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Tech Buying Guides

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Cheapest SSL Certificate and Recommendations
The 15 Cheapest SSL Certificates: Are They Worth It?
On-Line Job Searc
Is Linkedin Premium Worth It? 8 Reasons Why You Should Subscribe
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The Difference Between Software Updates and Upgrades
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Should I Upgrade to iOS 17?
Three iPhone 15 models on stands
Should You Upgrade Your iPhone?
An iPhone upgrading its operating system.
How to Upgrade to iOS 15
iPhone & iPod Battery Replacement
Is iPhone or iPod Battery Replacement Worth It?
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Everything You Need to Know About the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program
Making a purchase at the Apple Store
How to Find Out if You Can Upgrade Your iPhone
A woman ponders whether to upgrade to Windows 11.
Should I Upgrade to Windows 11?
A woman comparing two smartphones in a store
How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone?
Windows 11
How to Upgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 11
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How to Upgrade Your Computer From Windows 8 to Windows 11
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Is YouTube TV Worth It? 5 Reasons to Sign Up
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Is Amazon Prime Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Get This Membership
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Is Walmart Plus Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Get a Membership
Watching a smart TV
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Smart TV
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Is Netflix Worth It? 5 Reasons to Sign Up
Dell Alienware Area 51m R2 Upgradeable Laptop
How to Upgrade a Laptop Graphics Card
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Is Starlink Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Get Satellite Internet
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Is a Wi-Fi Mesh Network Worth It?
Laptop RAM SO-DIMM
Can You Upgrade RAM on a Laptop?
The Apple Vision Pro with battery.
Is the Apple Vision Pro Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Buy One
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Is YouTube Premium Worth It? 6 Reasons Why You Should Subscribe
Apple Watches for sale on display stands
Should I Upgrade My Apple Watch?
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Is Google Password Manager Safe? What You Need to Consider Before Using It
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Is an Apple TV Worth It?
The Windows version screen on a Windows computer in a conference room.
How to Upgrade Windows 10 32-bit to 64-bit
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Is Hulu Worth It? 5 Reasons to Sign Up
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Is Audible Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Get a Membership
CD drive
Things to Consider Before Buying a Video Capture Device
Illustration of a person sitting atop a DVR unit, holding binoculars to their eyes
Things to Consider Before Buying a DVR
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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Wireless Router
Working On A Laptop
How to Upgrade From Windows 7 to Windows 10
The tent in Animal Crossing: New Horizons before the house upgrade.
The Ultimate Animal Crossing House Upgrades Guide (New Horizons)
A man wearing headphones while listening to music on his smartphone and laptop.
Is Spotify Premium Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up
A wall of stereo speakers
5 Things to Consider Before Buying Stereo Speakers
Person browsing the Microsoft Store for WIndows 10 Pro Upgrade
How to Upgrade From Windows 10 Home to Pro
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Is the PS5 Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Buy One
A Steam Deck with an Xbox controller and headphones.
Is the Steam Deck Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Get This PC Gaming Handheld
A disassembled laptop with components laid out on a desk.
Can You Upgrade a Laptop CPU?
A close-up of a man's hands holding an Amazon Kindle ereader tablet.
Is Kindle Unlimited Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Get a Membership
An open computer case with hands holding cables to perform an upgrade.
What Should I Upgrade on My PC?
A woman wearing a VR headset and uses motion controllers.
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a VR Headset
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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Refurbished Laptop
A close up of someone holding a Kindle with a swimming pool as a backdrop behind them.
Is Buying a Kindle Worth It? 4 Reasons to Buy One
Holding a motherboard in an open computer case.
How to Choose a Motherboard: 7 Factors to Consider
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PS5 vs PS4 Pro: Should You Upgrade?
Windows 8 Pro box
How to Clean Install Windows 8 Pro Upgrade
PS3 Console
How to Upgrade the PS3 Hard Drive to Create More Space
A woman multitasks with a video call on an iPad.
Is an iPad Worth It? 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy One
M3 MacBook Air with a Black woman in an amazing pink fluffy jacket on the screen.
Is an M3 MacBook Air Worth It? 3 Reasons Why You Should Buy One
macOS Sonoma
Should I Upgrade to macOS Sonoma?
Updating to macOS Monterey on a MacBook
How to Upgrade to macOS Ventura
MacOS Monterey Facetime features on a MacBook Pro
Should I Upgrade to macOS Monterey?
A woman repairing a disassembled smartphone
Is AppleCare Plus Worth It? 5 Reasons Why You Should Get an Extended Warranty
Laptop with SSDs stacked on top of the keyboard
How to Upgrade a MacBook Pro With an SSD
macOS Catalina (10.15) running on a MacBook Pro
How to Upgrade to macOS Catalina
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Five Headlight Upgrades for Better Brightness and Beam Patterns
Dash cam in vehicle in front of home
9 Things to Consider Before Buying a Dash Cam