How to Choose the Right VPN for You
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- Posted on January 7, 2026
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There are many good reasons to get a VPN (Virtual Private Network) app installed on your phone or laptop: They make it harder for anyone else to track your browsing, they keep your data safe when you’re on public wifi networks, and they even let you spoof your location so you can access geolocation-locked content. […]
I Went from $1,000 to 100 Rentals in 8 Years (+ BIG Announcement)
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- Posted on January 7, 2026
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After 1.5 years of hosting the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, Dave is making a change…a big one. Today, we’re announcing the new co-host of the podcast—someone we think you’ll be […]
Why Landlord Insurance Premiums Are Skyrocketing in 2026 (And How to Stop It)
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Landlord insurance premiums are rising fast in many markets across the U.S., and if you’re not careful, this expense could be a dealbreaker on your next rental property. Fortunately, we […]
Google Hiring Search Intelligence Chief of Staff
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Google is hiring a Chief of Staff on Search Intelligence, Strategy and Operations. This job is to “help architect the next era of Search with AI,” Rajan Patel, the Vice President of Search Engineering of Google, posted on LinkedIn.
Google Personalizing Some AI Overviews & AI Mode Answers
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Google’s Robby Stein confirmed (again) that Google is personalizing some of the AI experiences, including AI Overviews and AI Mode. He said this on the CNN, Terms of Service podcast with Clare Duffy.
Microsoft Tests Larger Ask Copilot Button On Bing Home Page
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Microsoft is testing a much larger “Ask Copilot” button on the Bing home page. Normally, Bing only has a small Copilot logo on the right of the search box but in this test, Bing writes it all out – “Ask Copilot” with the logo.
Google Merchant Center Updates Multi-Channel Products Rules
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Google will update how it handles multi-channel products, products sold both online and locally in the store, to help with managing inventory. Google emailed merchants that this applies to and the changes go into effect this March.
Google Search Ranking Volatility January 6th With AdSense Earnings Drops
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There are a number of SEOs and site owners complaining that they saw a large drop in Google Search rankings yesterday, January 6, 2026. This unconfirmed Google update does not feel as widespread as some of the previous ones we reported on but I wanted to document this one as such, just in case some […]
CES 2026: Nvidia’s Updated DLSS Makes Games Run Worse on Older GPUs
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Unless you run an AI data center, Nvidia’s announcements this CES have been more on the quiet end. There were updates to GeForce Now cloud streaming and its DLSS upscaling tech, but no new graphic cards. That’s fine—it’s normal for Nvidia to have a quiet year on consumer tech every now and then, and the […]
This Radar-Equipped Stove Shutoff Is One of the Most Practical Things I Saw at CES
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Radar-based sensors seem to be having a moment at CES, especially in tech meant for people to keep tabs on their aging family members. One product in particular caught my eye because it’s focused on a single important function—preventing kitchen fires caused by a person […]
CES 2026: This Laptop Can Nod Yes or No When You Ask It a Question
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Usually, you can open a laptop screen, you can close it, and that’s it. But Lenovo’s newest laptop, debuting at CES 2026, can also rotate from side-to-side, open and close itself, turn into a tablet, and talk to you while doing it. That’s all thanks […]
CES 2026: This Tiny Computer Is like a Mac Mini for PC Users
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Mini PCs are great for people who want minimal desk setups, but aside from the Mac Mini, they’re not really something that appeals to the average user. Most are boring and still-slightly-chunky boxes, come from lesser-known companies like Geekom, and are built either for enterprise […]
CES 2026: Lenovo’s New ‘AI Frame’ Gaming Monitor Might Actually Just Be Cheating
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It’s easy to take this for granted, but not everyone is able to immediately look at a shooting or strategy game and find the reticle or map. Gaming UIs can get complicated, and for less-seasoned gamers, they can be pretty intimidating, too. Lenovo’s new concept “AI Frame” monitor, shown off at CES 2026, aims to […]
CES 2026: Lenovo Just Quietly Announced the Most Powerful ‘Steam Deck’ Yet
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. 2025 was a great year for handheld gaming, with the Nintendo Switch finally getting a sequel and older handhelds like the Nintendo DS getting unofficial successors from companies like AYN and Ayaneo. Steam Deck fans did take a bit of a hit towards the end […]
CES 2026: This Lenovo Gaming Laptop Can Stretch From 16:9 to ‘Ultrawide’ With the Push of a Button
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Choosing a gaming monitor is a tough choice. Do you want a standard, 16:9 monitor that takes up a small amount of desk space, or a larger 21:9 or even 32:9 ultrawide monitor that takes up more space, but will also show you more of […]









