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PC gaming has a problem: A plague of terrible patches
Live services are all the rage, but a flood of outright bad updates saps the fun out of games.
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How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity
Here's everything you need to know about keeping your laptop safe, secure, and protected against hackers, viruses, and data loss.
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I block every ad on YouTube and I'm not ashamed of it
YouTube's ads are horrible, and so is its treatment of both viewers and creators. I'm not paying for Premium, ever.
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Laptop deals may be bigger than ever this year, analyst hints
The rapid transition into new processors and laptops is great news for consumers, who should be able to snap up older notebooks at bargain prices.
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Microsoft Clipchamp is getting some pretty incredible AI powers
Microsoft is revealing new AI updates to the Windows Clipchamp app, with a big one on the horizon: video packages generated by AI prompts.
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Nvidia GeForce Now expands to 2,000 streamable games
The PC game streaming service is ever-expanding with new titles every week, including releases on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store.
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First BIOS fixes for crashing Intel CPUs are finally rolling out
MSI and Asus are the first motherboard makers to implement Intel's official microcode patch to prevent crashing on Raptor Lake CPUs.
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Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws
Hackers can revert a secured version of Windows to an older version to make it susceptible to previously fixed vulnerabilities.
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ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more
VPN provider Proton rolls out new updates such as a Stealth protocol and discreet app icons that aim to keep you safe while protecting privacy and free speech.
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Want to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10? Use this free one-click tool
There's a free but unofficial tool that changes the entire look of Windows 11 to Windows 10.
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Firefox 129 release fixes security flaws and improves Reader View
Mozilla has patched numerous security vulnerabilities in Firefox version 129 alongside a few other improvements.
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Massive 8TB SD cards, 16TB portable SSDs are right around the corner
A recent trade show highlighted truly enormous storage capacities for new SanDisk products.
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7 ways to repurpose a SSD or hard drive that's collecting dust
Bring new life to your old data drives that aren't quite dead yet.
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Buying a budget laptop? Don't go below these minimum specs
If you want an affordable laptop that won't drive you crazy, pay attention to these crucial specs.
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Rejoice! AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs are cheaper than last generation
AMD has confirmed prices for next-gen Ryzen CPUs, making them both cheaper and faster than their predecessors in the Ryzen 7000 series.
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Did you know Microsoft tried to scrap Windows and start over?
Microsoft ambitiously attempted to create an alternate operating system without any Windows code.
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Logitech: 'Forever mouse' was just a (bad) idea
Logitech has backed off its idea of a "forever mouse" that would be built around a subscription.
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Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox
Phishing scams don't just happen on the internet anymore. Here's a deceptive new kind that strikes where you'd least expect it.
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Windows SmartScreen security has been compromised for years
Newly-discovered methods have surfaced that get around Windows' built-in checks for malicious downloads.
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Nvidia app adds more options and a free month of Xbox Game Pass
The latest version of Nvidia's all-in-one app has better monitor controls and can RTX Video to your browser, among other goodies.
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5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC's antivirus
Although your antivirus software is up to date, some computer systems are repeatedly attacked by malware. We'll go over why this happens and what measures you can take to protect yourself.
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6 must-have features in any college laptop
Looking to buy a new laptop for college? Stop right there. First, you need to consider these six must-have features.
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Google's search business officially ruled as illegal monopoly
A US District Court has ruled Google's search business—and even some aspects of its advertising business—to be an illegal monopoly.
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Intel extends Core chip warranty to soothe customers
Intel has extended the warranty associated with its 13th-gen and 14th-gen Core chips by two years, covering them for a total of five years in total.
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Nvidia drivers are crashing some Windows 10 PCs. Here's how to avoid it
Nvidia's latest driver release is causing blue screen loops on certain Windows PCs. Here's how to check if you're affected and how to avoid it.
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OpenAI's unreleased ChatGPT detector could catch cheating students
OpenAI said Sunday that it can detect text generated by ChatGPT using two different methods. But it's considering how useful they might be, and how easily they could be hacked.
