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Virtual private networks, or VPNs for short, are used to encrypt web traffic by creating a secure tunnel between your device and the wider internet. They promote privacy and anonymity, with additional benefits like circumventing region restrictions thrown in for good measure.

How-To Geek is on the ground at IFA 2025, getting our hands on the latest technology. While there is a lot to choose from, these are the gadgets that we think stand out as the best of IFA this year.

I’ve been skeptical of low-profile mechanical keyboards ever since they hit the scene. How could a small mechanical switch ever live up to a regular-sized one? Well, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed showed me just how wrong I was, though it has a few unrelated issues.

Ugreen has released its new MagFlow Series of magnetic wireless chargers. These chargers will come with Qi2 25W charging, are built to work easily with both Apple and Android devices, including the latest iPhone 16 series and the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Finding the right Thunderbolt/USB dock can be tricky. Some have a lot of ports, while others don't go too hard on the port selection to bring the price down. If you're still undecided, Lenovo just launched three different options for three different kinds of users.

If you like drawing or designing, you know that just not any tablet does the job. If you're looking for something that fits the bill and you don't mind splurging, Lenovo's newest range of tablets might just be what you've been looking for.

Many of the greatest TV series of all time—from Oz to The Sopranos to Game of Thrones and beyond— were born on HBO Max (well, HBO). The renowned premium cable network-turned streaming service is still pumping them out, making it harder than ever to decide what to watch.

I must admit that Amazon Prime Video isn't always my first destination when I fire up my TV looking for something new to watch. But I also must say that every time I do, I land on something unique and entertaining that I end up just devouring.

Netflix is very keen for you to watch its latest and greatest shows. That makes sense, since the streamer wants to know whether something is worth renewing. But there are plenty of slightly older shows in Netflix's catalog that are well worth your time.

Microsoft no longer allows you to disable automatic app updates permanently. This means that whenever an update is available for a Microsoft Store app installed on your computer, it will be downloaded and installed automatically. Fortunately, there are two ways to stop the Microsoft Store from forcing app updates.

Want to make sure your file browsing and management with KDE Dolphin is as efficient as it can be? I use the popular free and open source file browser on Linux every day, and there are a few neat features I've uncovered while working with it.

As fall sets in, don't forget to refresh your Netflix watch list with the platform's most anticipated releases for this month. Get cozy with these new shows, spanning genres like horror, comedy, mystery, and thriller drama.

EarFun has announced its new Wave Pro X headphones, which are set to release in February 2026 for a starting price of $100. Even though the price is somewhat low for wireless over-ear headphones, you still get ANC, Google Fast Pair support, and other premium features.

You can grab the Ugreen MagFlow 10,000mAh Power Bank for a solid discount, knocking 22% off the normal price. This brings the price down to a surprisingly low $70 on Amazon, from its usual list price of $90, which makes it a great deal for a portable power bank that can charge multiple devices.

Immich, the self-hosted alternative to Google Photos and other media cloud storage services, just released a big update. Immich version 1.140 has a new read-only mode, a way to add missing GPS data to many photos at once, and some other helpful improvements.

Samsung's main S-series releases are almost always followed by a cheaper "FE" version. The S25 has been out for a while, and now, we're finally getting the FE version at long last—and it's packing all the changes you'd expect.

There’s no question that physical media is making a comeback. However, one of the more unlikely formats that’s seen a small surge in recent years is cassettes. The problem is there’s a definitive lack of good modern cassette players. We Are Rewind is one company trying to change that, and it just announced a very cool-looking boombox.

I sometimes use two apps in split-screen mode on my Android phone. It was a hassle to launch those apps and then enable the split-screen mode every single time. I found a better way to do things, and I’ll show you how you can use it, too.

I miss the days of tactile buttons on phones where you could work with muscle memory alone. Hardware shortcuts don't feel like a priority for OEMs anymore, but if you prefer them, like I do, here's what you can do.

XGIMI just revealed a trio of brand-new 4K home theater projectors. All three of the new "Horizon 20" projectors are available for pre-order today with specially discounted early-bird pricing.