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Save 29% on this solar-powered security cam with hassle-free setup
This wireless solar-powered outdoor security camera from TP-Link is on sale for $40 on Amazon.
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US feds say AI-generated prompt outputs can't be copyrighted
A new report from the Copyright Office says fully prompt-generated works can't be copyrighted, but using AI tools doesn't automatically make a work ineligible.
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Mozilla plans to launch 'Thundermail' email addresses for users
Thundermail will have both free and paid versions, and it'll be part of the greater Thunderbird Pro services.
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PDF Candy review: A feature-packed free PDF editor
With an impressive set of 44 tools, PDF Candy can take care of most PDF-editing tasks.
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Windows 11's Start menu is getting redesigned again — and it's not bad
The new design is bigger, cleaner, and finally allows you to actually turn off recommendations.
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Windows 11 will get auto-shrinking icons when the taskbar is full
New Windows Insider builds show off a dynamic way to manage a crowded taskbar, now available for testing.
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The Switch 2's Nvidia hardware brings 10x performance, DLSS, and more
Nvidia announced new details about the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware, including a custom GPU that can do real-time ray tracing and AI upscaling.
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Hurry! Get this Asus OLED laptop with 16GB RAM for $550, today only
Best Buy is offering a great deal on a Lunar Lake laptop with solid specs for $400 off, but it's only good for today.
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Should you turn off your antivirus when you game on your PC?
Should you shut off your antivirus before launching a game? The answer may surprise you…
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How to livestream the 2025 NBA Playoffs and Finals
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.
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Samsung's compact 256GB flash drive is only $21 right now
Get the Samsung FIT Plus for 40% off on Amazon.
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Gamers beware! This new malware hides in your GPU
A new family of malware is impersonating Asus's Armoury Crate gaming software and infecting PCs with infostealers.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with triple 4K ports is super cheap now: $249
The Acemagician K1 mini PC is $100 off on Amazon.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 almost makes PC gaming look cheap
A new gaming PC is a lot more expensive than a new console. But between a much higher price, $80 games, plus many more options for cash-strapped PC gamers, the Switch 2 looks pretty spendy right now.
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Microsoft's guidance for non-upgradeable Windows 10 PCs is inadequate
In a new support page, the company conveniently leaves out viable options for what you can do with an old Windows 10 PC when end of life hits.
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Microsoft's 50th anniversary Windows wallpapers are actually pretty great
Microsoft has published a second round of several "50" themed wallpapers for your Windows PC desktop for its 50th anniversary.
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Every Microsoft Windows operating system, ranked
In honor of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we've ranked the best Windows consumer operating systems Microsoft has ever shipped, in order from worst to best.
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Microsoft turns 50! Here are its 25 most important products and milestones
Microsoft celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on April 4, 2025. How did it get here? We've picked 25 moments that shaped Microsoft, and PC computing.
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This Android-compatible GPS tracker slips into your wallet and ID lanyard — Ships free!
Never lose your ID badge or bag again. This slim GPS tracker works with Android and Apple, and a 3-pack is just $64.99 (reg. $105)
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Microsoft releases its own AI search engine, called Copilot Search
Microsoft is stepping up to Google. Ask questions and get AI-powered summaries based on information from across the web.
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Microsoft's revamped Copilot app for Windows goes truly native
With this redesign of Copilot, the AI app no longer relies on web components. It's fully native to the Windows 11 operating system.
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Bill Gates just published the 'coolest code' he ever wrote for Microsoft
In the lead up to Microsoft's 50th anniversary, Bill Gates published the source code that ultimately led to the company's success.
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This mini PC is stacked with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for under $330
This little machine is packing a lot of power, not to mention plenty of ports and Windows 11, at an equally small price.
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Foxit PDF Editor 13 review: Ready for business
Extensive editing, collaboration, and security tools plus AI integration make this multi-platform PDF editor an excellent Acrobat alternative.
