Charlie Fripp

Veteran journalist and writer with a knack for producing fast, high-quality consumer technology articles, product reviews and lifestyle news for online publications.

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7 of the Best Smartwatches for Phone Calls, Fitness, and More

Glancing at the smartwatch on your wrist lets you know who is calling, read messages, and stay on top of your health and fitness. Of course, it also tells you the time, but with some of the features these best smartwatches offer, that’s almost irrelevant.

Good to know: read on to learn which fitness tracker/smartwatch is better, Fitbit or Apple Watch?

For under $40, the Tozo S3 Smart Watch has a surprising array of features. Resembling Apple’s hugely popular watch, this device is compatible wi
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7 iPhone Headphones That Make Great Beats Alternatives

There are plenty of headphones to choose from, but few have reached the cult status of the hugely popular Beats by Dre. However, over the last few years, they seemed to have fallen out of favor with audiophiles and iPhone users. Since the company became a subsidiary of Apple in 2014, some people have been looking for iPhone headphones that don’t have the name “Beats” associated with them. Thankfully, many other headphones make great Beats alternatives, with a wireless pair working the best.

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Top 15 Free WordPress Themes for 2023

There are millions of websites, and more are being created every day, so it’s critical to have the best-looking site possible to attract visitors. One of the biggest failures in customer retention is a poorly designed website, but not everybody has the budget to hire a professional designer. If you have a WordPress site, there are many free WordPress themes to help your site attract those visitors.

Good to know: not a fan of WordPress? Check out these WordPress Alternatives.

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7 of the Best Headphones for Working Out on a Budget

There are plenty of excellent headphones and earbuds available, accommodating almost every music style. But while you may prefer a certain style or function when quietly listening to your favorite songs at home, those may not be the best headphones for working out. When hitting the bench presses or push-ups, you’ll need something robust with excellent sound quality that won’t break the bank. Here’s the good news: you have an excellent choice of working-out headwear for under $100.

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How to Delete Your LinkedIn Account Forever

LinkedIn is a popular professional networking platform. Millions of people use this social media app daily to connect with companies, look for new job opportunities, or find colleagues in a similar field. However, not everyone finds LinkedIn beneficial. If you want to slim down your social media presence, you may want to learn how to delete your LinkedIn account. Luckily, this guide can help you delete it for good.

Tip: these common LinkedIn mistakes could explain why the platform isn’t working
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4 Ways to Customize Your Reddit Feed

Reddit works similarly to other social media platforms: you see an ever-growing content stream on your home page as you join more subreddits. However, this can quickly flood your feed with content and cause you to miss important threads. Luckily, you can create a Reddit custom feed to control the content on your home page.

Also helpful: eliminate past items you’ve posted on Reddit with these tools that remove posts and comments.

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How to Turn Off Your Active Status (Green Dot) on Facebook

Social media is a helpful tool for staying in touch with friends and family. But you may not always want people to see when you are online. On Facebook, all they have to do is look for the green dot next to your profile photo under the “Contacts” tab. This can lead to awkward incoming messages that you may feel compelled to answer. An excellent solution is to turn off your “Active Status” on Facebook so that you can browse (and stalk) in peace. This tutorial shows how to set that up.

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Can You Change Your Reddit Username?

Most of us have been online for a long time. But as time goes on, we may start to regret the “edgy” username we created several years ago. If you’ve ever cringed looking at your credentials, you may have wondered how to change your Reddit username. This guide explains what’s involved with changing a Reddit username and walks you through the process for desktop and mobile devices.

Looking for something different? Check out the 5 best Reddit alternatives.

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4 Creative Things to Do With an Old Mac

Technology moves at an incredible pace, and it’s often challenging to balance the need for a faster gadget with your budget and the latest in consumer tech. If you have decided to upgrade your Mac, you may be wondering what to do with your old Mac. This guide offers a few options that won’t cost much to repurpose your old MacBook.

Tip: cannot decide which MacBook to get? Discover the key differences between a MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

1. Use It as a Media Server

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DTS vs. Dolby Digital: Which Surround Sound Format Is Better?

Surround-sound formats come in many standards. The two most popular, supported by a broad range of high-end audio systems, are DTS and Dolby Digital. The battle of DTS vs. Dolby sound is a hotly debated issue.

Some audiophiles argue that DTS is capable of delivering better sound quality than its counterpart, Dolby Digital. Others argue that Dolby Digital is far more advanced, and so is its sound quality. But which one of these two multi-channel sound formats is superior? Read on to find out.

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