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What is AES-256 encryption? | Tom’s Guide
You may have seen some VPN providers boasting about using AES-256 encryption, but it’s not immediately apparent what this means or how it helps keep your data safe. Essentially, VPNs use encryption to make sure that third parties can’t read your internet traffic while it’s travelling between your computer and whatever online service you’re accessing. AES-256 is one of the…
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What is deep sleep? | Tom’s Guide
It’s common to describe getting a good night’s rest by saying we’ve had a really deep sleep. But in reality, actual deep sleep is just a portion of the 7 to 9 hours sleep that’s recommended for adults. Deep sleep — also known as slow wave sleep or N3 sleep — is still vital though, as it’s “the most restorative…
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Majority Elias soundbar review | Tom’s Guide
Growing up, adults often told me, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Unfortunately that’s the case with the Majority Elias soundbar. A £99 soundbar with Dolby Atmos? If the Elias lives up to Majority’s claim, it could storm to the top of our best soundbars list, I thought. That’s not to say the Elias is…
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Nespresso Vertuo Creatista review | Tom’s Guide
Nespresso Vertuo Creatista: Specs Dimensions: 8.98″D x 16.41″W x 12.64″HWeight: 16 poundsWater capacity: 34 ozDrink sizes: 18oz, 12oz, 8oz, 5oz, double espresso, single espresso, milk-based beverages If you went to the Nespresso website and sorted your price from high to low (which, let’s face it, very few of us are in a position to do) the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista is…
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What Tom’s Guide tested this week: 5 best products to buy right now
What Tom’s Guide tested Hey there! Welcome to What Tom’s Guide Tested. This is part of a regular column where our writers round up the winners and losers from that week’s product reviews. All of these products have passed through the scrutinizing gaze of our expert reviewers, and have been judged. Some are worth buying, others maybe not… Find out…
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Sony LinkBuds Fit review | Tom’s Guide
The $150-$200 price bracket is a busy one for noise-canceling earbuds. Every manufacturer out there has an offering in the range, from Sennheiser’s Accentum buds to Apple’s ANC-equipped AirPods 4. Sony has always had some skin in the game, and its latest buds sit slap-bang in the middle at $179. These are the LinkBuds Fit, replacing the Sony LinkBuds S,…
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Mila Air Purifier Review | Tom’s Guide
Mila Air Purifier review: Specs Weight: 18 poundsFilters: 7 to choose fromFloor Area: 560 Square FeetHEPA certified: YesDimensions: 12 x 12 x 16 inchesCADR rate: 447 sq meters per hour In recent years, the greater Denver area has experienced some of the worst air quality in the world. That’s due in large part to wildfire smoke, but also pollutants from…
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Bose SoundLink Home Review | Tom’s Guide
Bose SoundLink Home specs Price: $219 Colors: Cool Gray, Light SilverSize: 4.3″ H x 8.5″ W x 2.3″ DWeight: 2 poundsBattery life (rated): 9 hours Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth range: up to 30 feet (9 m)Custom EQ: NoMulti-speaker connectivity: Yes When my Mom says something ‘looks nice’ and tries to work out ways that it might fit into the living room…
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Lemokey X5 review | Tom’s Guide
Keychron and its gaming sub-brand Lemokey have put out some of the best mechanical keyboards. When a keyboard from either lands on my desk, I expect premium construction and performance that’s hard to top. The Lemokey X5 is one such keyboard that performs exceptionally well while not breaking the bank. The bigger sibling of the Lemokey X1 and Lemokey X3…
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Google TV Streamer review | Tom’s Guide
Google TV Streamer specs Size: 6.4 x 3 x 1 inchResolution: up to 4K HDR, 60 FPSSupported video: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGSupported audio: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby AtmosWireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth® 5.1Memory: 4GBStorage: 32GBPorts: Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI 2.1 How do you differentiate yourself from the best streaming devices when frankly, they…
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