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Intel pushes harder to make AI apps run best on Core Ultra
Intel is still struggling to describe exactly how software runs better on an AI PC, but it's expanding its developer horizons and adding a NUC as a developer kit.
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Qualcomm: PC games should just work on Snapdragon X Elite
Qualcomm told game developers that most Windows games should just work on its Snapdragon X Elite chips, though multiplayer games appear to be a big concern.
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China bans Intel, AMD, and Microsoft purchases for government PCs
The new guidelines demand most government agencies use domestic alternatives like Huawei.
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How we test USB-C hubs and dongles at PCWorld
PCWorld recommends the best USB-C hubs, dongles, and docking stations based upon a number of criteria from price to performance. Here's how we test USB-C hubs to arrive at our best picks.
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Apple's unfixable CPU exploit: 3 practical security takeaways
Consumers can’t help the vulnerabilities found in Intel, AMD, and now Apple’s chips—but there are still lessons to be learned anyway.
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Pick up a Dell 24-inch IPS monitor for just $100
This super-cheap screen has a high-quality LCD panel, and with a good stand and VESA compatibility it's perfect for a multi-monitor setup.
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Amazon's Big Spring Sale: The 25 juiciest tech deals I've found
Looking to save money on laptops, keyboards, monitors, docks, hubs, and more? Well, you've come to the right place.
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AMD's upgraded FSR 3.1 graphics offer a boost that even Nvidia users can enjoy
AMD has launched AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 (FSR 3.1) with improved graphics and an interesting twist: It can work with Nvidia's DLSS or Intel's XeSS frame-boosting technology, too.
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Our favorite USB-C hub is up to 50% off during Amazon's spring sale
Anker 555 tops our list of the best USB-C hubs and dongles. It's currently up to half off its MSRP during Amazon's Spring Sale.
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One of the best Thunderbolt laptop docks is 20% off right now
Amazon is taking 20 percent off the big brother of our favorite Thunderbolt docking station, so grab it before the sale ends.
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How we test keyboards at PCWorld
Here's how we procure, examine, test, evaluate, and finally score all the keyboards we review.
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Gigabyte's 34-inch ultrawide monitor is on sale for just $300
This 34-inch monitor can handle your games at 144Hz, if your PC is up to the task.
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Score this 165Hz curved MSI gaming monitor for just $160
If you're looking to fully immerse yourself in your gameplay, you've come to the right place. The MSI Optix G271CQR curved gaming monitor is like no other.
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Get a giant 49-inch Samsung ultrawide monitor for just $700
Two desk-busting Samsung ultrawide monitors are on sale today, in 120Hz and 240Hz options.
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The tiny Asus ROG NUC desktop will have a huge price tag
Early European listings for the super-compact gaming machine have NUC fans feeling sticker shock.
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AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT: Is the 16GB graphics card worth the money?
Find out whether the GPU with its 16GB graphics memory can justify its price.
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What is an adjustable actuation keyboard?
These fancy optical and magnetic keyboards are showing up more frequently, especially in the gaming space. What do they do, and are they worth the extra dough?
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Intel gives PC makers the green light to sell high speed 'delidded' Core chips
Intel said it is working with select PC vendors to build gaming PCs with warranty-backed, delidded Core i9-14900KS chips inside, allowing them to reach fantastically high clock speeds.
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Intel's Advanced Optimization tech embraces more games – and older CPUs
Intel's support for its Intel Application Optimization technology, which improves frame rates for supported games, has now reached a dozen titles across certain desktop and mobile processors.
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Intel's Core i9-14900KS breaks Super Pi record after launching on Pi Day
Intel's latest and greatest beats the previous record by calculating Pi to 32 million digits in just over 3 seconds.
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Intel’s new Core i9-14900KS shatters CPU clock speed records
Intel has launched the Core i9-14900KS, its fastest PC processor for extreme gaming. However, it also admitted that AMD's Ryzen chips outperform it in certain gaming scenarios.
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Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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Maingear's hidden-cable aesthetic goes mainstream with Project Zero PCs
Maingear has begun shipping its ZERO Series of gaming desktop PCs, using the MG-RC technology that banishes cables behind the motherboard to create a clean, efficient look.
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Watch us try out the awesome new Nvidia App
Nvidia's new all-in-one app has some big improvements, and Will Smith goes deep into them in our latest YouTube video.
