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Anker’s 12-port USB-C dock monitor stand is down to its lowest price

Let me know if this describes you: you have a laptop you mainly use at home but sometimes take on the go, that laptop is lacking in ports, and you also have an external monitor…

I want a Steam Deck, but I’m afraid to buy one

I’ve wanted a Steam Deck from the first moment I saw one. But I haven’t bought one yet. Initially, it was because I couldn’t really justify the purchase, at least if the amount of time…

I’m a smart home expert. These are the 6 dumbest mistakes I’ve made

Anyone who tells you that smart home is easy is lying to you. Indeed, building a smart home—well, a smart apartment in my case—has been one of the trickiest tech endeavors I’ve ever taken on,…

Fake AI images are flooding the Internet. Here’s how to recognize them

by Ju00f6rn-Erik Burkert, Florian Kastner
July 31, 2025
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
11 min read

One of the phenomena triggered by the AI boom in recent years is deepfakes. The term is made up of the words deep learning and fake. Deep learning refers to machine learning methods, while a…

Trump closes the online shopping loophole that beat tariffs

by Mark Hachman
July 30, 2025
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
3 min read

An executive order by President Trump will eliminate the de minimis exemption on tariffs on a worldwide basis, essentially making everything you buy subject to tariffs from the country of origin. The order will take…

Tapo DL100 review: A Wi-Fi smart lock for a whole lot less

by James Barber
July 30, 2025
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
9 min read

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Wi-Fi connectivity Voice control via Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings Customizable access codes for guests, deliveries, and more Excellent battery life, with emergency power backup Cons No Fingerprint recognition…