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Some older Chromecasts are suddenly 'untrusted,' can't cast anymore
A recent bug is causing some Google Chromecast devices to be unable to connect or cast media. A possible reason has been found.
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Beware this sneaky new 'CAPTCHA' that tricks you into installing malware
It's both stupid yet brilliant, relying on knee-jerk CAPTCHA reactions to get users to manually install malware.
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I hope Google loses Chrome – but it'd get very, very messy
Google's official monopoly on search, browser, and advertising is probably going to end. That's a good thing, not just for Google's corporate competition, but users like you and me.
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5 smart ways to put your old laptop to good use
Your old laptop is a well of untapped potential. Here are five creative ways to repurpose it.
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Microsoft's Xbox handheld leaks — and it could be coming this year
According to a new report, Microsoft plans to ship a handheld Xbox PC later this year. Buckle up and hold onto your butts!
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Upcoming Chromebook feature will protect your battery's lifespan
The new feature is set to arrive with ChromeOS 134, expected in March 2025.
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Google Calendar gets dedicated side panel for Gemini AI assistant
With Gemini in Calendar, you can get answers to questions, create new events, and check your schedule.
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Lenovo put an AI chip in a monitor, for some reason
Allegedly, it can power older PCs and automatically move around for better ergonomics.
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Beware! Fake parking ticket SMS scams are on the rise
A new wave of scam text messages is hitting major cities across the US. Keep an eye out and don't click or submit personal info if you spot them.
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Revealed: The new laptop battery level icons coming to Windows 11
A better laptop battery charge indicator is coming to Windows 11. Here's a first look at the new design.
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Buying a PC game controller is all about options. Cut through the BS with this guide
Everything you need to know before you drop cash on a controller for your PC gaming rig.
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AMD Ryzen 9950X3D launch date confirmed: March 12
According to at least one retailer in China, the highly anticipated 9950X3D and 9900X3D chips should land as soon as next week.
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Tested: AMD's 9070 and 9070 XT cards are pretty good at ray tracing
Adam and Will are in the lab to see if the new RX 9070 XT can hang with Nvidia GPUs for ray tracing effects.
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Dynabook's Portege laptop bets you'll want a user-replaceable battery
Dynabook announced the Portege Z40L-N, a $1,699 laptop that will be sold to everyone, not just commercial buyers. It boasts a user-replaceable battery, a rare feature that will undoubtedly extend its lifespan.
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Update your Wi-Fi cameras, else malware could infect your network
A recent ransomware attack was able to spread via a camera connected to a company's network. The worst part? The flaw was already patched.
Opinion
Why supercomputers are the unsung heroes of PC gaming
Supercomputers are behind a lot of advancements in PC gaming. Yet how they're being used is largely unknown.
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Boost AMD's Ryzen AI Max performance up to 60% with this memory trick
AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ means that integrated graphics performance matters. So you can steal a trick from handheld gaming to boost the chip's AI and gaming performance by a massive amount.
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PC survival skills: 5 things every PC user should know how to do
Are you ready for a computer disaster? You will be with just a little preparation.
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It doesn't matter which OLED monitor you buy, so stop worrying
Stressing over little details won't make a huge difference in the end, so get the cheapest OLED that fits your desired specs.
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This Office app survived 35 years. Now Microsoft is killing it
Microsoft says that it will discontinue Microsoft Publisher in 2026 in favor of Word and PowerPoint.
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Thunderbird 136 officially switches to monthly releases, matching Firefox
Mozilla's mail app Thunderbird is taking off with a new desktop release channel, marking the start of a new era of monthly feature updates.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
DirecTV's skinny bundles have a cable news problem
With a new wave of cheaper streaming TV packages, you're still paying for cable news.
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1Password can now pull up specific passwords based on your location
You can now add location data to individual login items, allowing 1Password to automatically show you the most relevant ones for where you are.
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Graphics card pricing is a lie
Both Nvidia and AMD are announcing prices for new GPUs that customers have essentially zero chance of actually paying.
