Category: author_name|Amy Skorheim
The best docking stations for laptops in 2023
Chances are your new laptop has fewer ports than you’d like. For years, companies have been prioritizing thinness and lightness to the detriment of connectivity options. Docking stations give you back some of that versatility — and then some — by combining monitor, Ethernet, USB and other ports into one…
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The best MacBooks for 2023: How to pick the best Apple laptop
Apple’s most recent laptop arrived in June of this year with the 15-inch MacBook Air. It carries the same M2 chip as the latest-model 13-inch MacBook Air and roughly the same specs other than a larger screen and more speakers. Of course, a new M3 chip could arrive as early…
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The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2024
Streaming TV has a lot going for it — you’re not beholden to a cable contract and you’re not typically paying for a bunch of content you don’t actually want. But if you only subscribe to Netflix and basic Hulu, you might be missing some of the perks of cable,…
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The best Bluetooth trackers for 2024
If you’ve ever been derailed from an on-time departure by a set of lost keys or misplaced wallet, you’ll benefit from a Bluetooth tracker. These small gadgets attach to your stuff and use your smartphone to keep tabs on where they are. There’s a growing number of these gadgets available…
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The best smart electric toothbrushes for 2023
From mattresses to scales, it’s commonplace now for even the most basic products to be app-connected. Electric toothbrushes are one of the more curious entries in the “smart” device space. But, smart or not, toothbrushes serve one purpose: cleaning your teeth. The American Dental Association says both powered and manual…
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The best smart plugs in 2023
Smart plugs are among the simpler smart home devices, giving you voice and app control over appliances like lamps, fans, humidifiers and basic coffee makers. You can create schedules and routines, too, either through a plug’s proprietary app or through your preferred smart home platform. But much like other IoT…
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