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June 22, 2022

Gaming laptops are better than ever before—you know, they’re not massive anymore! But still, gaming laptops come with major downsides. And due to the rise of cloud gaming and the Steam Deck, a laptop may not be your best option for portable PC gaming.

Check our top story to learn all the pros and cons of gaming laptops, plus some alternatives that could offer a similar experience at a much lower price.

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Let’s be honest, most whisks are too big. And a big whisk is fine when you’re trying to scramble a bunch of eggs and mix cake batter by hand. But it becomes a pain when you want to whisk something in a small bowl. That’s with YouTube favorite Babish comes in, with his trademark tiny whisks. These are much smaller than the average whisk and so perfect for the jobs where you need a more delicate touch—lest you fling flour all over the kitchen. Again. This two-pack comes in two sizes and should fit all your needs, from whisking eggs to mixing flour.

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Signify just introduced a flurry of new Philips Hue products to help existing customers flesh out their smart home. There’s a Tap Dial Switch for intuitive lighting control, the first Philips Hue battery-powered lamp, new Perifo track lighting, and some upgraded lighting fixtures. Read More »

 
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The 30 Best Offline Games for iPhone and iPad


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