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Privacy issues with top free Android VPNs puts 2.5 billion users at risk
New study shows that almost all of the popular free VPNs on the Google Play Store have serious privacy concerns.
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The Echo is more than just a speaker — and it's 35% off right now
Amazon's smart speaker can do a lot of cool stuff—play music, automate your home, answer questions—and it's down to a great price.
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PNY RP60 20Gbps USB SSD review: Fast, handsome, affordable
PNY's good-looking, RP60 20Gbps USB SSD delivers good performance, but it's main claim to fame is its IP65 (dust-proof and weatherized) rating.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review: All-day battery life
Lenovo’s ThinkBook is a better business laptop for most people than a top-of-the-line ThinkPad, but the lack of ports may be a problem.
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Windows Defender antivirus: 5 settings to change first
All Windows PCs use Microsoft’s antivirus by default.
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Last chance to get Microsoft Office 2021 for just $50
Take advantage of one of the best deals you'll find on Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows. Right now is your last chance to get a lifetime license for just $49.97 (reg. $219).
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Last chance to get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $25
Typically, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro costs $199 new. However, we're running a special deal and it's your last chance to get it for a one-time payment of just $24.97 now.
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Get Microsoft Project Pro 2021 for Dad for just $20
Help your dad get organized and on task this Father's Day. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 6/10, you can get Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for just $19.97 (reg. $249).
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Get Microsoft Office for Dad for just $30 this Father's Day
Give Dad a gift that will keep on giving. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 6/10, you can get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for just $29.97 (reg. $229).
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Coding dads will love Microsoft Visual Studio
Help your coding Dad get more done faster. This Father's Day, you can get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows for just $39.97 (reg. $499) through 11:59 pm PT on 6/10.
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Get Microsoft Visio 2021 for just $20 this Father's Day
Help Dad organize thoughts, plans, and more this Father's Day. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 6/10, you can get Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows for just $19.97 — a significant discount from the $249 retail price.
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Microsoft retreats on Recall — always-on screenshots will be opt-in
A new blog post tries to assuage the privacy and security concerns around Recall on Copilot+ PCs.
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MSI talks Claw: Lunar Lake coming to original model
The Claw is the only Intel-based portable gaming PC out there, and the 8 AI+ upgrade will get Lunar Lake. But the original 7-inch model is going to get it as well.
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Sabrent Rocket Nano 2242 review: The perfect SSD for finicky Thinkpads
The Rocket Nano 2242 is tailor-made for Lenovo's Legion Go and Thinkpads, eliminating the need for a 2230/2242 adapter. It's also a good performer.
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Watch The Full Nerd wave goodbye to Computex, the ultimate PC show
Join us for a party and wrap-up from the Asus ROG booth, live on the Computex show floor.
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Get GoPro's waterproof Hero10 Black for a stunning 49% off
Record your trips with this discounted GoPro Hero10 Black that's nearly half-off right now.
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DisplayLink goes 'Pro' to highlight even faster speeds
DisplayLink, the alternative to Thunderbolt and USB docking stations, is adding a "Pro" logo to highlight speeds up to 240Hz on 1080p.
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Get dad this 12-function multi-tool for $22
Make the most out of $21.75 with this Gerber 12-in-1 multi-tool.
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Marvel Midnight Suns is free on Epic right now
The 2022 superhero strategy game from X-COM developer Firaxis is this week's freebie on the Epic Games Store.
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This $400 Dell Inspiron laptop is perfect for your daily workload
If you need a laptop you can rely on for work and fun, the Dell Inspiron 15 has a great price right now.
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Get this indoor/outdoor security camera for an absurdly low $25
With two-way audio, motion activated spotlight and siren, the Wyze Cam v4 is a solid choice.
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CAMM2 deep-dive: The futuristic new memory standard, explained
CAMM2 is gaining steam among laptop and desktop manufacturers, and might just save us from a future where memory can never be upgraded.
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Intel's Lunar Lake is what the first AI PCs should have been
Intel wants you to compare Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite to its upcoming Lunar Lake platform — not its current Meteor Lake chips, inside first-gen AI PCs.