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YouTubers are being scammed with AI-generated deepfake videos
Scammers are using an AI-generated deepfake video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to trick content creators into giving up their login details.
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Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
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Optimize your home office for mental wellness: 7 practical tweaks
A few small-but-important home office features can make a huge difference to your mental health.
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5 ways to add laptop storage — without installing a new SSD
Ran out of space and tired of shuffling files around? Don't worry! Here are several ways to expand your laptop's storage space.
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Firefox 136 brings native vertical tabs (finally!) and security fixes
Mozilla's latest update to Firefox adds a long-awaited feature, plus a few other bits and bobs.
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Alienware's next 1440p OLED gaming monitor will be its cheapest yet
Alienware's 27-inch OLED will debut at an amazingly low price. Meanwhile, Dell also has an affordable new OLED ultrawide and smaller 4K OLED on offer.
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YouTube launches cheaper $8 Premium Lite plan without the best parts
The new plan is now available to US users for around half the price of full Premium, but it has several gotchas.
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Apple unveils cheaper MacBook Air with M4 chips and a better camera
We also get expanded support for external displays and a cute new color.
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Best Buy and Target warn of price jumps caused by Trump's tariffs
Trade wars with the United States' biggest trading partners will inevitably result in higher prices for consumers.
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Nvidia's RTX 5070 cards sell out immediately, despite high prices
As with the 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090 launches, a combination of high demand and low stock makes finding a 5070 almost impossible.
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Microsoft tries another ugly trick to attract users, this time for Copilot
If you search for AI chatbots in Bing, you might see this desperate attempt to get you using Copilot instead.
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Intel wants to make tracking business CPUs as easy as tracking packages
Intel is launching commercial versions of laptop processors that include several families within its "Lunar Lake" and "Arrow Lake" Core Ultra 200 chip architectures. A related Assured Supply Chain for Enterprises program will track the chips as they ship.
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Micro Center is finally returning to San Francisco. I’m so ready
My wallet is braced for impact this spring.
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I told Windows Notepad's new AI to turn Nvidia's fail into poetry
Microsoft has quietly added a new feature to Windows 11: A Rewrite feature that uses AI for editing is now part of Windows Notepad.
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Xbox controllers are messing up due to recent firmware update
Are you experiencing unintended thumbstick movements and random disconnections? You aren't the only one.
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A classic 80s sitcom on Netflix looks really weird. Is it AI’s fault?
“A Different World” appears to have gotten an AI makeover, and it’s turning people’s stomachs.
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Let's benchmark the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti in Fortnite
Will Smith is an avid Fortnite player. He's also got access to a test bench and all the new Nvidia cards. You know what comes next.
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AMD RX 9070 requires UEFI — bad news for Windows 10 die-hards
AMD's newest GPUs will need a UEFI motherboard to work properly. This could cause some headaches if you're on an older system.
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Samsung unveils blistering 500Hz OLED screens for gaming monitors
Also showing off 240Hz OLED panels for laptops, Samsung clearly has PC gamers in its sights at Mobile World Congress 2025.
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Despite warnings, you can keep using uBlock Origin on Chrome… for now
Google is sneakily trying to get users to remove uBlock Origin, but there's a simple workaround you can use to sidestep it.
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Infostealer malware stole 493 million accounts. Is yours one of them?
Recently, news surfaced about stolen data containing billions of records, with 284 million unique email addresses affected.
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5 easy browser tweaks that secure your web surfing
Browsers like Firefox and Tor offer some useful built-in settings for improving your data security and privacy. Here's what they do and how to set them up in a cinch.
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Why local SSDs and hard drives are still superior to the cloud
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. You'll regret it one day. There are downsides to keeping all your data ONLY in the cloud.
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Opera's newest AI feature can shop for you, book hotels, and more
Opera's Browser Operator feature lets you prompt the browser with tasks, like finding products to buy. It will then automonously research and execute those tasks for you.
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Ikea’s first Thread-enabled smart home device has been spotted
Newly discovered FCC documents detail an Ikea sensor that connects via Thread, one of the pillars of Matter.
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