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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
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Best Windows backup software 2024: Protect your data!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
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Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2024: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2024: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
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Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
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Best VPN services 2024: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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Best PDF editors 2024: Our top picks
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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Best antivirus software 2024: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
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Best laptops for video editing 2024: Work faster with these expert picks
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
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Best dash cams 2024: Your second set of eyes on the road
We review the best 1080p and 4K dash cams. They record what's ahead (and sometimes what's behind)—just the sort of backup you want in the midst of harried traffic.
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Fastest VPN 2024: We identify the speediest performers
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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Best gaming laptops 2024: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
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Best VPNs for torrenting 2024: Speed, privacy, and security matter
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
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Best monitor arms 2024: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
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Best SSDs of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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