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• The Dollar and Euro Are Near Equal: How Will the Currency Shakedown Hit American Wallets? - CNET

  17-07-2022 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The European Union's currency has dropped about 15% over the past year. Learn why the euro is falling and what it means for Americans.
  
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• Should You Install a Smart Light Switch in Your Home? Here's What to Consider - CNET

  17-07-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Smart switches do wonders for a home's lighting, but installing them requires some electrical work. We'll show you how to decide whether they suit your needs.
  
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• After Google Stock Split, Adding Alphabet to Your Portfolio Will Be Much Easier - CNET

  17-07-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tomorrow is the first trading day following Google's second stock split.
  
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• 5 Ways to Tell If You're Healthy -- Without Any Tools or Tests - CNET

  17-07-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ditch the gizmos and gadgets and read these key signs from your body, au naturel.
  
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• Best Laptop for 2022: The 15 Laptops We Recommend - CNET

  17-07-2022 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Top laptop picks across all categories, tested and reviewed by CNET editors.
  
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• Save on Energy Bills This Summer: Here's the Ideal Thermostat Temperature to Set - CNET

  17-07-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  This is the key to slashing your electricity costs during the warm months.
  
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• NASCAR Ambetter 301 Is Today: How to Watch the Race Live - CNET

  17-07-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need cable TV to enjoy all the racin' and rubbin' in New Hampshire from home.
  
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• Best Buy Deal Knocks $670 Off This 75-Inch Toshiba M550 4K Smart TV - CNET

  17-07-2022 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, you can snag this massive UHD Toshiba TV for just $730. But hurry, there's no telling how long this deal will last.
  
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• Grab a $250 Echo Show 15 and Get a Free, Bonus Echo Show 5 - CNET

  17-07-2022 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, when you pick up Amazon's most advanced smart display, you'll also get an $85 Echo Show 5 for free.
  
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• National Ice Cream Day: Where to Get Free Ice Cream and Sweet Deals on July 17 - CNET

  17-07-2022 18:07 via cnet.com
  
  Today is National Ice Cream Day, when Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen and hundreds more will offer free treats and discounts.
  
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• See All the New Emoji That Could Be Coming to Your Phone - CNET

  17-07-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A goose, moose and a bizarre shaking head are among the many new emoji on the way.
  
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• Hate Exercising? Here Are Some Hacks to Make Your Workouts Less Work - CNET

  17-07-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Walk, don't run, to these fitness tips.
  
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• Alienware M15 R7 (2022)

  17-07-2022 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Alienware M15 R7: Two-Minute Review
  Dell’s Alienware gaming laptops can be a very mixed bag. With an almost ridiculously huge range of models available, there’s always going to be some chaff that needs to be separated from the (admittedly more plentiful) wheat. Thankfully, the new Alienware M15 R7 sits firmly in the cereal grain category - a well-rounded 1080p gaming machine with a shiny 12th-gen Intel processor at its core.At first glance, the M15 R7 is the same as almost every othe
  
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• Nothing Phone 1 Hands-On: There's a Lot to Like, Including the Price - CNET

  17-07-2022 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  This affordable phone offers something a bit different from an Apple, Samsung or Google device.
  
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• Order Your 8 Free COVID-19 Test Kits From COVIDTests.gov Today. Here's How - CNET

  17-07-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  As the omicron variant continues to change and spread, you'll want to make sure you've got at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits on hand. We'll explain how to get your free tests.
  
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• Get a more user-friendly remote for your Apple TV/Apple TV 4K for only $30

  17-07-2022 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With lots of buttons placed where you're used to finding them on your other remotes, controlling your Apple TV will be a breeze.
  
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• CBN Explained: Here's What to Know About the Cannabinoid Sleep Aid - CNET

  17-07-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll break down how CBN works and how it differs from CBD.
  
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• Best Pressure Washer for 2022 - CNET

  17-07-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pressure washers are great for cleaning around the outside of your home. Here are the best gas-powered options for 2022.
  
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• Window Air Conditioner Buying Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy - CNET

  17-07-2022 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  Shopping for a new window AC unit? Start here.
  
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• Get Ready, Big Changes Are Coming to Your Phone's Lock Screen - CNET

  17-07-2022 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple's iOS 16 is rethinking the lock screen alongside a report that Glance will shortly be launching on Android phones.
  
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• ESR HaloLock Wallet Stand hands-on: Multi-card wallet and adjustable stand for the iPhone

  17-07-2022 15:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple Wallet is a powerful service, but you still need to carry physical cards. It's also great to have a kickstand available to prop up your iPhone for hands-free use and video consumption.
  
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• The Painless Way to Remove Ticks Without Tweezers - CNET

  17-07-2022 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  A Q-tip is all you need for this safe, speedy tick-removal method.
  
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• National Ice Cream Day 2022: Where to Find Free Ice Cream and Sweet Deals on July 17 - CNET

  17-07-2022 15:04 via cnet.com
  
  Today is National Ice Cream Day, when Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen and hundreds more will offer free treats and discounts.
  
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• Become a Chess Grandmaster for just $50

  17-07-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Turbocharge your intermediate chess skills with 56 hours of instruction from a Grandmaster on strategy, tactics, endgames, and more.
  
