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Best work from home tech of 2023/2024
PCWorld experts pick the best gear for a productive home office — from laptop, to monitor, to mouse and keyboard, and critical software, your work will suffer if your everyday tools aren't up to snuff.
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Watch PCWorld build a boba tea-cooled gaming rig
This is the tastiest live build video we've ever made.
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AMD says the AM5 socket is sticking around until at least 2025
The company is doubling down on previous committments, making giving system builders confidence that they can go a long time between mobo upgrades.
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The best graphics cards 2024: GPUs for every budget
These are the best graphics cards that PC gamers can buy today from Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon, and Intel Arc.
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Mod replaces DLSS with AMD's FSR3 on older Nvidia cards
Modders are bringing AMD's frame generation tech to Nvidia's RTX 20- and 30-series cards, which don't support the latest DLSS improvements.
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MSI says motherboards supporting 256GB RAM are coming soon
The manufacturer is releasing new models and updating old ones with new BIOS to support 64GB DDR5 modules.
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Here's what Intel's latest Evo Edition badge means for you
Intel has added a new Evo Edition badge for premium Core Ultra laptops, requiring they offer long battery life, AI, and a quiet working environment.
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Intel kicks off the 'AI PC' era with Core Ultra chips
Intel launches 14th-gen Core Ultra or Meteor Lake AI PC laptops with its partners today, alongside detailed specifications and Intel's performance estimates.
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AMD's new Threadripper chips will trip a fuse if overclocked
…but AMD says that won't automatically void your warranty.
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Samsung teases 32 and 27-inch OLED monitors with blistering 360Hz speeds
The new models will go on sale sometime in 2024, with 360Hz refresh rates for eSports gaming.
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Save $500 on this ultra-fast 240Hz 4K Samsung mini-LED monitor
If you're looking for the ultimate gaming monitor, the Odyssey Neo will surely deliver.
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Dome-shaped screens might be the next big monitor trend
TCL's latest design curves the screen at both sides and the top and bottom.
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The Full Nerd: AMD execs dive deep into AI-infused PCs, Threadripper 7000
In a special edition of The Full Nerd, three top AMD executives join PCWorld and special guest Patrick Kennedy to talk Ryzen Mobile 8000, Threadripper, and AMD's Instinct AI platform.
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Unlucky power supply buyer finds box of iron shavings inside
The freebie PSU included with a NAS case turned out to be downright dangerous upon closer inspection.
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Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs
Microsoft's new Windows chief doesn't see a conflict between AI running on local PCs as well as on the cloud.
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AMD's new Ryzen 8000 laptop CPUs are built for an AI future
AMD has announced the Ryzen 8000 family of laptop processors, part of a push to create the AI PC. The chips feature improved AI in conjunction with software development efforts.
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Ludicrous! This fast 165Hz Acer gaming monitor is just $99
The Acer Nitro gaming monitor is both fast and affordable. Get it now.
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'Snake oil:' Intel slams AMD's confusing Ryzen laptop branding
Intel slams rival AMD in a public presentation designed to call out AMD's processor naming scheme, which Intle claims hides old hardware behind a modern brand.
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US regulator threatens Nvidia's Chinese chips
Commerce Secretary Raimondo has some pointed words for Nvidia's redesigned chips that slide under new export regulations.
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As flash prices rise, the end of great SSD deals may be near
Analysts are warning that the price of some flash memory has doubled since the summer, meaning that SSD prices should begin rising soon, too.
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Nvidia bundles 3 months of Game Pass with new RTX cards
Buy any RTX 40-series card, from the RTX 4060 on up, and you'll get free access to Microsoft's PC Game Pass.
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Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals
Cyber Monday Thunderbolt docking station deals are already at some of the best deals of the year. Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of why to buy.
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Our top pick for the best Thunderbolt dock is $170 off today
Our pick for the very best Thunderbolt dock you can buy, the Kensington SD5780T, is on sale for at least a third off for Cyber Monday.
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Best Cyber Monday monitor deals
Monitor sales come and go, but Black Friday offers a perfect storm of monitor discounts. From 4K workstations to gaming monitors, these are the best deals we've found.
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Cyber Monday deal: This blazing-fast Acer gaming monitor is $250 off
Looking for a fast, affordable gaming monitor? This Acer Predator gaming monitor is the real deal.
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Alienware's ludicrously smooth 500Hz monitor hits its all-time low price
The Alienware AW2524H offers the ultimate in motion clarity and is $200 off for Black Friday.
