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Adam Zeis
By day, Adam is a writer for multiple Future Publishing brands with over fifteen years of experience. He's expertly researched and written hundreds of articles ranging from mobile phones to mobile homes to baby mobiles. By night, he's a gadget geek, avid disc golfer, 80s nerd, cord cutter, cook, husband, dad, and memory collector.
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Middle of the road
The Monprice Cadet is a decent 3D printer but aimed at novices and kids
Instead of having the Monoprice Cadet reviewed by our resident expert, we let a novice give it a try. After all, that's who the Cadet is aimed at.
Where to find study guides for passing a CompTIA test
If you currently work in information technology or are considering it, you've probably thought about taking a core CompTIA IT certification test — such as A+, Network+, or Security+. There are a wide variety of certifications available, each with their own uses in specialized fields — and choosing your path is the hardest part. Once you've identified the jobs you're interested, it...
Get Certified!
How to register for a CompTIA IT certification exam
IT certifications are incredibly valuable to earn when pursuing a career in information technology. There are a number of providers who offer IT certifications, such as Windows, VMware, and Cisco. To earn your certification, however, you need to pass
Certifiably Certified
What is CompTIA, and which certifications matter most?
Landing a job in a field you’re passionate about can be fulfilling — and for many of us, that passion is tech.
Free is goooood
Get the 'Windows 10 All-In-One For Dummies' eBook for free!
If you're new to Windows 10 — or just can't seem to grasp some pieces of it — we can help. For a limited time, you can grab an eBook copy of 'Windows 10 All-In-One For Dummies' absolutely free.
Tis the Season
Save $50 on the HTC One M8 at T-Mobile for a limited time
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T-Mobile is in the holiday spirit and are dropping some deals to make the season bright. The latest offering is a $50 discount on the popular HTC One M8 (both Android and Windows Phone versions). The discount drops the full retail price from $585.60 down to $535.44 — not a huge discount but still some extra change in your pocket for the holiday season. If you opt to go the monthly...
Buyers Guide
The Best Tablets you can buy
Looking to pick up a new tablet, but aren't quite sure what the best options are? We've compiled a list of some of the top offerings to help ease the process and find the tablet that best fits your needs. This one covers all platforms — not just Windows — so you can get a look at what other platforms have to offer. We'll be updating this on a regular basis too, so even if you aren't in...
ultimate guide
The Best Fitness Trackers
Fitness bands are part of a rapidly growing category at the moment. We've been seeing bands from the likes of FitBit and Jawbone, both of whom have released several models over the years. We've also been seeing new bands from established names in the fitness space such as Garmin, Polar, and NordicTrack. Not to mention, the bands coming from established companies outside the fitness...
Let me see it!
Fitbit Charge Unboxing
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The new Fitbit Charge has hit the streets and is ready for action. It was announced along with the Charge HR and Surge, both of which will be available for purchase in a few more weeks. The Charge is essentially a revamped Fitbit Force, so anyone that had (or still has) one should be very familiar with the Charge. We'll give it a full review soon after we play with it for a bit — but...
Facebooking
Facebook gives you control of annoying posts
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Today Facebook is rolling out a new feature that will give you more control over what you posts you see in your News Feed. You'll now see a list of the top people and pages in your feed, and you'll be given a one-click option to unfollow them if you chose to do so. You can also choose a filtered view for a specific person, group, or page, or hide the dialog completely if you like things...
Get out your credit card
Microsoft may soon offer an online store in India
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Microsoft may once again be offering an online store for users in India. Back in 2012, hackers accessed microsoftstore.co.in and stole usernames and passwords for of people who had made purchases from the online store. Microsoft subsequently pulled the plug and the site has been offline ever since. Now it appears as if the site may be operational again as early as next month....
Check Check
Facebook rolls out new Safety Check feature
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During a major disaster, many people turn to social networks to check in on friends or loved ones to make sure they're safe. Facebook knows that, and today has announced Safety Check — a new way to let your friends know you're safe, and to check in on those that may be in a disaster area. With Safety Check, you'll receive a notification if you're in the area of a natural disaster...
All the Watches
Which Smartwatch is for you?
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Smartwatches are starting to become more and more mainstream, so we understand if it's hard for you to decide which one is the right device for you. There is currently a huge variety of devices on the market, and plenty more are on the way. Some have been around for a while now, and others are the new kids on the block — but don't worry — we're here to help you sort out which smartwatch...
Hear this
Blue Mo-Fi Headphones Review
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Ever since I started working in the tech field and traveling more often than I ever did, I've always been in pursuit of the best set of headphones. Not just for podcasting or zoning out at home, but for when I'm sitting in airports, on a plane, or just trying to put myself to sleep in a hotel room. I'm not a huge fan of earbuds, so I've opted for over-the-ear headphones in my search....
Light me up
The best smart lights you can buy right now
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We took a look at some of the top smart lighting solutions on the market right now and crowned an overall winner based on price, ease of use and overall lifespan.
Get Connected
These are the best Wi-Fi routers you can buy
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Let's face it, routers are now a big part of our daily lives. Whether for your connected home or just at the office, jumping on a Wi-Fi connection is a necessity most days, especially if you want to keep the mobile data usage on your smartphone low. Most everyone has an internet plan of some sort, and while the router that comes from your internet provider will get you online, it's not...
Microsoft planning better anti-theft features for Windows Phone
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Microsoft is working on new anti-theft features for Windows Phone to be added in a future update. Much like Apple's activation lock, which was added to iOS 7 late last year, the new update to the Find My Phone would require users to login with a Microsoft account before dong things like reactivating a device. Microsoft signed CTIA's Smartphone Anti-Theft Voluntary Commitment in April...
Sicher from the IM+ team promises to keep your messages 'super-safe'
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Sicher, a new "super-safe" messenger has arrived today on Windows Phone, iPhone and Android devices. Sicher (pronounced "Zee-her") comes from the team behind IM+ and brings free, encrypted chats and file transfers to users. Using the app, you'll be able to chat, send files, photos and voice messages to other users. Sicher goes so far as to not show incoming messages on your lock screen...
Microsoft's smartwatch rumored to be compatible with iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
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While Microsoft has yet to make anything official on the wearables front, we've seen plenty about their rumored smartwatch lately. From what we've seen so far, their offering will be a slim design that offers a slew of fitness features and also has a removable watch body that fits snuggly into a companion charging/sync dock. According to Forbes, Microsoft's watch may also be cross-...