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Are Chromebooks good for gaming? No… but actually also yes
Think a bit outside the box and you'll find that Chromebooks can be good for gaming — with caveats.
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Did you know Windows 11 has a God Mode? Here's what it can do
God Mode is a hidden feature that makes it way easier to tweak various Windows settings.
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Windows 'downgrade' attack tool is now in the wild. How to protect yourself
A security researcher just published a free tool that can reopen various security flaws on your up-to-date Windows PC.
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I'm a tech expert. Here's how I save hundreds on like-new gadgets
Don't want to wait for deals? You can still save big on tech all throughout the year using these sites.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Everything you need to know
The highly anticipated flight sim update is coming later this year. Here's what to expect as far as content, aircraft, features, and release date.
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Indiegogo offers refunds for (some) products that never ship
The new Shipping Guarantee Program will give backers more peace of mind, though it's only available to established and proven campaigns.
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Chrome just patched some high-risk security flaws, so go update now
The first update for Chrome 128 fixes several browser security vulnerabilities.
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Why Black Myth: Wukong is no Dark Souls clone
Black Myth: Wukong may borrow some Soulslike mechanics but it's different enough to keep things interesting.
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You can now paint happy little trees with multicolor thermal paste
Cooler Master showed off a new way for PC builders to one-up each other: a CPU painting with multicolor thermal paste.
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Optional Windows 11 update is stuffed with useful improvements
The latest Windows 11 update contains improvements to Windows Share, Narrator, AMD CPUs, and more.
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Nvidia RTX 50-series laptops will get GDDR7 memory
An OEM partner says the presumed RTX 5060 will be one of the first discrete laptop GPUs available with the speedy new graphics memory standard.
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Ryzen 9000 performance boost now available to all Windows 11 users
A new update to Windows 11 23H2 unlocks the next-gen AMD CPU performance previously reserved for Windows Insiders.
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Are refurbished laptops actually more eco-friendly than new laptops?
If you're shopping for a laptop and you want to be as green as possible, here are some things to know before buying a refurbished laptop.
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These vacs suck: 5 supremely powerful robot vacuums
Navigation, brushes, and other factors are key when picking a robot vacuum. But if you want to know which vacs really suck—debris, that is—check these out.
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20 obscure Windows features every student should know about
Windows is packed with hidden features and tricks that can make your school life easier.
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Windows 11 Start menu moves toward Windows 10 with Categories view
Microsoft is quietly testing a "Categories" layout view within the Windows 11 Start menu, which brings it closer to Windows 10's Start menu than ever before.
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Windows on Arm's strongest selling point finally ships
Blackmagic has begun shipping DaVinci Resolve 19, which includes support for Windows on Arm for the first time.
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The PS5 Edge controller is now fully customizable on PCs
Good news for PC gamers: Sony's new desktop app can fully customize the DualSense Edge controller now.
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Meet Hex: An active CPU cooler when needed, passive when not
Phononic is the latest cooling solution to offer a new twist on cooling chips for PCs and data centers. Is it just a Peltier cooler, or is it something more?
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6 ways to control your smart home from your PC
Here are the best apps and methods to manage your connected cameras, lights, door locks, and more from Windows.
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15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free
From keeping your calendar, to managing your files, to editing your HDR images, monitoring your PC hardware, and more — these free open-source tools for PC are truly useful!
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Microsoft finally adding long-awaited features to Outlook for Windows
A collection of new features and improvements are coming to the new Outlook app this year.
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Linux OS market share climbs towards 5% — thanks, Steam Deck!
It's still no "Year of the Linux Desktop," but the open-source OS keeps climbing as it's boosted by the Steam Deck's popularity.
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AMD talks Ryzen 9000 controversy: 'We were as puzzled' as reviewers
AMD's David McAfee joined our Full Nerd podcast to wade deep into the differing benchmark results seen by the company and independent reviewers.
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Windows 10's Start menu is becoming a billboard for Microsoft 365
Microsoft is currently testing new advertisements in Windows 10, smack dab in the Start menu.
