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The best portable monitors in 2025
Portable monitors have been around for years, but their importance skyrocketed during the pandemic. And with the continuation of remote and hybrid work positions, they’re going to be staples for the foreseeable future. But picking one isn’t as simple as it seems. At this point, almost every major PC maker has its own take on…
Get the Most Out of Your iPad With These Accessories
More Great Hubs Twelve South StayGo Mini Photograph: Twelve South Ports are a problem on the iPad. With just one USB-C port on most of them, you can’t charge and use other accessories at the same time. We like the Satechi hub mentioned above a lot, but here are a few others we’ve tested and…
Never Drink Alone: A Guide to Turkish Coffee
Out of all caffeinated rituals, Turkish coffee takes the (coffee) cake. That’s because, according to some experts, Turkish coffee isn’t a type of coffee—it’s a cooking method. Commonly seen across Middle Eastern cultures, the beverage looks and acts similar to espresso, served in a small cup and tasting very rich yet very different. Turkish coffee…
The best VPN service for 2025
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are notoriously difficult to work with. Maybe you’re a remote worker who has to sign in to one each day to access company services, or you tried it once because you heard you could use it to access international content, but were met with laggy service and frequent disruptions. Today’s VPNs…
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates ahead of the June 5 launch date
1 / 10 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite screenshot This is what Nintendo’s official Switch 2 pre-order invite email looks like. How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 at other retailers Unfortunately, the Switch 2 remains sold out everywhere else as of this writing. To recap the situation: After a two-week delay, Nintendo finally kicked…
The 72 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale
It’s nearly summer. The flowers are in full bloom, the birds are well north, and REI is kicking off its annual anniversary sale, the outdoor company’s biggest sale of the year. This year’s REI sale started May 16 and runs through Memorial Day, May 26. Many items are up to 30 percent off, but REI…
The best iPad accessories you can get right now
Finding the best iPad accessories can seriously upgrade your tablet experience, whether you’re using it to sketch, binge your favorite shows or stay productive on the go. With the right gear, you can customize your iPad setup to match your needs — from a slim folio for iPad that protects your screen to a magic…
Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Dyson and others
Memorial Day has long been the unofficial kickoff to summer, but recently it’s also been a good time to grab some tech on sale. In the past few years, Memorial Day sales have brought solid discounts on some of our favorite tech, from affordable portable chargers to expensive tablets and robot vacuums. That’s on top…
The 52 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale
It’s nearly summer. The flowers are in full bloom, the birds are well north, and REI is kicking off its annual anniversary sale, the outdoor company’s biggest sale of the year. This year’s REI sale started May 16 and runs through Memorial Day, May 26. Many items are up to 30 percent off, but REI…
The Best Dyson Vacuums You Can Buy
What About the PencilVac? Courtesy of Dyson The new Dyson PencilVac promises to be Dyson’s slimmest vacuum yet, but it won’t be available in the US until sometime in 2026. It launches today in Japan and next week in Korea, but pricing is still to be confirmed. It won’t just be Dyson’s slimmest vacuum, but…