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Best budget computer speakers 2025: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2025: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
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Best Chromebooks 2025: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2025: Picks for gaming, budget, 5K, premium, and more
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Best external drives 2025: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Best home office monitors 2025: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2025: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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Best gaming monitors 2025: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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Fastest VPN 2025: We identify the speediest performers
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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These are the best indoor and outdoor TV antennas in 2024
A great TV antenna lets you watch broadcast television for free and in better resolution than you'll get any other way, including streaming services.
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Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.
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Best laptops for engineering students 2025: Expert picks and advice
Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
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Best free password managers 2025: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can result from using weak passwords. Shore up your defenses with one of these free password managers.
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Best USB-C cables: Get quality charging and data transfers
We bought a bunch of USB-C cables and put them through the wringer to find the best ones for your charging and data transfer needs.
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Best free VPN of 2025: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
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Best webcams 2025: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2025: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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Best wireless keyboards 2025: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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Best smart plugs 2025: Transform your dumb outlets into smart sockets
With models from Lutron, Leviton, TP-Link, and others, we'll help you find the right smart plug to control your lamps, small appliances, and outdoor lighting.
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Best smart locks 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Keys are yesterday’s tech. Your smart home needs a smart door lock, and these are our favorites.
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Best smart speakers & displays for state-of-the-art smart homes
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
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Best DVR for cord-cutters: Tablo vs Zapperbox vs Channels
Want to record local channels and skip the commercials? These are the best options.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
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These are the best live TV streaming services
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to YouTube TV? Or Fubo? We compare all the ways to watch TV online.
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Best smart lighting 2025: Smart bulbs, string lights, outdoor, and more
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
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Best video doorbells 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Video doorbells maintain a continuous watch over the most important part of your property, but which one is best? We take a look at the field.
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Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is the most effective at delivering streaming entertainment? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
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Best portable monitors 2025: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.
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Best dash cams 2025: Our picks for all types, at all budgets
We review the best 1080p and 4K dash cams. They record what's ahead (and sometimes what's behind)—just the sort of backup you want in the midst of harried traffic.
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Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
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Best Windows Hello webcams 2025: Add biometric login to your PC
Windows Hello webcams are rare, but so useful. We've rounded up several PC cameras that do support Windows Hello, so you can log in with facial recognition to your PC.
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Best wireless gaming mice 2025: Tested and approved
Whether you want your desktop gaming freed from wires, or you frequently take your gaming rig on the go, a good wireless gaming mouse will get the job done.
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Best budget gaming mice
Looking for a budget gaming mouse that ticks all your boxes? These top-performing budget mice can keep up with even the priciest out there.
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Best gaming headsets 2025: Reviews and buying advice
The best wired and wireless headsets for your PC gaming pleasure and comfort.
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Best wireless gaming headsets 2025: Top picks for audio quality, comfort, and more
These wireless gaming headsets were the standout performers in our rigorous PCWorld review testing.
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Best gaming mice 2025: Find your perfect match
We present the best gaming mice money can buy as rated by PCWorld expert reviewers.
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The best wireless gaming keyboards
Whatever your style or preference, there is a wireless gaming keyboard that fits the bill, offering top-notch performance, while keeping your desk tidy!
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Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Should you pay more for your e-reader?
A few key differences exist between Amazon’s basic e-reader and its upgraded version model. We’ve outlined them here so you can better decided between the two.
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Best smart garage door controllers: Convenience and safety
Even if you use your garage only as an oversized storage locker, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without a smart controller for your existing garage door opener.
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Best DIY home security systems of 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Installing your home security system yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. These are the best DIY options, with and without professional monitoring.
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Best robot pool cleaners of 2024: Less cleaning = more swimming
Like their floor-sweeping cousins, these bots do the grunt work of removing leaves, debris, and algae from your pool, giving you more time to enjoy the water.
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Best home security cameras 2025: Top picks and buying advice
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
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These are the best robot lawn mowers of 2024
Robots aren't just for cleaning your home's floors anymore, this variety of autonomous machine will keep your lawns manicured—and you out of the brutal sun.
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These are the best smart home systems of 2024
Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. We help you choose the right system for your home-automation needs.
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These 5 laptops have the longest battery life we've ever tested
Need a long-lasting laptop? Here are the longest battery life laptops we've seen in our many years of hands-on testing.
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Best USB-C PD laptop chargers 2024: More portable power
Add ports and power with these recommended laptop chargers for every sort of common use case.
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14 back-to-school gadgets you didn't know you needed
Laptops often take center stage when preparing for a new academic year, but other helpful tech gear can ease the demands of school, too.
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