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Best Discounts for Teachers (2025): Deals on School Supplies, Tech, and More

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Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies.

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Is It Ever Legal—or Ethical—to Remove DRM?

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Digital Rights Management software makes it difficult to copy movies, music, ebooks, and games that you already own. There are ways around it, but breaking DRM opens up legal and

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How to Build a PC (2025): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More

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Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.

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What Is Down Alternative and Who Should Buy It? Experts Explain (2025)

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It’s cheaper and easier to care for, but is it better than down? Here’s advice to help you decide.

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Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know (2025)

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Qi2 enables faster, more efficient magnetic wireless charging, and it’s finally natively available on a major Android phone.

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Best Student Discounts (2025): Laptops, Streaming Services, Shoes, and Software

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That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.

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WIRED Tests Dozens of Air Purifiers a Year. Here’s What We Look For (2025)

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WIRED’s air quality expert breaks down what we—and you—should consider when assessing one of these popular appliances.

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