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The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn't actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop - if you can get it at the right price

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HP Omen 16 Slim: Two-minute review In these strange times where PC memory prices seemingly double by the day , an affordable gaming laptop is a tantalising prospect. But is it actually realistic? Enter the HP Omen 16 Slim, HP's latest mainstream gaming portable. There are two core variants of the Omen 16, a standard-sized model and this so-called "Slim". Long story short, this Slim model is a little skinnier but still isn't exactly super compact for a 16-inch laptop, thanks to not only a fairly hefty lower screen bezel, but also a chassis that sticks out beyond the base of the display. At least the slightly tanky proportions translate into a tanky chassis with a solid feeling keyboard bed. Anyway, it's the value proposition that matters and that means getting into the specs. CPU-wise, we're talking Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, which is a pretty modern 16-core chip from Intel...

DataImpulse Proxy Service Review

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A relative newcomer in the industry, DataImpulse has grabbed a slice of the proxy pie thanks to its wallet-friendly, high-performing service. From more than 90 million ethically-sourced residential IPs across 195 locations to mobile and datacenter proxies, users gain access to a speedy and reliable global network. The company specializes in creating custom proxy services for businesses, though individual users who aim to access data from anywhere and collect the information they need will have no problem finding something for themselves. Arguably, the biggest selling point is a highly competitive, pay-as-you-go pricing model with traffic that never expires. DataImpulse throws in free country-level targeting for every plan (more granular targeting options are also available), and full support for HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxy protocols across all of its proxy networks. Plans and Pricing DataImpuls...

I’ve spent months with the Honor Magic V6, and no other foldable can touch it for durability or battery life

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Honor Magic V6 review: Two-minute review Chinese phone giant Honor has been on a bit of a roll recently. In 2026, it’s already given us the exceptional Honor MagicPad 4 and the compelling Honor Magic 8 Pro flagship, not to mention the impressive (albeit slightly pricey) Honor 600 Pro . Its latest foldable, the Honor Magic V6, keeps up this formidable streak and is easily worthy of being considered one of the best foldable phones today. The big draw here is the Magic V6's market-leading durability. I’ve taken plenty of foldables for a spin, from the clamshell Motorola Razr Plus to the tablet-style Oppo Find N5 , but I’ve always maintained that I would never actually buy one. Why? Because these devices are often simply too fragile. I’m pretty clumsy with my phones and regularly use (and I must admit, sometimes drop) them in the shower or bath, and there’s no way that I’m going to splash out...

TP-Link’s solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit security camera provides crisp 4K video and clear night vision for an affordable price

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TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit: One-minute review The TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit is a feature-packed 4K outdoor security camera that delivers many of the perks usually reserved for pricier models, including solar charging, pan-and-tilt coverage, color night vision and local microSD storage. That last feature means you won’t need to pay for a subscription for video playback and download, but there are still some great (but non-essential) features in the paid Tapocare subscription, especially if you plan to expand your home's security with more than a single camera. The Tapo app is also easy to use, and the C660 Kit will slot in alongside other Tapo smart home gear like lights, plugs and more to form its own smart home ecosystem. On the other hand, if you have other smart devices in the mix and would prefer a hub to control them all, Alexa has the strongest support, while Google Home only works with voice co...