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Guide: Which gaming CPU is perfect for you?
Which CPU is ideal for PC gaming? What to look for, with options for every budget.
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Better Wi-Fi thanks to mesh: What you need to know
Want faster Wi-Fi speed and better wireless coverage? A mesh network might be what you need. Here are the advantages and how to get started.
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LCD monitor panels explained: TN vs. IPS vs. VA
What's the difference between all these LCD monitors, and which one should you buy? We break it down.
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Acer Aspire Vero 16 review: Could be better, but doesn’t need to be
Acer's sustainable Aspire Vero 16 laptop is well-rounded and pleasant to use.
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Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I
My first hour or so with the Microsoft Surface Pro (2024), or Surface Pro 11th Edition, suffered through unexpected reboots, a malfunctioning keyboard, and weird AI apps. Aside from that, this Copilot+ PC is terrific.
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Don't break the bank for a great set of professional tools. From 6/18 through 11:59 pm PT on 6/30, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97 (reg. $219).
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Squarespace: Create professional websites with ease
Squarespace makes it easier than ever to create an attractive and functional website for your own business. With tools for web design, e-commerce, customer billing and more.
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Best VPN services 2024: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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Best 4K monitors 2024: HDR, 144Hz, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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Linux gets its own Windows-style Blue Screen of Death
Linux now has a barebones BSOD that'll eventually provide precise details whenever a "kernel panic" occurs.
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This RTX 4060-powered, 240Hz Gigabyte laptop is absurdly cheap today
The Aorus 16 is an old-fashioned beefy gaming laptop with tons of power and upgrade options, and it's on sale for $899.99 right now.
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Score the single best charger for iPhones for just $13
The Anker 511 Nano 3 is super compact and can charge your devices at blazing-fast speeds.
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Save $700 on LG's humongous ultrawide OLED monitor
This massive LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor is down to its best-ever price on Amazon.
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Baseus Spacemate USB-C dock review: Too clever for its own good
The Baseus Spacemate 11-in-1 Docking Station feels well designed, with some fun quirks you may love. But it just doesn't deliver enough performance, or power.
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Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ laptops hit retail, sans Recall
Microsoft's big Arm-powered push to get PC sales moving is here, but it's missing its most dramatic feature.
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Samsung's 4TB portable SSD just hit its lowest price ever
The Samsung T7, one of the best portable SSDs, is on sale for up to 38% off right now.
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Buying a printer? 6 tips to avoid one that sucks
Find the right printer with our purchasing advice. We answer questions about printing technology, throughput, equipment and follow-up costs.
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Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.
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The 10 most important laptops of all time
These iconic laptops innovated in important ways, shaping the modern laptop industry and beyond.
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ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED review: A gaming monitor in a suit
The ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED benefits from practical design and tons of ports, but it can’t beat less expensive OLED monitors on image quality.
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Get the phenomenal game Heads Up! for $20 off
Bring on the party! Right now, you can get Heads Up! Phones Down Edition for 52% off $39 at just $19.
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Learn a new language this summer with $450 off Babbel
Learn a new language in your own time. From 6/18 through 11:59 pm PT on 6/26, you can get a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for just $149.97 (reg. $599).
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Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.
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Are there too many PC gaming handhelds now?
The Steam Deck blew the doors off the handheld PC gaming market. Now every company wants a slice of the pie.
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DOJ sues Adobe for hiding fees when you try to cancel a subscription
The U.S. Department of Justice says that Adobe has harmed consumers by hiding early termination fees inside the convoluted process to cancel its subscription services.
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LG's ultrawide OLED gaming monitor hits its lowest price yet: $550 off
Looking for an ultrawide deal? LG's 34-inch OLED monitor just busted through the $800 floor!
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Best free VPN of 2024: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
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Windows 11 is finally getting a popular time-saving Windows 10 feature
A clever Windows 10 feature is apparently returning to Windows 11—and you can try it out right now.
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Watch and feed your pet from anywhere with this $109 smart device
The Petkit automatic feeder has dual-feed hoppers, camera, two-way audio, and more.
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Razer Basilisk Ultimate review: A mouse for hyper-realistic MMO gaming
Razer's Basilisk Ultimate is undoubtedly one of the finest mice you can get for MMO gaming.
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First Nvidia SFF card designs shown off by Asus and Zephyr
The 2.5-slot RTX 40 series cards should ease some of the troubles of building high-power PCs in ITX cases.
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Intel denies root cause for CPU instability, still investigating
Intel said in a report on Friday that it continues to search for the "root cause" of its crashing CPUs.
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Level up with Samsung's budget-friendly monitor, now 28% off
Need an affordable curved gaming monitor? This one by Samsung is on sale!
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VPNs and the law: How often does law enforcement actually request VPN logs?
VPNs regularly field requests for data when illegal activity is suspected. But what sorts of activities make up the bulk of those requests, and more importantly, how do the VPN providers respond? Those details are revealed here.
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WD My Passport, Works with USB-C review: A fat 6TB for not a lot of cash
The "WD My Passport, Works with USB C" (really, that's the name) is an external 2.5-inch hard drive that's available with up to 6TB of capacity for less than $200. But while it "works with USB-C," the port is actually Micro-B USB.
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7 warning signs your computer has been hacked — and what to do
If something seems off with your PC or laptop, there's a chance you've been hacked. Here are the warning signs to look out for.
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Lock in 250GB or more cloud storage for up to $110 off
Lock up your cloud storage needs for life. Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to a FolderFort plan.
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Best password managers 2024: Protect your online accounts
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Learn something new every day with $240 off Headway
Find out why Headway has been an Apple App of the Day four times in a row and recognized as an Apple Editors' Choice winner. Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium for 80% off $299 at just $59.99.
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How we test internal SSDs at PCWorld
Nothing has advanced in performance over the last decade like internal storage, first SATA and then NVMe SSDs — here's how we test and rate these drives.
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Save $450 on Babbel Language Learning this week only
Ready to learn a new language? Now through 11:59 pm PT on 6/17, you can get a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for just $149.97 (reg. $599).
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This Samsung IPS monitor is great for workstations, now $100 off
If you're quick, you can get 36% off on this 24-inch WQHD monitor with HDR10 support.
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Is the desktop PC on its way out? Steve of GamersNexus chimes in
Faced with shrinking market share and Arm on Windows poised to strike, what does the future hold for x86 hardware?
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Get this ultra-compact Logitech wireless keyboard for best-ever price
The Logitech MX Keys Mini is slim, portable, and can seamlessly switch between three devices.
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This LG UltraGear gaming monitor is over $340 off right now
Need a 240Hz gaming monitor? Snag this one for 34% off on Amazon while you can.
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Microsoft pulls Recall from initial launch of Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft was set to launch its Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, but the AI search engine has been pulled out of privacy concerns.
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How does a CAPTCHA know that I'm not a robot?
CAPTCHA tests are a common means of protecting against bots and spam. But how does it actually work? We explain the magic behind the curtain.
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Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed review: The reason I’m now on team graphene
The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset dishes out clear, high-fidelity sound. With pinpoint-accurate spatial audio and lots of personalization available in the Logitech G Hub app, this headset is an excellent choice for gamers.
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How to turn off Recall on Copilot+ PCs: Stop Windows from recording everything
The new Windows Recall function records everything that happens on your PC and takes a screenshot of your screen every five seconds. This allows you to switch off Recall permanently and protect your privacy.
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