deal with wet, snowy, or muddy roads, you’ll know how invaluable it can be. While automakers can sometimes treat this feature as a luxury, you can still find affordable crossovers that offer power to all four wheels.

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My Secret Method for Dealing With Pictures in Microsoft Word

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:01

One of the most frustrating things about working in Microsoft Word is dealing with pictures. They always seem to mess up the document's structure, are nearly impossible to reposition, and often behave inconsistently. That's why I've found a better way to handle images in Microsoft Word.

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10 Reasons Steam is Still King of the PC Games Market

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:00

Steam has a very loyal player base, and it's not by accident. There are plenty of other launchers and game stores, but Steam has held onto its success like no other.

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Reolink Is Teaming up With Home Assistant

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:47

Security camera company Reolink has joined the Works with Home Assistant program. This partnership means many Reolink devices now work smoothly with Home Assistant, and supports Home Assistant’s focus on local control and privacy.

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Earth Day 2025: How-To Geek Celebrates Our Planet

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:07

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to celebrate our planet and raise awareness of how we can protect the environment—an issue that grows in importance as every second passes.

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My 6 Top Tips for Stargazing on Earth Day

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:00

Earth Day is about celebrating our own "pale blue dot," but sometimes stargazing can help us appreciate what is right in front of us even more. Plus, looking up at the night sky is the perfect activity if you're looking to shut off the lights and save a little power.

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Don't Trash Your Old Phone, Help the Environment Instead

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:00

Smartphones have been around long enough that you're probably holding on to more than one of them. What do we do when it's time to replace our old ones?

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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Review: The Company's Best Controller Yet

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:00

8BitDo has a history of offering the best value-for-money controllers on the market, with its flagship Ultimate line standing at the apex of this philosophy. However, with the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, the company has truly outdone itself, so much so that it’s borderline excessive.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for April 21st (#680)

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:00

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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The 5 Biggest Cosmic Mysteries That Scientists Are Still Trying to Solve

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 00:00

With all the technological marvels we have today, it is tempting to think that we have all the answers. However, the reality of the situation is far different: many of the fundamental questions about the nature of the universe are still unanswered. Here are the things that keep cosmologists up at night.

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