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Black Friday shopping scams are on the rise - experts warn many new domains could be dodgy, here's what to look for

Be careful with sites having 'Black Friday' in their domain name, as well as those with 'Amazon' or 'Alibaba', say experts.

Uber One adds family sharing just in time for the holidays

Uber One members can now share their subscription benefits with their family at no extra charge, just in time for the busy holiday travel season. Uber is rolling this out alongside a wave of seasonal perks, including complimentary ride upgrades and exclusive deals.

Get the excellent Google Pixel 9a for its lowest-ever price in Amazon's Black Friday sale

Get an AI phone for less - grab this Google Pixel 9a Black Friday deal now.

Dust Bunny actor says it's about more than the monsters under the bed – it's about the world trying to convince us that we're alone

A. conversation with the multi-talented David Dastmalchian

This Panasonic soundbar is on sale for less than £50 for Black Friday – yes, really

This cheap Panasonic soundbar just got a whole lot cheaper thanks to this unbelievable Black Friday deal.

Prime Video's Black Friday deal gets you AMC+ for just $1.75 - don’t miss the heartbreaking horror movie everyone’s talking about

AMC+ is at a low price as part of Prime Video's add-on channel deals, and it's too good to miss.

This is the cheapest Snapdragon X laptop ever launched and I can't believe it's less than $400 for Black Friday

Dell Inspiron Copilot+ PC with the Snapdragon X processor is now $429.99 for Black Friday.

7 monitor specs that are officially too old in 2025

We don't often think of our monitors as something that holds the rest of our computer back, but your monitor is the component you use as a window into your computer. It's one of the peripherals you spend the most time using, by far. So when certain specs and missing features start limiting what your PC can offer you, whether for work or play, then it's probably time

I tested the entry-level turntable that everyone raves about, and I totally get it

Sony's PS-LX310BT turntable is a delightfully cheap record player that's an absolute dream to listen to –once you've set it up

Here are the 21 best Black Friday smartwatch deals – save up to 54% on Garmin, Apple Watch, and more

These are the 21 best Black Friday deals live right now, from Apple Watch to Garmin and more.

I've tested all of Amazon's latest Echo speakers, and these are the best models to shop this Black Friday

Amazon's latest Echo Show devices are on sale for Black Friday - but I think there are better deals on the horizon.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has just hit a lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday

Record-low Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deals are dropping for Black Friday, but the watch is so popular that they won't be around for long.

Facebook doesn’t make you use your real name anymore in Groups

Before Facebook exploded in popularity, it wasn’t super common to use your real, legal name on social media. Now, Meta is taking a tiny step in the opposite direction and attempting to make Facebook Groups a bit more like forums.

My PC was painfully slow until I fixed this one SSD problem

I've dealt with some slow PCs in my life. At an old job a decade ago, the PCs were so slow that you could quite literally boot the PC, go away for 20 minutes, and come back with it finally ready to be used. But these days, SSDs have thankfully largely eradicated that sluggishness. That is why I instantly knew something was wrong when a 'new' computer was taking fore

Chrome on Android is finally getting this desktop feature

Have you ever wished that Google Chrome on Android worked a bit more like the desktop variant? If so, you're not alone. This week, and several years later than expected, Google is rolling out a feature that lets you pin tabs in Chrome for Android, keeping the browser tabs you want front and center.

1Password finally fixes its most frustrating browser limitation

1Password is rolling out a fix for the inability to handle multiple in-page notifications. After eight years, the the in-page notification system for the browser system was starting to show its age as new features and capabilities were built into the software.

Setting up an LTE smartwatch was more trouble than I thought

I’ve tried wearing a smartwatch on and off over the years, but only recently have I tried my first LTE model. Unfortunately, actually getting my watch connected to LTE service was a bigger pain than I expected.

The EV brand most avoided by drivers

Consumer choices aren’t always straightforward. What people like—or don’t like—can be influenced by everything from marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements to a brand’s reputation for quality.

Microsoft wants to make the File Explorer faster with this trick

Microsoft is making some more changes to File Explorer in Windows 11. Thankfully, it's a break from the trend of <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/windows-11-file-explorer-menu-getting-worse/" target="_blank">shoving AI everywhere</a>, and focuses on performance and usability improvements that most people will probably appreciate.

Plex Pass is 40% off for Black Friday

Plex is a great way to organize and stream your own media library, and Plex Pass gives you access to features like hardware transcoding, downloads, and remote streaming. Now is the best time of the year to upgrade to Plex Pass, as Plex's annual Black Friday discounts are finally live.