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These Are the Best Sleeper Sofas For Any Space by William Goodman

Space, more often than not, comes at a premium. Homes and apartments only have so much real estate for you to fit furniture into so finding ways to make the most effective use of it can be tricky to execute properly. That’s why having a piece of furniture that can double up on functionality makes so much sense. Enter: the sleeper sofa.

Sure, you can sleep on a regular old couch, but don’t make your guests sacrifice their backs for a cheap place to crash. If you like to host friends and family, why not purchase a sofa that can give you a bit more space to stretch out? The best sleeper sofas do just this, allowing you to transform a standard couch into a sleeping space where your guests can crash.

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Team Liquid and Marvel’s Apparel Collection Makes Esports Even Cooler by William Goodman

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Watching video games has never been more popular than it is now. With the rise of streaming, services like Twitch have popped up to see the best of the best gamers show off their skills to thousands upon thousands of viewers. The natural next step, of course, is esports.

If you’re somehow not familiar with esports or the concept of professional, competitive video gaming, you’re a bit behind the curve. Of those professional groups, Team Liquid is among one the most popular; the group has been around (in one form or fashion) since 2000, where it was initially a website for news around the video game Starcraft. Over the years, it expanded into esports before being eventually bought by aXiomatic Gaming. This investment group includes Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber, entrepreneur, and Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, motivational speaker Tony Robbins, NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, and AOL co-founder Steve Case. Team Liquid has rosters for several high profile games, including Starcraft, Fornite, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers, Call of Duty, and more.

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9 Front Pocket Wallets to Securely Hold Your Essentials by William Goodman

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We all know the importance of wallets as an essential tool to carry your, well, essentials. But for some, it makes sense to have those essentials in a more safe and secure place than a back pocket or to have nearby for even faster use. Regardless of your thought process, a front pocket wallet is an answer to your potential problem.

Most front wallets take one of two forms: they’re either extremely minimalist cardholders or the wallet itself is slightly curved in order to fit snuggly and securely into the whole space of your pocket. The wallet will take up some of that prime front pocket real estate, but it’s a worthwhile trade-off for having what you need very close at hand.

With this in mind, we’ve rounded up nine of the best front pocket wallets you can get right now. Our picks, below.

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Why Is It So Hard To Find True OLED Gaming Monitors? by William Goodman

The future of gaming is here and it’s called OLED. Organic light-emitting diode, or OLED for short, is a new set of tech that’s arguable the pinnacle of current picture quality. You’re probably familiar with OLEDs in flagship smartphones, but that tech has started to work its way over to monitors and televisions too, providing a superlative picture experience.

So why are OLED gaming monitors so hard to find? We’ll answer that question, and give you some options if you want to upgrade your gaming setup.

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Upgrade Your Workout With the 15 Best Gym Shorts for Every Sport by William Goodman

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Still wearing that ratty pair of basketball shorts to yoga? Then it’s time to rethink your workout gear. Having the right tool for the job is just as important for a home improvement project as it is for working out. After all, they’re called basketball shorts for a reason. Contrary to what you might think, shorts that function on the court won’t serve you well at the yoga studio. You wouldn’t wear running shoes while playing basketball, would you?

Brands make specific types of shorts for a reason, with different materials, fits and finishes depending on what activity you’re doing — and how intensely you’re doing it. Remember: the best gym shorts for a pickup basketball game won’t necessarily be the best gym shorts for a five-mile jog. So before you throw on those lululemons for spin class, learn about these 15 pairs of gym shorts and snag the appropriate one for your next workout.

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The Best Mini Fridges To Stash Your (Small) Stuff by William Goodman

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The best mini fridges need to be small in size but still able to fit a good amount of beverages. They also need to be lightweight enough to move easily when needed. Of course, a good fridge also needs to be able to keep your drinks and snacks nice and cool. Most mini fridges are used in offices, dorm rooms, man caves and entertainment rooms, giving you a convenient place to store your lunch and keeping your beer and soda within arms reach. And as small as you think a mini fridge might be, we’ve found some that are perfectly sized to fit at your desk or even by your feet in a car.

These days, there are a number of appliance companies making decent, durable fridges. But finding a mini fridge that works well and is energy-efficient can be challenging. Fortunately, we’ve made your search a little easier. We’ve rounded up the top mini fridges that efficiently cool drinks (yes, including six packs), are easy to transport and don’t use up too much electricity. You can find our selections for the best mini fridges below.

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Whether For a Date or the Gym, Dollar Shave Club’s $6 Ball Spray Keeps Guys Fresh Down There by William Goodman

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As a man, there are few things worse than just being drenched in sweat in your, uh, nether regions. There’s a reason why so many men dread that swamp-like feeling that creeps in on blisteringly hot summer days. It’s just unpleasant, and it will make any man feel gross. Sure, you can invest in some breezier shorts, but that won’t eliminate the problem if you’re in a situation that requires pants and underwear, like, say, a first date.

So what’s a man to do about ball sweat?

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Review: Lenovo’s Legion 5i Gaming Laptop Sits at the Corner of Power and Affordability by William Goodman

PC Gaming can feel overwhelming. I remember a failed attempt to get into PC building as a teenager, begging my dad to get me a high-end graphics card so I could play World of Warcraft… only to get the card and realize we didn’t have enough RAM or a good enough display to really make the card worth the purchase. Not to mention, we were totally at a loss for a long time as to how to install the card in the first place.

In short: if you haven’t done your research effectively, trying to build a gaming PC is a lot like diving into the ocean without really knowing how to swim. Fortunately, that’s where pre-built gaming laptops can come into play, and few are better than Lenovo’s Legion line. The latest refresh is out, and after spending some time with the Legion 5i, I can confidently say it’s a powerhouse system that won’t break your budget.

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