Video editing can put quite a heavy burden on any computer. So, when shopping for a laptop for video editing, you’ll want to make sure you’re loading up on enough heavy hardware firepower to get the job done. While you might not need the absolute top-of-the-line gear, simply buying a gaming laptop and calling it…
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Cambridge Audio’s 2021 Evo range of just-add-speaker streaming solutions—complete with color displays and sculptural detailing—was something of an aesthetic right turn for the London brand. After all, it’s spent years creating inoffensive hi-fi separates that sound bigger than the asking price would suggest. The original Evo systems were an attempt to lure in those customers…
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The school season is just right around the corner, folks. Are you prepared? Whether you’re new to campus life or heading into your file year, the most important tool you can invest in during your college career is a good laptop. But finding the right laptop can be a stressful experience, which is why it’s…
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It may not have the shine it once did, but Max (previously HBO Max) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers. Max has gotten into the original content game too, with highly acclaimed series like Hacks, Station Eleven, and The Staircase (the…
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Alerts and automatic cloud uploads via integrated LTE Front/interior captures OBDII power adapter 1440p resolution available Cons Phone apps were problematic in testing No mass storage function or removable storage for local video offload Monthly or yearly fees to maintain cloud connectivity Our Verdict Though the ongoing LTE costs…
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Researchers have long known that they can glean hidden information about the inner workings of a website by measuring the amount of time different requests take to be fulfilled and extrapolating information—and potential weaknesses—from slight variations. Such “web timing attacks” have been described for years, but they would often be too involved for real-world attackers…
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-notch antivirus protection More granular control over settings, including scan depth Streamlined, easy to navigate interface Cons Slower PCs may see a performance impact during long full scans No included VPN and password manager A couple of features are buggy Our Verdict Avast Premium Security expands the protection of…
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Online backup is an essential hedge against physical data disaster. No matter if it’s a technical failure, an act of malice, or an act of nature, you never know when all the files and folders you have stored on your PC will be threatened. While we always recommend keeping a local backup for quick restores…
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On many modern televisions, there’s actually a secret menu that’s accessible using a cryptic button combination. The so-called service menu grants access to hidden device settings that allow you to customize your TV as if you were a system technician. It goes beyond mere picture and sound, with diagnostic tools and picture calibration tools and…
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By the time I arrive in Lezay my clothes are damp with sweat, my head foggy. I find hundreds of Les Soulèvements de la Terre’s supporters in a field on the outskirts of town in a victorious, yet cautious, mood. People carry flags that read: “We are all Les Soulèvements de la Terre.” The police…
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