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• The brightest flashlights of 2023: Recommended by experts

  04-12-2023 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Ranging from 1,700 to 120,000 lumens, these are the best flashlights that experts and enthusiasts say illuminate just about anything, for emergencies and more.
  
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• This is the only charging cable you'll ever need to avoid a tangling mess (and it's cheap)

  22-12-2025 13:45 via zdnet.com
  If there's one thing that pains me, it's pulling out a bird's nest of cables from my bag. This model by Statik puts an end to that.
  
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• I tested a $5 phone fix dongle that made bold promises - here's the truth

  22-12-2025 13:30 via zdnet.com
  This little gadget claims to restore your phone to its original condition. But is it actually viable?
  
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• The SSD mistake I see everywhere - and the one model that fixes it

  22-12-2025 13:22 via zdnet.com
  The Crucial T710 is the Gen5 NVMe SSD for gamers and content creators who don't want to compromise on transfer speeds.
  
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• TSA's plea: Don't make these airport Wi-Fi and public charging mistakes this holiday

  22-12-2025 13:16 via zdnet.com
  The TSA recommends safer methods for topping up your device and staying connected. Here's how.
  
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• Browsing online at the airport? Here's why I use cellular instead of Wi-Fi (and you should, too)

  22-12-2025 13:10 via zdnet.com
  Your mobile carrier may offer better access than the airport's Wi-Fi, according to tests by Ookla, but results will vary across airports.
  
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• I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

  22-12-2025 13:06 via zdnet.com
  It features voice-guided directions and offline search capabilities, prioritizing privacy at the forefront.
  
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• 9 essential iPadOS 26 features that convinced me to put my MacBook away for good

  22-12-2025 13:03 via zdnet.com
  The latest version of iPadOS feels more Mac-like with several useful multitasking features. Here are the ones I use to stay productive.
  
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• Turn AI chaos into a career opportunity by preparing for these 4 scenarios

  22-12-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Gartner recently suggested four future scenarios for AI at work, and said businesses and their staff should prepare for all of them. Here's how to embrace that transformation for big benefits.
  
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• My proven 4-step method for fixing slow Android phones - and it works every time

  22-12-2025 12:59 via zdnet.com
  A few taps and swipes can make your old phone feel new again. Here's how I refresh mine.
  
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• I spend 30 seconds a month refreshing my Samsung watch, and it's made a huge difference

  22-12-2025 12:57 via zdnet.com
  Here's a simple Galaxy Watch trick that fixes battery drain and performance issues.
  
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• I took 500+ photos with the two best Android camera phones of 2025 - this model wins easily

  22-12-2025 12:53 via zdnet.com
  I traveled with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, but only one earned a permanent spot in my travel bag.
  
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• Own a Samsung phone? I changed 10 settings to give it an instant performance boost

  22-12-2025 12:42 via zdnet.com
  Samsung phones are packed with smart features, but many people overlook them. Here are a few that make a big impact.
  
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• 25+ Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Save the Day

  22-12-2025 12:02 via cnet.com
  The holidays are underway, and Christmas is just days away. If time slipped away from you or you're simply on a tight budget this year, here are last-minute digital gift ideas that will surprise anyone on your list and make them feel thoroughly appreciated.
  
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• This Shiny Black Panel Is One of the Best Home Heaters I've Tested

  22-12-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  Kelvin's radiant heater is artsy and ideal for beating back winter chills safely in any room -- if you have the space.
  
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• Flying for Christmas? Stay Up to Date With Your iPhone's Secret Flight Tracker

  22-12-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  Here's how to get up-to-date flight information using your iPhone's built-in flight tracker.
  
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• All the Ways You Can Customize Your iPhone's Home Screen

  22-12-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  Apple introduced many of these changes with iOS 18 in 2024, and iOS 26 brought a new app color scheme to your device.
  
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• How This Dating App Uses AI to Match People Based on Something Truly Human: Music

  22-12-2025 11:50 via cnet.com
  Vinylly seeks to rebuild the dating playbook by revealing what music you listen to and how it can bring people together in meaningful ways.
  
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• A Christmas Miracle: Finally Making a Cup of Coffee Your Coffee-Snob Cousin Won't Criticize

  22-12-2025 11:00 via cnet.com
  The secret to surviving the holiday rush is a cup of coffee that actually tastes like coffee.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Dec. 22

  22-12-2025 03:40 via cnet.com
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 22.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 22, #455

  22-12-2025 03:36 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 22, No. 455.
  
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• The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most fit in my pocket)

  22-12-2025 03:00 via zdnet.com
  These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this calendar year, including some old-timers.
  
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• I compared the best Bose and Sony ANC headphones of 2025 - here's how the latter wins

  22-12-2025 03:00 via zdnet.com
  After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 22, #1647

  21-12-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 22, No. 1,647.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 22 #659

  21-12-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 22, No. 659.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 22, #925

  21-12-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 22 #925.
  
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• 'Pluribus' Release Schedule: When to Watch the Season Finale

  21-12-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  The final episode of Pluribus' first season, La Chica o El Mundo, is coming early.
  
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• Don't Fly Without a Real ID in 2026, Unless You Want to Pay $45 Extra

  21-12-2025 14:25 via cnet.com
  Starting Feb. 1, travelers who don't have the required government-issued ID will need to pay a fee and undergo a biometric scan.
  
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• We May Not Know How Strong AI Humanoid Robots Really Are

  21-12-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  Recent demonstrations and lawsuits over the strength of AI humanoid robots raise essential questions about safety standards.
  
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• I saw a drone deliver pies in Atlanta, and it was an uncannily brilliant experience

  21-12-2025 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Wing and Walmart's partnership has expanded to the metro Atlanta area, with other cities in its direct line of sight.
  
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