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I watch movies and TV for a living — here’s my 10 best films and shows of 2024
The year in movies and TV was a bit odd in 2024. Last year’s Hollywood strikes somewhat reduced the output of major movies and shows. Still, the studios, networks and streaming services released hundreds of titles — and I watched a lot of them. I’ll be honest: I haven’t counted them, unlike my colleagues Rory Mellon (105 movies) and Malcolm…
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When Assisted Living Is Needed
Nearly 8 out of 10 older adults would rather stay in their own home than move, according to a 2022 AARP survey. But that’s not always possible. Depending on your loved one’s needs, your family member might find an assisted living facility or nursing home more affordable, and it may provide more care and medical oversight than you can manage…
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I review phones for a living — here’s what I look for when shopping for Black Friday deals
Your Black Friday shopping list includes a phone, which is lucky for you since there are so many Black Friday phone deals out there right now. You peruse the list, spot what seems like a reasonable discount on one of the best phones on your wish list and decide to take the plunge. But just as you’re about to mash…
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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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A living history from 1.0 to 15 – Computerworld
Android version 10 Google released Android 10 — the first Android version to shed its letter and be known simply by a number, with no dessert-themed moniker attached — in September of 2019. Most noticeably, the software brought about a totally reimagined interface for Android gestures, this time doing away with the tappable Back button altogether and relying on a completely swipe-driven…
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I review laptops for a living, and I install these 7 apps on every Windows 11 PC
Setting up a new Windows 11 PC? Whether it’s a laptop or a desktop, I have some suggestions about how you can quickly set it up with all the apps you need. I know because I’ve been reviewing PCs for years and tinkering with them my whole life, so I’ve spent longer than I’d care to admit reinstalling Windows and…
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