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AMD Threadripper 3970X Review: 32 cores of unbeatable power
AMD's 32-core Ryzen Threadripper 3970X delivers performance 43 percent faster than the older 32-core Threadripper.
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Intel Core i9-10980XE Review: Winning the middle
Intel's 18-core Core i9-10980XE occupies a tight performance space between competing AMD CPUs. A lower price actually makes it a decent deal.
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Corsair Virtuoso RGB SE review: Finally a fancy headset to match the rest of Corsair’s hardware
Corsair's new Virtuoso RGB SE doesn't sound quite as good as it looks, but it looks really damn good. If nothing else, it's a much-needed alternative to Corsair's cheap Void line.
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Dynabook Tecra X50-F review: This lightweight 15-inch business notebook falls a bit short
Sharp's Dynabook unit has launched the Tecra X50-F 15-inch business laptop. It's roomy and light, but it falls short in some little ways and one big way—battery life.
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Roboform Everywhere review: Solid password security
This password manager offers a simple interface and straightforward features.
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Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard review: Mastering this split-style keyboard takes patience
The Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard may bring relief to aching arms, but it's not for everyone.
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Kingston KC600 SATA SSD: Top-tier performance, top-tier price
Kingston's KC600 costs considerably more than bargain 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, but it's a much better overall performer.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 6 14 (2019) review: A solid, bargain-priced 2-in-1 saddled with iffy battery life
Lenovo's IdeaPad 6 14 packs a quad-core CPU and a full-HD touchscreen into a 2-in-1 form factor. Its battery and display could be better, but for just $500, you’re still getting a lot.
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Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero review: This wireless Elite Atlas is better in every way except price
Turtle Beach's wireless take on the Elite Atlas improves on the original with built-in controls, software-side support, and more. At twice the price though, this upgrade doesn't have the same breakout appeal.
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Ryzen 9 3950X review: AMD’s 16-core CPUs is an epic end-zone dance over Intel
AMD's 16-core Ryzen 9 3960X reigns supreme as the most powerful consumer CPU we've ever seen
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Brave 1.0 review: This excellent, privacy-focused browser can make you money, too
Brave Software releases its privacy-minded Brave browser for general use. It's an excellent, streamlined browser that commits itself to your privacy, and with the potential to make you some money, too.Updated
NordVPN review: A great choice for Netflix fans, but who’s running the show?
NordVPN has good performance, great features, and suits novices and power users alike. But who is running the show down there?
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Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL review: Peppy quad-core performance, but a cheap display
This bargain-priced laptop puts up impressive performance numbers, but make sure to get one with an IPS display rather than the iffy TN variety.
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Hotspot Shield 2020 review: New owners, fantastic speeds, slightly better privacy
Hotspot Shield is still the speediest VPN we've seen, but the privacy policy could be better.
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Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 review: More of the same, but better
With a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth support, the redesigned Elite Controller Series 2 is Microsoft's most convenient wireless controller to date.
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PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super Single Fan review: Tiny graphics card, big performance
The PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super Single Fan sticks to the basics, but that's a good thing, especially since it'll fit into almost any system.
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HP Omen 17 (2019) review: Solid performance that’s shockingly affordable
HP's Omen 17 has a reputation as a solid performer with a budget price, and its 2019 model follows suit. It's a heavy gaming laptop and the battery is a bummer, but a full RTX 2070 at this price? Believe it.
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Password Boss review: Managing your passwords with authority
This app-only password manager makes it easy to keep your login credentials strong and safe.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Ryzen 7) review: The price tag climbs, but battery life drops
We've tested a second 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, this time with a top-of-the-line Ryzen 7 processor inside. You'll pay more for a moderate performance bump, but even more disappointing battery life.
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Dell XPS 13 7390 review: Whoa, the XPS 13 is officially faster than an XPS 15 now
Dell's new XPS 13 7390 packs Intel’s Comet Lake Core i7-10710U, making this tiny ultraportable a truly impressive performer, even against XPS 15 workhorses.
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Addlink S22 QLC SSD review: Quad-level cell NAND that sustains write speeds, on the cheap
The S22 QLC 2.5-inch SSD sidesteps 4-bit QLC NAND's normal slow sustained writing, and it costs less than 9 cents per gigabyte. That makes it a budget drive worth buying.
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Iperius Backup review: Versatile, powerful backup
Though the methodology can be confusing at times, Iperius Backup is arguably the most versatile, comprehensive and compatible backup program available. It's also free if all you need is local plain file backup.
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Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Alienware's redesigned m15 R2 is a gorgeous laptop that puts out impressive performance—though you should probably opt for the OLED upgrade.
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Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition Review: More power, less point
Intel's all-5GHz Core i9-9900KS Special Edition steals the "best gaming" CPU title from its own predecessor. But the world wasn't necessarily asking for more frames.
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Asus Dual GeForce GTX 1660 Super EVO OC review: Faster memory, much bigger punch
Say hello to the new no-compromises 1080p gaming champion. Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 Super replaces the GDDR5 memory in the original GTX 1660 with GDDR6 VRAM, and it makes a huge difference.
