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Snag this 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor for under $500
This is the cheapest OLED you're likely to find from a major brand, especially with a 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate.
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Google's 'AI Mode' search is ready to replace a list of links
Google said Thursday that it's moving AI Mode out of testing to real-world users, replacing its pages and pages of links with AI-generated summaries.
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Boox's first color e-ink monitor offers rest for your weary eyes
Boox has added color technology to its Mira Pro e-ink desktop PC display, allowing you a more restful way to work.
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Crystal Smart Water Monitor review: It’s no bathing beauty
This new pool chemistry monitor sits outside the pool to keep tabs on conditions in near real-time. Unfortunately, it seems that looks were an afterthought.
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Raspberry Pi's fancy new soldering tech cuts product returns in half
A new production system—made with help from Sony—makes the Pi 5 more reliable, resulting in fewer returns and a greener manufacturing process.
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Best VPNs for torrenting 2025: 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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Save up to 41% on Samsung's best gaming monitors for Gaming Week
For the rest of this week, Amazon has slashed the prices on Samsung's hottest 4K, OLED, and ultrawide gaming monitors.
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Best laptops for video editing 2025: Work faster with these expert picks
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
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Microsoft really, really wants Windows 10 users to buy Copilot+ PCs
A new blog post extols the virtues of AI-ready Copilot+ PCs and paints them as the way forward for users who have unupgradable Windows 10 PCs.
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Which Adobe Acrobat PDF editor is right for you?
Can a free PDF editor meet your needs? Find out which of Adobe's PDF editing tools is the perfect version for you.
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Xbox massively hikes prices on consoles, games, and controllers
Everything Xbox just got more expensive, including $80 games coming later this year. The Xboxalypse is upon us.
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I’m ditching my passwords. You should too
A newer sign-in method alleviates the headache of passwords, while still maintaining a high level of online security. And it's free.
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Ads have crept into Microsoft's popular free PC Manager app now, too
Don't be surprised when you start seeing Microsoft 365 advertisements in PC Manager.
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8BitDo is the latest tech maker to halt US shipments amid Trump tariffs
US customers will find that some products simply can't be ordered from 8BitDo's online store anymore.
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Hands-on: Lenovo's ThinkPad L and P laptops get welcome upgrades
The new ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 and ThinkPad P14s have some improvements you'll want to check out in the latest PCWorld video on YouTube.
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Roku Decision Flowchart: How to pick the right model
Consult this handy chart to determine which Roku media player is right for you.
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Anker's 6-device fast charging station is suddenly 45% off today
The 6-in-1 Anker Prime has two AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports, for a shockingly good price on Amazon.
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Researchers looked at 19 billion passwords. Over 90% of them sucked
Just six percent of the set, or about one billion, were unique.
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Samsung's uber-fast 1TB SSD just fell to its best-ever price: $70
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus is a fantastic internal SSD, doubly so with this phenomenal 36% discount on Amazon!
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Acer's ludicrously long-lasting laptop is $300 off today
Get the Acer Swift Go 14 for just $599 at B&H.
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6 reasons people don't use a password manager—and why they're wrong
These arguments are understandable, but they still crumble fast after you learn how easy and flexible password managers can be.
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Hate Windows 11? These 9 free apps make it feel like Windows 10 again
Newer is not necessarily better — that's how many PC users feel after switching from Windows 10 to 11. We show you how to set up Windows 11 "just like before."
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It's World Password Day! 4 free, easy ways to improve your security
No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
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EZVIZ is leading the charge with innovative smart entry solutions
EZVIZ has some of the most feature-packed smart entry products around, and the list is always growing.
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Buy Microsoft Office at $55, Get Windows 11 Pro FREE
Upgrade your PC with lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro while supplies last.
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Best gaming monitors 2025: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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Intel 'Lunar Lake' handhelds, laptops are getting a free gaming boost
Intel is issuing a driver update for its Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) PC processors, which will give handhelds and eventually laptops a significant boost in PC game frame rates.
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Beyond Speedtest: Orb gives you a holistic look at Internet performance
A new multi-platform speed test from the founders of Ookla (SpeedTest.net) gives you more options for both deep data and at-a-glance reports.
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Best laptops: Our experts pick the top 12 models
To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.
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Get the latest Surface Laptop with Snapdragon for $599
Microsoft's newest Surface Laptop with an ultra-efficient processor is $400 off on eBay, though it's a refurbished model with a 2-year warranty.
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Rejoice! WhatsApp users will finally be able to make calls from the web
The web version of WhatsApp is getting a major upgrade: you will soon be able to make voice and video calls.
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Acer's new esports gaming monitor hits a blistering 600Hz
This monitor's not big at 24 inches and 1080, but the TN panel has the need for speed.
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MSP360 Backup review: Very effective local backup — and free file backup!
In its free incarnation, MSP360 Desktop Backup is a worthwhile upgrade to Windows File History. However, the Pro version with imaging is subscription-only, which puts it head to head with Acronis.
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This slim 100W laptop power bank is just $40 right now
The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is 60% off at Amazon right now.
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Microsoft CEO claims 30% of its new code is written by AI
Satya Nadella, opposite Facebook founder Zuckerberg at an AI conference, made a bold claim about how much of the company's new code is generated by software.
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Fast, sleek, and just $60: The SK Hynix Tube is practically an external SSD
Save 25% on your order for the 1TB SK Hynix Tube T31 flash drive that we love.
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Declutter your work space with this mighty mini PC for $150 off
You can get the GMKtech K6 mini PC for $448 for a while, so make sure you don't miss out on that.
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Microsoft promises to fix more bugs in classic Outlook
A new update for Classic Outlook will be sent to the public in June.
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Companies don’t call anymore—only scammers. Stop picking up!
If you have a voice or text message asking to confirm account details or personal information, don't answer.
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ADT and Yale partner on Z-Wave lock with fingerprint recognition
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave is the first smart lock certified for the new Z-Wave User Credential Command Class.
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The biggest PC builder regrets: 6 fatal mistakes to avoid!
These are the biggest PC builder mistakes that keep reappearing in forums online time and time again.
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Discover the AI tool that’s giving ChatGPT serious competition
1minAI is a new all-in-one AI platform that combines top models like GPT-4o, Gemini, and more for less than $100 for life.
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How a Janet Jackson song crashed laptops for 9 years
In 2001, Microsoft support employees made a shocking discovery: Janet Jackson's hit, "Rhythm Nation," could cause laptops to crash. New details have now come to light showing what was done about it.
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Intel says 'turbo cells' will boost PC CPU and GPU speeds in 2027
Intel said that the 18A production line powering its upcoming Panther Lake PC processors is ready to go, and offered a sneak peak at the next-gen 14A process due in about 2027 for its own use and foundry customers.
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Mozilla Firefox finally has native profile switching with latest update
Profile management is something Firefox users have been wanting for years, and now it's finally here.
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Best 4K monitors 2024: HDR, gaming, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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Philips Hue’s sibling brand unveils a rival HDMI sync box for way less
Just like Philips Hue’s own HDMI sync box, the WiZ version syncs your lights with the images on TV, but for a far more affordable price. What’s the catch?
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DDoS attacks have skyrocketed 358% year-over-year, report says
According to Cloudflare, 20.5 million DDoS attacks were thwarted in the first quarter of 2025.
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Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable
Reports indicate that mining a single Bitcoin now costs far more in electricity than it's worth, even at sky-high prices.
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