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Update Chrome now, because hackers are attacking it
Google has released version 96.0.4664.110 of its Chrome desktop browser to address a security vulnerability that is being exploited. Update Chrome ASAP to protect your PC.
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Antivirus deal: Get Malwarebytes 4 Premium for $29.99 (a 73% discount!)
Through December 31, you can get it for just $30 in the PCWorld Software Store with this discount code.
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Adobe's free(ish) Creative Cloud Express is a multimedia editor for noobs
Adobe's new 'free' Creative Cloud Express tool is primed for things like Instagram stories and Facebook posts.
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Burning money: Three-story cryptocurrency farm destroyed in fire
It's okay to laugh, no one was hurt
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NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD: What’s the difference?
Confused about the different kinds of SSDs in new laptops and desktop PCs? Our quick guide covers the basics of NVMe, M.2, and SATA drives.
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Top Excel experts will battle it out in an esports-like competition this weekend
The finals of the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) take place this weekend, where the top Excel modelers will go head-to-head in an esports battle broadcast live by ESPN3 and YouTube.
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Get a year of Bitdefender Total Security antivirus for a measly $10
Bitdefender is an excellent antivirus suite, and right now it's just $10 for a year for new subscribers.
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Microsoft offers Office pirates a sweet deal
Office pirates started finding something new in their software: An enticingly huge discount on a Microsoft 365 subscription.
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NordVPN is one of our favorites, and now it's 68% off
Right now you can get two years of NordVPN for just $89
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Windows pirates are losing their Bitcoin booty
A popular unlock tool for Windows and Office is infected with cryptocurrency-stealing malware.
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FTC sues to halt Nvidia Arm purchase
US antitrust regulators are suing to halt Nvidia's purchase of chipmaker Arm.
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Microsoft Edge's new buy now, pay later tool has users fuming
Does a web browser like Microsoft Edge need a financing service baked in?
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Secure your data for less with 50% off Backblaze
Backblaze is offering 50 percent off personal computer backups with checkout code.
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Cyber Monday stunner: Save a ludicrous 44% on our favorite 1TB SSD
The 1TB SK Hynix Gold S31 is the best SSD for most people, and it's cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday.
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Cyber Monday 2021: The best PC gaming deals
We track down the best deals on accessories and other gaming gear.
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Dell's awesome XPS 13 is down to $699
Dell's XPS 13 is a premium laptop, and now it's available at a much more reasonable price on Dell.com.
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This 3-pack TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system is down to $110 at Amazon
This TP-Link mesh router deal is so good, you might have to finally toss that router you bought during the Bush administration.
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Apple's luxurious AirPods get massive price cuts for Black Friday
These are some of the lowest prices we've ever seen for Apple AirPods.
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The Full Nerd ep. 198: RTX 2060 redux and Black Friday PC deals
How much would a new old GeForce RTX 2060 cost? And Alaina breaks down what kind of deals to expect this Black Friday.
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How to record audio files in Windows 10
Whether you want to record voice memos or lay down some tracks, you can do so easily in Windows.
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LastPass Black Friday sale: Save 25% on our favorite password manager
Our favorite password manager makes online security easy—and now it’s 25% off.
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Learn to build awesome websites for just $12
Learn Python, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Djano, JavaScript, jQuery, and SQLite for less than a week of coffee, but only for the next few days.
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Best Buy Black Friday deals unveiled: Save big on laptops, TVs, keyboards, and more
From Samsung to Apple, these are the best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy.
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The Full Nerd Special Episode: Asus dives deep into Z690 motherboards, DDR5, RGB standards, and more
Why are some Z690 motherboards so expensive? Asus explains why in this episode of the Full Nerd.
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Save a staggering 43% on Adobe's must-have Creative Cloud subscription
Adobe is putting Creative Cloud on sale until Friday, November 26.
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Windows 11 superguide: News, tips, reviews and more
Windows 11 is the name of Microsoft's next operating system. We've listed our Windows 11 news, hands-on, reviews, tips, FAQs and guides on this page.
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Windows 11 FAQ: Answers to your most burning Windows 11 questions
Here's everything you need to know about Windows 11: when it will arrive, what it will cost, and what new features it will add.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs. Radeon RX 6800 XT: Which GPU should you buy?
We compare Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 and AMD's Radeon RX 6800 XT across all the metrics you care about. Performance matters—but the price may matter even more.
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Crypto criminals are blackmailing Instagram users into swindling friends
The latest crypto scam forces Instagram users to make videos directing their followers to phony get-rich-quick schemes.
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Dropbox vs. Google Drive: Which cloud storage is right for you?
Google Drive and Dropbox each offer unique features…and unique drawbacks. Find out which is the better option for your needs, here.
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Microsoft is killing OneDrive support in Windows 7 and 8
Starting in March, you'll have to update to a newer operating system or deal with the web app.
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Microsoft is killing OneDrive support in Windows 7 and 8
Starting in March, you'll have to update to Windows 10 or 11 or deal with OneDrive's web app.
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Microsoft's new Loop app revolves around flexible, universal widgets
Microsoft's Loop app takes notion of live documents and workspaces that can be altered via widgets and makes it a reality.
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25 can't-miss game deals from the Steam Halloween Sale
Load up your spooky playlist for pennies on the dollar.
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs. Radeon RX 6600: Which GPU should you buy?
AMD's Radeon RX 6600 and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 cost the same on paper, but not on the streets. We break down price, performance, and everything else you need to know to pick the right graphics card.
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RIP Oculus
Farewell to a trailblazer. Facebook's new VR headsets will be called Meta Quest, killing the Oculus brand.
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The $15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is ready to power your tiniest projects
Dramatically boosted power and a few new tricks come along with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W's slightly higher price.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6800: Which GPU should you buy?
We compare Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD's Radeon RX 6800 across a wide range of metrics. Performance matters—but the price may matter even more.
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Adobe Photoshop finally comes to the browser, and Chromebooks
Adobe's new web-based versions of Photoshop and Illustrator open the tools up to a huge new audience.
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What Windows XP's Bliss desktop theme looks like today
Like Windows XP itself, Microsoft's 'Bliss' image of rolling green hills has aged, and evolved. Here's its story— and what the real-world site looks like today.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 vs. RTX 3060 Ti: Which GPU should you buy?
We compare Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti across all the metrics you care about. Performance matters—but the price may matter even more.
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What Apple’s new M1 Max MacBook Pro means for the PC’s USB-C future
Apple's inclusion of a 140 watt USB-C charger in the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro 16 gives us a hope of seeing a gaming laptop with USB-C charging sooner rather than later.
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Meet Zephyr: Razer's crazy RGB N95 mask gets real
Razer's crazy mask is finally here with RGB, replaceable filters, and fans.
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Razer really benchmarked asses to make its new Enki gaming chair
Razer tested more than 200 different butts in its Enki gaming chair.
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Even the Raspberry Pi isn't immune to the chip shortage
The Raspberry Pi 4 is now $10 more expensive, the company's first-ever price increase.
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Best Windows tablet: Surface Pro vs. Dell, HP, and Lenovo tablets
We've picked the best Windows tablet from a field that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 8, the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, the HP Elite Folio, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
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Edit PDFs right in your browser with Adobe’s upgraded Acrobat extension
Still downloading PDFs to edit them in Adobe Acrobat? Now Chrome and Edge users won’t need to.
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Microsoft says Outlook.com's failed calendar subscriptions are a bug
If your Outlook.com email client has dropped support for calendar subscriptions or shared calendars, it's a bug. Microsoft is looking into it.
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