Smart Home Week
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Even Apple Intelligence can’t save the smart home if Apple won’t fix its infuriating Home app
Apple is known for its brilliant UI, and as the first key player in smart voice assistants is responsible for much of the development we’ve seen in smart home devices. So why is Apple Home the worst app on my iPhone?
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Everything you need to know to set up your smart home
Here's everything your smart home can do
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How to set up and use Alexa sound detection
Instructions for setting up Alexa routines that use the assistant's sound detection tech
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How to use your smart lights as wake-up lights
How to upgrade your mornings
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I didn’t get it at first, but Nanoleaf’s Umbra Cono Portable Smart Lamp has won me over with its design-first approach
A collaborative effort between Nanoleaf and Umbra, the Cono Portable Smart Lamp is a beautiful re-think of what a smart light should be, and it’s my new favorite smart home device.
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JBL Live Beam 3 review: a strong case for stellar earbuds that easily outlast the rest
The screen still isn't a must-have for these noise-cancelling earbuds, but the case is smaller, cheaper and more useful – and this time, the JBL sound quality is good, too.
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TCL QM851G review: the brightest mini-LED TV yet, and a fantastic value
TCL’s top mini-LED TV is a complete package, offering great picture and sound quality and good gaming features at a surprisingly reasonable price.
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Edifier QR65 review: great-looking powered stereo speakers – but perhaps not for your desktop
The Edifier QR65 are ostensibly desktop speakers, but with limited PC support, they work better as general media speakers.
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I didn’t get it at first, but Nanoleaf’s Umbra Cono Portable Smart Lamp has won me over with its design-first approach
A collaborative effort between Nanoleaf and Umbra, the Cono Portable Smart Lamp is a beautiful re-think of what a smart light should be, and it’s my new favorite smart home device.
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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: a great, if not mind-blowing, refresh
If you're looking for a budget gaming laptop, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) is a great pick.
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Hisense U7N review: a budget mini-LED 4K TV that out-performs its price
The Hisense U7N joins a packed mini-LED TV market and demonstrates itself as an excellent budget option.
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Dell XPS 15 (2023) review: a well-rounded Ultrabook that pales to its predecessor
The Dell XPS 15 (2023) is a solid Ultrabook that accomplishes everything it sets out to do but falls short of the 2022 model.
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I used the cheapest foldable smartphone in the world — so should I kick my trusty Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G to the curb and replace it with Blackview's Hero 10?
The Blackview Hero 10 is still too expensive for its own good
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The biggest Android phone launches of 2024 so far – and what's coming next
We've seen some impressive Android smartphones in 2024 so far – and lots more are on the way.
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Apple could be working on stretchable displays for its devices, as per a new patent
Apple is rumored to be working on screens that bend for its hardware, and now it's talking about screens that stretch.
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Sure, the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button is great, but Apple should adopt this retro Google Pixel feature
I’d love it if the iPhone 16 took inspiration from this retro Google Pixel feature: squeezable sides.
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Samsung might finally be about to deal with the Galaxy S24 Ultra's biggest problem
A redesign could see sharp corners replaced with a rounded look
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PSA: reserve a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Flip 6 now to get $50 off a preorder
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 could be just around the corner now - and you can already reserve one of the brand's upcoming mystery devices.
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Huge Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 leaks spill foldable phone images and colors
Samsung's upcoming products are leaking all over the place, and the latest to appear are the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1107, Sunday, June 30
Looking for Wordle hints? We can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, June 30 (game #888)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, June 30 (game #119)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PCs aren't all that special right now, but there's one major reason why that's about to change
Copilot Recall and Cocreator are getting most of the attention with the latest Copilot+ PC launch, but Windows Copilot Runtime is a far bigger deal than a lot of people realize.
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MacBooks in 2024: the new M3 models we've seen so far and what's coming next
Here’s every MacBook that has been announced in 2024 – plus all the other models we're expecting to see this year.
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Gemini is rolling out to Google Messages, but it’s not the same across Android
Although Gemini's placement may differ between users, it offers the same service and can help you brainstorm ideas.
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The latest Google Lens update might bring Circle to Search to many more phones
Clues found in recent Google betas hint at the expansion and we could see a new navigation option for the tool as well.
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Apple
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The last generation Apple iPad Pro falls to a record-low price in the 4th of July sales
The 4th generation 11-inch Apple iPad Pro is on sale for under $700 at Best Buy.
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Apple could be working on stretchable displays for its devices, as per a new patent
Apple is rumored to be working on screens that bend for its hardware, and now it's talking about screens that stretch.
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Sure, the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button is great, but Apple should adopt this retro Google Pixel feature
I’d love it if the iPhone 16 took inspiration from this retro Google Pixel feature: squeezable sides.
