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    This ThinkPad checks all my boxes for a solid work laptop. Here’s why it stands out

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now, starting at $1,598. It’s is a powerful workhorse thanks to the new AMD Ryzen AI chipset and support for the speedy Wi-Fi 7 standard. Its display, on the other hand, isn’t all that impressive considering its price tag. –> Whenever Lenovo isn’t pushing the […] More

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    Threads just got a little more like Bluesky with new curated collections feature

    Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The rivalry between Threads and Bluesky continues to heat up as Meta steps into Bluesky’s territory to reveal a new feature.  On Thursday, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri announced that Meta, which owns Threads, is testing a feature that enables users to “find and easily follow collections of profiles that post about popular topics on […] More

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    This cordless stick vacuum beats my Dyson in one meaningful (and flashy) way

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available for $459. It’s a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily […] More

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    The 11 best holiday tech gifts under $100

    Price: $79Features: Covers 1,095 square feet | 3-in-1 filter | Touch controlThis Amazon best-seller is perfect for cold and flu season; with a HEPA-grade filter, it can purify a space about three times as big as the average New York City apartment. It even works well in Sleep Mode, as confirmed by a third-party lab, and helps filter away dust, allergens, pet hair, and more, including smog and wildfire smoke. This filter is also quiet while still being effective, making it a great choice for anyone who’s held off on getting an air filter due to the disruptive noisiness. Normally $100, this air filter is on sale for $79 on Amazon. More

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    The best VPNs for school in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

    Schools and colleges will often block websites and online services in the name of safety, but sometimes, these blocks become a frustrating catch-all or accidentally restrict educational resources. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you circumvent these blocks and firewalls by disguising your IP address and rerouting your traffic through a server network, hiding your online activities and preventing you from being monitored by school or college administrators. Also: The best VPNs for streamingStudents have enough to manage without being prevented from accessing online resources. Indeed, as a former teacher, I would use a VPN in some of the schools I worked at to stop myself from being blocked from social media and other services. To easily bypass existing restrictions, you need a VPN service that combines privacy, speed, a robust server network, and one that has a reputation for successfully managing firewalls and restrictive policies.What is the best school VPN right now?Our pick for the best school VPN is NordVPN More