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Don’t Buy a Gaming Headset, Buy Headphones and a Mic
Key Takeaways Audiophile headphones combined with a condenser microphone outperform gaming headsets in audio quality. Headphones tend to be lighter and more comfortable for long listening sessions. Combine high-quality headphones with a condenser microphone for superior sound at a lower cost. If you’re in the market for a new gaming headset, it’s tempting to just buy whatever model is currently…
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Microsoft tries to convince Windows 10 users to buy a new PC with full-screen prompts
Microsoft has been trying to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 for months now, ahead of the end of support date for Windows 10 in October, 2025. Earlier this year, Microsoft started using fullscreen prompts to warn Windows 10 users about the support cutoff, and now it’s using similar prompts to try and tempt people to buy…
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Should you buy a mattress in a closeout Black Friday sale? I’m a deals writer, here’s my take
Some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen all year on our top-rated mattresses are popping up in Black Friday closeout sales, like 50% off the Sleep Number 360 iLE Limited Edition smart bed at Sleep Number. This means that the mattress is likely being discontinued, seeing a huge drop in price. But is it risky business buying your next bed…
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The Pros and Cons of Apple Pay Later, Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Last year Apple introduced its own take on “buy now, pay later” (BNPL), Apple Pay Later. The name is a play on Apple’s existing mobile payment service, combined with the “pay later” appeal of BNPL financing. Using Apple Pay Later is essentially taking out a loan, like any BNPL service. So how exactly does Apple Pay Later work, and what…
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Huge Black Friday Saucony sale — 9 deals I’d buy now on running shoes and apparel from $9
Many of us love running because it’s free. But, the more you get into it the more you realize that good quality gear makes a real difference…and this can get expensive. Fortunately, popular running brand Saucony has launched early Black Friday deals, meaning you can grab top-quality running shoes and apparel for less right now. Deals start as low as…
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Black Friday stocking stuffer deals for under $50 — 9 gifts I’d buy right now
Black Friday deals are already here, which means it’s the perfect time to score affordable stocking stuffers on Amazon. If you’re looking to fill those stockings without stretching your budget, there are plenty of great deals under $50 that’ll make everyone’s holiday a little brighter. Right now, Amazon is offering early discounts on giftable items starting as low as $9.…
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Valve finally made a white Steam Deck that you can actually buy
It’s no different on the inside than a normal model, says Valve: Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White has all the same specs as the Steam Deck OLED 1TB model, but in white and grey. It also comes with an exclusive white carrying case and white microfiber cleaning cloth. Since the 1TB OLED normally costs $649, you’re effectively paying $30…
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I test gaming mice for a living — these are the five I would buy right now
As a staff writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide, and an avid gamer, I am spoilt for choice when it comes to testing and reviewing the best gaming mice around. Whether it’s one of the most popular esports mice in the world, an out-there honeycomb design or a hidden gem of a budget mouse, there is a lot…
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Best phone 2024: the top smartphones to buy right now
The AI phones are here, but that doesn’t mean they’ve really arrived. The year’s hottest trend is trickling down to mobile tech, but the results so far are a mixed bag, to say the least. Samsung and Google have a lot of AI tricks on their phones that don’t really amount to much yet, and Apple is scrambling to catch…
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Why I Still Buy Hard Drives for My Windows PC
Key Takeaways Hard drives are cheaper per terabyte compared to SSDs, which makes them great for mass storage. Large platter drives are more reliable for long-term data storage. Desktops often support more traditional hard drives than NVMe drives, making spinning disks a cost-effective choice. Why do I still buy hard drives for my Windows PC? Well, for starters, the price…
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