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10 Solid Deals You Can Get On Amazon Right Now [US]

Today, you can save big on travel chargers, Bluetooth receivers, Overwatch loot, and much more. Rather than just list the deals (Amazon already does that), we analyze the value of the discount and the quality of the product. Here’s how we rate the deals to make it quick and easy for you to decide if… read more »

Remote Control Your Home: 5 Easy DIY Arduino Projects

With the advent of affordable smart home technology, it has never been easier to transform your home. There are many useful gadgets available off the shelf to do this, and the prices of many of these items have dropped as more competitors join the market. Still, a much cheaper and more rewarding option is to… read more »

Google Camera Now Comes With a Selfie Flash

Google’s native camera app, inventively named Google Camera, has some new tricks up its sleeve. Google has added a selfie flash, the option to double-tap to zoom, and the ability to switch between shooting photos and video. Unfortunately, you’ll need a new phone to take advantage of these improvements. Android is the most popular mobile… read more »

JSON Python Parsing: A Simple Guide

JSON (stands for “JavaScript Object Notation”) is a text-based format which facilitates data interchange between diverse applications. For example, an application written in C++ running on Windows can easily exchange JSON data with an application written in python and running on Linux. Its simplicity and flexibility has led to widespread usage in recent years, especially… read more »

Microsoft Invites You to Make Your Own Xbox One Game

Microsoft is opening up the Xbox Live Creators Program to everyone. The Xbox Live Creators Program allows anyone (with the skills to pay the bills) to make a video game and release it to the masses. You can even charge money for your creation if you want. If you think it’s good enough. In March,… read more »

Consumer Reports: Don’t Buy a Microsoft Surface

Consumer Reports is no longer recommending the Microsoft Surface as a worthy purchase. This is because, according to existing owners, the Microsoft Surface has a high failure rate. Microsoft is of course questioning the validity of Consumer Reports’ findings, but this is bound to affect consumer confidence regardless. The Surface line is Microsoft’s brand of… read more »

The Best Ultrawide Monitor for All Budgets in 2017

An external display, or monitor, can cram loads of content into a single screen. An ultrawide monitor turns a desktop or laptop computer into a multitasking monster. But desktop users still require an external monitor. Even many laptop users may benefit from the use of a monitor. Want to maximize your viewing space? Check out… read more »

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