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That one famous anti-piracy PSA campaign may have used a pirated font
The creator of the official font says he finds the whole situation hilarious.
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This modder stuck a 13-inch OLED USB-C monitor on his Steam Deck
One Steam Deck owner 3D-printed a bracket for a portable monitor, resulting in a mega-sized Frankenstein's monster of portable PC gaming power.
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ChatGPT's awesome 'Deep Research' is rolling out to free users soon
The lightweight version of Deep Research will be as in-depth as the standard version, but produce shorter answers.
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Brave browser's newest tool swats away those annoying cookie pop-ups
"Cookiecrumbler" combines AI with manual human review to build a database of cookie pop-ups and methods to get rid of them.
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Struggling with frozen apps? Windows 11 has a faster fix
Windows 11 now includes a built-in End Task option in your settings, allowing you to quickly shut down unresponsive programs with a single click. No Task Manager needed!
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Ultraloq Z-Wave smart locks get Home Assistant integration
IoT manufacturer Xthings is doubling down on integration with the popular DIY smart home platform, starting with its Ultraloq U-Bolt Z-Wave smart deadbolts.
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13 essential Google Chrome features you need to start using now
Are you using Chrome to its full potential? These key features—which many users overlook to their detriment—will make sure you are.
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Windows is testing a better profanity filter, **** yeah
Microsoft Windows is testing new Windows beta builds with a better profanity filter and improved Click-to-Do functionality.
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Google is dropping support for its oldest Nest Learning Thermostats
The first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats will stop getting updates later this year, and they won’t work in the Google Home app anymore, either.
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This mini PC has 16GB of RAM for just $158
This is about as cheap as you can get for a PC that can run Windows 11 at this point, though you might have to spring for a month of Amazon Prime for the best price.
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Blame your phone for killing off this traditional Windows app
Microsoft has listed the Maps app within Windows as a target for deprecation, meaning that this legacy Windows Phone app is going away by summer. Thanks, smartphones.
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Windows Recall is too risky for your Copilot+ PC. Turn it off, now
Windows Recall offers an easy way to search your history on your PC. It's simple and convenient — both for you as well as bad actors. Remove it.
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Slate is the perfect EV pickup truck for PC builders like me
A new, tiny, electric pickup truck is making a splash in America. As a desktop PC builder, it's making my eyes pop out from the possibilities.
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I went hands-on with Eufy’s elusive E10 smart display
Eufy’s been coy about its upcoming smart display, but I managed to snag some hands-on time in New York City this week.
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Intel's older CPUs are being snapped up. Well, duh
Intel's latest Core Ultra PC CPUs can't keep up with its older Raptor Lake generation, and those chips are cheaper, too. Mix in tariff concerns, and it's no secret why Intel's Core Ultras are getting passed over by enthusiasts.
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Intel customers are buying up all its older CPUs to beat tariffs
Intel says that it is selling more of its older Raptor Lake PC processors than Lunar Lake chips, as the company wrestles with a potential recession and questions over its CHIPS Act funding.
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The vultures are circling for Chrome
OpenAI, Perplexity, and Yahoo all want to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell, according to recent reports. They're probably not the only ones.
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Why I never use a bottleneck calculator to decide my PC gaming hardware
These sketchy apps can lead you astray on your PC parts buying decisions.
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Microsoft will fix classic Outlook typing lag in the coming weeks
There's a bug in classic Outlook that causes CPU spikes while typing. Here's a workaround you can use until it's fixed.
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How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
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Windows Copilot promises to chill out when you tap the key
Microsoft is migrating Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise customers using Microsoft 365 over to a Copilot Chat experience when they tap the Copilot key or use the Windows shortcut.
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Razer's first vertical mouse is for office domination
Razer is taking another swipe at productivity accessories, with a standard mouse and a vertical mouse. Both are available to buy today.
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Eufy’s new security NVRs will boast crime-detecting AI agents
Both the ProSecure NVR and the 4G-enabled HomeBase Professional S1 will get AI chipsets allowing them to assess threats and warn you of impending danger.
