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HP's 'Lego-like' multi-monitor concept makes me stupidly happy
Huge arrays of monitors magnetically connected and daisy-chained with perfect alignment? I want it right now.
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How to check the power, current, and voltage of USB ports
To determine the power, current, and voltage of a USB socket, Windows on-board tools, freeware, and test sticks from $10 can be used.
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This ultra-portable monitor is perfect for laptops — now 42% off
More screen space for your laptop while on the go? Yes please!
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This RTX 4070 Asus gaming laptop is a jaw-dropping steal at $1,100
You can't get a better RTX-powered gaming laptop at this price.
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Get 25% off on the Logitech G502 X, one of our favorite gaming mice
This legendary Logitech mouse is one of the best wired gaming mice we've tested.
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Dell Latitude 7450 Ultralight review: A mobile worker's best friend
Dell's Latitude 7450 Ultralight is the lightest and thinnest of the three Latitude 7450 models. It's a real go-getter in the performance stakes and ideal for mobile professionals.
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Spacetop, the radical new laptop with no screen, is ready for launch
Sightful has announced the Spacetop G1, a laptop that swaps a conventional display with AR glasses. The G1 adds more memory and storage, and it will ship later this year.
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ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Clash of the heavyweight titans
We put the two biggest names in the VPN industry against each other to see which is truly worthy of your hard-earned money.
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Getting started with Microsoft 365: Everything you need to know
Microsoft's consumer subscription is a large package with many programs.
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Get a lifetime of content creation assistance for $60
Get the AI help you need for a discount. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 5/31, you can get a lifetime subscription to Scribbyo for just $59.97 (reg. $684).
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This modern Atari is $50 off for a limited time
Get yourself a modern Atari. During our Memorial Day Sale, you can get the My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro for half off $99 at just $49.99.
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Arm’s new Cortex X925 takes on AI, and could land in PCs
Arm announced its new Arm CSS for Client processors, designed for AI and Android phones. They very well may end up inside PCs.
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Framework's modular laptop gets a serious tune-up with Intel Core Ultra CPUs
The new Framework Laptop 13 comes with a more efficient Intel Core Ultra processor and an optional high-resolution display.
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This GaN charger will juice your iPhone lickity split for just $8
You don't have to spend a fortune on Apple's wall chargers when you can get this $8 Spigen model instead.
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This $30 Anker hub will add 6 ports to your laptop
Hook up an extra 4K monitor to your laptop with the Anker 6-in-1 USB-C hub
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A wild new GPD laptop has two stacked 13-inch OLED screens
Unlike recent dual-screen laptop designs, these double screens sit above a standard keyboard.
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Treat your cat to this self-cleaning litter box (43% off right now)
This automatic self-cleaning litter box will keep your cat clean, free up your time, and save you money.
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Graphics cards are about to get more expensive — and that's not all
Tariff exemptions from 2022 are expiring in June, meaning US prices for graphics cards, motherboards, and other components will be going up.
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What’s a hot-swap keyboard? The key to a custom typing experience, explained
Hot-swap keyboards make it easy to replace switches without soldering. But how exactly does this feature work and what technology is behind it?
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This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is only $950 for a limited time
The HP Victus delivers incredible gaming performance—and you can save $350 if you grab it while you can.
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Dolby Digital audio support is disappearing from Windows 11
If you need to reinstall Windows 11 from scratch, you can no longer play files with Dolby Digital's AC-3 codec.
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This 34-inch Gigabyte ultrawide monitor is delightfully cheap today
Level up your PC gaming setup with this ultrawide curved monitor boasting 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and more.
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What ports are essential on a new laptop?
You may need more, but a new laptop should have these ports at a minimum or you're going to have a bad time.
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8 advanced Microsoft Word tricks you probably missed
Here are several lesser-known Microsoft Word tips and tricks you might have overlooked or never heard about.
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Your 'AI PC' is already obsolete: The curse of early adoption strikes again
Microsoft Copilot+ rendered first-gen AI PCs obsolete, illustrating yet again the risks of being an early adopter.