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MacBooks in 2024: the new M3 models we've seen so far and what's coming next
Here’s every MacBook that has been announced in 2024 – plus all the other models we're expecting to see this year.
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How to download YouTube videos on a Mac
We break down just how you can save your favorite YouTube videos onto your Macbook.
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Streaming
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The best Apple TV Plus movies: 18 great films to stream in June 2024
Here are the best Apple TV Plus movies you can stream right now, including Fancy Dance
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Marvel's Agatha All Along: Disney Plus release date, confirmed cast, plot rumors, and more
Here's what we know about Agatha All Along, the first WandaVision spin-off from Marvel Studios.
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Netflix in 2024: the 9 most unmissable shows so far and what’s coming next
The finest shows on Netflix so far in 2024 and what's worth getting excited about in the coming months.
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5 movies leaving Netflix with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Now is the perfect time to start watching these five movies before they're taken off Netflix in July 2024 – and they all have over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Netflix movie of the day: Wonder is a coming of age tale that tugs at the heartstrings
Don’t miss the heartwarming family drama Wonder while it’s streaming on Netflix.
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TVs
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TCL QM851G review: the brightest mini-LED TV yet, and a fantastic value
TCL’s top mini-LED TV is a complete package, offering great picture and sound quality and good gaming features at a surprisingly reasonable price.
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The best budget TV has fallen to a great low price at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Our pick for the best budget TV you can buy has just dropped to a great low price at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs 2024
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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The best gaming TV for 2024
Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.
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Hisense U7N review: a budget mini-LED 4K TV that out-performs its price
The Hisense U7N joins a packed mini-LED TV market and demonstrates itself as an excellent budget option.
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Samsung's massive 4th of July sale is slashing prices on TVs – save up to $2,400
Samsung's 4th of July sale is live, and the retailer is offering massive savings, including up to $2,400 off 4K, QLED and OLED displays.
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Google TV just added 10 more free streaming channels, boosting the total to over 130
Google TV just got ten more channels, which is good news if you've been craving Johnny Carson TV
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The next pair of affordable OnePlus wireless earbuds may have leaked
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r have been certified in Canada, and that means we should be seeing them very soon.
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JBL Live Beam 3 review: a strong case for stellar earbuds that easily outlast the rest
The screen still isn't a must-have for these noise-cancelling earbuds, but the case is smaller, cheaper and more useful – and this time, the JBL sound quality is good, too.
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Edifier QR65 review: great-looking powered stereo speakers – but perhaps not for your desktop
The Edifier QR65 are ostensibly desktop speakers, but with limited PC support, they work better as general media speakers.
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Bluetooth speakers in 2024: the 5 biggest launches so far and what’s coming next
Some of the best Bluetooth speakers we've seen this year are really weird, really loud or both. And we're expecting even better sounding models to arrive in the coming months.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 have shown up on the rumor radar, and the leaks and rumors are building up.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro – everything we know so far and what we want to see
We've been waiting a while for the successors to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, but the wait might almost be over…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 and Watch Ultra might have Apple-inspired looks, according to leaked photos
The Galaxy Buds 3 resemble to AirPods from its open design to its long stem, although there are a few differences.
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Health & Fitness
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A sleep expert recommends using this underused smartwatch feature to improve the quality of your sleep
Sleep tracking isn’t the best smartwatch feature for improving your sleep, according to an expert
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New leak reveals what Apple could be planning for the Apple Watch X – and it could have the biggest display yet
A website has published what it claims are official Apple Watch X CAD renders, revealing what we can expect to see.
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I used Strava’s new Athlete Intelligence AI feature for a week: Here’s what happened
What happens when you let an AI analyze your runs? Strava is about to answer that question.
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Cameras
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I tried the first smartphone-based telescope and got next-level photos of the moon – next up, galaxies and nebulae
The Vaonis Hestia is the telescope for the masses, but I experienced a few technical hitches using Vaonis' Gravity app.
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The best Nikon camera 2024
From its latest mirrorless masterpieces to its classic DSLRs and compacts, here are the best Nikon cameras you can buy right now.
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Best AI art generators 2024: top tools for creating AI artwork
From photorealistic images to surreal digital renderings, we've tested the best free and paid AI art generators in 2024
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The world's first smart AR binoculars just hit a major crowdfunding milestone – even though the shipping date is a distant object
The Unistellar Envision crowdfunding campaign revealed key product details and secured over $1 million backing on day one.
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Home
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Amazon kicks off Prime Day early with a whopping 60% off the Blink Outdoor 4
In a huge bargain, this Blink Outdoor 4 Smart Security Camera bundle is over $200 off ahead of Prime Day.
