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Your 'AI PC' is already obsolete: The curse of early adoption strikes again
Microsoft Copilot+ rendered first-gen AI PCs obsolete, illustrating yet again the risks of being an early adopter.
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MSI motherboard concept uses radical new CAMM2 memory
Why? Why not? MSI and Kingston shoved the new, super-skinny laptop memroy standard into a Z790 motherboard.
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Can you bequeath your Steam account? Maybe, but there's a catch
Steam says you can't leave your account in your will. US law says maybe you can. But even if it's technically legal, there's still a problem.
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Should you enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11?
Gamers are often encouraged to switch on hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 10 or 11, but does this feature actually provide any tangible upticks to performance?
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Opera adds support for Google’s Gemini AI model
In addition, Opera One users can test two new AI features at no cost.
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YouTube is acting weird for Adblock users
Users report that YouTube clips skip to the end or play without sound if you have an ad blocker enabled.
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Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade pleas get even more desperate
Windows 11 hasn't been as successful as Microsoft had hoped—and they still really want to convince Windows 10 users to switch.
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Hands-on: Chromebook Plus is Google's push for affordable AI
Chromebook Plus models are gettings tons of new Gemini-powered tools, plus 2TB of free Google One storage.
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Facebook wants to use your posts to train AI. Here's how to object
Facebook is changing its privacy policy and plans to use posts and images to train its AI. To prevent this, you need to object.
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What's in antivirus software? All the pieces you may need (or not)
Antivirus suites now come with many different features. We break down what you might encounter, so that you can decide if they’re right for you.
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I’m a longtime PC builder, but this boutique PC taught me some lessons
Here are some important lessons that all DIY PC builders can learn from a boutique builder, and tips on how to incorporate them into your next build.
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The Epic Games Store is giving away Farming Simulator 22 for free
Epic Games continues to bring free games to our PCs, with Farming Simulator 22 continuing the Epic Mega Sale giveaways.
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The confusing world of USB-C charging, explained
From cables to power supplies, it pays to know the intricacies of the USB-C spec if you want the fastest charging.
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Windows 11’s most-hyped new AI feature could be a privacy nightmare
Microsoft Recall feels like it comes straight from the future—but it has a hidden dark side that's all too familiar.
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Microsoft battens security hatches on Windows admin accounts
Coming changes to Windows 11 will help reduce the risk of using an administrator account on a day-to-day basis.
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Warning: Windows 11’s major 2024 update removes these features
Windows users need to be careful with the next major feature update. Microsoft is removing these applications and features.
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Can $500 get you a good gaming laptop?
You'll probably need to spend more than $500 to get a good gaming laptop, but you still have options to play on low-cost notebooks.
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5 VPN features you need to start using today
VPNs come with tons of settings and extras nowadays, but these are the most important features everyone should be using.
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Microsoft Edge will start blocking screenshots on the job
Microsoft Edge for Business will begin blocking the ability to take screenshots of web pages your IT department deems off limits.
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Why ultralight gaming mice are better for big hands too
Many ultralight mice are a little too small for players with big hands. So should we be making more big mice that also qualify as ultralight?
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Surface VP sitdown: How is AI going to change Microsoft's PCs?
PCWorld's Mark Hachman interviews Microsoft's corporate vice president of Surface devices to talk about the future of the PC and Windows in an AI-powered world.
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This year's major Windows 11 update is here for you to try
Microsoft has pushed a test version of what may be called the Windows 11 2024 Update, complete with new features like WiFi 7 support for you to try. But there's a bunch of AI features that won't work without a Copilot+ PC.
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Do you really need a password manager as part of your antivirus software?
Password managers are essential for online security, but you have a lot of options.
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Microsoft's Copilot+ PC push leaves existing 'AI PCs' behind
Today's AI-capable NPUs and GPUs are being left in the dust when it comes to Windows 11's new Copilot+ AI experiences.
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Microsoft's Copilot AI upgrades to a dedicated Windows app
Microsoft is "evolving" Copilot into a Windows app, removing the "preview" tag, and moving it right smack into the middle of the Windows 11 taskbar.
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You can now limit how much memory Microsoft Edge uses
Want to restrict Microsoft Edge from eating all your RAM? There's a new slider you can use to choose how many gigabytes Microsoft Edge can occupy.
