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Get a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor for just $176 with this deal
This budget-friendly Gigabyte gaming monitor is on sale at Newegg, and you can save even more if you check out with Zip.
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Take $400 off this RTX-powered HP gaming laptop today
This HP Omen gaming laptop boasts an RTX 4060 and it's on sale for just $1,000 at Best Buy.
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Samsung tries glasses-free 3D again with new gaming monitors
The Odyssey 3D uses lenticular display panels and eye-tracking tech, but we don't know if it'll actually make it to market yet.
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Kingston NV3 review: Amazing real-world SSD performance for the price
While its synthetic benchmark numbers were strictly Gen 4, the Kingston NV3 was faster in our real-world transfers than many DRAM designs, including Gen 5 types.
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Microsoft says it's finally getting rid of Control Panel in Windows
…but we've heard that before. Who knows if it'll stick this time? And if it does, how soon until it actually happens?
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Samsung's 128GB mini flash drive is dirt cheap right now
The 128GB version of the Samsung Fit Plus is just $15 on Amazon today.
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Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
For the ninth time in 2024, Google is telling users that they need to update Chrome right away to fix a security issue — and this one's already being exploited "in the wild."
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It's scary when your webcam turns on and you don't know why
I was a bit freaked out when I saw that my webcam was on and watching me, and I didn't know why. Here's how I solved that mystery…I think.
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How ancient tech is thwarting AI cheating in the classroom
How do you beat AI cheating in the classroom? Chances are you grew up with the answer.
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Dell XPS 13 review: Snapdragon laptop leaves us wanting more
The Intel-powered Dell XPS 13 (9345) was already a letdown next to the competition, and this Snapdragon-powered XPS 13 winds up downgrading most of the package without a meaningful reduction in price. It just makes a disappointing experience worse.
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14 back-to-school gadgets you didn't know you needed
Laptops often take center stage when preparing for a new academic year, but other helpful tech gear can ease the demands of school, too.
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Evade hackers when you store your login info on this physical password key
Online password managers can be prone to hacking, but when you store your passwords with Thetis FIDO2 Security Key, only you will have access to this info.
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Shopping at BJ's can help you run errands more quickly
If you're tired of having to go to different stores for specific goods, start taking advantage of one-stop shopping by joining BJ's with this $65 Club+ Card Membership.
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AMD's Ryzen 9000 patch boosts performance on Windows 11
AMD explains why Ryzen 9000 processors didn't live up to its own claims and issues a performance patch for its Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 CPUs.
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Fastest VPN 2024: We identify the speediest performers
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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Windows Recall crawls back for round two in October
Microsoft said that it will release its controversial Recall feature to Windows testers in a few months.
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Help your child read even more with this rare Kindle Kids deal
The Kindle Kids is a wonderful ereader for children and it's down to just $95 on Amazon right now.
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This i9-powered mini PC packs a punch, and it's under $500 right now
Save big on the Acemagic F1A mini PC, a powerhouse for any home office.
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Grab LG's super-fast OLED gaming monitor for just $567 today
If you want an OLED that can step up for esports competition, this deal from LG might be the one you've been waiting for.
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4 awesome back-to-school deals on Origin gaming laptops
Level up between classes with these top-tier gaming laptops that are 20% off in Origin's back-to-school sales event.
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This speedy 1TB SSD looks like a flash drive — and it's absurdly cheap
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is a continued favorite of ours and it's on sale for just $70 at Amazon right now.
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Asus microsite confirms Ryzen 9000 X3D chips are on the way
The URL and metadata of an Asus motherboard site confirms 9000 series CPUs with AMD's celebrated V-cache are coming.
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Windows update breaks Linux dual-boot setups with ominous message
A Secure Boot vulnerability fix has patched some users right out of their Linux operating systems.
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IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections
IPVanish is a good U.S.-based VPN that promises speed and security and delivers on both.
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Finally! Windows will let your webcam work in multiple apps at once
In the major update coming later this year, Windows 11 will finally stop throwing errors when multiple apps use your camera at the same time.
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Every Windows user should read Microsoft's latest webpage
Microsoft's recent support article offers helpful explanations and overviews of the most important Windows system tools.
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Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines
You don't have to use Google to search the internet. Here are five contenders you don't want to miss.
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Asus ProArt P16 review: A drop-dead gorgeous 4K creator laptop
The Asus ProArt P16 makes smart trade-offs to deliver a feature-rich laptop at a more reasonable price.
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The 5 best note-taking apps for college students
Make sure you're able to take the best notes in a way that works for you with one of these excellent note-taking apps.
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This refurbished MacBook Pro is cheaper than your smartphone
This MacBook Pro has a Grade "A" rating, no scratches on its display, and a minimum of 80% battery health.
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Microsoft's consumer Teams dreams are fading, thankfully
Microsoft is testing a new unified Microsoft Teams app that appears to acknowledge that users don't want a consumer version of Teams.
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North Korean hackers used a Windows zero-day exploit
A new report says the same hackers who attacked Sony Pictures in 2014 also used a Windows zero-day exploit as recently as June of this year.
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Using the wrong keyboard in Counter-Strike might get you banned
Valve has come out against the contentious Snap Tap feature for adjustable actuation keyboards.
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Lemokey G1 Wireless review: 8,000Hz polling rate and mad maneuverability
The Lemokey G1 Wireless gaming mouse is lightweight, moves like a dream, and has a killer 8,000Hz wireless polling rate!
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New Nvidia G-Sync monitors won't need a separate module anymore
Nvidia and MediaTek are partnering up to bring new gaming monitors that ditch the separate hardware needed for full Nvidia-powered frame syncing.
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Long live the hard drive: Why HDDs are still far from obsolete
Despite the impressive advantages of SSDs, classic hard disk drives (HDDs) still remain relevant today.
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4 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a laptop
Before you toss your laptop into the trash, here are some greener alternatives that might actually serve you better.
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Our favorite low-cost ultrawide monitor is now cheaper than ever
One of PCWorld's favorite budget gaming monitors is down to its lowest price yet on Amazon.
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Meet xMEMS, a challenger to AirJet's radical solid-state chip cooling
Frore's AirJet introduced the concept of silicon "chips" that could cool others via MEMS technology. Now xMEMS, which has used MEMS as earbud speakers, is entering the chip-cooling market, too.
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Can AI be used ethically for school work? Here’s what teachers say
Can AI be ethically used inside schools, or is it just another way to cheat? We asked educators as high schools at universities how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can and should be used in the classroom.
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Our favorite portable SSD is on sale for its lowest price yet
The SK Hynix Beetle X31 is currently available at its best-ever price on Amazon.
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8 robot vacuum hacks: Try these essential tips ASAP
From placing the charging base in just the right spot to keeping your vac's brushes clean, we'll show you how to upgrade your cleaning routine.
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Asus Zenbook S 16 review: Extremely thin and way too hot
The Asus Zenbook S 16 is an attractive laptop, but the Ryzen AI 9 delivers mediocre performance and external temperatures peak at 130 degrees under load.
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Here's why every DIYer needs this color-matching tool
The Nix Mini 3 works on any surface and provides instant color matches for $79.99 (reg. $97).
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Find out how cloud storage just became obsolete
Data storage and transfer is no problem when you have a 1TB flash drive with 30MB/s read and write speed.
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How to Record Chrome Tab with Audio
We explain how to record only what's displayed in a Chrome tab – with audio – rather than your entire desktop.
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How to Record on Roblox
It's easy to record Roblox gameplay. We explain how to record Roblox on PC, Mac, iOS, Android and Chrome.
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How to Record Gameplay on PC
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