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Dell Now Accepting Bitcoin

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Looking for something to spend all your bitcoin on? How about a new Dell laptop?

The computer maker is now accepting digital currency bitcoin on Dell.com for consumer and small business shoppers in the U.S.

"We're excited to bring you the choice and flexibility this payment option offers and have partnered with Coinbase, a trusted and secure third party payment processor, to make this possible," Dell said.

When you're ready to make a purchase, simply add the items to your cart like normal and choose bitcoin as the payment method. When you submit your order, you'll be taken to Coinbase.com to complete the purchase.

For those not in the know, bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency system introduced by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto in January 2009.

"Bitcoin payments can be made easily from anywhere in the world, and offer reduced payment processing costs," Dell said. "Bitcoins can be transferred instantly and securely between any two people in the world."

With the help of Coinbase, Dell was able to integrate bitcoin payment in just two weeks, the company said. For more on paying with bitcoin, check out Dell's FAQ page.

Dell isn't the only company that accepts bitcoins. Online retailer Newegg earlier this month jumped on the bitcoin bandwagon, joining big names like Virgin Galactic, Overstock, TigerDirect, and Dish Network.

Meanwhile on the bitcoin front, New York's top financial regulator Benjamin Lawsky this week introduced the first state bill to regulate the virtual currency, according to The New York Times. The new rules would apply to bitcoin exchanges and companies that store the virtual currency on behalf of customers.

For more, see: Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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