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Asus battles Intel CPU crashes with 'baseline' motherboard BIOS
The latest Asus Z790 BIOS updates roll back tweaks from both the user and Asus, hoping to solve crashing issues for Intel's fastest processors.
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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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Are ultrawide monitors worth it?
An ultrawide monitor provides several benefits that enhance both work and play—but there are some drawbacks you should know about.
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Microsoft tests a handy Windows account summary – and another ad
Microsoft is rolling out proposed changes to Windows 11, including a nice little synopsis of your Windows account, but also another (!) ad for a Xbox Game Pass subscription.
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How we test gaming headsets at PCWorld
Whether you're on the hunt for a budget gaming headset that will just get the job done, or something that the pros might use with all the bells and whistles, our team of reviewers has you covered. Here's how we review gaming headsets at PCWorld.
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Roccat brand gets buried by parent company Turtle Beach
Roccat's PC accessory lines, like the Vulcan keyboards, will continue under the Turtle Beach name.
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If you get a phone call from LastPass, it's a scam
A new breed of sophisticated phishing scammers are targetting LastPass users with phone calls and emails.
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Roku's massive hack is why you shouldn't reuse passwords
Over half a million people were affected—and they won’t be the last victims of this kind of attack. But you don’t have to be next.
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Watch PCWorld build an invisible-cable desktop with Asus BTF parts
The war on cables is over, and the cables lost. You can follow Adam and Will as they build a full desktop PC with nary a cable in sight, thanks to Asus Back To Future parts.
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Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
Every gamer who's upgraded their gaming PC has been tempted to splurge on the best of the best hardware. But there's more than one reason why they shouldn't.
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My journey to NYC's mechanical keyboard mecca
Once a year keyboard nerds get together for a party in Queens, and I couldn't resist checking it out.
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The new Meta.ai website can draw amazing AI art instantly
Meta's new Meta.ai site creates AI art almost instantly, even animating the resulting images, as well as serving as an LLM or AI chatbot. But you'll also see these tools on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
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Windows' AI-powered future could feature 'Qualcomm Inside'
Microsoft's plans for Windows 11 and AI seem increasingly centered around Qualcomm, as a key next-generation Windows feature may be limited to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Arm chip.
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Razer's new RGB mousepad is the shiniest mousepad ever
The Firefly V2 Pro uses a hard, frosted surface to spread its rainbow of LEDs all the way across your desk.
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Scraper spies on 600 million Discord users and sells the data
A publicly-accessible site is selling data on Discord users and their messages to anyone, for as little as $5.
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PC maker offers a potential fix for crashing Intel CPUs
While Intel continues to investigate sporadic stability issues with its 14th gen and 13th gen, famed PC maker Falcon Northwest is offering stopgap advice for some.
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Why pay? One of Photoshop's best features is free in Windows
Have you tried the Windows Photos Generative Erase feature within Windows 10 and Windows 11? It's just like Photoshop — and we even put it to the test to prove it.
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AI buttons are being forced into your tech, whether you want it or not
Microsoft and Logitech's new dedicated "AI buttons" have echoes of Cortana and Bixby.
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Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 get an execution date (and it's soon)
Support for Office 2016 and 2019 will end soon. After that, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates. This is what users can do.
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5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore
Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
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Logitech's new mouse summons AI with a button push
The Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Mouse includes a dedicated AI key that launches a tool designed to quickly edit and rewrite text using ChatGPT.
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AMD-powered Minisforum V3 Surface-style tablet is up for sale
The $1,200 14-inch tablet packs a Ryzen 7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
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AMD brings AI to business desktops with Ryzen Pro chips
AMD has launched desktop and mobile versions of its Ryzen 8000 Pro processors, which add AI to commercial PCs as well as security and manageability advantages.
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Windows PCs are getting a free upgrade to Windows 11
Since November 2021, Microsoft has denied certain Windows 10 PCs the free upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft is now lifting the ban.
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DuckDuckGo launches Privacy Pro bundle with VPN included
DuckDuckGo adds to its privacy-focused search engine and browser with a new subscription service called Privacy Pro including a VPN, personal data removal service, and identity theft restoration.
