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I took apart this cheap 600W charger to test its claims. What I found inside was not right
Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away
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This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - but here's its real best feature
This $15 USB-C cable is the best security investment I've made for my gadgets
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Finally, a power bank that quickly charges my MacBook Pro (and is safe for flights)
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My favorite power station now has a massive discount on Amazon
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I took apart this cheap 600W charger to test its claims. What I found inside was not right

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away

Unplugging these 7 common household devices easily reduced my electricity bill

I changed these iOS 26 settings and greatly improved my iPhone's battery life

I changed 10+ settings on my iPhone to significantly extend its battery life (iOS 26 and older)

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A tablet is only as good as its battery, so it's time to start taking better care of it.

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I took apart this cheap 600W charger to test its claims. What I found inside was not right

Some things really are too good to be true, like this GaN charger from eBay.

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Unplugging these 7 common household devices easily reduced my electricity bill

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Shelly's new smart plug is at home with all major automation systems

The Shelly Plug Gen4 works with Matter, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee, is a breeze to set up, and costs just $20.

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I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. Here's the quick fix.

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This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - but here's its real best feature

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This $15 USB-C cable is the best security investment I've made for my gadgets

If you frequently plug into public chargers, you're an easy target for hackers. Either avoid them or use this accessory to avoid trouble.

3 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security

Best Cyber Monday power station deals 2025: I'm tracking my favorite discounts still live today

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but we've got our eyes on some excellent deals on power stations from top brands still available now.

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Best Cyber Monday power station deals 2025: I'm tracking my favorite discounts still live today

Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday is here, and we've got our eyes on some excellent deals on power stations from top brands available now.

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