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Ryse SmartShades are a pricey but intuitive way to bring old-school-shades into the world of the smart home
Ryse's SmartShade controllers are an easy but pricey way to bring window shades into the future and make them easier to control.
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I didn’t get it at first, but Nanoleaf’s Umbra Cono Portable Smart Lamp has won me over with its design-first approach
A collaborative effort between Nanoleaf and Umbra, the Cono Portable Smart Lamp is a beautiful re-think of what a smart light should be, and it’s my new favorite smart home device.
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Even Apple Intelligence can’t save the smart home if Apple won’t fix its infuriating Home app
Why is Apple Home the worst app on my iPhone?
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Buying guides
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs 2024
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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The best gaming TV for 2024
Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.
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The best iPhone VPN in 2024
I've compared the best VPNs for iPhone in June 2024. Protect yourself online with a tried and tested iOS VPN app.
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The best fans 2024: stay frosty with these pedestal, tower and desk fans
We've tested the best fans from Dyson, Meaco and more help keep you cool and comfortable when the temperatures rise.
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The best mesh Wi-Fi system 2024
From Netgear Orbi to Google Nest Wifi Pro, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.
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The best Nikon camera 2024
From its latest mirrorless masterpieces to its classic DSLRs and compacts, here are the best Nikon cameras you can buy right now.
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The best Shark vacuum cleaners 2024
We've tested the best Shark vacuums for every household, from versatile cordless stick vacs to powerful uprights.
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Deals
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Amazon kicks off Prime Day early with a whopping 60% off the Blink Outdoor 4
In a huge bargain, this Blink Outdoor 4 Smart Security Camera bundle is over $200 off ahead of Prime Day.
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You can shop early Amazon Prime Day deals right now – here are the 15 best
Early Amazo Prime Day deals are available to shop right now, and I'm rounding up the 15 best bargains with over 50% in savings.
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The last generation Apple iPad Pro falls to a record-low price in the 4th of July sales
The 4th generation 11-inch Apple iPad Pro is on sale for under $700 at Best Buy.
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Be quick: the incredible Dell XPS 15 has dropped to a great low price this weekend
Dell is running a huge laptop sale right now and one standout deal is this big saving on a powerful XPS 15.
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Best Buy's massive weekend sale is live: 32 deals I'd buy on TVs, laptops, and appliances
Best Buy has a massive weekend sale - including record-low prices across a range of categories and exclusive members-only deals.
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The best budget TV has fallen to a great low price at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Our pick for the best budget TV you can buy has just dropped to a great low price at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.
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NordVPN Coupons for June 2024
Use one of our NordVPN coupons to save on your subscription to the popular VPN service and keep your details private & secure online.
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Sonos Promo Codes for June 2024
Use these Sonos promo codes to save money on the manufacturer's full array of wireless smart speakers, soundbars & home theatre sets.
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LG Promo Codes for June 2024
Celebrate Dads and Grads and save up to 35% off select OLED C3 TV's. Plus, special offers on new Tone free T80 earbudsand BOGO offer on XG5 speakers
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Squarespace Promo Codes for June 2024
These Squarespace promo codes can help you save money on domain names, website hosting & much more.
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Software
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Gemini is rolling out to Google Messages, but it’s not the same across Android
Although Gemini's placement may differ between users, it offers the same service and can help you brainstorm ideas.
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The latest Google Lens update might bring Circle to Search to many more phones
Clues found in recent Google betas hint at the expansion and we could see a new navigation option for the tool as well.
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Forget Duolingo – Google Translate just got a massive AI upgrade that gives it over 100 new languages
Google Translate expands language list using AI model.
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The latest ChromeOS update delivers several accessibility improvements
The Magnifier tool will follow along with Select to Speak, and certain Chromebooks can improve webcam images via Super Resolution.
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NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, June 30 (game #385)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, June 29 (game #384)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Buying Guide
Best wired gaming headsets in 2024
Our guide to everything you need to know about the best wired gaming headsets right now.
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Best PlayStation Portal games 2024 - top titles for dreamy remote play
These are our top picks for the best PlayStation Portal games you can play.
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Meet Your Experts
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Blackmagic Camera for Android brings more tricks and features for your smartphone
Maker of professional video editing tool DaVinci Resolve has released Blackmagic Camera for Android.
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Geekom unveils new AX8 Pro mini PC with either Intel or AMD processors
Geekom has launched its new AX8 Pro mini PC with a choice of Intel or AMD processors.
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pCloud cloud storage review
pCloud has a simple to install client tool that does what most users want from a Cloud storage service, and at a price most would be happy to pay.
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My fake company was hit by a ransomware attack — here’s what I learned to do, and what not to do
Secureworks tabletop ransomware situation put me at the helm of a company suffering a ransomware attack, and here’s what I should have done to survive
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