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Forget AI images, AI video is heading to Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe showed off a teaser for an upcoming version of Premiere Pro, featuring AI video editing, text-to-video, and integration of third-party AI-generated video clips.
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Gigabyte's 'Xtreme Ice' RTX GPU and motherboard will deck out your PC
These ridiculous components include tiny LCD screens, crystalized titanium covers, and gold. Just straight-up gold.
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It's official: Ads are coming to the Windows Start menu
Microsoft says that "Promoted" apps are coming to the Recommended section, of the Start menu in Windows 11, a piece of software that you paid for.
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SanDisk's shows off the world's first stupendously large 4TB SD card
Western Digital's SanDisk division is showing off a 4TB SD card, the largest to date, that it will ship next year.
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What's going on with the chiplet market?
Chiplets are everywhere in modern CPU design, but they're hard to wrap your head around. That's why we called Dr. Ian Cutress to help explain what's going on.
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Google One VPN is the Google Graveyard's newest victim
Google's home-grown VPN service is the latest victim of the company's infamous "Graveyard" of abandoned apps and tools.
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Are free VPNs any good?
Free VPNs can seem like a convenient and cost-effective option to keep you safe online, but there are a few things everyone should know before using them.
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6 gaming laptop features that matter most in 2024
Looking to pick up a brand-new gaming laptop? You definitely want to take these features into consideration first.
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A Windows 11 'free' upgrade pushes users to buy a new PC
Microsoft is launching ads within Windows 10 to get users to upgrade to Windows 11. The problem? The PC can't run it, meaning that they would have to buy a whole new PC.
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Udio's AI music is my new obsession
Udio has launched as an AI music generator, custom-generating music, lyrics, even vocals. It won't replace Radiohead, but it's incredibly fun to mess around with.
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How we test gaming mice at PCWorld
Choosing a gaming mouse can be a big decision, especially when some mice can cost over $150. That's why we evaluate every facet of a mouse, from design to comfort to button layout to customization and price — so you can easily land the right mouse for your gaming needs.
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Apocalypse, now streaming: Elgato debuts SPECIAL edition Fallout gear
Elgato's Stream Deck controller, Wave DX microphone, Wave XLR mixer, and Wave Mic Arm now come with Vault-Tec branding.
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Devious 'man in the middle' hacks on the rise: How to stay safe
Attackers can break into your online accounts by tricking you—even if you have two-factor authentication enabled. But you can still protect yourself.
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Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon
Windows 11 Insider builds are now auto-launching Copilot when you boot the OS, and it's gross and I hate it and stop it right now.
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Google's best AI editing tools are coming to Chromebooks, not PCs
Google is making available to Chromebooks users some of its best AI editing tools within Google Photos, but PC users are being left out.
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Broadband 'nutrition labels' kick in, revealing hidden fees for ISPs
The Biden administration and the Federal Communications Commission have begun rolling out a "nutrition label" for broadband ISPs, promising to accurately state what you'll be charged for and the speeds an ISP will provide.
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Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday
On Patch Tuesday in April, Microsoft fixed a total of 147 security vulnerabilities. These include three vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.
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This weird Asus motherboard with SO-DIMM slots is an abomination
One Twitter user found a motherboard that's sporting a shocking array of disparate parts, apparently installed at the factory.
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Logitech’s new gaming keyboard is tiny, optical, and expensive
The Logitech Pro X 60 is stylish and wireless, but it's also way more expensive than competitive models offering more features.
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Meet Vids, Google's new AI-powered editor for the videos you hate to make
Google Vids, an AI video editor, will be the latest app in the Google Workspace collection of business apps alongside Sheets and Docs.
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Razer Blade 18 pairs a drool-worthy 4K display with Thunderbolt 5
Razer's latest Blade 18 laptop combines a 200Hz 4K panel with the first showing we've seen of Thunderbolt 5, all within a top-of-the line gaming laptop.
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Acer's new Helios and Nitro gaming laptops pack all the latest chips
Three new models come in 14-inch and 16-inch flavors, with the latest CPUs and some budget-minded graphics options.
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Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser
Microsoft is barring tweaks to this default app setting through the registry.
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Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at high risk of getting hacked
Two new vulnerabilities combine to allow attackers to take over vulnerable devices—and they’re already being exploited.
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