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• UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling findings

  17-07-2022 14:38 via theguardian.com
  
  ‘Foxes are guarding hen house,’ says expert after ministers seek tougher industry-led protections insteadLoot boxes in video games will not be banned in the UK, despite a government consultation finding evidence of a “consistent” association between the features and problem gambling.Loot boxes have attracted comparison with gambling because they allow players to spend money to unlock in-game rewards, such as special characters, weapons or outfits, without knowing what the
  
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• California Stimulus Checks 2022: Who's Eligible and When the Money Will Go Out - CNET

  17-07-2022 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  About 23 million Californians will receive "inflation relief" payments, some as large as $1,050.
  
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• NASA's Webb Space Telescope: Its Next Cosmic Experiments Will Blow Your Mind - CNET

  17-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The James Webb Space Telescope has yet to give us its biggest moments, but scientists may have an idea of what those could be.
  
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• I'm an Apple Fitness Plus Addict Without an Apple Watch - CNET

  17-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple's platform has transformed my relationship with exercise, but the focus on Watch metrics is out of sync with my fitness goals.
  
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• I feared Amazon was always stalking me. The whole truth really hurt

  17-07-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon knows exactly what you want to buy. Or does it?
  
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• Got $300 for a Phone? Here's Why Buying Used Might Be Best - CNET

  17-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You've got a few hundred bucks to spend on a phone. Should you get a new budget phone or a used flagship? Here's what you should know.
  
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• Does the Near-Perfect MacBook Air Leave Room for the iPad? - CNET

  17-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's Mac lineup keeps getting more polished, but the iPad remains an evolutionary question mark.
  
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• Best Fire TV Stick in 2022: Fire Stick 4K Max, Lite, Fire TV Cube and More - CNET

  17-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon makes a plethora of Fire TV Sticks and many of them have similar names. How do you pick which one is right for you? We'll help you break them down.
  
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• Does Your Employer Owe You Money? How to Quickly See if You Can Get Your Back Wages - CNET

  17-07-2022 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you think your employer stiffed you for overtime money or unpaid hours, run a quick search to see if the Department of Labor has back wages you can claim.
  
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• Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Wireless Keyboard

  17-07-2022 13:29 via techradar.com
  
  Logitech MX Mechanical Mini: Two-minute review
  The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini keyboard is the latest contender for the growing list of the best wireless keyboards on the market. Released in tandem with the updated Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse, the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini is available now for $149.99 (£149.99). And while this 65% keyboard is certainly not the cheapest option available on the market, its ability to replace multiple peripherals by allowing users to pair and
  
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• Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse

  17-07-2022 13:16 via techradar.com
  
  Logitech MX Master 3S: Two-minute review
  The new Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is a prime example of how to fix something that wasn’t broken to begin with. Considering its predecessor, the Logitech MX Master 3, currently sits comfortably at the top of TechRadar’s list of the best computer mice, there wasn’t much need to tamper with a winning formula anyway.Released alongside the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini wireless keyboard, the Logitech MX Master 3S is available for pur
  
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• United Airlines just criticized its own employees. Their response was pure joy

  17-07-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Many companies believe good, loyal employees are precious right now. Perhaps airlines aren't always among them.
  
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• Home Equity Loan Rates for July 2022 - CNET

  17-07-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Home equity loans can provide you with a lump sum of cash at a relatively low interest rate.
  
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• Best Streaming Device for 2022: Our Picks from Roku, Google, Fire TV and Apple - CNET

  17-07-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are tons of streaming devices available, but which one is right for you? We've reviewed them all in order to help you choose.
  
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• Android Apps Can Be Sketchy. How to Deny Permissions - CNET

  17-07-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Stop giving your Android apps invasive permissions. Here's how to manage Android app permissions and protect your data.
  
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• Do Your iPhone a Favor and Clear Your Cache - CNET

  17-07-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Browsers like Chrome and Safari build up data over time. Clear your cache to give them a fresh start.
  
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• NASCAR Ambetter 301: How to Watch the Race Live Today - CNET

  17-07-2022 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Ambetter 301 starts soon. Even if you don't have cable TV, you can enjoy all the racin' and rubbin' in New Hampshire from home.
  
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• British Open 2022: TV Schedule, How to Watch the Final Round - CNET

  17-07-2022 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how cord-cutters can watch the final round of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.
  
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• Your Ultimate Dream Guide: Why We Do It and What They Really Mean - CNET

  17-07-2022 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sleep experts explain the meaning behind your weird (and possibly unsettling) dreams about death, fire, falling and more.
  
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• 'Ms. Marvel' Finale Recap: Ending, Post-Credits and That M Word Explained - CNET

  17-07-2022 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Kamala Khan's Marvel Cinematic Universe series makes a shocking change from her comic book origins, and it's awesome.
  
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• In iOS 16 A New iPhone Tool Makes Photobombing A Thing of the Past - CNET

  17-07-2022 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  Visual Lookup gets an upgrade in iOS 16. You can use it to cut out and remove a photo's background instantly.
  
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• Fall Asleep Faster by Doing This Thing Right Before Bed - CNET

  17-07-2022 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  This five-minute task could make going to sleep (and staying asleep) less challenging, according to research. It worked for me.
  
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• Best Mattress Deals: Discounts on Bear, Casper, Avocado, Purple and More - CNET

  17-07-2022 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for a new mattress, don't pay full price. Here are the best deals currently available.
  
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• 10 Helpful Netflix Tricks You Need to Try - CNET

  17-07-2022 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mind flay the streaming app with these useful features.
  
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