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New report shows the truth of how people actually use AI chatbots
A recent analysis by The Washington Post shows how AI chatbots are actually used by everyday people.
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Intel's troubled CPUs fail less often than AMD, says PC maker
An analysis by Puget Systems shows high failure rates for Intel 13th- and 14th-gen processors, but it's not as bad as some others… including the latest AMD Ryzen chips.
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Surfshark VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
Surfshark VPN comes with a ton of great features and changing these five settings will help ensure an optimal experience.
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Hackers can wirelessly watch your display via HDMI radiation
A newly discovered technique combines wireless EM monitoring and AI algorithms to "read" text on a victim's screen via HDMI radiation, and it's already being used in the wild.
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Even Google isn’t safe from malicious Google ads
Google's sponsored search ads promoted malware for the company's own products.
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Here are all 25 official Steam Sale events over the next twelve months
Use these dates to make sure there isn't a Steam Sale around the corner before you spend full price on any games you're thinking of buying.
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Would you rent a gaming PC? You can now with NZXT's Flex program
The NZXT Flex subscription offers three tiers of Nvidia-powered gaming PCs that you can rent hassle-free.
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How Bitcoin’s founder disappeared because of PCWorld
Whatever happened to Satoshi Nakamoto? Let's take a step back to 2010 when a PCWorld article made a connection between Bitcoin and Wikileaks that may have altered the course of history.
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I'm sick of PC games wasting my bandwidth on 4K textures
The case for making 4K textures an optional DLC download when buying a PC game.
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Hey Logitech, every mouse should be a forever mouse
Logitech recently floated the idea of a "forever" mouse that would be supported by an ongoing subscription. It's a ridiculous idea, and one consumers should laugh into obsolescence.
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Intel's crashing CPU nightmare, explained
Intel's rapidly dying CPUs mark the biggest hardware scandal since the Pentium FDIV bug. Here's what's causing it and what you should do if your CPU is exhibiting issues.
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Intel to lay off 15,000 employees as CPU strategy shifts
Intel reports a loss and a revenue dip for the second calendar quarter of 2024, and massive layoffs too.
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Chrome adds new AI search features for images and site history
Desktop versions of Chrome are getting AI-powered features for searching images and videos, finding sites in history, and comparing products online.
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Best Buy leaks Ryzen 9000 prices, and they're cheaper than expected
According to briefly posted Best Buy listings for AMD's newest processors, they're going to be cheaper than last-gen models by up to $100.
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Newegg will pay up to $400 for your old CPU, laptop, or tablet
Newegg is offering several hundred dollars in store credit if you sell your used CPU, laptop, tablet, Chromebook, or iPad to the retailer.
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Skype goes completely ad-free while getting new AI features
Microsoft's messaging app is getting a comprehensive overhaul that makes it more appealing.
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The cause of Microsoft's global cloud services outage revealed
Yesterday, Microsoft services connected to Azure experienced disruptions worldwide. We now know why: a targeted DDoS attack.
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Minecraft's clever Tetris DLC is more than just a soulless cash grab
Two of the most popular games in history come together in a new Minecraft DLC where your Tetris skills create a dynamic Minecraft world to play in.
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Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake CPU for Copilot+ laptops launches Sept. 3
Intel says it will launch its next-gen Core Ultra processor, named Lunar Lake, at IFA in Berlin this September alongside its laptop partners.
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GDDR7 memory for next-gen GPUs will start manufacturing soon
SK Hynix says it's ready to enter mass production for huge, speedy GPU memory chips before October.
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Why you should never connect a Windows XP PC to the internet
A recent experiment showed what happens when a computer running Windows XP goes online today.
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Windows 11’s taskbar hides a secret ‘End task’ feature for pros
In Windows 11, you can activate a hidden developer feature that improves the taskbar. We show you how to do it.
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Which cloud gaming service is right for you? A quick comparison
Here's what you need to know to choose the best cloud gaming service based on catalogs, device support, resolution, and more.
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