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Save 33% on Crucial's spectacular X9 and X10 Pro portable SSDs
Crucial's X9 Pro and X10 Pro are among the best portable SSDs you can buy, and you can get them at a massive discount for Cyber Monday.
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80% off: Microsoft's laptop dock plummets below $50 for Cyber Monday
Microsoft looks like it's getting rid of its inventory of its Audio Dock for Cyber Monday, and this rather good little USB-C dock is 80 percent (!) off.
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Build a $500 gaming PC with these Cyber Monday deals
A 1080p Ultra gaming PC (with free bonus game!) can still be built for cheap with Cyber Monday deals. You can also put together ultra-affordable 1440p and 720p builds, too.
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Alienware's jaw-dropping OLED gaming monitor has never been cheaper
The Alienware AW3423DWF, already the best deal around for an OLED gaming monitor, is 20 percent off for Cyber Monday.
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Samsung's blistering T7 Shield portable SSD is 50% off for Cyber Monday
You can grab this popular external storage SSD (which is also our pick for the best high-capacity performance drive!) at an all-time low price for Cyber Monday.
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Best Cyber Monday desktop computer deals
Whether you're looking for a home-office desktop, gaming PC, or an all-in-one, Cyber Monday offers the best chance for bargain hunters to score desktop PC computer deals.
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25 best Amazon Cyber Monday tech deals
Make things easy on yourself — we've sifted through an overwhelming number of Cyber Monday tech deals to reveal the best that Amazon has to offer this year.
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The 'Cadillac of Thunderbolt docks' is on sale for nearly half off
On Black Friday, Amazon is selling our favorite premium Thunderbolt dock for less than 50 percent of what it originally cost.
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Killer deal alert! LG's massive 1440p OLED gaming monitor is $500 off today
Looking for the ultimate gaming experience? The LG UltraGear WQHD gaming monitor is the one to pick.
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These 2 Black Friday PC dock deals cannot be missed
What's the best Thunderbolt dock deal for Black Friday? We've picked two, at mind-melting discounts as retailers dump older hardware for their own dumb reasons.
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Raspberry Pi 400: This $100 keyboard is a full-blown computer
The Raspberry Pi400 is an optimized Raspberry Pi 4 built into a keyboard. Students and inventors get a PC with a small footprint, a low price, and great possibilities.
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Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales
Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docks are on now, as retailers try to clear the shelves of older hardware. We'll tell you what to buy and why.
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Razer's Naga Pro, my favorite wireless mouse, is $60 off at Best Buy
The Razer Naga Pro is big and comfy, with a flexible thumb panel that lets you choose between 2, 6, and 12 extra buttons
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The best Raspberry Pi alternatives
The success of the Raspberry Pi single-board computer has now given rise to numerous imitators. We present four worthy alternatives to the original.
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Black Friday desktop PC deals: What to expect and early sales
Whether you're looking for a home-office desktop, a gaming PC or an all-in-one, Black Friday 2023 offers the best chance for bargain hunters to score steep discounts on PC computers.
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Black Friday monitor deals: What to expect and early sales
It's not even Black Friday yet, but we're already finding great deals on gaming monitors and 4K workstations. Here are the best discounts, plus some advice on how to shop.
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Asus appeases wrathful Evangelion fans after robo mobo typo
Asus will offer replacements for "Evangenlion" Z790 motherboards, as well as an extra year of warranty coverage.
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Nab this fast 100Hz LG monitor for just $80 in an early Black Friday deal
This LG monitor is inexpensive and fast, a fine option for both gaming and casual use. Get it now.
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Intel's game-boosting APO tech won't come to 12th or 13th-gen CPUs
Despite being a software feature, Intel's game-boosting Application Performance Optimization isn't coming to older chips.
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Our favorite Thunderbolt dock for business plunges under $100
HP's Thunderbolt G4 dock has plunged 74 percent to under $100, a killer Black Friday deal on our favorite Thunderbolt dock for business.
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Black Friday graphics card deals: What to expect and early sales
We're finally seeing deep discounts on graphics cards, especially AMD Radeon models. Here are the best early Black Friday GPU deals, plus some buying advice on what to look for.
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AMD starts retiring pre-RDNA GPUs: Radeon RX 580's reign is ending
Pour one out for Vega and Polaris, and the Radeon RX 580, you absolute legend.
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RTX Super GPUs inbound? Nvidia announces January CES event
The GeForce RTX 4070 Super and 4080 Super, mild upgrades to the existing designs, have already been leaked.
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