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Plex’s 'new experience' arrives: 6 things to know before updating
A new look and feel for the completely revamped Plex mobile app has arrived, but some key features are still baking in the oven.
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Google's latest Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now free for all users
You can now try Gemini 2.5 Pro without a paid subscription.
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Here's a new trick to installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
As Microsoft makes it more difficult—if not impossible—to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, a new workaround has surfaced.
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Hands on with the HP ZBook Ultra G1a, a work laptop with gaming laptop power
The HP ZBook Ultra G1a totally smashes the old paradigm that a work laptop can't have powerful graphics. Here's why…
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HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components
HP Omen branded desktop gaming components are coming soon!
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HP printer class action suit ends in disappointment
Only a few recent models will offer the option to turn down "security updates" that lock you into HP ink.
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I don't need Windows anymore. One final tool freed me from Microsoft
It's been a long time coming, but everything I rely on for work is now completely separate from the Windows operating system.
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Signal controversy: Why the secure messaging app is all over the news
Here’s why this encrypted messaging app is part of such a stir—and the takeaway for your own communication.
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Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks
Say goodbye to the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, with Google discontinuing those products and teeing up third-party replacements.
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The new Windows 11 roadmap shows when you'll get certain features
Microsoft's new tool makes it easy to see which versions of Windows will get which goodies, in the Insider Program and on the retail version.
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Windows 11 will get a surprise feature update in April
AI is the main focus, but you'll also see updates to the Taskbar, Voice Access, and more that should make your PC easier to use.
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Nvidia RTX 5090 cards with missing ROPs are being sold as 'B-stock'
One German online store is selling Zotac cards with the known ROP defect. The price? Still hundreds above MSRP.
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Aston Martin's new home racing simulator is peak luxury for gamers
The ultra-premium AMR-C01-R carbon fiber racing rig combines motorsport technology with advanced graphics and stylish design.
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Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup
Microsoft knows Office is slow to load. The solution is, apparently, to make Windows load slower.
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A 25-year-old PC pinball game is my new meditation app
Ever miss hanging out in the arcade? Visual Pinball is the best way to play hundreds of virtual pinball tables on your PC (and even in VR!) all for free.
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Microsoft is streamlining logins for Windows, Xbox, and M365
Expect to see a new design, simpler flow, and greater emphasis on passwordless security by the end of April.
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I’m a gaming mouse expert: Here's why I carefully select my mouse mat
Before you buy a gaming mouse pad know the different materials for speed, precision, and performance.
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Facebook's new 'OG Friends' feed feels so damned sleazy
After serving as a breeding ground for disinformation, Facebook wants to go back to a sanitized "OG" Friends feed. The hypocrisy is astounding.
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Does Intel's Lunar Lake hold up? Our impressions, six months later
Adam and Will give their thoughts on high-end laptops and the Claw 8 gaming handheld, all running Intel's newest and fanciest laptop chips.
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Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.
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Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
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Windows Game Bar gets design tweaks for better handheld gaming
Microsoft has adjusted the Game Bar interface so it's much easier to see and use on a tiny screen with a controller attached.
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OpenAI releases impressive 4o image generator for free and paid users
The new GPT-4o model produces more accurate and photorealistic results than the previous Dall-E model.
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Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spitting out nonsense
Back in January, a Windows 11 update caused USB printers to print out weird text. Microsoft has finally provided a fix for this problem.
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MLB.TV subscribers: Be careful where you sign up
What to be aware of before subscribing to MLB.TV via Amazon Prime, Fubo, or Sling TV.
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Why I expect 50 percent of my gaming will be in VR this year
Nvidia and AMD's latest GPUs will give PC VR gaming performance a nice nudge forward in 2025.
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Vivaldi and Proton VPN team up to protect your data from Big Tech, for free
Powerful web browser Vivaldi is partnering with privacy-conscious Proton VPN to give users back control over their digital lives.
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I asked ChatGPT to make an image of a completely full glass of wine. It did
“Create an image of a glass of red wine, filled all the way.” It's a prompt that stumps many AIs, but ChatGPT's updated image-generating engine can do it. (Don't ask for a clock, though.)
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Microsoft is bringing back a failed app from Windows 8
Microsoft's People app survived throughout Windows 8 and Windows 10, but Microsoft killed it. Now, People and File Search are new Microsoft 365 mini-apps for Windows that Microsoft is testing again.
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Smaller Surface PCs may arrive soon with Snapdragon chips inside
Microsoft may be preparing to launch a 12-inch version of both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro tablet, based upon certification documents.
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ChatGPT now speaks even more naturally with fewer interruptions
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode feature, promising a more realistic and pleasant conversation experience.
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This PC security guru fell for a scam. Here are 3 lessons from his mistakes
Even smart, knowledgeable experts can fall for phishing attacks. Here’s what happened, and how you can avoid the same fate.
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Discord's new PC app is faster, cleaner, with a fresh coat of paint
The revamped Discord desktop app brings a completely new look and exciting new features.
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Is Ikea going all-in with Matter? A leak just dropped another hint
It’s looking more and more like Ikea is prepping Matter-over-Thread support for its smart home lineup.
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Update now! Chrome patches 'high risk' zero-day security flaw on PCs
Google just released a new security update for Chrome on Windows that fixes a vulnerability that's already being exploited by attackers.
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Asus confirms changes to Q-Release Slim PCIe motherboard ports
Asus appears to have made some adjustments to the Q-Release Slim PCIe slots on its latest motherboards, which were previously scratching graphics card connectors.
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DirecTV Stream vs. DirecTV via Internet: Which is the best value?
These two streaming services look alike, but there are crucial differences between them.
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Google's AI race: A two-year run of crisis and chaos, recapped
When OpenAI released ChatGPT at the end of 2022, Google quickly lost control of the AI space it had helped pioneer.
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Microsoft's new Copilot interface looks a lot like one you already know
If you're used to ChatGPT, you'll probably feel more at home with Copilot going forward.
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Windows Photos adds fancy editing features from other Microsoft apps
Microsoft is rolling out an update to the Windows Photos app that combines the creative elements of Designer with OCR capabilities for increased productivity.
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A useless Copilot button is being tested on Windows Photos
Microsoft's AI tool, Copilot, is being added to the Windows Photos app. Is this really Microsoft adding visual AI to Windows, or is it just another useless feature?
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Baseball streaming in 2025: More options, but more mayhem too
Every MLB in-market streaming option in one helpful chart.
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Radeon 9060 XT GPUs spotted in regulatory listings in 8GB, 16GB versions
It looks like more affordable (at least in relative terms) Radeon cards are on their way.
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This YouTuber hacked SteamOS onto a ROG Ally handheld
The Phawx got tired of waiting for Valve to release an official version of SteamOS for third-party handhelds, so he did it himself.
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First signs of Windows 11 25H2? Here's what we know so far
It seems like Microsoft could be gearing up the Windows Insider Dev Channel to start development on the next big version of the operating system.
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How Nvidia’s CEO got me excited about our 'agentic AI' future
We're heading for a new AI age and it's going to be mind-blowing!
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Nvidia's 'G-Assist' AI arrives to optimize your RTX gaming PC
Using ChatGPT-style text and voice interactions, Project G-Assist can monitor and adjust performance settings, change lighting on compatible peripherals, and more.
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23andMe is bankrupt. Should you worry about your DNA data?
Genetics testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—and the possible impact of this move on data privacy has become a big concern.
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HP: Here's how AI will make your work and leisure time effortless
AI PCs will soon connect to a seamless ecosystem of devices and apps that will make life effortless says HP.
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