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Tech manufacturers are suspending US shipments amid tariff woes
Smaller companies are shutting down shipments to the US while larger manufacturers are scrambling to deal with the chaotic tariff situation.
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You can now play Xbox games on LG smart TVs — without a console
If you have a supported LG smart TV, you no longer need an Xbox console to play hundreds of Xbox games.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot app gets ChatGPT's impressive image generation
Microsoft's business-oriented AI app also gets new notebook functionality, improved searches, and a store for AI agents.
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Spacetop's gigantic virtual laptop screen is ready to launch
Sightful's Spacetop, a Windows app that allows you to work in an augmented-reality workspace featuring a 100-inch virtual laptop screen, is ready for you to buy.
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Don't pay Max for an 'extra member' until the service forces you to
Max's "Extra Member" plan and how you can avoid it.
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Laptop makers, I'm begging you to add another USB-C port
USB-C ports belong on both sides of a laptop. Every laptop. Please let me charge on both sides, there's no reason not to do it.
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Adobe's Firefly AI art tools now mash up images into something new
Adobe launched new capabilities for its Firefly generative AI art service alongside updates to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and more, at its Adobe Max conference.
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Roku goes it alone with its latest security cameras
Roku’s first smart home devices were built in partnership with Wyze Labs, but the company says its latest home products are “specifically Roku-developed.”
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Lorex’s 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera screws into a standard light bulb socket
Capable of working indoors or outside, this pan/tilt home security cam delivers 2K video resolution and 400 lumens of cool white brightness.
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You can watch YouTube videos in background tabs in Chrome soon
In a test version of Chrome, you can switch tabs and keep watching YouTube videos in picture-in-picture mode.
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Google paid Samsung to preload and integrate Gemini AI on phones
A Google exec testified in court that the company paid Samsung "an enormous sum of money" to make its AI assistant the dominant option on Android.
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Roku's new streaming sticks are small enough to go anywhere
Roku just unwrapped a pair of streaming sticks small enough to toss in a tote bag.
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I finally started using Windows Task View, 10 years later. It's been a revelation
A look at Windows' virtual desktop feature and how to make the most of it.
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Nvidia's G-Assist AI now works with Twitch, Spotify, and Gemini
Nvidia is releasing plugins for its AI gaming assistant and inviting users to "vibe code" their own with ChatGPT.
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Windows 11's crucial new 'inetpub' folder is laughably easy to hack
The inetpub folder in Windows is meant to be a security measure, but attackers can block it and cause all sorts of issues due to another vulnerability.
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I switched from Windows PCs to Chromebooks and haven't looked back
Here are several reasons why I now mainly use ChromeOS and only boot up Windows when I absolutely need to.
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI wants to buy Chrome from Google
OpenAI is one of many potential new homes for the world's most popular browser, if the US Department of Justice gets its way.
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Intel plans to 'streamline' by laying off another 20% of its employees
The company is expected to officially announce the layoffs later this week, reports Bloomberg.
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Oblivion returns in stunning 4K: Elder Scrolls fans rejoice!
Bethesda has released an official remastered version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and they've absolutely nailed it for fans.
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What is an AI-enhanced VPN, and do you need one?
Some VPN providers are incorporating AI technologies into their VPNs. Here's why you should use an AI-enhanced VPN!
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Max starts charging extra to share your streaming account
Want to share your Max account with someone outside your household? Get ready to pay up.
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Reolink security cams gain ‘Works With Home Assistant’ certification
This well-regarded family of home security cameras are the first products of their class to earn certification from the Open Home Foundation.
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Intel is giving Core Ultra 200S PCs a free performance boost
Intel is preparing to announce "200S Boost," a free overclocking technology for owners of Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) chips.
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Philips Hue leak hints at a Matter mystery
What’s up with the Matter logo on the regulatory documents for some new Philips Hue lights?
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ChatGPT users annoyed by the AI's incessantly 'phony' positivity
The AI assistant apparently thinks everything is brilliant and wonderful and incredible, no matter what you say.
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5 ways I lower my PC RAM usage to boost game performance
Say no to useless apps chewing up your RAM and yes to better performance in games — here's how!
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