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Best premium phones: iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel?
With no fixed budget, the decision still comes down to battery life, camera results and the apps you use. Our shortlist explains which phone suits each priority.
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Best high-end laptops for creative work and gaming
With no fixed budget, Apple’s MacBook Pro and Asus’s Zephyrus G16 serve different needs. Compare software compatibility, portable performance and gaming—not just expensive specifications.
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Best premium robot vacuum and mop: our picks and trade-offs
Compare Dreame, Roborock, Matic and eufy on floor cleaning, furniture clearance, dock automation and the chores their different designs leave you to do.
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Which new car costs least over 20 years?
We model lifetime costs for a gasoline Toyota Corolla, Corolla Hybrid and electric Chevrolet Bolt. Charging prices, insurance and repair assumptions can change the winner.
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Best robot vacuum and mop under $1,000
The Roborock Qrevo CurvX is our value pick for homes with carpets and hard floors. Heavy pet shedding and demanding mop jobs deserve a closer look before buying.
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New or used: which car-buying strategy costs less over 20 years?
Compare the purchase price, financing, repairs and replacement cycle over the same years and miles. The oldest or cheapest car is not automatically the most economical.
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Best high-end desktop computers for creative work and gaming
With no fixed budget, should you choose a compact Apple Mac Studio or an upgradeable Windows gaming tower? Match the computer to your software, workspace and performance needs.
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Best robot vacuum and mop under $1,500
Our pick for homes with both carpets and hard floors is the Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro. Its early cleaning results are promising, but long-term reliability remains uncertain.
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Still using Windows 10? Your security-update deadline may be 2027
Older October 2026 deadlines do not tell the whole story. Microsoft’s consumer program gives eligible home PCs more time, but it is not a return to full support.
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New Surface laptop restarting unexpectedly? Microsoft has an update to check
The Surface Laptop Ultra’s October 22 update targets slow reboots, screen flicker and unexpected restarts. That is not proof every reported performance problem is solved.
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Your Windows 11 PC may need a version upgrade to keep getting security fixes
Home and Pro PCs still on the 2024 release have reached their update deadline. Installing October’s patch is not the same as moving to a supported version.
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Apple’s folding phone is here—but a bigger screen comes with trade-offs
The iPhone Duo is now on sale. Its two-app workspace is the real attraction; early independent testing shows why cameras, app layouts and delivery dates still deserve a close look.
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Google’s new laptops put Android apps on a bigger screen—but check your essentials first
Googlebook is a new laptop platform, not a Windows PC. Early independent testing of Acer’s model shows useful flexibility alongside first-generation software limits.
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Buying a family laptop under $500: new or refurbished?
Compare the software your family needs, remaining security support and seller protections before choosing a low-cost laptop. This is a buying plan, not a live model shortlist.
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Smart glasses without a camera: what Ray-Ban Meta Audio gives up—and gains
The new audio-only frames put calls and music in your glasses. Fresh independent testing highlights the appeal, but also sound leakage and privacy settings worth understanding.
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Connecting Gmail to Google Search? Check these privacy settings first
Personalized answers can be convenient, but connecting your email or photos changes how information can be used. Here is what Google’s updated explanation means for you.
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How to fix unreliable home-office Wi-Fi for under $100
Dropped video calls or a weak signal at your desk? Work out whether the problem is your internet service, wireless coverage or one device before buying new equipment.
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Older Android phones are getting another defense against phone scams
Google’s latest services update targets suspicious permission requests during calls. Here is what owners can check—and why an update notice is not a guarantee that every safeguard has arrived.
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Work or school Wi-Fi stopped connecting? Check this Windows change
October’s Windows security update can disrupt some older automatic sign-ins. That does not necessarily mean your laptop or router needs replacing.
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Which TV streaming box should you buy? Apple vs. Google
Apple TV 4K and Google TV Streamer connect streaming apps to your television. Google costs less; Apple’s newly announced model needs independent testing before its premium is justified.
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Which home Wi-Fi system should you buy? Eero 6+ vs. Eero 7
These mesh Wi-Fi systems use multiple units to spread coverage around your home. We compare the price, connection limits and extras that could make the newer model worth paying for.
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Will your smart-home devices work together?
Matter is a shared compatibility standard for smart lights, plugs and other devices. Here is what its latest update changes—and what it does not guarantee.
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Wi-Fi 8 routers are coming. Should you wait to upgrade?
The next generation of home wireless networking is appearing in product announcements before its rules are finalized. A new number alone is not a reason to replace your router.