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Get this excellent Acer Swift laptop with 16GB RAM for just $549
This limited-time promo sees a laptop with plenty of RAM and great battery life going for $400 off its list price at B&H.
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Lenovo spills the beans on RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti cards 'coming soon'
A promo page for a new Lenovo desktop PC shows the upcoming Nvidia cards as options, though not much else.
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MLB.TV is how all baseball streaming should work
The MLB app should stop blacking out local games and allow in-market pay TV authentication.
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Get ready for summer with the Beats Pill portable speaker, now 33% off
The Beats Pill has all-day battery life, water resistance, and Bluetooth connectivity—and it just dipped to $100 on Amazon.
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Need a new ergonomic desk chair? Get this one at Staples for 48% off
The Staples Emerge Vortex is down to $140 (was $270) right now!
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Asus' 3K OLED laptop with killer battery life is $400 off right now
The Asus Zenbook S 14 is an absolute beast when it comes to productivity and longevity. Grab it now for just $1,000 at Best Buy!
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Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
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I ditched Google Search. Now I'm saving the planet with Ecosia instead
Ecosia is doing a lot of good for our planet. If you switch to Ecosia, you can make a tangible positive impact on the world.
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Dual boot vs. Virtualization: Which is best for running multiple operating systems?
Want to switch between multiple operating systems? A parallel installation or a virtual PC are great options.
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These sleek magnetic blocks keep your desk looking like a scene from Severance — 25% off
Tame your tangled cables with these sleek, weighted magnetic blocks—no sticky mess, just clean vibes. Like Severance, but for your desk. Now 25% off at $29.99.
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Flash Sale: Save $30 on a Microsoft 365 Family Subscription
A 1-year Microsoft 365 subscription comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, and more for 6 users.
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Televes Innova Boss Mix review: Good TV reception, retro vibe
Rabbit ears make a comeback on this high-performance indoor TV antenna.
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Firefox 137 finally gets tab groups, address bar improvements, and more
The latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser brings new features and a number of fixed security vulnerabilities.
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Watch out! Don't fall victim to these fake CAPTCHA scams on the web
Fake CAPTCHA tests are increasingly being used by hackers to spread malware. Here's what you need to know.
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This is not a drill: RTX 5070 is in stock at Best Buy, at MSRP
Best Buy is selling a PNY RTX 5070 graphics card for $550, at least at the time of writing. It seems to be holding for me, so give it a shot if you've been hunting.
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This 32-inch Samsung 4K monitor is only $220 right now
That's a 35% discount for this Samsung ViewFinity UJ59 on Amazon.
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AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a lot for it.
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Leak: More evidence of an Xbox handheld found in Windows 11 preview
It seems like Windows 11 is getting a new interface that's being developed specifically for a handheld gaming console.
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AMD blames failing Ryzen 9000 chips on memory issues
After over 100 reports of damaged CPUs, AMD and ASRock blame memory timing and claim it's been fixed in BIOS. Dead CPUs say otherwise.
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How to move and delete apps on the Roku home screen
Rearranging apps on the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
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MediaTek's 'Ultra' Chromebook chips promise killer Minecraft power
MediaTek launches its Kompanio Ultra brand of Chromebook processors, bringing top-tier AI to Chromebooks along with excellent performance and battery life.
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New Outlook: How to use offline mode and save emails locally
In one of the latest Windows updates, Microsoft enabled offline functionality in the new version of Outlook ('Outlook (new)').
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Forget smart bulbs! This smart light switch is only $10 right now
Instead of swapping out all your light bulbs, you can get this TP-Link Tapo smart light switch instead for cheap.
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6 reasons why wired headphones are better than wireless
From better sound to greater affordability, wired headphones offer clear-cut advantages over wireless models.
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Save $250 on this RTX 4060 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM
That's a 23% discount for the Gigabyte G6 KF gaming laptop at Best Buy.
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