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Best mechanical keyboards 2024: Top picks for every need
The world of mechanical keyboards is wide and deep, with an incredible variety of options. Here are the best of the best.
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FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
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The Full Nerd podcast is now its own YouTube channel
The Full Nerd is such a big deal that we decided it needs its own space. Catch new episodes—and all the old ones—on the dedicated YT channel.
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Save $620 on this LG ultrawide OLED monitor with this special code
It's already on sale for $800, but this discount code brings extra savings on this 34-inch LG ultrawide OLED.
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Philips Evnia 8000 review: A superb super-ultrawide monitor
The Philips Evnia 8000 super-ultrawide gaming monitor offers the ultimate immersive experience with its 49-inch, 5120×1440 QD-OLED panel.
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7 vital details to know before buying a Copilot+ laptop
We've tested the first Copilot+ PCs. Here are the secrets we discovered during our own tests that you should know before you buy one.
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Noctua updates its flagship CPU cooler to be cooler, quieter, and stronger
The brown is back! Noctua's popular NH-D15 double-fan cooler gets a new G2 model with engineering improvements.
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Vaio's new portable monitor weighs just 0.72 pounds
The brand's new monitor is so light, it can be held above a laptop screen with just its stand—but getting one outside of Japan might be tricky.
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Thunderbolt 5 cables are here! But only one is worth buying right now
Cable Matters has begun selling Thunderbolt 5 cables on Amazon at varying lengths, but only one makes sense.
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Threadripper vs. Core i9: What's the best CPU for game developers?
Gordon and Will put a jaw-dropping 64-core AMD Threadripper against the best consumer CPU Intel can muster.
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WD Blue SN5000 SSD review: Good performance, excellent price
The DRAM-less WD Blue SN5000 PCIe 4, NVMe SSD delivers very good performance at very low price points
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Score this fast, compact 512GB flash drive for just $33
The most spacious SanDisk Ultra Fit flash drive is currently 63% off at Amazon.
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This portable laptop monitor can be yours for an unbeatable $64
The Arzopa 15.6-inch portable monitor is lightweight, slim, and on sale at Amazon.
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Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X integrated GPU fare against Intel's Arc graphics? We tested and compared both.
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Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock is astonishingly cheap today
You can get the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for $130 off at Amazon right now.
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How to tell if a gaming mouse will give you a sore wrist
Here's how to tell if your gaming mouse is going to cause you wrist pain and what to do about it.
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Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
A laptop docking station can boost productivity, reduce clutter, improve security, and more.
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NTI Backup Now Pro 7 review: Very capable, but annoyingly glitchy
NTI's Backup Now Pro 7 backup suite offers file backup, imaging, continuous and cloud backup. But pricey cloud storage and annoying glitches detract.
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Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi review: A stand-out budget ultrawide
Xiaomi’s G34WQi is a budget ultrawide with impressive image quality.
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Logitech's new gaming keyboard finally gets the price right
The G515 is about average for a wireless, low-profile gaming keyboard… and that's positively bargain bin by Logitech standards.
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This portable 2K gaming monitor is great for laptops — and only $144
If you're always on the go, a portable 2K monitor like this one is fantastic. Get it for 40% off right now!
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Save $160 on MSI's 34-inch ultrawide OLED monitor
MSI's curved UWQHD gaming monitor is a great option if you want to upgrade your older dual-screen setup.
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Keychron Q1 HE keyboard review: Who is this for?
The first hot-swap, adjustable actuation keyboard falls far short for gamers, even with its cool new tech.
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How PCWorld tests and rates external storage
From optical disc to Thunderbolt SSD, we've tested it and rated it — here's the lowdown on the hows and whys.
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You've never been able to get a 49-inch OLED monitor this cheap
Inch for inch, this Gigabyte gaming monitor is the best price we've seen yet for an OLED display.
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This 27-inch, 1440p Dell monitor for $160 is an absolute steal
This deal drops this monitor's price down to $160. Act fast before the limited stock is fully claimed!
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Watch PCWorld build a pair of SFF video production PCs!
Adam and Alex both need beefy new computers for editing video, but they also want them stylish. Fortunately they've got the Fractal Design Mood and SSUPD Meshroom S to build in.
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Gamesir Nova HD review: A budget controller contender
The Nova HD looks cheap and flashy, and it's both of those things. But it's also remarkably flexible, effortlessly handling PC and Switch games.
Opinion
Buying a prebuilt gaming PC is like eating Fugu – it’s all about trust
Pre-built gaming rigs are tempting propositions for gamers. But are they really worth it?
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Jonsbo's new wood SFF case is adorable and functional
You can put this case's stylish wood handle up top for portability, or on the side for your headset. Or just leave it offentirely.
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Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.
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Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD review: Vast and fast
Seagate's high-capacity, external 3.5-inch Expansion Desktop hard drive can sustain transfers at nearly 280MBps. It's also available with up to 24TB at around $20 per terabyte.
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Guide: Which gaming CPU is perfect for you?
Which CPU is ideal for PC gaming? What to look for, with options for every budget.
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LCD monitor panels explained: TN vs. IPS vs. VA
What's the difference between all these LCD monitors, and which one should you buy? We break it down.
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Save $700 on LG's humongous ultrawide OLED monitor
This massive LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor is down to its best-ever price on Amazon.
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Baseus Spacemate USB-C dock review: Too clever for its own good
The Baseus Spacemate 11-in-1 Docking Station feels well designed, with some fun quirks you may love. But it just doesn't deliver enough performance, or power.
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Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.
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ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED review: A gaming monitor in a suit
The ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED benefits from practical design and tons of ports, but it can’t beat less expensive OLED monitors on image quality.
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LG's ultrawide OLED gaming monitor hits its lowest price yet: $550 off
Looking for an ultrawide deal? LG's 34-inch OLED monitor just busted through the $800 floor!
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Razer Basilisk Ultimate review: A mouse for hyper-realistic MMO gaming
Razer's Basilisk Ultimate is undoubtedly one of the finest mice you can get for MMO gaming.
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First Nvidia SFF card designs shown off by Asus and Zephyr
The 2.5-slot RTX 40 series cards should ease some of the troubles of building high-power PCs in ITX cases.
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Intel denies root cause for CPU instability, still investigating
Intel said in a report on Friday that it continues to search for the "root cause" of its crashing CPUs.
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Level up with Samsung's budget-friendly monitor, now 28% off
Need an affordable curved gaming monitor? This one by Samsung is on sale!
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WD My Passport, Works with USB-C review: A fat 6TB for not a lot of cash
The "WD My Passport, Works with USB C" (really, that's the name) is an external 2.5-inch hard drive that's available with up to 6TB of capacity for less than $200. But while it "works with USB-C," the port is actually Micro-B USB.
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How we test internal SSDs at PCWorld
Nothing has advanced in performance over the last decade like internal storage, first SATA and then NVMe SSDs — here's how we test and rate these drives.
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This Samsung IPS monitor is great for workstations, now $100 off
If you're quick, you can get 36% off on this 24-inch WQHD monitor with HDR10 support.
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Is the desktop PC on its way out? Steve of GamersNexus chimes in
Faced with shrinking market share and Arm on Windows poised to strike, what does the future hold for x86 hardware?
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Get this ultra-compact Logitech wireless keyboard for best-ever price
The Logitech MX Keys Mini is slim, portable, and can seamlessly switch between three devices.
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This LG UltraGear gaming monitor is over $340 off right now
Need a 240Hz gaming monitor? Snag this one for 34% off on Amazon while you can.
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