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How to sign PDF documents without printing them out
Need to sign an e-mailed PDF document? Going through the motions of printing, signing, and scanning the document is tedious. Fortunately, there's a faster way to go about this process.
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10 epic back-to-school deals on HP laptops
Take advantage of these savings as HP's back-to-school sales event ramps into full gear with laptops up to 50% off.
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Watch our comprehensive AMD Ryzen 9000 review, focused on productivity
Check out how all the new Ryzen chips compare to last-gen and Intel models in Gordon's exhaustive video breakdown.
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Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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Why you need a monitor mount for your college dorm's desk
For maximum productivity, pair a laptop with an external monitor. For maximum confort and space, add a VESA monitor arm.
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8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies
The privacy policies of internet services play an important role for end users. In this article, we'll show you the potential pitfalls and what you should look out for.
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HP Pavilion Laptop 16 review: A capable, versatile laptop
The HP Pavilion Laptop 16 is as thin as an ultrabook and has a huge display like a gaming laptop, but it's the more versatile laptop by far.
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Diamond in the rough for gamers: Minecraft Bedrock AND Java Editions are just $24.99 together
Whether you want cross-platform gaming or ultimate customization, now you can choose how you play Minecraft with access to both Java and Bedrock Editions for $24.99
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Secure your PC for up to 15 months with Norton 360's multi-layered protection
You can secure one of your devices with Norton 360's firewall, antivirus protection, a VPN, dark web monitoring, and more.
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Best budget gaming mice
Looking for a budget gaming mouse that ticks all your boxes? These top-performing budget mice can keep up with even the priciest out there.
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Framework Laptop 13 review: Build your own laptop
The Framework Laptop 13 is based on a compelling vision of a possible future, and some PC enthusiasts will love building, upgrading, and repairing their own laptop. But this isn’t the right machine for the average PC buyer.
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Google Chrome's hidden link preview feature is actually pretty useful
You can now preview the destination page of a link before you actually visit it — but only if you manually enable the feature first.
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Alienware's stunning OLED gaming monitor hits an all-time low price
Already a budget favorite, this 34-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is $400 off at Dell's online store.
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Get a tiny, ultra-fast 512GB flash drive for 57% off
Amazon has a SanDisk 512GB flash drive, using a fast USB 3.2 connection, on sale for a third of its original retail price.
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Microsoft Edge can now explain PDF documents to you using AI
Currently in beta testing, Edge's newest AI-powered feature makes PDF documents easier to understand.
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AM4-ever: AMD Ryzen 5500X3D CPU shows up in listings
After two new processors announced in June, it seems like the AM4 socket is getting yet another X3D model with game-boosting V-cache.
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Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.
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This daily driver Asus laptop is extra cheap at just $210 right now
The Asus Vivobook 14 laptop offers a lightweight form factor as well as a 1080p display for just $210 at Best Buy. Get it while you can.
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Microsoft's Windows Spotlight blows your mind as it brightens your day
Microsoft's bounty of nature photography cycles through your desktop with Windows Spotlight, together with handy links to learn more about what you're seeing. I love it.
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Vulcan II TKL Pro keyboard review: Hall effect switches on the cheap
This isn't the best adjustable actuation keyboard out there, but it's the best deal right now.
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The ultimate laptop workstation for college students: 10 life-changing accessories
Equip your student with everything they'll need to make the most out of their dorm laptop setup.
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Finally see owl the birds you've been missing at night with these $90 night vision binoculars
Record the world at up to 4x magnification in the dead of night with a pair of Mini Digital Night Vision Binoculars
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Discover the secret to effortless Microsoft Office productivity
Get ready to tackle projects with confidence using this Microsoft Office 2021 and 365 course bundle, designed to enhance your skills with the world’s top productivity tools.
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These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you
Security researchers have discovered several alarming security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs smart vacuums and lawn mowers.
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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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Several high-risk security flaws patched in Foxit's PDF tools
Foxit Software has released new updates that close several high-risk security vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor.
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Get three Audible audiobooks for $0.99 each and keep them forever
New subscribers can get three months of service (and three full audiobooks to keep) for under three bucks. Stay subscribed and you'll also get access to frequent Audible book sales, too!
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10 can't miss back to school Dell laptop deals
Looking to pick up an affordable laptop for school? You've come to the right place.
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Microsoft is ninja-killing yet another iconic Windows app this year
This November, Microsoft is killing off another Windows program and won't be providing any more updates for it.
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Millions of AMD CPUs vulnerable to hacks, and some won't get patched
A new security flaw discovered in AMD processors going back to 2006 leave them exposed to pre-boot code attacks.
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Eradicate Windows 11's annoying Microsoft ads with this free tool
Microsoft includes a lot of self-promotion in Windows 11. If you want to stop this, you can use a free tool. This is how it works.
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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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Give your Raspberry Pi blazing-fast SSD speed with this PCIe add-on
Although the Raspberry Pi 5 has a PCIe interface, it does not have a slot for a PCIe SSD. An extension solves this problem.
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Is your PC slowing down? Here's how to find the problem
If your Windows PC is slowing down or even crashing, we recommend getting to the root of the problem with these diagnostic tools.
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The Energy Star rating for laptops, explained
Here's what you need to know about that Energy Star sticker you've seen on laptops and what it means.
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Outsmart AI detectors with Undetectable Humanizer for $39.99
Undetectable Humanizer turns AI-generated text into authentic human-like content, boosting trust and engagement.
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Never pay a subscription fee for MS Office again — $25 for life
Explore Microsoft Office 2019 options for Windows and Mac, tailored for diverse professional and personal use.
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ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
ESET's antivirus software gives far more control over scan and feature settings than the average rival — a plus for power users — without being intimidating.
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How to record audio files with Windows 11
The audio recorder was introduced in Windows 11 as a replacement for the previous Voice Recorder program. It enables audio recordings via integrated microphones or headsets.
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Check out this hack for high quality AI videos
Create high-quality videos for your business with an X-Me AI avatar modeled after your own face and voice.
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Why isn't everyone using this AI job hunter?
Searching for your first job after college can be daunting, but Canyon AI Resumé Builder can take the stress out of the search by helping you craft the perfect resumé, streamline your applications, and nail your interviews, and it does it all for $69.99
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Windows 11 gets an updated Microsoft Store with better app control
Microsoft is testing a revised version of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Here's what's changed.
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Don't miss this iPad Air for $200 off right now
The 5th-gen iPad Air is currently going for just $399 at Walmart. That's half off its retail price! But there's one catch…
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Intel: Fixes for Core CPU voltage bug won't hurt performance
Intel's internal tests while fixing the voltage bug in 13th- and 14th-gen Core chips show that its patch won't hurt performance in most cases.
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Google is killing one of Chrome's biggest ad blockers
uBlock Origin will soon stop functioning in Chrome as Google transitions to new browser extension rules.
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McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
McAfee+ Ultimate offers strong antivirus protection and a vast array of online protections, but its apps, services, and tools could use more polish.
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This chic Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop offers a lot for just $750
This Dell Inspiron 16 laptop packs zippy performance into its 2-in-1 form factor — and it's on sale for 35% off at Best Buy right now.
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Doom + Doom II re-released with more content, 4K, co-op, and more
Bethesda and id Software's enhanced Doom + Doom II bundle comes with new features, more maps, better performance, and cross-play.
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Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is faster and backward-compatible, still only $5
The second generation of the popular hobbyist chip just dropped and it has significantly more power than its predecessor.
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