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Adata SE920 portable SSD review: Cheaper, faster USB 4 storage
Adata's handsome and unique USB4 SSD is the fastest we've tested at 40Gbps, and is also relatively affordable.
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Why are laptop webcams always so bad?
Even the best laptop webcams aren't great. We explain why laptop webcams are so bad in general, and how to get the best webcam experience possible.
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Alienware's award-winning 4K OLED dream monitor is $400 off
This 32-inch monitor is the latest and greatest OLED from Dell, and today you can get a refurbished one for a whopping $400 off.
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Meet Thunderbolt Share, Intel's ultra-fast sneakernet replacement (and more)
Intel is launching Thunderbolt Share, connecting two PCs with Thunderbolt ports together to share and sync files and remotely control a laptop. But the licensing program seems unnecessarily confusing.
Tip
This dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
You can find out how full or empty a battery is with a simple test.
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The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is less than half its usual price
The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is the one thing you need in your backpack to keep your computer going wherever you are.
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Fuel your next trip with 34% off this portable Bluetti power station
The Bluetti portable power station EB3A has never been this cheap, making it the perfect purchase for your trips this summer.
How-To
The simple secret to buying the best iPhone 15 USB-C charger
Here's what you need to know when buying a charger for the iPhone 15.
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My favorite electronics tool kit from iFixit is 20% off
The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit, with 64 driver bits and tools for opening almost anything, is on sale at Amazon for just under $60.
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eMeet SmartCam C960 2K review: Good value, middling upgrade
The eMeet SmartCam C960 2K is a popular 1440p webcam with good value. Strengths include good noise cancelling and decent imagery. There are a few drawbacks, but no dealbreakers.
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Oh wow, Samsung's huge 49-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is 50% off
Amazon is selling Samsung's enormous 49-inch Odyssey ultrawide gaming monitor for under a third of its launch price.
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8BitDo's awesome NES-style Retro Mechanical Keyboard is 30% off
The 8BitDo Retro was already a pretty good deal at $100, but Woot is selling both the NES and Famicom versions for 30 percent off.
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Plug in all the things! This compact USB-equipped surge protector is $10
Ned a little breathing room for your electrical devices and USB gadgets? This 6-outlet, 1800 joule protector is handy and available at a deep discount.
Reviews
Nuphy Air V2 review: Low-profile keyboards get elevated
Nuphy's Air series of keyboards get an Editors' Choice thanks to tons of features, poppy style, and great custom switches, all at a fair price.
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Samsung monitor blowout sale: From $99 displays to $1000 off OLEDs
Amazon is hosting a sale on more than 20 Samsung screens, with the highlight being an OLED ultrawide for just $999.99.
Reviews
Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C Dock (VGA) review: Not worth it
If you're looking for a USB-C hub that can support a legacy VGA connection, the Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C to Dual-HDMI+VGA Triple Display Docking Station may appeal. But testing revealed it can't deliver what it promises.
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This triple monitor VESA arm is just $50 after triple discounts
Get all three of your monitors lifted up in style, as long as none of them are two big. A sale, coupon, and discount code get this mount more than half off.
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The one mechanical keyboard feature I can’t live without
If you're looking for a new keyboard and you want it to last, don't get one without hot-swap switch sockets.
Best Picks
Best DisplayLink docks 2024: Move over, Thunderbolt
The DisplayLink dock uses data compression as a low-cost, effective alternative to Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs. Here are our picks for the best DisplayLink docking stations.
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This speedy 512GB MicroSD card is a steal at $30
PNY's Class 10, U3, V30 card is fast enough for 4K video, and whatever else you might care to throw at it.
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Best Windows Hello webcams 2024: Add biometric login to your PC
Windows Hello webcams are relatively rare. We've rounded up several PC cameras that do support Windows Hello, so you can log in with facial recognition to your PC.
News
VESA's new HDR spec makes low-end monitors less miserable
DisplayHDR 1.2 provides several updated tests and requirements for visual quality, with the goal of making low-end HDR displays more than just a gimmick.
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Elevate your desktop with this $22 VESA monitor arm
This VESA-compliant, gas spring monitor arm can clamp on to your desk or go right through it with a bolt, and it's more than 50 percent off.
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Gigabyte's 49-inch OLED gaming monitor hits its lowest price yet
The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is already a pretty good deal for a giant OLED, but a $100 discount makes it fantastic.
Reviews
SanDisk Desk Drive USB SSD review: High capacity, 10Gbps performance
SanDisk's round mound of 10Gbps desktop storage is named appropriately. It's called the Desk Drive and is available in generous 4TB and 8TB capacities at relatively affordable price points.
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SK Hynix Tube T31 review: Looks like a USB drive, performs like a SSD
SK Hynix's Tube T31 is designed externally like a standard Type-A USB thumb drive, but performs more like the external SSD it actually is. Fast, portable, universally connectable.
