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Black Friday Tech Deals That Are Real vs the Ones That Are Fake: How to Tell

Black Friday Tech Deals That Are Real vs the Ones That Are Fake: How to Tell

A large share of Black Friday tech discounts are theatre performed against inflated reference prices. Here is how the tricks work, which categories genuinely drop, and the two minute check that protects you.

I Bought the Worst Rated Product in Five Categories to Find Out if Reviews Can Be Trusted

I Bought the Worst Rated Product in Five Categories to Find Out if Reviews Can Be Trusted

I deliberately bought the lowest rated earbuds, charger, webcam, phone case, and smart plug I could find, then used them for a month. What arrived taught me more about star ratings than a decade of reading them.

Why One Star Reviews Are More Useful Than Five Star Ones and How to Read Them Properly

Why One Star Reviews Are More Useful Than Five Star Ones and How to Read Them Properly

Five star reviews are written on day one by happy strangers. One star reviews are written by people meeting the product you might receive. Here is the complete method for reading reviews upside down.

How Long Tech Products Actually Last: Replacement Cycles for Phones, Laptops, and TVs

How Long Tech Products Actually Last: Replacement Cycles for Phones, Laptops, and TVs

Real world lifespans for every major tech category, what actually kills each device, and the handful of habits and repairs that add years to the things you already own.

Gifts for People Who Say They Have Everything: Tech Under $50 That Surprises

Gifts for People Who Say They Have Everything: Tech Under $50 That Surprises

The person who has everything usually just has everything they would think to buy themselves. Here are ten tech gifts under $50 that reliably surprise, chosen for being useful daily rather than clever once.

Renewed, Refurbished, or Open Box: What These Labels Really Mean and Which to Trust

Renewed, Refurbished, or Open Box: What These Labels Really Mean and Which to Trust

Renewed, certified, refurbished, open box, and used are five different promises wearing similar labels. Here is what each one legally and practically means in the US and UK, and which to trust for each type of device.

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