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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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How to prevent Windows Defender from ruining your gaming performance
This simple fix can boost your PC's performance in games.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 9 review: Punchy sound and stunning OLED
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 offers a gorgeous OLED display as well as punchy speakers. What more could you ask for?
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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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Now your blog can write itself! Here’s how
This WordPress plugin automates content creation, from research to publication, so you can focus on watching your metrics soar.
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See how your furniture looks in a new arrangement with this home design software
With Ashampoo® 3D CAD (computer-aided design) software, you can plan out your home design and organization and create blueprints for a new construction.
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This $15 portable charger keeps your phone juiced all day long
The Baseus Airpow power bank is an easy buy at this Amazon-Prime-members-only price.
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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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This remarkably powerful mini PC is on sale for just $299
The Acemagic AD08 mini PC comes in several powerful configs and they're all priced down right now.
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Get this ViewSonic USB-C portable monitor for a shockingly low $51
With an extra discount from eBay, this refurbished portable monitor is the best price we've ever seen from a major brand.
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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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Best Windows backup software 2024: Protect your data!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
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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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This slim RTX-equipped MSI gaming laptop is only $760 right now
The MSI Thin 15 is a great deal at this price on Amazon.
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Here's the secret to impressing your next boss
Unlock unlimited access to 1,000 courses on web development, Amazon AWS, and more.
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Adata 970 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD review: Fast and fan-tastic!
Adata's 970 Pro, sporting a fan-cooled heatsink, delivered some record-setting results, as well as some middling ones (for a top-shelf DRAM design).
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How to send and share large files for free
Some files are simply too big for an e-mail, but with specialized online services like Gmail and Dropbox sharing still works.
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Forget chunky video doorbells, EZVIZ has sleek innovative solutions for almost every home
Whether you live in an apartment block or a gated villa, EZVIZ has the solution to smart and secure home entry.
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Why a cheap motherboard is probably all you need
When building a PC, many users tend to invest in high-end motherboards. In reality, most boards offer everything you'll need at a more affordable prices.
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Which web browsers excel in security, privacy, and features?
Google Chrome has overtaken other browsers in terms of market share. But which browser is ahead when it comes to practical use and protection against hackers and privacy?
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Why are coders obsessed with this Microsoft tool?
Discover why developers are embracing Microsoft Visual Studio Pro as their go-to coding platform—available for a limited time at its lowest price ever ($35).
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We found out how to get ‘The Office’ back on Netflix
Unlock your favorite shows with a VPN designed for unblocking streaming websites, available now for a lifetime at $39.99.
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Best free VPN for Android 2024: Which ones can you trust?
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
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This $30 solar-powered camping lantern doubles as a power bank
Right now, you can get this two-in-one gadget for 29% off on Amazon.
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Snag this Razer keyboard for 68% off and see what all the fuss is about
Yeah, this keyboard could get you banned in Counter-Strike — and you can get it right now for $170 off original price.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2024: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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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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Save $700 on this RTX 4070 gaming PC that's absolutely stacked
This iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming PC has an insane config for just $1,399 at Walmart.
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Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed review: Buckle up, it's fast!
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed gaming mouse is comfortable, maneuverable, and quick off the mark.
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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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This Samsung USB-C flash drive is tiny, fast, and only $18 right now
For a limited time, you can grab this 128GB Samsung USB Type-C flash drive on sale at Amazon.
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These two apps might make your job feel like one long lunch break
For $19.97 each, you can get Microsoft Project 2021 for managing tasks and Visio 2021 for turning complex data into easy-to-understand diagrams.
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This smartphone that fits in your pocket's pocket is almost half off
The NanoPhone is only 3.5 inches long, but you can use it like any other smartphone, and it's on sale for $109.99
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The secret to getting Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more without a subscription
A Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license is still only $39.97.
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The world’s best-kept language-learning secret is finally out
Discover how learning up to 14 new languages with Babbel can be both fun and flexible with a lifetime subscription at $139.97 through September 1.
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The simple upgrade every PC gamer needs
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for smoother gameplay, better graphics, and faster load times.
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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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MSI MPG 341CQPX review: A gorgeous gaming ultrawide display with USB-C
The MSI MPG 341CQPX is yet another QD-OLED ultrawide, but it improves on its predecessors with better HDR, a 240Hz refresh rate, and USB-C port with 98 watts of Power Delivery.
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Ditch Microsoft 365 because this Office lifetime license practically pays for itself
Here's how to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more on your Windows or Mac for $25
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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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Phone scammers are using faked AI voices. Here's how to protect yourself
Modern AI tools can clone almost anyone's voice — and they're being used to scam people.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2024: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Get Logitech's deluxe MX Master 3 mouse for over 50% off
It's one of our favorite PC mice and it's on sale for half off its original retail price.
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