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You're not getting a Surface gaming PC. Here's why
Microsoft's Surface chief explains why the company isn't interested in a laptop designed for gaming — and it has nothing to with Microsoft.
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This Samsung 34-inch ultrawide monitor has never been cheaper
Looking to upgrade your home computing setup? The Samsung ViewFinity S5 ultrawide monitor is a solid choice, especially at this price.
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Hands on: Microsoft's Surface Pro thankfully gives up on 'lapability'
We go hands-on with the new Microsoft Surface Pro.
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Why most pro gamers use a claw grip with gaming mice
The majority of pro gamers tend to adopt a specific kind of mouse grip called a "claw grip" when in the throes of battle. But what's the reasoning for that, and should you do the same?
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Intel claps back at Qualcomm after Snapdragon X launch
Qualcomm and Intel are set up for a head-to-head battle in the consumer laptop market. Gordon's here to break it down for us.
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Meet the future of Windows: Copilot+ PCs unleash practical AI tools
Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of AI PCs: Copilot+ PCs, which will use local and cloud AI to perform functions that include Recall, Automatic Super Resolution, and more.
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Intel says Lunar Lake will beat Snapdragon X Elite, the new CPU hotness
Intel tipped new performance and architectural details of its upcoming Lunar Lake processor in advance of its launch at Computex, to rob some thunder from the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite launch.
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Get HP's laptop-charging USB-C monitor for an absurdly low $130
HP's 1440p monitor is perfect for an office setup with 65 watts of charging for your laptop.
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TCL's new LCD panel could push gaming monitors to 1000Hz
The insanely fast 4K screen was shown off at the Display Week trade show.
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Ghost of Tsushima can use Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR at the same time
The long-awaited samurai game lets you mix and match Nvidia super sampling and AMD frame generation if you have compatible hardware.
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Nvidia's RTX video upscaler comes to Firefox
Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution is already compatible with Chrome, Edge, and VLC, on systems with RTX 30- or 40-series graphics cards.
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A new 'Lunar Lake' handheld PC could signal a big push by Intel
The Weibu GP10a handheld gaming PC powered by an Intel Core Ultra "Lunar Lake" processor appears on a Computex product page, signaling that Lunar Lake handhelds could be a viable option.
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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.
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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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Arm wants to make its own chips as soon as 2025
Arm is hoping to get prototype AI chip designs ready by the spring and full production going by the fall of next year.
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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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PCIe 6.0's thermal throttling plans could slam brakes on performance
An Intel-authored PCI Express driver is adding thermal controls to PCI Express, the main PC bus, to prevent overheating.
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AMD gains big in desktop CPUs versus Intel in first quarter 2024
Recent market share data shows that while Intel's Core Ultra has proven a mild success, AMD is stealing share in desktop processors.
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No, Intel isn't recommending baseline power profiles to fix crashing CPUs
Intel says that reports saying that it is recommending a "baseline" power profile to solve instability issues in its 13th- and 14th-gen Core CPUs aren't true.
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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.
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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.
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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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Apple claims its M4 chip's AI will obliterate PCs. Nah, not really
Apple launched its Apple M4 processor on Tuesday inside of the new iPad Pro, claiming that it can outperform a PC in AI. If true, it will only be for just a few weeks.
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Corsair's new One i500 desktop is tiny, pricey, and gorgeous
A move to Micro ATX lets this itty-bitty PC handle up to an RTX 4090 graphics card, but good luck with any upgrades.
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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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Join us for The Full Nerd episode 300 today at 3pm Eastern!
It's been over seven years and just so, so many episodes of the best tech talk show around. Join us for a celebration of 300 episodes!
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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.
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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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May GeForce be with you: Nvidia made an Admiral Ackbar RTX 4080
The custom-painted Admiral Ackbar GeForce RTX 4080 will go to one lucky winner, along with a comic book and Funko Pop.
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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.
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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?
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Nvidia's 'Premium AI' push for PCs claims GPUs rule, NPUs drool
If you want truly useful AI, Nvidia says you need a GPU, not a weaksauce NPU.
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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
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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.
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Intel blames aggressive motherboards for high-end CPU crashes
An internal Intel document says motherboard makers have disabled key protective features hoping to squeeze more performance out of 13th- and 14th-gen Core chips.
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I'm not afraid of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite
There's simply no reason for Windows users to be afraid of the upcoming Arm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite in a PC.
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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.
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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.
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Intel says manufacturing problems are hindering hot Core Ultra sales
Intel's on track to exceed AI PC shipment predictions, based on soaring sales of the Core Ultra. But assembly issues are hampering demand.
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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.
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Snapdragon X PCs might finally work like they should
We sit down with Qualcomm's Kedar Kondap, who oversees the Snapdragon X Elite and new X Plus processors, to talk compatibility, performance, battery life, and more.
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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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Oops! Gigabyte spills the beans on AMD's unannounced Ryzen 9000 CPUs
While AMD itself is mum on precise plans for new processors, its motherboard manufacturer partners are singing like stool pigeons.
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