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This awesome 3-in-1 charger eliminates my need for multiple cords

My iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch are taken care of.

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After going hands-on with the Switch 2, I have a few key takeaways from the experience.

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Asus' ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is an unassuming gaming powerhouse

If you're searching for a gaming laptop with a small footprint look no further than the ROG Flow Z13.

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How mad are you about GTA VI?

We got another full year of "we got ____ before GTA 6" content before we got GTA 6. Personally, I don't play. I've never played. But if there is ever an opportunity to pull that card out of my sleeve, you best bet I'm going to take it and not just run, but sprint with it. It's a joke 12 years running, and I personally don't think it ever gets old. We got dire wolves before GTA 6. We got aliens before GTA 6. We got a delay before GTA 6. But real talk, how mad are you that it's going to be another full year for the sake of 'polish?' 

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How serious do you take your passwords?

There was a time when convenience trumped security for me regarding passwords. I knew I needed to start using a password manager like 1Password and generate passwords that included lower-case/upper-case letters, numbers, and symbols, but I couldn't bring myself to redo all of my account passwords. At least not until a bunch of my streaming accounts got hacked, someone bought $2,000 worth of fast food with my McDonald's account, and roughly $500 of V-Bucks was purchased with my Xbox account -- that changed everything. Now, I don't have a single duplicate password, and 1Password handles all the generation. With World Password Week underway, I'm curious, how seriously do you take your passwords? Are you still using your pet's name? Maybe it's your birthday, and several random letters? Maybe you're like me and got burned one too many times, so you upped your security game. Let us know in the comments below.

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Do you say 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT?

I've been using AI tools for far longer than OpenAI released the AI kraken on the world, and I've always been careful to mind my manners. No, it's not because I'm afraid that ChatGPT is going to become our AI overlord someday (please don't -- my packed schedule can't take a Skynet Judgement Day IRL). It's because basic manners have been ingrained in me since I could speak, and it's a force of habit that technology isn't going to take away from me. I also feel like manners, like muscles and habits, can atrophy or fade away if you don't use them consistently in almost all situations. Let's say you are in ChatGPT or Google Gemini all day every day, and you consciously decide to drop all manner-driven phrases for the sake of time and keystrokes -- what if that becomes the habit, and you accidentally write an email to your boss that's all command and no etiquette? No corporation will squeeze the "please" out of me, thank you very much.  Do you use manner-driven phrases when you use AI? 

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Roku update may have broken HDR playback for some devices

Some Roku users are encountering an issue with HDR on their TVs.

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5 reasons I'm not excited about the iPhone 17 (even though I wish I was)

From the design to features, nothing about the iPhone 17 screams must-upgrade right now

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I turned my Android phone into a gaming handheld for a fraction of the price

It cost me less than $100 to turn my Android phone into a gaming beast.

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Manufacturers need to band together and fix the problems.

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USB drives can do so much more than just store PDFs and Word docs.

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Light leaks and blurred edges will have my heart forever.

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Breaking: Gen Z discovers long-form content.

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This $200 gaming monitor has way more features than I expected

KTC's new H27E6 offers incredible value with a pristine 27-inch WQHD display and other modern features.

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In some ways, smartphones are tougher than ever, but not enough for something our lives depend on.

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Every streamer needs to take notes from Roku's upcoming update
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Roku has a good thing going, and everybody can learn from it.

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Motorola's new Razr phones feel like a push back into the big leagues

It's just a shame you have to spend on the Ultra to truly feel it.

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Stage Manager may be coming to the iPhone, and that's a really big deal

It could be the first step towards making the iPhone a do-it-all device.

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How to claim your free Kindle e-book in May with Amazon Prime

May is here, which means it's time to choose your free Kindle e-book for the month if you're an Amazon Prime member.

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These new Google Messages features make Android texting better for everyone

The latest grab bag of Google Messages features bodes well for the future of text messaging on Android.

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Microsoft makes passwords a thing of the past for new users

Microsoft is making passkeys the default sign in method for new accounts.

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Microsoft has a big Surface announcement coming next week

A new Surface Copilot+ PC is coming on May 6th.

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Is the iPhone 15 still worth buying in 2025? The answer is complicated

Possibly, but you shouldn't get one straight from Apple.

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You can thank Fortnite for this Spotify change

Spotify is the first to update its iOS app following a new ruling from the Epic v. Apple legal battle.

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5 free apps that keep my data safe no matter what

If you aren't already using an authenticator app to secure your online accounts, consider downloading one of these top options.

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Android is about to get a face lift, and I'm not on board with the new look

Google is rumored to be overhauling the look of Android via a Material 3 Expressive theme initiative, and so far, I'm not loving the new aesthetic.

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