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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: A bit weird, but still great
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is a good option if you want a big-screen Chromebook.
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Get Dad a Windows 11 Pro upgrade for just $25
Help Dad get into the future this Father's Day. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 6/10, you can get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $199).
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Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is just $50 for Father's Day
Help Dad do his best work. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 6/10, you can get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97 (reg. $219).
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Intel abandons hyperthreading for Lunar Lake CPUs
The thin-and-light laptops with Intel's new Lunar Lake CPUs won't have – or need – hyperthreading, a technological mainstay for 20 years.
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Kick off barbeque season with this $170 Ninja electric grill
The Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 electric grill is the perfect solution for rainy days or those who prefer cooking indoors.
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Best home office monitors 2024: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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Google Q&A: How Chromebooks are navigating the AI era
Chromebooks are not AI PCs, and that's a good thing, according to Google's ChromeOS chief, John Solomon. But AI is arriving, and with it a Googley version of Recall.
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: A slim suite for digital minimalists
Norton Antivirus Plus provides solids basics of online protection without any extra fluff—ideal for those avoiding unnecessary, expensive excess.
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Destiny 2’s Final Shape expansion is $50, and worth every penny
Destiny 2's latest expansion Final Shape has been released, and it's not cheap. So, is it worth buying it?
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Fractal Design's tiny Raspberry Pi concept case needs to become reality, stat!
For Computex 2024, Fractal Design made a Raspberry Pi case in the style of its North line—and it should absolutely become a real product.
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Google is working on a Recall-like feature for Chromebooks, too
Google's Chromebook chief says that Google is working on a "memory" of what you do at your Chromebook, but putting control in the user's hands.
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Dell's beloved last-gen XPS 13 is on sale for $799
With an Intel Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, the Dell XPS 13 is a solid choice at $799.
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Get a pair of Anker USB-C cables for just $9
For those who need some extra juice without being tethered to the wall, these Anker cables are the perfect bargain.
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Why mixing your PC’s RAM is a recipe for disaster
It's often tempting to mix and match RAM sticks with different specifications. But there are valid reasons why you shouldn't.
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This compact $10 surge protector is loaded with plugs and USB ports
There's no better way to protect your devices this summer.
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What is ransomware? 7 things you must know before it's too late
Ransomware is on the rise again. Here's what you need to know and why it matters.
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Best of Computex 2024: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
Which reveals got us deeply, personally excited? This is the best hardware and software of Computex 2024. Giddy up.
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The top-rated VPN Unlimited is $140 off for a lifetime subscription
Protect your device and internet browsing time with this lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited, which is on sale for only $59.97 (reg. $199).
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How to Improve Video Quality Using a Top AI Video Upscaler
If your old low-resolution videos are looking worse than you remember, this powerful software can help bring them back to life with AI upscaling and optimisation.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2024: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Raspberry Pi jumps onboard the AI train, and your ticket costs $70
The Hailo-8L accelerator for the Raspberry Pi can handle video processing for things like object detection and pose estimation.
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Intel delves into Lunar Lake: 'We don't believe you need to compromise'
Mark Hachman sits down with Intel's Dan Rogers and Robert Hallock to dish on the company's latest and greatest laptop chips – complete with a few shots at Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite.
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Phanteks’ new Evolv X2 case will stop you in your tracks
One of the most striking PC cases on the Computex show floor can be found in Phanteks’ booth.
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Windows 10 gets its first beta preview in three years
While Windows 10 is on its way out, Microsoft is opening the Insider beta program for a last hurrah. Just don't join Canary or Dev if you want to stay on Windows 10.
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Lexar Armor 700 portable SSD review: Fast and impervious to the elements
Lexar's 20Gbps Armor 700 USB SSD is a good performer, as well as being weatherized and ruggedized to an IP66 rating.
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Acer’s new 3D camera has me pining for a SpatialLabs laptop
Acer's new SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera makes its SpatialLabs devices 1000 times more appealing.
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