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Some good news for those with glitchy connections: You can improve your connectivity for free—or very little. Physically moving closer to your router, keeping that router out in the open, and updating your firmware can help keep things speeding along. But there are also some relatively small investments you can make to give your gear the boost it needs to work better.

Free fixes and small tweaks for better Wi-Fi→

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A cushy back pillow For shrimp sitters: A lumbar support pillow can help with lower-back pain and poor posture→

The very best keyboards We’ve spent thousands of hours typing on keyboards of all kinds→

Our favorite chic desk lamps Ranging from sleek and minimalist to retro and modern→

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Our gift experts have found some truly special things for remote workers, from a laptop brush that vanquishes dust from between keyboard keys to a dry-erase easel for fun note-jotting.

30 practical and luxurious gift ideas→

Earlier this month, AT&T announced that the call and text-message logs for nearly all of its customers had been stolen by an attacker. This is an enormous breach, potentially affecting not just AT&T customers but also anyone who has called or texted someone on AT&T’s network. Our experts break down what you need to know about the breach—and what you can do to protect yourself.

6 ways you can lock down your data→

Plus: This mechanical keyboard is adorned with frogs and strawberries. We love it.

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