Author: Zach_Wilson

The Nex Playground and Pixel Buds 2A top our list of the best deals this week

The Nex Playground is apparently one of the hottest consoles this holiday season thanks to its kid-friendly games and fun, motion-controlled gameplay. And now through December 14th, the cube-shaped console is on sale for its Black Friday low of around $199 ($50 off) at Amazon. There are some other great…

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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, December 14 (game #917)

Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily…

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I switched from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro, and I don’t regret it – here’s why

As with many iPhone users, I tend to upgrade my phone every two years, but this year felt different. My iPhone 15 Pro Max, outside of some minor battery degradation, was hardly a slouch. Using web apps, running a small business from its 6.7-inch display, and taking family photos was…

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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, December 14 (game #1420)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday,…

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The best thing I bought this year: a portable mechanical keyboard

As a writer, I take the tools of my trade relatively seriously. I’m not crazy enough to drop $3,600 on a keyboard, but I also find typing on a MacBook for extended periods of time deeply unsatisfying — and distracting. So this spring, I started looking into distraction-free writing setups,…

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, December 14 (game #651)

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers…

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