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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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Baldur's Gate III adds native game mods on PC
Players can now browse and install a huge list of game mods without any external tools.
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This retractable USB-C cable is the best $11 you'll spend this week
The Baseus retractable USB-C cable is great for charging devices, transferring files, and eliminating tangles.
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YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes
Incoming tools will let creators find and take down fakes of their own voices and faces, among other protections.
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Samsung's tiny 4TB portable SSD just hit its best-ever price again
The Samsung T5 EVO is fast, compact, durable, and on sale for an enormous 53% off on Amazon.
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This adorable mini PC is the 'world's smallest' water-cooled gaming desktop
The Geekom MegaMini G1 uses laptop parts to cram a ton of power into a tiny case.
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Best VPNs for Android 2024: Our picks for phones and tablets
PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
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Get this RTX-powered HP laptop with i9 CPU for $400 off today
This 16-inch HP Omen gaming laptop is down to $1,000 at Best Buy right now.
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Bluetooth 6.0 is almost here, and it's bringing a useful feature
The next major update to Bluetooth is long overdue, but it's finally coming with new features and improvements.
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How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)
Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.
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Whoa! LG's super-fast OLED ultrawide gaming monitor is over 50% off
You can get this 34-inch LG UltraGear gaming monitor for over 50% off with this coupon code.
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Asus ROG Swift PG27QDP review: A new high for motion clarity in monitors
The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP sets a new high bar for motion clarity — and has great image quality, too.
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5 delightfully weird PCs you have to see from IFA
There were a lot of laptops and PCs at IFA, but these wonderfully unorthodox machines pushed the envelope to stand out from the crowd.
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This router is like your VPN, only better and cheaper
Fast server speeds, built-in ad blocking, and zero monthly fees in sight.
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Boss blowing up your phone after hours? Not with this
Get a second phone number with Hushed and reclaim your time. It’s only $20, and you can keep it for life.
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Best USB-C PD laptop chargers 2024: More portable power
Add ports and power with these recommended laptop chargers for every sort of common use case.
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Best free VPN of 2024: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
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Best external drives 2024: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Samsung's speedy 128GB SD card is only $10 and perfect for creators
The 128GB version of the Samsung Evo Plus SD card is currently 38% off on Amazon.
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Acer shows off a gaming monitor with ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rate
If 540Hz wasn't fast enough for you, you'll soon be able to hit 600Hz and eke out extra frames.
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Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs
In a new support page, Microsoft provides guidance on speeding up the Windows startup process.
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a drool-worthy workhorse with a neat party trick
Out of Lenovo's raft of new laptops unveiled at IFA 2024,the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is the one I'm drooling over.
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Lenovo's newest ThinkPad laptop reminds you to sit up straight
Lenovo unveiled the newest ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop at IFA in Berlin and it boasts a number of AI features.
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Lenovo’s concept laptop unfolds itself and turns to follow you
Most AI laptops revolve around image and text generation. Lenovo's AutoTwist concept taps AI for more luxurious hands-free screen adjustments.
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This Editors' Choice ultrawide gaming monitor is only $250 today
This Gigabyte model is one of our favorite budget monitors for gamers and it's on sale today for an unbeatable price.
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Intel says Lunar Lake laptop graphics are getting a huge boost from Xe2
The company's IFA 2024 presentation claims a 31% improvement over last gen and 16% over AMD's latest APU.
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15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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This mini PC is more powerful than it looks, and it's on sale for $319
The Acemagic AD08 was already a great value, but it's even better for 29% off on Amazon.
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The power bank I take with me everywhere is 20% off right now
For a limited time, you can get Ugreen's 25,000mAh power bank on sale for $80 on Amazon.
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Acer's clean Nitro V 14 wasn't good enough for one girl gamer
Acer launches the Nitro V 14 gaming laptop at the IFA showcase in Berlin, but the relatively anemic GPU had some fuming.
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Intel's next big chip won't be 'Intel Inside,' either
Intel said its upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips will be the second straight PC processor to not be manufactured internally by Intel.
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Your Chromebook should now have one of Windows' best features
Google is bringing its own twist on snapping and grouping windows to Chromebooks and ChromeOS.
How-To
You're the best password: How to start using passkeys on Windows PCs
You are the best password, because hackers cannot imitate or steal your physical characteristics. How to protect your PC and important online services with face or finger recognition.
Reviews
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review: A workhorse that never dies
You can get faster and flashier systems, but the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 delivers efficiency on levels we haven’t seen elsewhere. It’s an all-around strong machine for general productivity on the go, and may prove a tough one to beat on that front.
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Ditch the cable and make your vehicle's Apple CarPlay wireless for $50
The plug-and-play OTTOCAST adapter turns wired CarPlay into wireless, allowing for hands-free navigation, calls and more.
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Simplify Your Charging Routine with This Magnetic Wireless Power Hub
For $27 through September 29, this 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging pad keeps your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch powered up in one convenient spot.
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Best gaming laptops 2024: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
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Best gaming headsets 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best wired and wireless headsets for your PC gaming pleasure and comfort.
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New Discord feature feels a lot like spying. Here's how to disable it
Discord now keeps deeper tabs on what your contacts have been playing (and vice versa). Thankfully, you can opt out.
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Turn one laptop port into four with Acer's $10 USB hub
The Acer 4-port USB-A hub is great to have on hand — and it's dirt cheap on Amazon right now.
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Best free antivirus 2024: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime
Many of the big names in antivirus offer a free version of their security suites. Here are our top choices for free antivirus.
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Asus unveils swanky Lunar Lake-powered laptops at IFA
Today at IFA in Berlin, Asus unveiled the latest iterations of the Vivobook and Zenbook line of laptops, now powered by the latest Lunar Lake CPUs from Intel.
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Firefox 130 brings a few AI features, including integrated chatbots
The latest Firefox update brings a few AI-powered features and quality-of-life improvements.
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This MSI ultrawide OLED monitor is on sale for an insanely low $500
Woot has the best price we've ever seen for an OLED monitor.
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Acer concept laptop's touchpad pops out as a gaming controller
The DualPlay's touchpad releases and flips around to reveal a full gamepad. Its speakers also pop out of the laptop body.
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This RTX-stacked Alienware gaming laptop is $400 off right now
The powerful Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,500 at Best Buy.
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