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Pick up one of our favorite portable SSDs for under $50
The Crucial X6 portable SSD is pocket-friendly and speedy, and today you can get it for about 10 cents a gigabyte.
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Razer's Editor's Choice-winning Basilisk gaming mouse plummets to $45
The Razer Basilisk V3 is well-loved among fans of PC shooters, including us. Today it's $25 off its regular price for an awesome deal.
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Samsung's humongous OLED ultrawide monitor is $800 off
The Samsung Odyssey G9, the biggest ultrawide OLED monitor you can buy, is a full $800 off its original retail price.
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Save 38% on this blazing-fast 180Hz Acer Nitro gaming monitor
The Acer Nitro gaming monitor is a great option for competitive gamers.
Feature
What are hybrid switches in gaming mice?
You've probably heard of mechanical and optical button switches. But what are hybrid switches in gaming mice?
Reviews
Asus ROG Keris II Ace review: Near perfection in an esports mouse
The Asus ROG Keris II Ace comes with dual wireless connectivity, an adapter for a whopping 4,000Hz wireless polling rate, a 42,000 DPI sensor, and yet it weighs just 1.9 ounces (54 grams).
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Does lift-off distance matter in a gaming mouse?
Companion apps for gaming mice often allow you to change the mouse's lift-off distance. But what is lift-off distance? And does it really affect gaming performance?
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This award-winning Corsair keyboard is an even better deal today
The Corsair K70 Core is already the best value for a full-sized gaming keyboard, but today you can get it for just $80 with a free wrist rest
Reviews
Pixio PX248 Wave review: A monitor for fashion, flair, and clarity on a budget
The Pixio PX248 Wave is an affordable monitor with good motion clarity and design that’s perfect for gamers who want a unique look.
Reviews
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 (TBT4-UDZ) dock review: A bit off the pace
Plugable's Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Quad Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ) is one of a handful of ultrapremium Thunderbolt docking stations sporting tons of ports, as well as the ability to connect to four displays. But it falls a bit short, especially in stability.
News
FTC slaps Razer with $1 million fine over misleading COVID mask ads
THe US Department of Justice and FTC took Razer to task over claiming its flashy Zephyr mask was "N95-grade."
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This sweet spot Samsung gaming monitor is just $199 after a 50% discount
The Samsung Odyssey G50A gaming monitor is fast, crisp, and 50% off right now.
How-To
Benchmark your SSD: These free tools do it all
Fast SSDs have now almost completely replaced classic hard drives in PCs and notebooks. We tell you which SSD tips you should definitely know.
Feature
This stupid mistake in Logitech's AI-powered mouse is driving me mad
Logitech's Signature AI Edition M750 Wireless Mouse offers something new: one-click access to ChatGPT, and its ability to rewrite your prose. But the Logi Prompt Builder app is coming to all Logitech mice and keyboards…with a frustrating flaw.
News
Wacom's first OLED tablet is meant for drawing on the go
The 13-inch OLED Movink is feather light and connects with just one USB-C cable.
Reviews
Swiftpoint Z2 review: The most customizable gaming mouse ever made
The Swiftpoint Z2 is an exceptional gaming mouse with more customizable functionality than we've ever had before in a mouse. Playing with it is like a rite of passage — like getting a bespoke tailored suit — that brings a level of personalization to your gaming that you never thought possible.
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Get a massive 42-inch 4K OLED monitor for $400 off
Asus is offering a huge OLED gaming monitor — or possibly a small 4K TV, depending on how you use it? — for just $999.
Reviews
Satechi Surface Pro 9 Hub review: What a niche device!
Satechi's Dual USB-C Surface Pro 9 Hub is reasonably priced, and offers several needed additional ports for the Surface Pro 9. But it's an unreasonably complicated product, and that's Microsoft's fault.
Reviews
How we test USB-C cables at PCWorld
USB-C cables are not all the same, and we have a specific set of criteria we use to discover their differences.
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Save $322 on Alienware's OLED ultrawide, the best gaming monitor around
Best Buy has the best price we've ever seen on this Editor's Choice 34-inch OLED gaming monitor.
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Get Corsair's tiny, wireless, $150 hot-swap keyboard for just $64
The Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless launched at over $150, but it's on a deep discount at Amazon today.
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Take 35% off Samsung's fast, rugged T7 Shield portable SSD
The Samsung T7 Shield is on deep discount today at Amazon and Samsung's online store, in 1TB and 2TB capacities.
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AOC's newest gaming monitor has an insane 540Hz refresh rate
This 24-inch, 1080p monitor is for eSports and only eSports. If you want a little more color accuracy, an IPS version with "just" 390hz is coming, too.
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