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Hardware

Your Next iPad and Mac Will Cost More: Every Apple Price Hike

Apple just raised prices across several iPads, Macs and home devices. Here's why and by how much.

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Tech Tips

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Internet

The Results Are In: You Picked the Top Internet Service Providers

Some local internet providers score higher than the big national names we hear often, but there's one winner that's an all-around favorite.

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