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Need a new laptop? HP’s Afterpay Day sale has you sorted with up to 52% off select machines
The first Afterpay Day sale of 2025 is here and HP has rolled out some rather tasty discounts on laptops, 2-in-1s, and more – with savings of up to 52%. And for a limited time, you can stack up to an extra 11% off with the code HP711, valid from March 20 to March 23. You do need to spend…
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Best Eco-Friendly Washing Machines of 2025
To be designated Green Choice, models must earn top scores in a variety of key environmental assessments, including these: Design: We assess the appliance’s weight and dimensions to calculate the amount of material used in its manufacture and the environmental toll of shipping it. Washing performance: We consider each model’s score in our washing performance tests. Water efficiency: We gauge…
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You’re Probably Setting Your Rowing Machine’s Damper Wrong
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When someone experienced uses a rowing machine, it’s almost a thing of beauty—a continuous rhythm, their entire body continuously moving back and forth as the numbers on the screen rise higher and higher. So why, when you get on, does using it immediately feel impossible, and also your back hurts?…
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Amazon is taking up to 40% off Nespresso machines — 5 deals I’d shop now
Attention coffee lovers — we have a deal that’s guaranteed to make you perk up. Amazon’s latest sale is happening right now, and the retailer is brewing up unbelievable savings on top-rated Nespresso coffee and espresso machines. Hoping to get barista-quality coffee at home without breaking the bank? Amazon’s sale has you covered with up to 40% off Nespresso machines,…
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6 Best Espresso Machines of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
But buying an espresso maker can still be very expensive, and with a wealth of options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. To get a better sense of what some of the options offer, we evaluated nine popular home espresso machines that cost anywhere from $90 to almost $2,000. They each operate a little…
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We've Tested Hundreds of Washing Machines. Here are 15 of the Best Washers You Can Buy Right Now.
Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one models from Consumer Reports’ latest tests Modern-day washing machines often have features like auto detergent dispensers, remote WiFi controls, or even both washing and drying capabilities. By Keith Flamer For CR’s engineers, doing laundry is a mission. By putting hundreds of stained fabric swatches into the machines, they’re…
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How to set up Windows 11 Hyper-V virtual machines – Computerworld
Figure 16: Double the defaults (8GB instead of 4GB) this time around, please. Ed Tittel / IDG The next step is to select the Default Switch option for the Connection field under the Configure Networking heading, as shown in Figure 17. Here again, it’s important to note the default is “Not connected,” which means the VM cannot access any networks.…
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Which Brands Make the Most Reliable Washing Machines?
Among CR members surveyed, the most commonly reported washer problems were tangled or balled-up clothes (9 percent), excessive vibration over time (5 percent), odor (5 percent), nonspinning drums (5 percent), water drain failure (5 percent), and becoming noisier over time (4 percent). Mold, mildew, and odor complaints were much more common among owners of many brands of front-loaders and compact washers.…
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