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AI, GPUs, and focus: 7 takeaways from the AMD CEO Lisu Su's SXSW keynote
In a conversation at SXSW, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su talks about using AI in business and in her personal life, lessons she learned, and even how she stays in shape.
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Get this HP monitor plus a year of NordVPN and Microsoft 365 for $86
Score this everyday HP monitor plus one year of NordVPN and Microsoft 365 for as little as $85.99.
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Older GeForce cards get ReBAR support with new mod
GTX 16-series and RTX 20-series get a ReBar upgrade thanks to some BIOS modifications.
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Why PC gamers shouldn’t waste money on a PCIe 5.0 SSD
PCIe Gen 5 SSD is the latest technology in PC storage but it currently won't provide any big boosts to gaming performance.
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Watch us build bigger in Fractal Design's North XL PC case
The North, a stylish favorite of PC builders, now has even bigger wood.
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AMD sets higher speed standards for FreeSync monitors
You'll be seeing fewer FreeSync logos on monitor listings, as most will now require at least 144Hz to qualify.
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This 1440p Predator gaming monitor is just $200 today
A 27-inch Acer monitor with an IPS panel and speedy 165Hz refresh rate is going for a song at MicroCenter.
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6 years later, has Nvidia RTX really changed the way we game?
The GeForce RTX 20-series was supposed to be a giant leap forward for PC gamers. Keith May breaks down how that really worked out in a new retrospective.
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Researchers reveal DVD-like disc that stores up to 200 terabytes
Researchers from China have succeeded in developing a new type of disc with a storage capacity of 200 terabytes, the size of a DVD.
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LG's new OLED monitor runs at 4K/240Hz or 1080p/480Hz
The UltraGear's "Dual Mode" offers both high resolution and super-speed mode for competetive games.
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Watch us build in Corsair's new 2500X back connection case
The 2500X is a massive dual-chamber case designed from the ground up to show off your fancy components.
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Intel's leaked Core i9-14900KS monster CPU is already in the wild
Users on the Overclock.net forum already have their hands on the Core i9-14900KS, with a maximum clock speed of 6.2GHz.
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Save $200 on this sharp and spacious 4K Dell monitor
The Dell UltraSharp 4K monitor is a fantastic option for content creators, as it's both spacious and sharp.
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PC builders, get almost $200 off AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X3D
One of the best gaming CPUs on the market is just a hair over $400 today, a third off its retail price.
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Nab this crazy fast 240Hz HP gaming monitor for just $300
The HP Omen gaming monitor is fast, sharp, and reasonably priced.
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4 reasons to buy a curved gaming monitor (and 2 reasons not to)
Looking to pick up a curved gaming monitor? You've come to the right place.
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Backing up your backups: Advanced backup tricks for cloud storage
Saving your cloud files to an external drive can be more complicated than it seems. So here's how to master the process for Google Photos and iCloud, along with tips for a secret weapon: Air Explorer.
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Only Intel's Core Ultra is good enough for vPro laptops
Though Intel has shipped processors in its 14th-gen Core and Core Ultra brands into laptops, only the Core Ultra brand has been asked to power this generation of 14th-gen vPro PCs.
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MSI's jaw-dropping ultrawide OLED monitor is cheaper than ever
The 34-inch MEG OLED competes with Alienware's popular models, but includes a USB-C KVM switch and works great with consoles.
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AMD drops the Radeon RX 7700 XT price by $30
The mid-range card now officially starts at $419.99, beating Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super by an even wider margin.
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Cooler Master's new gaming keyboard is freakin' adorable
The "Macaron" MK770's green case and pastel keycaps make it stand out boldly in a sea of samey blacks and greys.
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'Nvidia App' beta unifies Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience
You can download the new all-in-one Windows app now in beta form.
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DDR6 RAM: The next-gen memory standard, explained
Unsurprisingly, DDR6 memory will gradually replace the current DDR5 memory over the next few years, but what do we actually know about the upcoming memory standard? We'll tell you.
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AMD's FSR 3 and Intel's XeSS come to Starfield
After a surprising wait, the latest Radeon frame generation tech comes to Bethesda's new RPG franchise.
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Nightingale removes AMD's FSR 3 pre-launch for crashing too much
A highly anticipated game scraps the AMD tech before release…and FSR 3 is still only available in a tiny amount of games. What's going on?
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