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    This subscription-free smart ring I tested gives Oura a run for its money

    Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe RingConn Smart Ring is available now in three colors for $259 (regularly $279).One week battery life, lovely matte finish, powerful smartphone app, and no subscription fee.No readiness score and does not sync with third-party fitness apps other than Apple HealthWhile I wear watches on both of my wrists, that type of wearable isn’t the best for tracking sleep without being disruptive. For more than two years I have also had an Oura Gen3 Ring on my finger and there’ve been some compelling updates to both the software and the hardware.Early last year, RingConn launched its Smart Ring on Indiegogo and it is now readily available for everyone to purchase. I’ve had the  RingConn Smart Ring More

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    Buy a Babbel subscription for 69% off to learn a new language

    Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for just $180 — […] More

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    The best VPN extensions for Chrome in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

    Finding a great virtual private network (VPN) to keep your internet connection encrypted and secure and your browsing private can be challenging — there are so many solutions to consider. You have a couple of options regarding VPNs: You can use them as standalone products that provide blanket coverage over all of your devices, you can use one on your router, or you can use an accompanying extension just to protect your browser sessions.Also: The best VPN routers you can buyA VPN extension is a great solution when you need to quickly mask your IP address during a browser session. For example, you may want to switch your location to access geo-locked content. An estimated 65.4% of internet users favor Chrome as their browser of choice, beating Safari, Edge, and Firefox. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the best VPNs that offer Chrome extensions to protect your online activities.What is the best Chrome VPN right now?Our pick for the best Chrome VPN overall is ExpressVPN More

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    10 Linux keyboard shortcuts I use every day

    Rafe Swan/Getty Images For me, Linux is the most efficient and effective operating system on the market. Not only is it highly customizable, but it also works well for those who prefer to keep their hands on the keyboard, instead of moving back and forth between keyboard and mouse. To successfully do that, one must […] More