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Save $75 on this top-rated PDF tool
Working with PDFs doesn't have to be a pain. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 5/31, you can get a lifetime license to PDF Converter Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $99).
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Get 1TB of cloud storage for $130 during Memorial Day sale
Shore up all of your cloud storage needs for life. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 5/31, you can get a lifetime subscription to 1TB of Koofr Cloud Storage for just $129.97 (reg. $810) when you use promo code KOOFR.
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Conquer Azeroth in the Small World of Warcraft board game, now $42
Pick your favorite race and power combination and vie for control in the Small World of Warcraft strategy board game.
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This $43 gadget displays real-time weather conditions and more
Keep an eye on temperature, humidity, and weather conditions in real-time with this indoor-outdoor weather station.
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MSI motherboard concept uses radical new CAMM2 memory
Why? Why not? MSI and Kingston shoved the new, super-skinny laptop memroy standard into a Z790 motherboard.
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You almost never see an RTX 4060 gaming laptop going this cheap
The Lenovo LOQ delivers powerful performance at a price only seen for models with lesser graphics cards.
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Can you bequeath your Steam account? Maybe, but there's a catch
Steam says you can't leave your account in your will. US law says maybe you can. But even if it's technically legal, there's still a problem.
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Best online backup 2024: iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive, and more
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
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Should you enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11?
Gamers are often encouraged to switch on hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 10 or 11, but does this feature actually provide any tangible upticks to performance?
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Holy smokes, this speedy Acer ultrawide gaming monitor is just $182
If you're okay with a refurb — with a two-year warranty — then you won't find a better deal on a 34-inch ultrawide any time soon.
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This blazing-fast 240Hz Samsung gaming monitor is just $200
If you're looking for a great gaming monitor that won't break your bank account, the Odyssey G4 is heavily discounted.
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Opera adds support for Google’s Gemini AI model
In addition, Opera One users can test two new AI features at no cost.
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YouTube is acting weird for Adblock users
Users report that YouTube clips skip to the end or play without sound if you have an ad blocker enabled.
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Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade pleas get even more desperate
Windows 11 hasn't been as successful as Microsoft had hoped—and they still really want to convince Windows 10 users to switch.
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Hands-on: Chromebook Plus is Google's push for affordable AI
Chromebook Plus models are gettings tons of new Gemini-powered tools, plus 2TB of free Google One storage.
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DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro review: A simple, but effective privacy bundle
DuckDuckGo's new Privacy Pro bundle of services with a VPN, data removal service, and identity theft restoration service is a nice package of privacy-focused services for an affordable price.
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Alienware x16 R2 review: High-end gaming at a premium price
The Alienware x16 R2 is a premium 16-inch gaming laptop at a premium price. But its mechanical keyboard and the highest-end hardware will cost you extra.
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Facebook wants to use your posts to train AI. Here's how to object
Facebook is changing its privacy policy and plans to use posts and images to train its AI. To prevent this, you need to object.
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This DIY color sensor is now $50 off for Memorial Day
Get the right color every time. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 5/31, you can get the Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor for half off $99 at just $49.97.
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Get two 4K drones for just $130 now
Take to the skies this summer. Now through 11:59 pm PT on 5/31, you can get the Alpha Z PRO 4K + Flying Fox 4K Wide-Angle Dual-Camera Drone Bundle for just $129.97 (reg. $398).
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Best budget gaming mice
Looking for a budget gaming mouse that ticks all your boxes? These top-performing budget mice can keep up with even the priciest out there.
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What's in antivirus software? All the pieces you may need (or not)
Antivirus suites now come with many different features. We break down what you might encounter, so that you can decide if they’re right for you.
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How often should you turn off your phone? Here's the NSA's advice
How often should you turn off your phone completely? Security experts have answered this question.
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I’m a longtime PC builder, but this boutique PC taught me some lessons
Here are some important lessons that all DIY PC builders can learn from a boutique builder, and tips on how to incorporate them into your next build.
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