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How to measure your PC's power usage
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Learn how to measure PC power usage to see how much energy your computer consumes.
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5 tips to make the most of your new MacBook
By Alex Wawro published
Just got a new MacBook? Here are our top five tips for what you should do right away, whether it's the latest MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
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Best laptops for engineering students in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
With beefy components, clear screens and well-made chassis, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.
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Google's URL shortener service is ending — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Google adds to the infamous graveyard by shuttering its popular URL shortener. Anything with goog.gl will stop working in 2025.
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Best MacBook deals in July 2024
By Louis Ramirez last updated
Cheap MacBook sales are easy to find if you know where to look. Here are today's best MacBook deals.
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Huge Microsoft outage hits airlines — live updates on Delta, United, American, Southwest and more
By Scott Younker last updated
A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has taken thousands of PCS and servers offline and airlines seem to be particularly hard hit.
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Using a VPN challenges censorship, hackers, and so much more
By Andy Sansom published
Wherever in the world you live, you have a right to the truth. A VPN could be the best way for you to stay up-to-date and avoid censorship.
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Leading VPN provider publishes transparency report – but what does it mean?
By Olivia Powell published
We take a deep dive into PIA's transparency report to explore what it means
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