Thrifty
Spend less on earbuds with these sub-$20 picks!
It's not easy to find a pair of sub-$20 earbuds that sound good and have a microphone. But we found them.
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By the numbers
Your unlimited plan is probably ripping you off
The numbers are in and you probably don't need an expensive unlimited data plan.
A perfect match
Why Sony's MDR7506 headphones won't leave my head
Sometimes you get way more than you paid for. These inexpensive Sony headphones are one of those times.
Android & Chill
Google's Stadia brings more to worry about than just the technical details
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This could kick off a future where games are only something you rent while you can. I hate that future.
long-range mesh
Should you buy a Ubiquiti AmpliFi HD mesh router solution?
If you want a mesh Wi-Fi system that also has extra-long range the Amplifi HD mesh router system from Ubiquiti will work great for you. Be warned the satellites are large and not at all kid-friendly though.
Music By The Numbers
How much mobile data does streaming media use?
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Here's the breakdown on how much data streaming music and video use so you know how much to budget.
Better and faster
What is Wi-Fi 6, and should you buy a new router?
Wi-Fi standards use numbers now! Here's why 6 is faster and better than 5.
Android & Chill
How can sending data off to China be a mistake?
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It's not a mistake when software was written to explicitly collect and send user data, so why does this keep happening?
Little box, lotsa power
Should you buy the ASUS Chromebox 3?
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is a great choice for anyone who needs a powerful Chrome desktop for business or personal use. If you're in the market for a high-end Chromebox, you should look at the ASUS Chromebox 3.
Android & Chill
Android Q is (almost) here to remind us all about fragmentation
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Android Q addresses one of my biggest gripes about Android. Too bad I'll have to wait forever to see it on my phone.
Everything Pi
These are the most popular use cases for a Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a computer and can do almost anything a larger (and more expensive) model can. You'll find kits and instructions to build all sorts of projects and here are some that we love.
Android & Chill
Samsung wins in all areas but the most important: The camera
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The best display, the fastest processor, and a camera that's great but not the best — that's how you can describe the past few Galaxy S phones.
mesh v mesh
Eero vs. Plume: Which mesh router solution should you buy?
These super tiny mesh Wi-Fi systems are both a great buy. Which is best for you?
How it's made
Metal vs. plastic vs. glass vs. ceramic: Which is the best phone material?
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One day, phones will be made from stardust and unicorns. For now, though, we have four choices.
Connections
USB4: Everything you need to know
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Better, stronger, faster. And backward compatible, too!
Head to head
Should you get this ASUS or Acer Chromebox?
Two Chromeboxes that are very similar make for a difficult buying decision. My advice? Buy the one with more disk space.
Thanks for the memories
Do you really need 12GB of RAM in your Galaxy S10+?
You can buy a Galaxy S10+ with 1TB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Let that sink in for a moment, because it's likely more of both than your laptop has onboard. But just because you can buy it, should you?
Android & Chill
Samsung DeX is the best product that nobody cares about
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Does nobody really want to carry a desktop PC in their pocket?
MORE POWER
Should you buy the Acer CXI3 Chromebox?
The Acer Chromebox CXI3 is one of the best Chromeboxes you can buy right now.
Android & Chill
The Galaxy S10 has one thing other phones in 2019 lack: Courage
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A phone that has everything you want — and everything I want — really does exist.