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'AI' is now a meaningless term — thanks, Cooler Master thermal paste
The company's new Cryofuze 5 thermal paste is "AI competitive," according to marketing materials.
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Modder gets Windows XP to run on 1989 computer
A modder created a version of Windows XP that runs on Intel 486 processors and made the ISO file available to download on the Internet Archive.
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Do you know your laptop's trackpad gestures? They're surprisingly helpful
Trackpad are responsive enough now that using gestures can make using your laptop more efficient.
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Microsoft's new AI-powered Paste is way cooler than it should be
The latest addition to Microsoft's suite of PowerToys adds Advanced Paste, which uses AI to paste a group of data in a format that you specify.
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Microsoft debuts Phi Silica, AI specifically for Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is moving from big, powerful AI LLM chatbots to SLMs, or AI that can squeeze into the constraints of a PC. Its first effort is Phi Silica for Copilot+ PCs.
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The best Windows app you've never heard of gets AI superpowers
Microsoft is finally adding Copilot-like AI flows to Power Automate, the Windows app that can create mega-macros to perform a variety of tasks.
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Microsoft Edge will dub streamed video with AI-translated audio
Microsoft Edge will dub AI-generated and translated audio over streamed video, Microsoft said, in addition to providing captions. One of the named sites? YouTube.
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Samsung's Snapdragon Galaxy Book laptops come with AI tools (and a free TV)
Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Edge line laptops are lightweight and powerful, now equipped with Snapdragon X Elite processors as well as practical AI tools.
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You're not getting a Surface gaming PC. Here's why
Microsoft's Surface chief explains why the company isn't interested in a laptop designed for gaming — and it has nothing to with Microsoft.
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Windows Recall has one big gotcha, and it's not privacy
Windows Recall is Microsoft's intriguing, AI-powered local search. But its hardware demands are somewhat shocking.
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Hands on: Microsoft's Surface Pro thankfully gives up on 'lapability'
We go hands-on with the new Microsoft Surface Pro.
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Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator is an unexpected AI art treat
Did you know that there are now two AI art tools in Microsoft Paint: Image Creator and Cocreator? And they're both super cool.
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Hands-on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop: It's what's inside that counts
You're not going to see much new on the new Microsoft Surface Laptop 2024 (7th Edition). Instead, the benefits are on the inside.
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Why most pro gamers use a claw grip with gaming mice
The majority of pro gamers tend to adopt a specific kind of mouse grip called a "claw grip" when in the throes of battle. But what's the reasoning for that, and should you do the same?
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Do you really need a VPN as part of your antivirus software?
A bundled VPN can offer great value and convenience.
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Windows Recall could solve my biggest problem in tech
Microsoft is promising that its new Recall technology for Windows Copilot+ PCs will be able to find digital detail, no matter the application. If so, I want it.
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Intel claps back at Qualcomm after Snapdragon X launch
Qualcomm and Intel are set up for a head-to-head battle in the consumer laptop market. Gordon's here to break it down for us.
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Microsoft's new Surface laptops are bursting with AI power
Microsoft launched the new Copilot+ versions of the Surface Pro (2024) and the Surface Laptop (2024) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processors inside, packed with AI power.
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Meet the future of Windows: Copilot+ PCs unleash practical AI tools
Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of AI PCs: Copilot+ PCs, which will use local and cloud AI to perform functions that include Recall, Automatic Super Resolution, and more.
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Dell's ultra-popular XPS 13 exclusively used Intel chips – until today
Dell has embraced the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite platform, offering an XPS laptop plus Inspiron and Latitude notebooks.
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Hands-on: Lenovo's first Snapdragon-powered Yoga and ThinkPad laptops
The Snapdragon-powered Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and Yoga Slim 7x will both go on sale in June, but we got to try them out early.
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Intel says Lunar Lake will beat Snapdragon X Elite, the new CPU hotness
Intel tipped new performance and architectural details of its upcoming Lunar Lake processor in advance of its launch at Computex, to rob some thunder from the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite launch.
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HP debuts two OmniBook and EliteBook Snapdragon laptops
HP comes out swinging with a pair of business-focused models claiming as much as 26 hours of battery life.
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