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A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
A new compilation of leaked passwords called “RockYou2024” just surfaced on a forum—and it drives up the risk of account takeovers dramatically. Here's how to respond.
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What DPI is good for gaming mice?
DPI is often touted as the single most important factor to look out for in a gaming mouse. But what maximum DPI do you really need?
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10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Thunderbolt 5 cables are here! But only one is worth buying right now
Cable Matters has begun selling Thunderbolt 5 cables on Amazon at varying lengths, but only one makes sense.
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MSI's new gaming laptop is powered by a Ryzen X3D chip
The MSI Titan 18 Pro is the second laptop to be equipped with a Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, featuring AMD's 3D V-Cache.
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Threadripper vs. Core i9: What's the best CPU for game developers?
Gordon and Will put a jaw-dropping 64-core AMD Threadripper against the best consumer CPU Intel can muster.
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Best Buy says AMD's new Ryzen 300 AI laptops coming July 28th
According to the latest updates on Best Buy pre-order pages, you can expect the new Ryzen Strix Point laptops to land at the end of this month.
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