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Why 3D spatial audio is an unheralded game changer
Why 3D spatial audio is making games a zillion times more enthralling.
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Best VPN for Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will soon add Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas to its list of blocked states following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
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Whoa! Get a Blink Video Doorbell and Echo Pop for just $35
This early Prime Day deal slashes this bundle price to an incredible low on Amazon.
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Best SSDs of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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This premium Kindle Scribe bundle is cheaper than the Scribe itself
Right now, you can save almost $200 on Amazon's Kindle Scribe Essentials bundle!
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How PCWorld tests cloud backup services
Fom Carbonite to iDrive, PCWorld has tested all the online backup services out there. This is our evaluation process.
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Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.
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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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Surface Laptop 7 review: A new era for Windows laptops
The incredible battery life and efficient performance in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, come at a cost.
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Limited inventory available! This 2TB portable flash drive is $55 off now
There is very limited inventory available for this flash drive, so now is the time to get it! Grab the 2TB Portable Flash Drive for 55% off $99 at just $44.97 now.
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Microsoft Surface Pro (2024) review: A tantalizing glimpse of the future
Microsoft's first Copilot+ tablet, the Surface Pro (2024) 11th Edition, kicks butt while plugged into the wall. But the race for performance can leave battery life and software compatibility wanting.
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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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Score Microsoft Office for just $25 now
If you want to work smarter, it's time to take advantage of this limited-time deal. Through 11:59 pm PT on 7/11, you can get either of these lifetime licenses (rated 4.8/5 stars):
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Battery-powered security camera | Types and Key Features
Explore types and key features of the perfect battery-powered security camera. Enjoy the advantages of wireless installation and reliable security monitoring.
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Fast and generous data plans from Nomad make its eSIMs essential for travellers
Travelling abroad? Here’s why a Nomad eSIM data plan should be the first thing you pack.
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This leading documentary service is $240 off for our version of Prime Day
Learn something new with this Emmy-winning streaming service. Rather than pay a monthly subscription fee, you can get a lifetime subscription to a Curiosity Stream Standard Plan for just $159.97 (reg. $399) when you purchase before 11:59 pm PT on 7/21.
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Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
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Best VPNs for torrenting 2024: Speed, privacy, and security matter
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
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The Ring Video Doorbell is only $50 right now with Prime Day coming
The Ring Video Doorbell is a fantastic upgrade for any home and it's half off right now for Prime members.
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The Echo Dot Kids is over 50% off in early Prime Day deal
Prime members can get the child-friendly Echo Dot Kids with parental controls at a big discount.
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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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Apple says no retro PC emulators on the App Store
While retro game emulators were given the go-ahead earlier this year, those hoping to run classic DOS and Windows programs are out of luck.
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Crypto scammers are double-dipping victims as fake lawyers
Law firms claiming to hunt down crypto scammers are, in fact, just perpetrating one more scam on victims.
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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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Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more
KB5039302 for Windows 11 brings minor innovations for emoji fans, gamers, and others.
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This Ninja 7-in-1 electric grill uses real wood pellets, now $70 off
Get real grilled taste with real wood pellets but without a real fire! And so much more.
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Dell Inspiron 16 Plus review: A well-rounded content creation laptop
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is a powerful 16-inch laptop with a nice combination of performance, battery life, and build quality. It’s a good alternative to gaming laptops for people who want more power than the average laptop offers.
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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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Data breaches are everywhere—but you still need to pay attention to them
There’s one very important reason you shouldn’t tune out the news of data leaks, even though they’re now so common.
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Get Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on Steam for just $24
You are Groot. For a limited time, you can get Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on Steam for 60% off $59 at just $23.99.
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Invest in your personal development with $110 off this app
Invest in yourself. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to HappyLife Knowledge Summaries for 73% off $149 at just $39.99.
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Best dash cams 2024: Your second set of eyes on the road
We review the best 1080p and 4K dash cams. They record what's ahead (and sometimes what's behind)—just the sort of backup you want in the midst of harried traffic.
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Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission
Microsoft really, really wants you to back up files and folders to OneDrive.
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WordPad disappears from Windows 11, but this trick brings it back
Microsoft no longer supports WordPad with Windows 11 version 24H2. Want to keep using it? Here's how.
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How to get Amazon Prime for free for Prime Day
Prime Day is back in July! If you're not a Prime member already, here's how to become one without paying a cent before the big day.
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Get 15 free PC games from Amazon in the leadup to Prime Day
Prime Day doesn't start until July, but Amazon is already giving away some games titles for the PC.
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Get this LED lantern for your next power outage, just $20 right now
This portable, dimmable lantern is good to have for your home, your car, and your campsite.
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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This $42 power bank can charge your laptop in the blink of an eye
This fast-charging power bank offers 65W Power Delivery—and it's almost half off right now.
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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!
How-To
How to mirror your smartphone display on your PC monitor
The ultimate in multitasking is being able to view your phone's display on your PC monitor, saving you the trouble of having to volley between two screens.
Reviews
HMA VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with servers in every corner of the world
There's a lot to like about HMA VPN, but there are also a few ways where it might not meet users' needs.
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Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best
At launch—and without Recall—there's just not much here to get the blood pumping for Windows Copilot+ PC's.
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This 1TB external hard drive is $50 off now
Keep your most important files safe and handy. Right now, you can get this 1TB Slim Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for 45% off $109 at just $59.99.
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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals
We're only weeks away from this year's Prime Day sale event. Here's what we know about the timing, what's going on sale, Amazon Prime membership, and more.
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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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