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WD Black SN850X SSD: Face-meltingly fast
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WD Black SN850X SSD: Face-meltingly fast

Comes darn close to supplanting the FireCuda 530 in real-world testing as well as random ops.

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October 2022
AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs: 5 key things you need to know
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AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs: 5 key things you need to know

AMD says its Ryzen 5 processor can stand toe-to-toe with Intel's best chip.

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October 2022
HyperX Cloud Core Wireless: A quality headset without the fuss
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HyperX Cloud Core Wireless: A quality headset without the fuss

It's hard to fault this sub-$100 gaming headset.

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September 2022
NZXT Canvas 27Q: A stunning monitor debut
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NZXT Canvas 27Q: A stunning monitor debut

An impressive showing from the new kid on the block.

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September 2022
Dell XPS 13 Plus: The future is now
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Dell XPS 13 Plus: The future is now

This is one fast and stunningly sexy laptop.

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September 2022
Windows 11's Media Player brings CD ripping back from the dead
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Windows 11's Media Player brings CD ripping back from the dead

Now you just need to track down a CD-ROM drive.

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September 2022
MSI shows off world's first ATX 3.0 power supply for next-gen GPUs
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MSI shows off world's first ATX 3.0 power supply for next-gen GPUs

The massive 1,300-watt PSU can send 600 watts to a graphics card via the new 12+4-pin rail.

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September 2022
The Quest 2 now costs $100 more, because Meta got tired of selling so many
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The Quest 2 now costs $100 more, because Meta got tired of selling so many

The best-selling VR headset on the market gets a baffling price hike.

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September 2022
Chromebooks are getting a video editor, virtual desks, and more
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Chromebooks are getting a video editor, virtual desks, and more

And if that's not enough, Google is going to integrate the LumaTouch LumaFusion app into Chromebooks, too.

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September 2022
DIY PC builders can finally buy Windows 11 licenses
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DIY PC builders can finally buy Windows 11 licenses

There's no need to install Windows 10 first anymore.

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September 2022
Dell wants your laptop to wirelessly charge your phone
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Dell wants your laptop to wirelessly charge your phone

Dell's patent has yet to be acted upon in an official capacity.

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September 2022
The iconic Winamp media player is back from the dead
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The iconic Winamp media player is back from the dead

The new version looks just like you remember, but it's running on a much more modern code base.

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September 2022
Here’s what the $52 billion CHIPS Act means for regular people
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Here’s what the $52 billion CHIPS Act means for regular people

As the pandemic showed us, globalization has painful weaknesses. The CHIPS act addresses those.

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September 2022
DEEP-DIVE: INTEL ARC’S AV1 VIDEO ENCODING IS THE FUTURE OF GPU STREAMING
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DEEP-DIVE: INTEL ARC’S AV1 VIDEO ENCODING IS THE FUTURE OF GPU STREAMING

THE FUTURE OF VIDEO STREAMING IS VERY BRIGHT, AND SIGNIFICANTLY LESS BLOCKY.

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September 2022
7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them
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7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them

MAKE THE PAIN GO AWAY WITH THESE TIPS AND TRICKS.

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September 2022
Microsoft’s Game Pass streaming looks worse on Linux—unless you use Edge
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Microsoft’s Game Pass streaming looks worse on Linux—unless you use Edge

Browser tests show a drop in xCloud’s visual quality when using Linux versus Windows.

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August 2022
AMD’s Pro-only Threadripper shift leaves HEDT enthusiasts in the cold
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AMD’s Pro-only Threadripper shift leaves HEDT enthusiasts in the cold

The cheapest Threadripper Pro 5000 chip is $1,000 more expensive than the last-gen version.

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August 2022
Google’s password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS
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Google’s password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS

The password security updates to Chrome and Android will roll out over the coming months.

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August 2022
10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome
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10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome

Those mouse gestures truly rocked my world

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August 2022
8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers
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8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers

Keep your device secure with these easy-to-follow steps.

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August 2022
SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION OVERLOAD: WHICH SERVICES ARE WORTH PAYING FOR?
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SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION OVERLOAD: WHICH SERVICES ARE WORTH PAYING FOR?

YOU CAN TRY TO GO FREE ON EVERYTHING, BUT YOU CAN MISS OUT ON SOME VITAL FEATURES THAT WAY.

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August 2022
The best free VPN for Chrome How to play it safe on the cheap.
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The best free VPN for Chrome How to play it safe on the cheap.

If you have a Chromebook or don’t want yet another program on your Windows desktop there is an alternative to a full VPN: a Chrome extension.

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August 2022
Alienware x15 R2: A gaming laptop stacked with power and personality
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Alienware x15 R2: A gaming laptop stacked with power and personality

Dell’s new premium 15-inch gaming laptop is a class act.

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August 2022
LG DualUp 28MQ780-B: You’ve never used a monitor like this
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LG DualUp 28MQ780-B: You’ve never used a monitor like this

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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August 2022
Google Stadia: The console experience without the console
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Google Stadia: The console experience without the console

Google Stadia stakes its claim as one of the best in cloud gaming.

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August 2022
Teamgroup Cardea A440 Pro SSD: Scintillating PCIe 4.0 performance
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Teamgroup Cardea A440 Pro SSD: Scintillating PCIe 4.0 performance

This top performer comes with a massive heat sink and a somewhat steep price tag.

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August 2022
Dell XPS 17 9720 (2022): A masterful Windows workhorse
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Dell XPS 17 9720 (2022): A masterful Windows workhorse

This laptop is swanky-looking and powerful.

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August 2022
Why are Thunderbolt docks so hard to find? Blame electric cars
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Why are Thunderbolt docks so hard to find? Blame electric cars

There are only so many chips to go around.

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July 2022
Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge
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Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge

If you’re still using Internet Explorer, here’s what you need to do.

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July 2022
What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges your security
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What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges your security

Using unique login information is one way to make account takeovers harder for would-be criminals. Email masking adds another layer to that concept.

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July 2022