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The best laptops under $500 in 2024 - our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.
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Best MacBook in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best MacBooks you can buy right now, from the ultraportable MacBook Air to the powerful MacBook Pro.
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This free VPN has over 4000 servers – and you've never heard of it
By Andy Sansom published
Any VPN with over 4000 servers is pretty impressive but especially a free one. But why haven't you heard of VPN Gate, and is it worth your time?
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Best Wi-Fi routers for 2024 tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 devices to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.
![A blue and white Epomaker DynaTab75 wireless mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PvGFnpuEZ2BhrBGUL2Kqkc-320-80.jpg)
I just tried the thockiest mechanical keyboard you haven’t heard of — and there are only few that outclass it
By Nikita Achanta published
This beauty even has a slot for your tablet
![A photo of the Keychron Q3 Max on a stone surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B747rKwrtkKg5VijLtZ5xX-320-80.jpg)
This Keychron is the meanest looking keyboard I’ve ever tested — I just wish it wasn’t so expensive
By Peter Wolinski published
A supreme TKL mechanical keyboard that sounds and types as good as it looks, although it’ll set you back a pretty penny.
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Claims surface of Pinterest hack – how to protect yourself
By Andy Sansom last updated
Pinterest claims it "found no evidence of a compromise"
![A digital concept image of a VPN protecting internet data. The VPN is an electric blue shield in a browser window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oXXes3mMRhfmnZGC2ZDtR5-320-80.jpg)
Could VPNs kill off antivirus apps?
By Andy Sansom published
The days of traditional antivirus software could be numbered. Many top VPN services are now providing their own equivalents as part of a subscription.
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