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How to build a website: What you need to get started

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:22:53 GMT

Welcome to our guide to what it takes to get started with an online presence.

Best 3D printer under $500 in 2021

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:10:00 GMT

Do you want to get started in the wonderful world of 3D printing, but don't want to spend too much money? Well, you're in luck. You can get started for as little as $130 (although things start to get better over about $200). We present a batch of really great options for beginners that will have you cranking out Baby Yoda replicas in no time.

Can you find peace and quiet with these almost cheap noise-cancelling earbuds?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:21:04 GMT

We review the Monoprice Monolith M-TWE True Wireless Earbuds active noise cancelling earbuds. For a pair of expensive budget earbuds (budget for noise cancelling, expensive for earbuds overall), they weren't bad. Not excellent. But not bad.

Two budget mics to up your YouTube recording game

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:15:00 GMT

We look at two budget microphones that might be of interest to YouTubers. Both are pretty good for some uses, but fall down a bit for other uses. Read on to learn what you need to know to make an informed decision.

Best free web hosting in 2021: Cheap gets expensive fast

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:34:00 GMT

Our complete business guide to super-cheap hosting services shows you what to look for and what to avoid. Only one free service deserves your serious consideration.

NordVPN vs. Surfshark: Which VPN is best for you?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:28:00 GMT

We subject VPN providers NordVPN and Surfshark to the unyielding eye of our intrepid review team. If you're trying to decide between these two popular services, we have some suggestions.

NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:36:00 GMT

Once again, we pit two of the most popular VPN services against each other to see which comes out on top. This handy guide will help you decide which is right for you.

HostGator review: Good performance, bad security web hosting

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:45:00 GMT

If you want to set up a simple website as an online brochure, HostGator should be fine. But if you want users to login or pay for something through your site, do not use this hosting provider's base plan.

Hostinger review: Good support, killer price web hosting

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:32:00 GMT

Hostinger is an up-and-coming web hosting provider with a very compelling entry-level price. But how does it perform? We take an in-depth look at the features, capabilities, and performance of this popular service.

Hostinger web hosting review: Good support and a killer entry-level price

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:30:00 GMT

HostGator web hosting review: Good performance, bad security, upsells everywhere

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:15:00 GMT

Never buy an iPad in February

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

If you're in the market for an iPad Pro, now is not the time to buy. We expect new iPad Pros to be introduced in March, and we have the pretty charts to back up that assertion.

Fastest VPN in 2021

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:00:05 GMT

We don't just test VPN provider performance in this in-depth analysis. We go out onto the internet, gather performance data from all across the web, and let you know which provider -- according to VPN performance tests independently conducted by eleven different publications -- has the best overall and most consistent performance.

Logitech Easy Switch: Switching mice and keyboards between computers is so un-KVM

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:40:33 GMT

We look at Logitech's MX series with an eye towards how easy the company makes it to switch mice and keyboards between computers. We also showcase some high-quality budget mice and keyboard options.

The best free VPNs: Why they don't exist

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:05:00 GMT

If you're not paying for your VPN service, where is the provider getting the money to run it? The answer might cause you to lose some sleep.

How to learn Fusion 360: From makers, for makers

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:00:27 GMT

Whether you like a gentle, clear, and organized introduction to a new technology or a fire-hose brain-dump of useful nuggets, we have some video training options for you. Fusion 360 can be hard to learn. The courses we're pointing you to make the barrier of entry much easier to leap over.

Never buy an iPad in January

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:34:00 GMT

If you're in the market for an iPad Pro, now is not the time to buy. We expect new iPad Pros to be introduced in March, and we have the pretty charts to back up that assertion.

Everything you need to know about Zoom during the pandemic, in 8 charts

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:29:43 GMT

You know what Zoom has done for us during the pandemic. But do you know what the pandemic has done for Zoom? We take a deep dive and present the Before Times Zoom as compared to the New Normal Zoom in eight powerful charts.

How to get a new prescription, new glasses, and see better from home (all for under $100)

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:43:00 GMT

What do you do if you need new glasses in the middle of a pandemic? Do you sit mask-to-mask with an eyeglass professional? Or can you do it all from home -- and even save a few bucks? David Gewirtz tried the home approach.

Best Star Wars gifts: This is the way

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:26:00 GMT

"I have a goooood feeling about this," Han Solo said...never. But we do have a good feeling about the gifts in our Star Wars gift guide. No matter how much you want to spend, how silly you want to get, or how cool you want to proclaim yourself to be, we have Star Wars merch to keep you using the Force.