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Whoa! Ryzen 9000 CPUs get a huge gaming bump in Windows preview build
Initial benchmarks on the new Windows Insider build, which AMD said would unlock the CPUs' full performance, show definite and sizeable gaming improvements.
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Your VPN's 'no-log' policy: What it is and why it matters
A VPN's 'no-log' policy plays a crucial role in keeping your data private while connected. Here's everything you need to know.
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Windows 11 updates are about to become a lot easier with hotpatching
An exciting improvement is coming to Windows 11, according to a support page that Microsoft accidentally published.
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15 practical free apps for your college laptop
Get your laptop ready for school with these useful apps that don't cost a thing.
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Integrated laptop graphics: Does Intel, AMD, or Qualcomm have more game?
It's a showdown in integrated laptop graphics! We pit Intel Arc vs. AMD Radeon vs. Qualcomm Adreno to determine which CPU has game-worthy performance.
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How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
Knowing your graphics card's GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you try your hand at overclocking. Here's how to check your GPU temperature.
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AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs: 8 must-know details before you buy
Confusion and controversy have colored the launch of AMD’s next generation of processors—here’s everything you need to know about Ryzen 9000 CPUs.
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Midjourney goes free (again) and lets anyone generate AI images
Anyone can now sign up for Midjourney and create AI-generated images without paying, but there's a catch.
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New Asus motherboard makes swapping graphics cards so much easier
Do you hate trying to swap out a graphics card inside a crowded PC? If you do, this super-simple GPU retention mechanism that Asus is showing off is going to improve your experience immensely.
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Shrinkflation is hitting Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics card
Nvidia's new RTX 4070 model will use slower GDDR6 memory but won't drop in price.
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Windows will have to pry Control Panel from my cold dead hands
The Windows Control Panel’s imminent demise once again looms large. I refuse to give it up.
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Google begins rolling out new Essentials app for Windows PCs
It's meant to centralize Google's most popular PC apps in one place for Windows users.
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Why you shouldn’t skimp on your gaming PC's case
The case is usually the last thing you think of when building a gaming rig. But there are good reasons why you should never skimp on this important piece of hardware.
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Latest Windows 11 update cripples PCs. Here's what to do if you're affected
This cumulative update for Windows 11 can slow down PCs so badly that they become unusable.
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How a VR game helped me lose 100 pounds
Along with intense dieting, a game on the Meta Quest 2 helped me keep moving during my weight loss.
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McAfee's AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video's a fake
McAfee has launched an AI-powered deepfake detection tool to help fight disinformation and other deceptions that can be generated via AI. It'll use an NPU on select Copilot+ PCs.
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Samsung tries glasses-free 3D again with new gaming monitors
The Odyssey 3D uses lenticular display panels and eye-tracking tech, but we don't know if it'll actually make it to market yet.
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Microsoft says it's finally getting rid of Control Panel in Windows
…but we've heard that before. Who knows if it'll stick this time? And if it does, how soon until it actually happens?
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Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
For the ninth time in 2024, Google is telling users that they need to update Chrome right away to fix a security issue — and this one's already being exploited "in the wild."
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How ancient tech is thwarting AI cheating in the classroom
How do you beat AI cheating in the classroom? Chances are you grew up with the answer.
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AMD's Ryzen 9000 patch boosts performance on Windows 11
AMD explains why Ryzen 9000 processors didn't live up to its own claims and issues a performance patch for its Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 CPUs.
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Windows Recall crawls back for round two in October
Microsoft said that it will release its controversial Recall feature to Windows testers in a few months.
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Asus microsite confirms Ryzen 9000 X3D chips are on the way
The URL and metadata of an Asus motherboard site confirms 9000 series CPUs with AMD's celebrated V-cache are coming.
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Windows update breaks Linux dual-boot setups with ominous message
A Secure Boot vulnerability fix has patched some users right out of their Linux operating systems.
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