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Corsair Void V2 Wireless Gaming Headset Is 31% Off

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 18:19

You can snag the Corsair Void V2 Wireless Gaming Headset for a surprisingly low price of just $90 on Amazon right now. This is a massive 31% discount off its regular $130 price tag, which is incredible when you think about the 70 hours of battery life this headset offers.

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The Windows 11 25H2 Update Just Hit Another Milestone

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 18:17

The long-awaited widespread availability of the Windows 11 2025 Update, officially known as version 25H2, is finally set to release. While Microsoft technically shipped the update on September 30, 2025, the rollout has taken a while, but this frustrating holding pattern will finally end.

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GTA IV Just Got Its (Unofficial) Ultimate Edition, and You Have to Play It

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 18:00

Despite Take Two's efforts to shut it down, the GTA modding community is still alive and kicking. Their latest effort is Fusion Fix for Grand Theft Auto IV, a massive community mod that gives the PC version of GTA IV an Ultimate Edition treatment. GTA IV on PC has never looked this good.

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Your Samsung Galaxy S22 Is Getting Its Last Major Update

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 17:48

We have good news and bad news for those with the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra. Right on time and just as promised, Samsung is sending out the big update to One UI 8 (Android 16) for your phones. However, it's the last major update you'll be getting.

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9 Google Messages Features Everyone Should Know

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 17:00

From a built-in spam detector to the option of pinning messages and automatically deleting OTPs, the Google Messages app offers a variety of features. Here are nine Google Messages features that everyone should know about.

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OxygenOS 16, Based on Android 16, Now Has a Release Date

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 15:54

OnePlus has announced that its next major software update, OxygenOS 16, built on top of Android 16, will launch in India on October 16. The company even teased the launch with the tagline “Intelligently Yours,” which is clearly a nod to the deep AI integration we can expect.

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Mazda Enhances the CX-30 With Smart Upgrades for 2026

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 15:30

For 2026, one Mazda's most popular compact crossovers is getting a thoughtful round of updates designed to keep it fresh in a crowded market. These enhancements refine its appeal without straying from the winning formula that’s made it a standout in the segment.

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Smart TV Makers Need to Kill Their Proprietary OSes

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 15:00

It seems that almost every big TV brand has their own custom operating system, and that sounds reasonable, until you consider that smart TVs are basically big stationary smartphones these days.

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5 Movies to Watch on Prime Video This Week (October 6 - 12)

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 14:00

You know how it is: even though there are countless new movies to watch on streaming each month, it's hard to find something worth your time. But what if someone else figured it out and all you had to worry about was the popcorn?

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5 Must-See HBO Max Movies to Stream This Week (October 6 - 12)

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 13:00

Finally, October is upon us, which means we can start trickling a few more Spooky Season movies into our watchlists to get us in the mood for Halloween.

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Is Your iPhone Real? Here’s How to Check

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:00

Given their widespread demand, iPhones are one of the top targets for counterfeiting, and a good replica can closely resemble the original (even if only on first glance). If you’re planning to buy an iPhone from a third-party retailer—or have already purchased a used one from an unknown seller—here’s how to check whether it’s genuine.

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How to Loop a Video on iPhone

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 00:14

Using just the built-in features in the iPhone's Photos app, you can make your videos play in a loop for as long as you want. You can also do the same for YouTube videos using the native app. This eliminates the need to manually replay your videos, and we'll show you how to do that.

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Here's Why RAM Should Be Your Priority When Buying a Laptop

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 23:00

When shopping for a new laptop, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by those long lists of specs and features that retailers throw at you. However, there’s one spec every laptop has that you should never overlook: system memory, also known as RAM.

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Here's How We Rank Every Friday the 13th Movie—Did We Get Anything Wrong?

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 21:00

Summer camps became a new scare location after the slasher franchise of Friday the 13th changed them forever. Born from tragedy, the slashing Jason Vorhees took out his revenge on the camp counselors who wronged him. Inspired by his mother, the masked man brutalizes any visitors to his grounds of dark lakes and creaky cabins.

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PSA: Your USB Hub Might Be Hurting Your Laptop's Battery

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 20:00

Laptops are pretty essential as on-the-go computers, but don’t always come with all the USB ports you need. That's why USB hubs have become a go-to solution for so many of us, turning a single port into a command center for all our gear. We plug in our external hard drives, keyboards, mice, and card readers without much thought.

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6 Ways to Make the Windows 11 Widgets Panel Actually Useful

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 20:00

The Windows 11 widgets panel can be handy, but its out-of-the-box setup often feels messy. You’ll find widgets you may never use, others placed or sized inappropriately, and some that don’t display the correct information. Luckily, Windows lets you personalize this panel—and here’s how you can do it.

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This $10 Smart Home Remote Is Exactly What My Home Assistant Setup Needed

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 19:00

I spent $10 on a smart home remote on the off-chance that I’d find some use for it. Now I’m sad I only bought one, since I’ve found so many good uses for it in my Home Assistant smart home.

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The Best Budget VPNs of 2025

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 18:15

There are a lot of VPN services out there, and many of them claim to be the cheapest. We went through our VPN reviews to find the services and make sure you get the best value.

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Is Your Word Document Turning into a Glitchy Mess? Here’s How to Fix It

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 18:00

Like any other piece of software, Microsoft Word is prone to bugs and other technical issues. Usually, these issues are nothing more than minor inconveniences, but some of the more severe glitches can have terrifying consequences.

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The math Module in Python: 6 Common Calculations You Can Make

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 17:30

It's a common joke that Python makes a great calculator in its interactive mode. You can make it an even better one with the built-in math module, which contains a lot of the same math functions you would find on a handheld scientific or graphing calculator.

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