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Cooler Master MK850 review: Don’t throw away your controller just yet
Cooler Master's MK850 keyboard integrates analog controls to replicate using a controller, but the experience is far from seamless, like a neat tech demo that's not yet a fully realized product.
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Google Pixelbook Go review: A perfectly good Chromebook that elevates the category
Google’s Pixelbook Go is a perfectly good Chromebook, and that’s exactly what the company set out to create, with a careful balance of quality features and economical compromises.
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Acer Predator Helios 700 review: You can’t call it a gimmick if it works
Packing a 9th gen Core i9 CPU, GeForce RTX 2080 and a sliding keyboard, Acer's Predator Helios 700 is large and in charge
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Google Pixel 4 XL review: Half great, half-baked
If you absolutely need to have the newest Android features and want to be on the Pixel’s bleeding edge, then buy a Pixel 4. Otherwise, wait for a few updates—or for the Pixel 5.
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SK Hynix Gold S31 review: A great SATA SSD from the largest vendor you’ve likely never heard of
SK Hynix's Gold S31 2.5-inch SSD performs on a par with or better than just about any other drive on the market. A sterling effort from a longtime manufacturer.
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 Review: A convertible with very few compromises
Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 7390, armed with Intel's latest Ice Lake CPU and some very nice trimmings, finally beats its celebrity sibling, the clamshell XPS 13. Read on for the good news in performance, features, and battery life.
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Surface Laptop 3 review: AMD Ryzen makes a good 15-inch Surface, but Intel’s version may be better
Microsoft's 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 boldly includes a custom AMD processor, and maintains Surface excellence while adding new features like USB-C. But is it really the best Surface Laptop 3 you can buy?
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OnePlus 7T review: Just the right amount of ‘pro’
The OnePlus 7T might not have the pro surname, but you won’t miss it.
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Windows 10 November 2019 Update review: Fewer features now, bigger changes later
Microsoft's goal with its Windows 10 November 2019 Update is to fix bugs, not push features. A Windows Search-powered File Explorer offers one of the few improvements.
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Acer Swift 3 (2019) review: This midrange notebook PC hides Nvidia graphics power
Acer's Swift 3 (2019) notebook PC offers excellent performance and satisfactory battery life for an inexpensive clamshell, though the audio and fingerprint reader are noticeably lacking.
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WD’s My Passport 5TB USB hard drive review: Updated style and capacity
Though not as fast as some pricier competition, WD's My Passport external USB 3.2 hard drive is attractive, affordable, and available in 5TB capacity.
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Review: Dell’s XPS 15 7590 reaches for 8 cores of CPU power
Dell’s XPS 15 7590 tests the limits of its thin-and-light chassis with an 8-core “overclockable” Core i9-9980HK and a discrete GeForce GTX 1650.
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Belkin Boost Up Charge Wireless Charging Stand 7.5W review: A versatile design goes a long way
Belkin's Boost Up Charge wireless charging stand takes a slightly different design approach, to good affect.
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Kaspersky Security Cloud 2020 review: Good value for multi-device families
Kaspersky's new Security Cloud suite protects all your devices, with excellent value for families with a wide number of smartphones, PCs, and Macs.
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Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43-R19L) review: A budget AMD Ryzen 3 workhorse with middling battery life
There’s a lot to like about this inexpensive Ryzen 3-powered Acer Aspire 5, but its middling battery life is tough to overlook.
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Acer Nitro 5 (2019) review: A great budget-conscious laptop, at least for the moment
Acer's Nitro 5 may age quickly with its entry-level hardware, but it's a great option for budget-minded buyers who enjoy light gaming and wouldn't mind upgrading in a few years.
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Logitech MX Master 3 review: A marvelous mouse
With connectivity for up to three devices and a raft of custom app profiles, this mouse will increase efficiency for business and creative types alike.
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Logitech MX Keys review: A wireless keyboard that does much more
The MX Keys is a well constructed, low-profile keyboard that can pair with up to three devices and, when used with the MX Master 3, control multiple computers in a single workflow.
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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5700 XT review: Superfast and nearly flawless
The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 5700 XT is as close to perfection as a graphics card can get, bolstered by ingenious software tricks.
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MSI’s GE65 Raider Review: A little thick, but a lot fast
The GE65 Raider 9SF packs an 8-core 9th gen Core i9 and GeForce RTX 2070 graphics into a relatively compact body
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Astro A40 TR plus MixAmp review: A tough sell nowadays, but still a top-notch headset
Astro's A40 TR and redesigned MixAmp feel pricier than ever given the current state of the headset market, but great build quality and a bevy of input options might win you over.
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XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II Ultra review: A high-performance muscle car of a GPU
The XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II Ultra is like a muscle car: High-performing, a little loud, extremely impressive, and in need of some slight tinkering for peak performance.
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Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey’s educational Discovery Tour mode is here at last, and better than before
Make Pythagoras mash grapes or learn about Thermopylae from historian Herodotus in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's version of the Discovery Tour spin-off mode. It's back for a second go-round, and much improved.
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RockPals 300W Portable Power Station review: Jack of all trades, master of power stations
The RockPals 300Watt Power Station does it all.
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