The Vergecast The best laptops for school, tablets for reading, and routers for home
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Mar 29, 2023 
Join Dan Seifert, a tech review maestro, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, smart home guru, and Monica Chin, laptop specialist. They dive into the best laptops for engineering students, highlighting top models for performance and portability. Jennifer shares tips on optimizing home Wi-Fi networks, while the group debates between iPads and e-ink devices for reading. Plus, they touch on the latest trends in smart home tech and provide insights into selecting the perfect tablet for reading. It's a tech talk fiesta!
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Day One's Data Collection
- David Pierce chose Day One for journaling, but discovered it stored extensive personal data.
- He grappled with balancing app features and privacy.
Day One's Privacy Approach
- Day One prioritizes end-to-end encryption, accepting trade-offs between privacy and features.
- They balance data access for functionality while maximizing user privacy.
Practical Privacy Tips
- Prioritize iPhones for security, consider VPNs for comfort, and diversify data storage.
- Secure sensitive information in controlled, understood locations.