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You could once count on privacy as given. Even when PCs first became widespread in homes, they could serve as tools for this purpose. You could anonymously answer your most embarrassing questions using a digital encyclopedia or early online database.

But as internet usage rose, control over our personal information began to plummet. Now we’ve reached

With tweaking tools such as WingetUI or

What’s more horrific than having your laptop die midway through your morning commute or flight when you’re in the middle of a project? Maybe the fear that your work didn’t save, striking feels like the ending of the Titanic.

If you don’t want to experience that terror, you need a reliable backup battery like this

New cars today almost always have a central display with a backup camera and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. You don’t have to get a new car to enjoy that hands-free convenience, though. Instead, you can get the

Your TV is a centerpiece in your living room, but when you’re not using it, it’s just a big black space. When you’re entertaining or relaxing without watching TV, that’s a missed opportunity. But you can take it back with

Everyone should invest in themselves. And one of the best ways to do that is by learning new things. That’s not always the easiest thing to do when you’re busy with work and life. But you can invest in yourself in your own time with help from

Working online carries risk, especially if you’re doing so on public WiFi. Hackers, trackers, and snoops are always out there, and one of the best ways to protect your privacy is with a VPN. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to

Video production requires some serious power, but that doesn’t mean your PC has to be a massive RGB-laden behemoth. Adam Patrick Murray and Alex Esteves are looking to shrink down their PC footprint with two of the most stylish small form factor cases on the market. You can watch the whole thing, start to finish, on our YouTube channel.

Sure, huge ultrawide monitors are gorgeous and fun, but they’re also super expensive. There’s nothing wrong with humble, reliable, “normal” monitors—especially for work and everyday browsing.

And if you need another monitor, today’s your lucky day because this