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Best laptops under $500 in 2024: Best overall, best OLED laptop, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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How to set up virtual PCs with VMware Workstation, a now-free pro tool
Here's how to set up virtual PCs with Windows and Linux using the professional software VMware Workstation Pro.
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Learn a new language with Babbel for $200 off
The world's top-grossing language learning software is just $199.99 for a lifetime subscription to learn 14 languages.
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Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review: Collaboration made easy
The Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable is the kind of laptop you'd want to take with you to a trade convention or on a long-haul flight. Remarkably thin and lightweight and with decent performance, it makes doing important business as easy as pie.
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Corsair MP600 Micro SSD review: 2242 goodness for your Lenovo
Made as a direct fit for Lenovo's new 2242 M.2 slots, the Corsair MP600 is the fastest such SSD we've tested to date — albeit, by a small margin.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2024: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
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Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
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Best mechanical keyboards 2024: Top picks for every need
The world of mechanical keyboards is wide and deep, with an incredible variety of options. Here are the best of the best.
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FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
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The Amazon triangle scam: What it is, how it works, and what to do
Triangulation fraud is a type of scam that occurs on ecommerce marketplaces—including Amazon.
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Best budget computer speakers 2024: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Thinkware Arc review: A great daytime dash cam with easy touch control
The Arc is one of the few dash cams Thinkware markets with a display. As such, it went all in and made it touch. Marry that with great front and rear day captures, and you've got a very nice product. Just not at night.
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We love Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro — and it's on sale for its best price ever
Save $300 right now on a Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 at Amazon.
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The Full Nerd podcast is now its own YouTube channel
The Full Nerd is such a big deal that we decided it needs its own space. Catch new episodes—and all the old ones—on the dedicated YT channel.
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This no-hassle wireless security camera is 50% off right now
The TP-Link Tapo MagCam has the easiest setup imaginable—and it's half off right now at Amazon.
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Get an RTX-powered OLED laptop for under $1,000
This Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is $500 off at Best Buy, including an OLED display upgrade and an RTX 4060 GPU.
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New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions
The Windows Start menu is undergoing a redesign that makes an unnecessary change.
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Charge all of your gear at once with this $14 3-in-1 charging station
Get this highly rated charging station for just $14.25 at Amazon.
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How to revive your broken USB flash drive
Recovering data from an unformattable USB drive can be challenging, but not impossible.
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Save $620 on this LG ultrawide OLED monitor with this special code
It's already on sale for $800, but this discount code brings extra savings on this 34-inch LG ultrawide OLED.
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Get 30% off on Govee's RGB light bars for your gaming room
The Govee Smart LED Light Bars come in pairs and they're down to $35 at Amazon right now.
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Get Windows 11 for just $48 during July 4th weekend
PCWorld is offering a Windows 11 Home license for just $48 over the Fourth of July holiday with Windows 11 Pro deals available at just-as-steep discounts.
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FreeDOS turns 30 and may soon get full support for Windows 3.x
Want to explore what MS-DOS was like back in the day? You can still do so with FreeDOS.
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Get AI consulting help for $170 off
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Philips Evnia 8000 review: A superb super-ultrawide monitor
The Philips Evnia 8000 super-ultrawide gaming monitor offers the ultimate immersive experience with its 49-inch, 5120×1440 QD-OLED panel.
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7 vital details to know before buying a Copilot+ laptop
We've tested the first Copilot+ PCs. Here are the secrets we discovered during our own tests that you should know before you buy one.
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OLED laptops: The good, the bad, the ugly
Looking to pick up a laptop with an OLED display? You should first consider the pros and cons.
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Xbox Live games are down due to sign-in problems
(Now fixed) Microsoft reported sign-in issues with its Xbox Live gaming service on Tuesday, essentially blocking gamers from signing in to and playing PC and Xbox console games that used the service.
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Amazon's Gaming Zone is bare, dull, and totally misses the mark
This "immersive" virtual shopping experience is the exact opposite of that.
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This Dell Inspiron laptop is down to $300, perfect for productivity
Right now you can save $80 on this Dell Inspiron 15 laptop for practical everyday use.
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Best wireless gaming mice 2024: Tested and approved
Whether you want your desktop gaming freed from wires, or you frequently take your gaming rig on the go, a good wireless gaming mouse will get the job done.
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Copilot finally works on Windows 10 multi-monitor setups
It took Microsoft seven months to squash a Copilot bug that caused desktop icons to jump between screens.
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Get this tangle-free, retractable USB-C cable for just $12
This is a great deal on Baseus' fast-charging retractable USB-C cable, now 42% off at Amazon.
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Google Drive storage still full after deleting files? Here's why
Here's the solution for when deleted files continue to take up storage space in Google Drive.
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Noctua updates its flagship CPU cooler to be cooler, quieter, and stronger
The brown is back! Noctua's popular NH-D15 double-fan cooler gets a new G2 model with engineering improvements.
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This clever tip alerts you when apps are added to Startup in Windows 11
Did you know Windows 11 can immediately inform you when an app is added to the auto-start list?
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Best free VPN for Android 2024: Which ones can you trust?
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
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Vaio's new portable monitor weighs just 0.72 pounds
The brand's new monitor is so light, it can be held above a laptop screen with just its stand—but getting one outside of Japan might be tricky.
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How to uninstall Kaspersky antivirus before it gets banned
The US government is banning Kaspersky security software—so it’ll soon stop working. Here’s how to remove it from your system.
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Save $100 on this Blink video doorbell and outdoor cam bundle today
You can get a Blink Video Doorbell, a Sync Module 2, and an Outdoor 4 camera for just $60 at Amazon.
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Master Microsoft 365's hidden gems: OneDrive, OneNote, and Clipchamp
Your guide to three of the lesser known programs in the Microsoft 365 subscription.
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Get Microsoft 365 for $15 off during limited-time sale
From 6/27 through 7/21, you can get a 15-month Microsoft 365 personal subscription for just $55.
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Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 review: Strong performance at a decent price
If you’re in need of a large system with touchscreen and stylus support, the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 checks a lot of boxes.
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8 gorgeous laptops dripping with ultimate luxury
Sometimes you just want the most luxurious premium laptop that money can buy. These are the ones you just can't beat.
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Best wireless gaming headsets 2024: Top picks for audio quality, comfort, and more
These wireless gaming headsets were the standout performers in our rigorous PCWorld review testing.
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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