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Best external drives 2024: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Samsung's speedy 128GB SD card is only $10 and perfect for creators
The 128GB version of the Samsung Evo Plus SD card is currently 38% off on Amazon.
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Acer shows off a gaming monitor with ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rate
If 540Hz wasn't fast enough for you, you'll soon be able to hit 600Hz and eke out extra frames.
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This Editors' Choice ultrawide gaming monitor is only $250 today
This Gigabyte model is one of our favorite budget monitors for gamers and it's on sale today for an unbeatable price.
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This mini PC is more powerful than it looks, and it's on sale for $319
The Acemagic AD08 was already a great value, but it's even better for 29% off on Amazon.
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The power bank I take with me everywhere is 20% off right now
For a limited time, you can get Ugreen's 25,000mAh power bank on sale for $80 on Amazon.
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Intel's next big chip won't be 'Intel Inside,' either
Intel said its upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips will be the second straight PC processor to not be manufactured internally by Intel.
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Turn one laptop port into four with Acer's $10 USB hub
The Acer 4-port USB-A hub is great to have on hand — and it's dirt cheap on Amazon right now.
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This MSI ultrawide OLED monitor is on sale for an insanely low $500
Woot has the best price we've ever seen for an OLED monitor.
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Cooler Master's $7,000 Shark X PC doesn't even include a built-in laser
Cooler Master's long-awaited Shark X, a mix of mini-ITX desktop and modern art piece, can be yours for just… seven grand.
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Qualcomm CEO confirms Snapdragon desktops are planned
According to Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano Amon, a high-end Snapdragon desktop chip is in the cards.
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Windows 11 update will add Copilot+ powers to AMD and Intel laptops
Microsoft is allowing Qualcomm rivals to catch up to the current Copilot+ torchbearer, Snapdragon.
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Cheaper Snapdragon X Plus chip aims for long-lasting $700 laptops
Qualcomm has launched a pair of 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chips for low-cost PCs that its competitors are unable to touch. We've completed a few hands-on tests, too.
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BenQ RD280U monitor review: It's hip to be square
The BenQ RD280U is an unusual 3:2 monitor with a crisp display and tons of features. It’s not for everyone, but programmers, writers, and editors will adore it.
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Best gaming mice 2024: Find your perfect match
We present the best gaming mice money can buy as rated by PCWorld expert reviewers.
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This power bank fast charges 3 devices at once, and it's down to $27
This Baseus power bank has a 30,000mAh capacity and it's over half off on Amazon right now.
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MSI goes hard on AI with a thicc desktop PC that chats with you
Other IFA highlights include a next-gen Stealth laptop and an OLED monitor with a bias light that syncs to the picture.
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Intel's AI Playground app shows what's possible with Core Ultra
Intel launches a free AI Playground app, powered by its new Core Ultra processor, to bring both AI art and LLM AI chatbots to the consumer.
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Best monitor arms 2024: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
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Lunar Lake unveiled: Intel strikes back with new laptop CPUs
Intel launched its Core Ultra Series 2 chip, code-named Lunar Lake, just before the IFA show in Berlin. The list of Lunar Lake processors should be easy for consumers to understand.
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Beware of counterfeit AMD Ryzen CPUs! Here's what to look for
Watch this tech YouTuber examine an elaborately counterfeited AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and point out all the differences.
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We love this luxurious 1TB portable SSD, and now it's $55 off
The SK Hynix Beetle X31 portable SSD is on sale right now on Amazon.
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Maximize your cloud storage with these 5 tools and tricks
Because storage space on OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive is limited, you should use convenient tools to clear out superfluous files.
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I switched my $1000 desktop for a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
How the Beelink SER5 mini-PC compares to a desktop tower.
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At $12, this 128GB microSD card is a no-brainer impulse buy
Amazon's own in-house microSDXC card with 128GB capacity is on sale for dirt cheap right now.
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Best gaming monitors 2024: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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Save $400 on this 49-inch Samsung ultrawide that's also a… dock?!
This massive monitor has tons of ports and a built-in KVM switch — and it's on sale right now on Amazon.
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Get Dell's 4K IPS monitor for the unbeatable price of $200
This 27-inch display has a high-quality panel and it's the best price we've seen for a 4K monitor yet.
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This remarkably powerful mini PC is on sale for just $299
The Acemagic AD08 mini PC comes in several powerful configs and they're all priced down right now.
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Get this ViewSonic USB-C portable monitor for a shockingly low $51
With an extra discount from eBay, this refurbished portable monitor is the best price we've ever seen from a major brand.
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You can now paint happy little trees with multicolor thermal paste
Cooler Master showed off a new way for PC builders to one-up each other: a CPU painting with multicolor thermal paste.
Reviews
Adata 970 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD review: Fast and fan-tastic!
Adata's 970 Pro, sporting a fan-cooled heatsink, delivered some record-setting results, as well as some middling ones (for a top-shelf DRAM design).
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Why a cheap motherboard is probably all you need
When building a PC, many users tend to invest in high-end motherboards. In reality, most boards offer everything you'll need at a more affordable prices.
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Snag this Razer keyboard for 68% off and see what all the fuss is about
Yeah, this keyboard could get you banned in Counter-Strike — and you can get it right now for $170 off original price.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2024: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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Save $700 on this RTX 4070 gaming PC that's absolutely stacked
This iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming PC has an insane config for just $1,399 at Walmart.
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Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed review: Buckle up, it's fast!
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed gaming mouse is comfortable, maneuverable, and quick off the mark.
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Ryzen 9000 performance boost now available to all Windows 11 users
A new update to Windows 11 23H2 unlocks the next-gen AMD CPU performance previously reserved for Windows Insiders.
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This Samsung USB-C flash drive is tiny, fast, and only $18 right now
For a limited time, you can grab this 128GB Samsung USB Type-C flash drive on sale at Amazon.
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MSI MPG 341CQPX review: A gorgeous gaming ultrawide display with USB-C
The MSI MPG 341CQPX is yet another QD-OLED ultrawide, but it improves on its predecessors with better HDR, a 240Hz refresh rate, and USB-C port with 98 watts of Power Delivery.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2024: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Get Logitech's deluxe MX Master 3 mouse for over 50% off
It's one of our favorite PC mice and it's on sale for half off its original retail price.
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Meet Hex: An active CPU cooler when needed, passive when not
Phononic is the latest cooling solution to offer a new twist on cooling chips for PCs and data centers. Is it just a Peltier cooler, or is it something more?
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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Grab this 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor at an insane discount
MSI's massive OLED ultrawide with double 1440p resolution and USB-C video is almost the same price as a 34-incher.
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Linux OS market share climbs towards 5% — thanks, Steam Deck!
It's still no "Year of the Linux Desktop," but the open-source OS keeps climbing as it's boosted by the Steam Deck's popularity.
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My favorite compact Logitech keyboard is on sale for $80 right now
The Logitech MX Keys Mini has low-profile keys and a tiny table footprint — and it's 20% off on Amazon right now.
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AMD talks Ryzen 9000 controversy: 'We were as puzzled' as reviewers
AMD's David McAfee joined our Full Nerd podcast to wade deep into the differing benchmark results seen by the company and independent reviewers.
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Whoa! Ryzen 9000 CPUs get a huge gaming bump in Windows preview build
Initial benchmarks on the new Windows Insider build, which AMD said would unlock the CPUs' full performance, show definite and sizeable gaming improvements.
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