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    Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and no monthly fees (and it’s $30 off)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is on sale for $150. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects […] More

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    This air purifier is a must for pet parents, and it’s on sale for up to $70 off

    Allison Murray/ZDNETIf you are a pet owner, you know the struggle of breathing in pet dander and hair when your furry friend sheds their winter coat. On Black Friday two years ago, my husband and I purchased this Blueair air purifier, and it has made life as cat parents much easier since we aren’t breathing in as much of our cat Norbert’s hair. Also: The best Amazon Presidents’ Day tech deals live nowIt’s also discounted again as a deal for Presidents’ Day. Right now, you can get the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier More

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    Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft brings books to life in color, and it’s discounted for Presidents’ Day

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is available now for $279. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. –> What’s the deal?  The new Amazon Kindle […] More

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    Can’t find any good Netflix shows? I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETNetflix wasn’t the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market.Also: Your TV’s USB port is a hidden gem: 5 surprising benefits you’re missing out onRemember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox — the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. Whaaat?Streaming introduced a slew of new entertainment options and, most importantly, unparalleled convenience. These days, Netflix is one of many platforms that offer a staggering amount of titles to choose from — and yet, there is more there than meets the eye.Did you know Netflix has secret cheat codes?As it turns out, Netflix has a plethora of shows and movies available that you don’t normally see when booting up the app. Our personalized, algorithm-based menus confine us to viewing only a fraction of the entire Netflix library.Also: I tried Netflix on Vision Pro again, and now it’s awesome – here’s what changedYou can find special cheat codes to unlock more content on resources like Netflix-Codes and the website What’s On Netflix. Either is a good place to start massively multiplying your viewing options. The categories associated with these codes range everywhere from “Deep Sea Horror Movies” (code 45028) to very specific subgenres like “Feel-good Sports Movies for Ages 8 to 10” (code 855).  More