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Best OnePlus 11 screen protectors in 2023.

Best OnePlus 11 screen protectors in 2023

Keep your OnePlus 11's display scratch-free with one of these screen protectors

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The all-new OnePlus 11 is finally here, and it features a gorgeous 6.7-inch LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It's one of the best displays we've seen on a OnePlus phone so far, offering up to 1000Hz touch sampling, 1,300 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification. The display also gets Gorilla Glass Victus protection to keep it scratch free, but you should still invest in a screen protector to keep it looking pristine.

Lenovo's Yoga 9i is the company's flagship convertible laptop, and this year, it's definitely among the best on the market.

Does the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) have a good warranty?

Similar to other Lenovo products, you get a one-year limited warranty with the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023), and you can also buy protection plans.

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The Lenovo Yoga 9i topped our charts as one of the best laptops you can buy, and Lenovo is refreshing it in 2023 with new specifications to make it even better. As great as the new 13th-gen Intel Processors are, however, you might be wondering about the warranty, and if it's any good. Well, the warranty on the Yoga 9i (2023) hasn't changed at all. You still get the standard one-year limited warranty (known as depot support) which is required by law in the United States. But you also can add extra protection with Premium Care Onsite Support, or Premium Care Plus.

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Best Android TVs in 2023

Planning to buy an Android TV? Here are some good options to consider!

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Android TVs are a great alternative to the usual smart TVs. They're more reliable and often have better features and app support. They come with almost all the video and music streaming applications you can think of, and you can always install more from the Play Store. Notably, Android TVs also come with built-in Chromecast support, which can help you stream from your phone or PC easily. Many manufacturers have also started making Android TVs, so you're bound to find some solid options from the likes of Sony, TCL, Hisense, and more while shopping for the best TVs. These manufacturers also ship their TVs with the updated Google TV interface out of the box, which uses Google's A.I. to offer a more personalized TV viewing experience.

Lenovo's Yoga 9i is the company's flagship convertible laptop, and this year, it's definitely among the best on the market.

Best cases for Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) in 2023

The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is a diamond of a laptop with polished edges and a great design, so you'll want to protect it with some of these cases

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The Lenovo Yoga 9i is quite the fancy device, and it is one of the top reasons we've suggested it as one of the best laptops you can buy. With polished edges, and beautiful OLED screen, you'll really want to ensure that you protect the device when it goes on sale and once you buy it. You don't want a bump or scratch to ruin your new Yoga when you prop it in a bag for travel to and from work or school.

These are the best 4K monitors you can buy in 2022

Best 4K monitors in 2023

From regular monitors for day-to-day workloads to high-refresh faster 4K panel for gaming, these are the best 4k monitors you can buy now.

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4K monitors (also known as Ultra HD or UHD) offer excellent clarity for PC gaming, effectively quadrupling the number of pixels on the display compared to Full HD (1080p). The resolution of 3840x2160 comprises 8,294,400 pixels, allowing far more content to be displayed on-screen. This is especially handy for gaming where more detail can be shown or for creative work where a larger canvas is available for productivity. We've rounded up the best 4K monitors available today.

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Best smartwatches in 2023

If you are in the market to buy a new smartwatch then here are some good options to consider in 2023.

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It's an exciting time to be in the market for a new smartwatch because your options are no longer limited to just a few fan favorites. Sure, the Apple Watch still dominates the market, but it now faces tough competition from the likes of Samsung, Garmin, and others. Smartwatches are also much more capable now than older options that were mostly limited to displaying notifications and tracking your activities. The best smartwatches on the market right now can do so much more, from measuring your heart rate and tracking different types of workouts to even giving you access to digital assistants on your wrist

Best Apple Watch Series 7 chargers in 2023

The Apple Watch Series 7 charges wirelessly, and there are plenty of compatible chargers available. We've picked the best options you can buy now.

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With the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra and Series 8, Apple expectedly discontinued the Series 7 model. Despite that, it's still one of the best Apple Watches today, assuming you find a discounted unit. After all, the Series 8 is an incremental upgrade that doesn't bring a lot of excitement to the table.

Best motherboards for gaming in 2023

If you are in the market to buy a new motherboard for your gaming rig, then we've got some solid options in our collection of the best motherboards.

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When shopping around for a motherboard to build or upgrade a PC, it's important to consider the performance of the board with gaming in mind. This includes factors such as the socket, chipset, storage interfaces, and headers/ports. The performance of a motherboard will be largely determined by the processor installed, but we're going to help you choose the best one for playing PC games.

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Best docks for Dell XPS laptops in 2023

Dell's XPS laptops mostly only have Thunderbolt ports, but you can expand your options with a dock. Here are the best options you can get.

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The Dell XPS laptop family has always been about offering great performance in a more compact design than you'd expect. The tiny bezels make these laptops extra portable, and with their performance, they're some of the best laptops out there. That small size comes with some sacrifices, though. Like many other ultrabooks, the Dell XPS family relies mainly on Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) for connectivity, especially with the more recent models. So if you want to connect a lot of peripherals, you'll want to get a dock. That's why we've rounded up the best docks for Dell XPS laptops.

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Best keyboards for the Surface Pro 9 in 2023

If you're looking for a new keyboard for the Surface Pro 9, then we have a list that you can buy right here, covering Microsoft, Brydge and more.

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If you've purchased a new Surface Pro 9, you'll need a keyboard to go along with your new 2-in-1 tablet. One isn't included in the box, so buying a keyboard will help you use the Microsoft tablet as a laptop replacement, and avoid using the touchscreen all the time when you type up documents and other important files.

Here are the best accessories for MacBook Pro

Best Apple MacBook Pro accessories in 2023

Your Apple MacBook Pro is mighty as-is, but accessories will only help you further utilize it and unlock its unrivaled, full potential.

