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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Home Projector
Summary Define your use case: Determine your needs before buying – from home cinema to business presentations. Prioritize key specs: Resolution, brightness, color gamut, input lag to meet your specific needs. Setup considerations: Pay attention to throw distance, projection surface, mounting options, and ambient light control. Buying your first projector can be daunting with all the buzzwords and mixed messages…
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Thinking about buying an iPhone SE? That would be a big mistake
Drop in on an Apple Store these days, and you’ll find plenty of the best iPhones in stock and ready to buy — though that may not be the case for one model in particular. The current version of the iPhone SE is reportedly in short supply, which is not particularly surprising given that the phone is nearly 3 years…
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Trump says he’s open to Musk or Ellison buying TikTok
President Donald Trump says he’d be open to his buddies Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok. “Larry, let’s negotiate in front of the media,” Trump said at a press conference with the Oracle co-founder, SoftBank CEO Masa Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to announce a $500 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure investment. “What I’m thinking about saying to somebody…
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Why Buying a Bike Helmet Online Could Be Dangerous
It’s reasonable to be wary about purchasing a bike helmet online. Here are some tips to help ensure that a helmet complies with CPSC standards. (Also see CR’s bike helmet buying guide.) Watch out for third-party sellers. It’s important to be cautious about platforms like Amazon or Walmart that allow outside vendors to sell goods. They’re legally responsible for products…
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Is a king mattress under $1,000 worth buying? Yes, here’s what to look for
Looking for a king size mattress but working with a limited budget? You may be wondering whether it’s even possible to buy a quality king size bed without spending thousands, but good news, it is! However, when choosing a king size mattress for under $1,000, you’ll need to look out for a few key things to ensure you’re investing in…
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The Most Important Things to Look for When Buying Steak Knives
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Steak knives might seem like an extraneous expense—especially if your defense is not consuming much beef—but having a set is undoubtedly handy. Regardless of if you’re slicing a skirt steak, roasted chicken, or grilled portobellos, a good steak knife gives you clean cuts and precision control. But before you grab…
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You Should Probably Wait Before Buying an Intel B580
Summary Intel’s B580 GPU is a great deal at $250, competitive with higher-priced options. B580 sets the stage for an upcoming year of solid budget GPUs from Intel, Nvidia, and AMD in 2025. While waiting for competition releases, new budget PC builds should consider Intel’s B580 for performance and value. After a rough first-generation effort at a standalone GPU, Intel…
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Massive Echo Dot deals in Amazon’s holiday sale — 5 deals I recommend buying from $17
Need a last-minute gift for the holidays? An Echo Dot is the perfect solution. These smart speakers are compact, affordable and a great present for just about anybody. If you order fast, they’ll arrive before the big day! Right now, Amazon has a sale on Echo Dots starting from $17. The cheapest of the bunch is the Echo Pop on…
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How to Avoid Buying a Lemon Appliance
Washers, for instance, may come with a 10-year warranty, but the fine print may say that applies only to the motor, while the whole appliance is covered for only one year. So if the control panel stops working, you’re out of luck. State laws may require retailers to post their return policies, and not doing so can have consequences. In…
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I just tried aluminum K-Cups and they’re worth buying for the coffee alone
One common criticism about single-serving coffee makers like Keurigs is that they create significantly more waste than regular drip coffee makers. Most single-serve machines use plastic pods or K-cups for each drink, and if your family brews a few beverages per day, that adds up to thousands of plastic pods being used and tossed out every year. There are a…
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