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The best VPN services: Expert tested

Here are the best VPNs of 2024 based on our extensive tests of each VPN's speed, security, connectivity, streaming capabilities, and more.

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How to get cheaper internet access now that the ACP is gone: 5 ways
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The best mobile VPNs: Expert tested
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What is Matter? How the connectivity standard can change your smart home
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How Netscape lives on: 30 years of shaping the web, open source, and business
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The best VPN services: Expert tested

Here are the best VPNs of 2024 based on our extensive tests of each VPN's speed, security, connectivity, streaming capabilities, and more.
1 day ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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How to get cheaper internet access now that the ACP is gone: 5 ways

The Affordable Connectivity Program has ended, but there are still ways to spend less on internet access, from programs for low-income households to haggling with your service provider. Here's what to try.
2 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Broadband
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The best mobile VPNs: Expert tested

Looking for a new VPN for your Android or iOS device? We have you covered. These are the best mobile VPNs to give you security and privacy without impacting your online experience.
2 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
Echo Hub

What is Matter? How the connectivity standard can change your smart home

If you're a smart home user, you may be familiar with 'Matter' but don't quite understand what it does. We'll cover what Matter is and how it affects your smart home products.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
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How Netscape lives on: 30 years of shaping the web, open source, and business

Netscape, the browser that launched the web revolution, was a cultural phenomenon. While the company is long gone, it helped create today's tech world.
5 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
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Try the world's best browser while you can - because Arc's creator has other plans

The Browser Company wants to create a simpler, AI-infused browser with more mass appeal. But the last thing we need is another Chrome clone.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity
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Chrome adds a quick-fix tool to speed up your browser with a single click

If your Chrome experience has been a little sluggish, Google has an answer.
1 week ago by Artie Beaty in Home Networking
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I just experienced actual high-speed internet on a plane - for free, thanks to Starlink

In-flight Wi-Fi isn't universally terrible after all.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Networking
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The most secure browser on the web just got a major update - what's new

Tor Browser 14.0's many improvements include more efficient Android browsing.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Productivity
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The best cheap VPNs: Expert tested

Finding a true VPN deal can be difficult, as so-called "deals" aren't always what they seem. We tested the best consistently cheap VPN services that provide speed and safety without breaking the bank.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best travel VPNs: Expert tested

We tested the best travel VPNs, which offer solid security, rapid speeds, and expansive server networks to preserve your privacy on your next trip.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Fed up with your internet provider's data caps? The FCC wants to hear from you

If your ISP is charging you extra for going over prescribed limits, there's something you can do about it.
2 weeks ago by Artie Beaty in Networking
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Amazon's new weatherproof Eero is the dream Wi-Fi extender for smart home enthusiasts - and I'm excited

The Eero Outdoor 7 can withstand harsh weather conditions, including snowstorms and summer heat. Its coverage range is just as impressive.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Home Networking
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iPhone users can try AT&T's mobile network for free for 30 days - here's how

Thinking of switching carriers? You can tap into AT&T's network without losing your existing carrier if you have an eSIM-compatible iPhone. But Android users aren't totally out of luck. Here's what to know.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Mobile Carriers
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AT&T and T-Mobile argue unlocked phones are bad for their customers - here's why

The FCC wants all phones to be unlocked after 60 days. Two major mobile carriers do not, but Verizon isn't one of them. Here are their arguments.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Mobile Carriers
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