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Flat-rate AI plans are cracking, and Claude Code could be the next victim
Anthropic briefly yanked Claude Code from the list of features on its Claude Pro plan. An exec says it was just a test, but the writing's on the wall.
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Best laptops for college students: 7 picks for every budget
Finding the best laptop for college can be tricky. Our 2026 guide breaks down top laptops for students, from affordable Chromebooks to premium 2-in-1s and gaming rigs.
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Microsoft is finally letting you skip updates during Windows 11 setup
Microsoft is rolling out a change that lets you skip post-installation updates during Windows 11's OOBE setup process.
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Best monitor arms 2026: Tested picks for single- and dual-monitor setups
We name the 10 best picks for single- and dual-arm setups, from budget to premium. All of them backed up by hands-on testing of setup and daily use.
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You don't need extra antivirus on Windows 11, Microsoft officially says
In a blog post, Microsoft says Defender is enough for most Windows 11 users. No extra antivirus needed if you keep defaults enabled and update regularly.
Deal
This HP laptop with 32GB RAM and Nvidia graphics is $450 (today only)
This Woot deal gets you a refurbished HP ZBook Power G8 workstation with heavy-hitting specs at a budget price.
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Anker's SD/microSD card reader is only $10 at Amazon right now
Wish your laptop had card slots? Anker's slim USB-C card reader takes in both SD and microSD cards. It's now $10 (was $18) at Amazon.
Reviews
Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
Deal
Samsung's 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor hits all-time low price: $160
The Samsung Odyssey G53F is a no-frills 27-inch 1440p/200Hz gaming monitor. It's now down to $160 (was $250) at Amazon.
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This ultra-slim MagSafe power bank just hit a new low price at $34
The Baseus Picogo 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank delivers 15W wireless or 27W wired charging. It's now $34 (was $70) at Amazon.
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Tested: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite is faster, but the battery life hit is real
In our ongoing Netflix "One Piece" tests of how efficiently productivity laptops can stream video, we find that Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme can't keep up with its predecessor, the X1.
Deal
This mini PC packs Intel i5, 32GB RAM, and Windows 11 Pro for $459
Sporting an Intel Core i5-14450HX, this Kamrui Hyper H2 mini PC is excellent for home offices, and it's now on sale at Amazon.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Replacing your expensive TV package with an antenna just got easier
How Sling's new plans plus an antenna can save you money.
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The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC
You could end up shortening the life of one key component in your PC. (And the tool won’t even work as intended, either.)
Reviews
Seagate Firecuda X Vault: Capacious 3.5-inch USB storage — with no AC adapter required!
Seagate's Firecuda X Vault is the first 3.5-inch HDD we've seen that can run solely on USB bus power (15W required). It delivers 8TB or 20TB of capacity for mega game collections, at a fraction of the cost of SSDs.
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A LEGO fan vibe-coded a brick-finding tool with Codex
Looking for a better way to pinpoint the precise LEGO bricks he needed, a tech writer turned to OpenAI’s Codex for help.
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Look out, Otter! Google Meet is adding in-person transcription
Google has extended its Google Meet transcription and AI summarization services to in-person recordings, meaning that soon you'll be able to simply place your Android phone on the table and transcribe an in-person conversation.
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Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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Microsoft cut the price of Game Pass. Now it should reinvent the Xbox
Microsoft's new Xbox CEO made good on her suggestion to lower the price of Game Pass Ultimate. I've got an idea for an even better way to keep Xbox relevant to cash-strapped gamers.