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The MacBook Pro (2023) is one of the greatest Macs to ever exist. Not only does it pack the unrivaled Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, but it also offers the longest battery life on a Mac to date, in addition to a modern design and a wide variety of ports. Despite that, you may not be able to unleash its full potential, as it can be somewhat limited in its vanilla form. To help you make the most out of your premium purchase, we've compiled a list of the best Apple MacBook Pro accessory currently available.

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Does the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) have 5G?

If you're hoping to use your Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) when on the go, then you might want to keep in mind that the convertible doesn't have 5G.

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As well-connected as the world is these days, not every place you visit will end up having free and open or secure Wi-Fi. So, if you're considering buying a great Windows convertible like the Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) for use on the go away from Wi-Fi then we have some bad news. The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) does not have a 5G option. Lenovo sells the device with Wi-Fi-only configurations, so if you want 5G on your laptop, and want secure connections to the internet when in public, you'll have to tether to your phone or purchase a hotspot service from your cellphone carrier.

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Best chargers for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 & Galaxy Watch 5 Pro in 2023

Samsung's WPC-based wireless charging limits the chargers you can use with the Galaxy Watch 5 series. Here are the ones that'll work.

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro belong to the upper echelon of smartwatches in 2023. Both bring a lot of meaningful upgrades over their predecessors, and they're worth considering if you're in the market for a premium Wear OS watch right now. They are more durable, have bigger batteries, and even support some additional health-tracking features. They don't leave much room for complaints, but we wish Samsung had changed how you charge these smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 5 series support WPC-based wireless charging, which, in a nutshell, limits the chargers you can use with these watches.

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Android 13 'Tiramisu': Everything you need to know about Google’s big 2022 update

Android 13 was unleashed upon the world last year, but it's still rolling out to devices, along with betas and bug fixes.

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The most exciting thing about a big Android update is being able to follow a predictable pattern of releases to get a taste of all the new features. Google's Android 12 update marked the biggest visual redesign of the operating system since Android 5 Lollipop thanks to Material You. The new design philosophy, along with an exhaustive list of new features, makes Android 12 look and feel radically different from previous iterations.

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Best Spigen cases for Samsung Galaxy S23 series in 2023

Spigen is one of the top case brands on the market. Here are some good Spigen cases for your new Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones.

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is officially out and available at many retailers in the U.S. There are three phones in the lineup, and you can check out our Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy S23 Ultra to find out how they stack up. Once you've decided which of the three phones to get, you should consider getting a case to protect it from accidental drops and scuffs. We've already rounded up the best cases for each in separate posts, but we wanted to highlight some Spigen cases in this one.

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Best cheap gaming laptops in 2023

Looking for a new gaming laptop but don't want to spend a fortune? Here are our top picks for the best cheap gaming laptops you can buy!

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Finding a cheap laptop that does everything you want it to do is not an easy task. Buying something at an affordable price inherently means corners have to be cut, so you have to look hard for something that fits your needs. That's all the more true for gaming laptops, which need to have certain expensive components inside, like dedicated GPUs. We're here to help with that, and we've rounded up the best cheap gaming laptops you can buy today.

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Does the HP Dragonfly Pro have Thunderbolt?

Only the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook has Thunderbolt, and the HP Dragonfly Pro running Windows doesn't have the feature

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Thunderbolt ports are quite common on laptops with Intel CPUs, and MacBooks these days, so it's okay if you're wondering if an incoming device like the HP Dragonfly Pro has the technology. Since there are two models of the HP Dragonfly Pro, then you should keep in mind that not each model has Thunderbolt ports. The HP Dragonfly Pro which runs Windows does not have Thunderbolt 4 ports, since it is powered by an AMD chip. The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, meanwhile, has four Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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Best Ethernet adapters for your Dell XPS laptop in 2023

If your new Dell XPS laptop only has USB Type-C ports, these are the best Ethernet adapters for your Dell laptop.

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There are many Windows devices that you can buy in 2023, as we've highlighted in our best laptops roundup. Yet one lineup that has remained popular for years is Dell's XPS series. Most XPS laptops — including the XPS 13, XPS 15, and XPS 13 2-in-1 — have sleek designs (putting aside the brief time the webcams were below the screen), excellent keyboards, and top-tier performance. However, the newer 2023 XPS laptops only have USB Type-C connectivity (just like many Ryzen laptops and 5G laptops), which means you have to break out the dongles for some situations.

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Best iPhone 14 Pro cases in 2023

We have rounded up the best iPhone 14 Pro cases, so you don't have to spend time searching for the right one.

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The iPhone 14 Pro is the star of the show in Apple's latest smartphone lineup. While the standard iPhone 14 is an incremental upgrade, the Pro model is packed with many exciting features and improvements, including a pill-shaped notch that enables Dynamic Island, Always-On display, a powerful A16 Bionic chip, and upgraded cameras. Starting at $999, the iPhone 14 Pro is certainly not cheap. Sure, it has durable materials like Ceramic Shield front, stainless steel frame, and Gorilla Glass, but an accidental drop on a hard surface can leave your phone's display cracked or its back scratched. That's why it's best to protect your shiny iPhone 14 Pro with a protective case.

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Best docking stations for Surface Laptop 5 in 2023

The Surface Laptop 5 has a decent supply of ports, but there's a good chance you need a bit more, and these docking stations let you get just that.

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Microsoft released the Surface Laptop 5 in late 2022 and it came with very little changes to the port setup compared to its predecessor. Aside from adding Thunderbolt support to the existing USB Type-C port, you still get USB Type-A, a headphone jack, and a Surface Connect port. While this is admittedly better than most premium Surface devices, many people probably still want a docking station to add a few more ports.