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Best wireless keyboards 2025: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC stacked with 32GB RAM is super cheap: $279
The Minisforum EM680 is absolutely tiny, yet its Ryzen processor has some surprisingly good gaming chops.
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Graphics cards are huge now. Do you need a GPU brace to protect your PC?
Do you need a brace for your graphics card? Here's how to tell if GPU droop is a problem in your rig.
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Samsung just made the most impressive glasses-free 3D monitor I've tried yet
The new Samsung G90XF and 4K OLED G81SF are impressive, but they both have a huge downside.
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Pick up Anker's 5-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI support for just $25
If you need more ports on your laptop, get the Anker 5-in-1 USB-C hub on Amazon.
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The bewildering world of USB-C charging, explained
From cables to power supplies, it pays to know the intricacies of the USB-C spec if you want the fastest charging.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! I beg you to consider a mini PC instead
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, a mini PC gets you more for your money.
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This 1440p 240Hz OLED gaming monitor is a solid score for $550
Grab this 27-inch OLED monitor—with plenty of speed, a great resolution, and lots of ports—for a great price today.
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Synology NAS boxes are cutting features for non-Synology hard drives
Planning to roll your own network-attached storage? You'll need Synology-branded drives if you want all the features of a Synology NAS going forward.
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Get Samsung's super-fast 240Hz IPS monitor for its lowest ever price
The Samsung Odyssey G4 is $100 off right now on Amazon, making it one of the fastest IPS displays you can get for the price.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC packs 24GB RAM and triple 4K ports for $479
The Beelink SER8 is a beast for the price. Now's the time to grab one because it's 20% off on Amazon!
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Get Dell's awesome 1440p IPS gaming monitor for insanely cheap: $140
Dell is selling its 27-inch gaming monitor, already a good deal, for an amazingly low price with a refurbished model.
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I want this retro keyboard inspired by Apple TV's 'Severance'
It has no Escape, Control, or Option keys. Sadly, we don't know when it'll be available for sale, or for how much.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, tested: A great GPU for 1080p gaming
Adam and Will have run the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti through a few initial tests in the lab. Long story short, it's an impressive leap over last gen, even without fancy frame generation tech.
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Samsung's speedy metal 128GB flash drive is only $15 right now
Get the Samsung Bar Plus for 35% off on Amazon!
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $328 for a limited time
The GMKtec M5 Plus packs a lot of power into an excellent price, especially now that it's on sale on Amazon.
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You want to run a virtual PC? Know what hardware you’ll need
For a virtual machine to run reliably, it needs a little more computing power. Here are some recommendations.
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Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands. n
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What to do if your mouse is double-clicking when you don't mean it
It could be due to wear and tear, or it could be due to something else. Before you buy a new mouse straight away, here's what you can try to fix it.
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This slim-and-fast 20K laptop power bank is a whopping 52% off today
The Baseus Blade portable charger is portable, speedy, and affordable now that it's only $48 (was $100) on Amazon!
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Alienware's super-fast 1440p gaming monitor is 41% off right now
This 27-inch IPS gaming monitor reaches up to 180Hz and is currently on sale for just $219 on Amazon!
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Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 series brings DLSS 4's magic to the masses
Nvidia announces the $299 GeForce RTX 5060 and two different RTX 5060 Ti models with 8GB and 16GB VRAM.
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This budget-friendly mini PC just dropped to its best-ever price: $249
Get the Kamrui E3B mini PC for just $249 on Amazon with Prime right now!
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Tariffs actually helped the PC industry grow…for now
Analyst firms agree that the PC industry experienced a surge of growth as PC vendors tried to import PCs to beat the Trump administration's tariffs. But they're more pessimistic on the future.
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Asus' newest ROG NUC crams an RTX 5080 into a mini PC form factor
The updated NUC design uses the latest laptop parts and plenty of upgrade options, but the price might put it out of range of most mini PC fans.
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Kingston DataTraveler Max review: This nifty 10Gbps USB stick is fine for light duty
Though not the drive you want for super-long writes, this thin, flick-to-open USB stick from Kingston is aces for small file sets.
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This triple 4K mini PC with 16GB RAM is dirt cheap right now
With this 30% off discount code, Acemagic's AD15 mini PC just dropped to its all-time cheapest price on Amazon.
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Our favorite 10Gbps portable SSD (1TB) is 28% off right now
The 1TB SK Hynix 10Gbps portable SSD is down to $65 on Amazon!
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Trump reduces tariffs on PCs, components, smartphones
On Friday night, Trump added a number of exceptions to his tariff plan, excluding PCs, components, monitors, and smartphones from the administration's import duties. But the tariff is reduced, not exempt, Trump clarified Sunday.
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Take $920 off on Samsung's 49-inch OLED ultrawide gaming monitor
This gigantic Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a feast for the eyes. Get it today for over half off its original price!
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This Core i9 mini PC with 32GB RAM is absurdly cheap right now
The Acemagic F1A mini PC is perfect for home offices, and it's now 36% off on Amazon with this special deal.
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This ultra-tiny, super-fast 1TB portable SSD is 32% off right now
The 1TB Crucial X10 Pro is on sale for just $102 (was $150) at Amazon and Best Buy.
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Best monitor arms 2025: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
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Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 dock review: Simply the best right now
Sonnet's Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock includes an incredibly fast SSD inside it that beats most external drives. But it's also a stable, powerful docking station in its own right.
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Save $400 on Acer's 27-inch 240Hz OLED gaming monitor today
Get the Acer Predator X27U for just $500 at Best Buy!
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Why skimping on your PC gaming rig's motherboard is a bad move
Here's why you should opt for a quality motherboard when building your new gaming rig.
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31 work-from-home tech products that will supercharge your office
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? We've got you covered with the best tech products to help transform your home office into something your coworkers can only envy.
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LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B review: This monitor will wow you (and cost you)
The LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B’s high price and extreme curve will turn off some, but it’s hard to argue with its sharpness and HDR performance.
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AMD debuts cheaper Ryzen 8000 HX chips for gaming laptops as tariffs rage
AMD launches its Ryzen 8000 HX "Dragon Ridge Refresh" gaming processors, which are very similar to 2023's Ryzen 7000HX processors.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2025: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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Save 40% on 8BitDo's wireless, hot-swap mechanical keyboard
This Model M-style version of the fun mechanical keyboard is a little more button-down, but it's just as functional and flexible as the original.
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Corsair's new web-based firmware updater lets you skip the iCue app
Sadly, you can't use this new online tool to customize device settings or keyboard bindings yet. Still, it's pretty cool!
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Dell Pro 14 Plus review: A pricey portable monitor with USB-C and not much else
The Dell Pro 14 Plus is a good portable monitor, but it’s expensive and lacks important features.
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Trump threatened additional 100% tariffs on chip giant TSMC
The president took credit for new plant investments from the Taiwanese chip fabrication giant.
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Samsung's 27-inch 4K monitor is a whopping 50% off right now
Get the Samsung ViewFinity S80D for just $200 at B&H while you can with this special discount.
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5 mistakes to avoid when buying a PC case
Essential tips for buying a case: how to avoid common mistakes, what to look out for, and how to find the right PC case.
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This $10 USB-C hub with 4K HDMI support has never been cheaper
Ugreen's Revodok 5-port USB-C hub is now 38% off on Amazon.
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Best home office monitors 2025: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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Zotac's new RTX 5070 card is beautiful. Too bad, you can't have it
Come on, GPU makers! Please give me something besides black, white, and brushed metal to put inside my PC case.
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