Lion Energy Eclipse review: A pricey but powerful battery pack

At a glanceExpert’s Rating Pros85W charging speedThe pack itself charges fastComplete wireless charging stationConsExpensiveBulky designNot everyone owns an Apple WatchOur VerdictThe Lion Energy Eclipse checks a lot of boxes on the ideal battery pack wishlist, except when it comes to the price. It’s pricey, yet powerful. And for some, that’s all right.

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Valve’s Steam Deck Docking Station gets another delay

Valve’s Steam Deck portable gaming PC has a lot in common with the Nintendo Switch, right down to the ability to dock with a TV and play games on the big screen. Unfortunately, one of the essential elements of that combo didn’t launch with the hardware itself. At the time Valve said that the Docking Station, the first-party USB-C-based stand and hub, was coming soon. Now that accessory has been delayed indefinitely.

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EVGA’s swanky $175 laser-powered gaming keyboard is on sale for $62

If you want a better typing experience and a keyboard that will light up your gaming life, we’ve got the deal for you. Amazon is selling the Evga Z20 RGB gaming keybaord for $61.70. That’s the all-time low for this peripheral and better than the $175 it usually sells for.

Evga uses LK Light Strike optical switches, which it bills as “optical mechanical switches.” What this means is that they have many of the parts of a mechanical switch, but instead of depending on

Asus ROG Strix Z690-I review: Small mini-ITX motherboard, big-time features

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsBest available Mini-ITX option for Z690Brimming with useful featuresAwesome performance for i9 CPUsInnovative daughterboards for extra connectivityConsExpensive at $439, plus DDR5 costsWalled-in design makes air-cooler selection difficultOverkill features such as dual Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5Gbe LAN add to the priceOur VerdictThe Asus ROG Strix Z690-I is pricey, but for your investment you will be rewarded with a small form and outstanding function all togethe

The best laptops for programming: Best overall, best keyboard, and more

If you’re programming the next big app or video game, listen up. You’re going to need a proper laptop to get it done right. A powerful processor is absolutely necessary for doing things like running test environments, compiling complicated code, and so on. But to keep things running smooth, you’ll need at least 16GB of RAM. Oh and did I mention the importance of a fast SSD? You’ve got to make sure those apps and files can fire up quickly.

If you’re not sure wh

Retrieve lost files on almost any Windows PC with 19% off MiniTool

Once a computer file is gone, it’s typically gone for good. Or, at least, that used to be the case. Nowadays, people can get their files back instantly with MiniTool Power Data Recovery. And since a lifetime subscription is on sale for $79.99, there’s no good reason not to get it.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a must-have for every Windows PC owner. It’s an app that allows you to recover files that were lost for a myriad of reasons, from accidental deletio

Train yourself to study more effectively and save time with this $49 bundle

Study is a vital part of any scholastic journey. But not all methods are the same. Some, indeed, are far more effective than others. Want to put yourself in a better position to excel? Then the 2022 Perfect Score Academic Success Master Class Bundle is a must-buy, especially as it’s on sale for only $49.

This resource is ideal for anyone trying to succeed in an educational environment. It features five courses that illustrate effective study techniques, time-saving methods, testi

Google’s confusing jumble of messaging apps is getting another shake-up

Google’s exhausting messaging saga continued Wednesday, with the company pledging — for now — to unify its Android messaging apps around Google Meet.

Google told 9to5Google that the company will update its Google Duo chat app on iOS and Android with “all of the Google Meet features,” including customized backgrounds, meeting scheduling, shareable content, closed captions and more. Later in the year, Google will simply rename Google Duo to Google Meet, and depre

Dell begins selling its snazzy 4K ‘Video Conferencing Monitor’

Dell said Wednesday that it has begun shipping its innovative Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Video Conferencing Monitor (model U3223QZ), which takes Dell’s innovative UltraSharp 4K intelligent webcam and mounts it right within the frame. The price: an executive-caliber $1,600.

The display, first announced at CES 2022 in January, is expressly designed as a videoconferencing display—optimized for presenting you to your coworkers in the best light possible. The integrated 4K UltraSharp webc

Why are Thunderbolt docks so hard to find? Blame electric cars

Simply testing Thunderbolt docks can be a challenge. But when even the best Thunderbolt docks suddenly vanish from store shelves, it can be like pulling teeth for vendors, retailers, journalists and consumers alike. Unfortunately, it’s not getting better.

Plugable fights on the front lines of the skirmish between rival device makers, trying to find new supplies of key components — and in times of need, the company redesigns its products to take advantage of what’s availabl


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