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November 29, 2022

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“Lucky Bamboo”, a common office decoration frequently marketed as a Chinese good luck symbol, is neither bamboo nor even from Asia; it’s a plant from Central Africa.

Happy Tuesday! Apple has revealed its picks for the best App Store apps of 2022, and Windows 11 is testing a new indicator for VPN connections. Meanwhile, Dish TV subscribers in nine areas just lost access to some channels, right in the middle of the 🏈 NFL season and the ⚽️ World Cup.

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The end of another month means it’s time for a new Chrome release. Google Chrome 108 is available starting November 29, 2022. This version includes an Energy Saver mode, better support for high-res emoji, and adjustments to how webpages look under virtual keyboards. Read More »

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Chrome is notorious for using a lot of resources and taking a chunk out of your device’s battery life. Google Chrome 108 added an “Energy Saver” mode for Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. We’ll show you how it works. Read More »

Are you ever lying in bed, looking at your phone, then it slips out of your hand and hits you square in the face? Embarrassment and pain aside, there’s an easy solution to that problem—a Popsocket.

These helpful little phone mounts attach to the back of your phone or phone case with adhesive, and all you need to do is hold your phone by the Popsocket itself, and you won’t be dropping your device anymore (in bed or otherwise). Add on the fact that you can prop your phone up with the Popsocket, and this is a great $15 investment.

The latest iteration in Microsoft’s line of Surface Pro devices, the Surface Pro 9 offers a slimline design with a lot of power. This 13″ Surface Pro model is currently on sale for $1,399.99 ($200 off), the lowest price seen since its October 2022 launch. Read More »

There are two big names in mobile operating systems—Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS. These two dominate the market, but they’re not alone. KaiOS is an alternative mobile OS that has some intriguing benefits. Maybe it’s right for you. Read More »

Webcam video quality can be rough, especially when you don’t have adequate lighting around your desk. The Logitech Litra is one solution to that problem, and it’s on sale for $10 off right now. Read More »

T-Mobile provides some of the fastest 4G LTE and 5G coverage in the United States, and now you can get that same great network for Home Internet. At just $50 per month, T-Mobile offers fast Home Internet at a lower monthly cost than many other ISPs today. And for a limited time, you can also get a $100 gift card to fund your first two months of service when you sign up. Read More »

Apple puts a lot of care into making its ecosystem as clean as possible, and this often includes rewarding some of the best and most successful apps and developers in a calendar year. Apple has just handed out awards for the best apps on the App Store in 2022. Read More »

Dish is one of the most popular TV providers in the United States, with millions of subscribers. Unfortunately, an old-fashioned carriage dispute means many Dish customers just lost access to at least one of their local channels. Read More »

Apple’s MetalFX AI upscaling technology brings a feature to iOS and macOS devices that even the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S lack. It’s the latest in a series of moves that show the company is serious about gaming again. Read More »

Microsoft already released the big Windows 11 update for the year, 22H2, but the company isn’t slowing down on development. A new feature is now in testing that aims to improve VPNs on Windows. Read More »

Gear isn’t everything, but the right equipment can improve your day-to-day photography experience. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best camera accessories to up your game no matter what you shoot. Read More »

Roof de-icing kits allow you to harness the power of electricity to keep snow and ice from building up on your roof, but at what cost? Here’s how to estimate how much running a kit on your home will cost you. Read More »

Apple Silicon iPad Pros offer the choice of 8GB or 16GB of RAM with a cost difference of at least $400. Are there any good reasons for a tablet to have that much RAM? Well, there’s enough to write a whole list! Read More »

It wasn’t that long ago that only professionals worried about audio and video production. Now, more of us than ever are creating audio or video content and realizing how important high-quality sound is. That is the exact type of person that the JBL Quantum Stream microphone is meant for. Read More »

Paint.net started out as a Microsoft Paint replacement written on the .NET framework, and it has since become a comprehensive, powerful graphics editor. Now, it’s reaching its next chapter with version 5.0. Read More »

The Roku Ultra is the best streaming device that Roku sells, with a feature-packed remote and more connectivity options than other Roku players. It’s now on sale as Cyber Monday continues. Read More »

If you’re building a PC or upgrading components, you might be agonizing over what size PSU to buy and whether there’s any such thing as too much PSU. Read More »

As promised, we’re back with a special Monday edition of the How-To Geek Deals roundup. Today, we’re highlighting some of the hottest Cyber Monday offers on the block, including up to 50% off Cyber Protect Home Office from our friends at Acronis, as well as savings from SanDisk, LG, and more. Let’s do it! Read More »