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Google Pixel 4a: Android's affordable answer to the iPhone SE
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Google Pixel 4a: Android's affordable answer to the iPhone SE

And that battery life.

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October 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: A love note to Note lovers
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: A love note to Note lovers

If you want it all and can afford it.

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October 2020
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WINDOWS 10 AT 5 YEARS HOW IT TRANSFORMED THE PC

MICROSOFT AND WINDOWS 10 CHANGED THE WORLD OF PCS—AND SOMETIMES, THE WORLD CHANGED WINDOWS 10.

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September 2020
The Google Pixel 4a is a great phone at a great price, but is it too late to matter?
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The Google Pixel 4a is a great phone at a great price, but is it too late to matter?

Time isn’t on its side.

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September 2020
HP Envy x360 13: An affordable laptop with Ryzen 4000
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HP Envy x360 13: An affordable laptop with Ryzen 4000

This might just be the best deal in thin-and-lights right now.

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September 2020
Samsung's new Galaxy Fold Z 2 is vastly improved, but now it needs a purpose
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Samsung's new Galaxy Fold Z 2 is vastly improved, but now it needs a purpose

Folding still needs to find its focus.

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September 2020
How to remedy these 5 Android issues that a restart won't cure
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How to remedy these 5 Android issues that a restart won't cure

Fix what ails your phone.

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September 2020
How to get rid of old files and clean up your PC with Windows' Storage settings
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How to get rid of old files and clean up your PC with Windows' Storage settings

We can show you how to find some hidden storage already on your PC, to make room for massive new games like Microsoft’s Flight Simulator reboot.

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September 2020
Dell quietly fixes charging issues with some XPS 17 9700 laptops
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Dell quietly fixes charging issues with some XPS 17 9700 laptops

Dell said a vexing charging issue impacts a ‘limited number’ of XPS 17 9700 laptops.

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September 2020
Acer Spin 3: A solid $650 budget laptop with nice bonuses
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Acer Spin 3: A solid $650 budget laptop with nice bonuses

You don’t see Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 6, or an integrated stylus on many laptops in this price range.

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September 2020
Crucial P5 SSD: Excellent bang for the buck
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Crucial P5 SSD: Excellent bang for the buck

It’s not the drive for pros writing very large data sets, but for the average user it’s a great deal.

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September 2020
3 reasons to spend $1,000 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, and 3 reasons not to
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3 reasons to spend $1,000 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, and 3 reasons not to

Newer isn’t necessarily better.

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September 2020
Dell XPS 15 9500: Buy this laptop instead of a MacBook Pro 16
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Dell XPS 15 9500: Buy this laptop instead of a MacBook Pro 16

Dell’s completely redesigned XPS 15 9500 arrives just in time to kick the MacBook Pro 16 into its grave.

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August 2020
The Oculus Go is dead, and virtual reality is better for it
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The Oculus Go is dead, and virtual reality is better for it

The death of the entry-level Oculus Go headset in June was as unexpected as it was overdue.

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August 2020
HP Chromebook x360 12b: It's affordable and good
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HP Chromebook x360 12b: It's affordable and good

The 3:2 aspect-ratio display and solid design make it a Chromebook fit for work or play.

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August 2020
Lenovo Yoga C640: The battery life blows us away
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Lenovo Yoga C640: The battery life blows us away

Leave the AC adapter at home.

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August 2020
Samsung SSD 870 QVO: Stupendous 8TB capacity SSD
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Samsung SSD 870 QVO: Stupendous 8TB capacity SSD

SSDs are closing ground on hard drives in capacity per unit, albeit not in price per terabyte.

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August 2020
Best Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra cases: Top picks in every style
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Best Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra cases: Top picks in every style

Protect your expensive phone from tragedy.

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August 2020
The best Dell XPS 13: How to choose among three great thin‑and‑lights
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The best Dell XPS 13: How to choose among three great thin‑and‑lights

Three different XPS 13 models, three distinct choices.

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July 2020
Google Pixel 4a preview: Single camera, fingerprint sensor, no 5G, and July launch
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Google Pixel 4a preview: Single camera, fingerprint sensor, no 5G, and July launch

Camera, specs, price, and everything else we think we know.

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July 2020
Razer Kraken X: A no-frills take on a headset that had few frills to begin with
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Razer Kraken X: A no-frills take on a headset that had few frills to begin with

Saving $30, but at what cost?

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July 2020
Intel 10th Gen: The Core i9-10900K is indeed the world's fastest gaming CPU
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Intel 10th Gen: The Core i9-10900K is indeed the world's fastest gaming CPU

Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake S CPUs don’t take the crown in multi-core performance but they close the gap enough that you may want to consider them.

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July 2020
Facebook's Manage Activity lets you easily delete or archive posts and photos
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Facebook's Manage Activity lets you easily delete or archive posts and photos

The subtext seems to be that it’s better to maintain a curated presence on Facebook than delete the app entirely.

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July 2020
Dell goes big with the XPS 17: Everything you need to know
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Dell goes big with the XPS 17: Everything you need to know

It’s not your typical 17-inch laptop. Dell has built in a number of distinctive features.

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July 2020
Chrome will block ads that drain your resources: How to turn it on
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Chrome will block ads that drain your resources: How to turn it on

Why wait? How to swing the banhammer today.

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July 2020
12 things I learned by switching from the $1,400 Galaxy S20 Ultra to the $399 iPhone SE
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12 things I learned by switching from the $1,400 Galaxy S20 Ultra to the $399 iPhone SE

Making the move from the most expensive Android phone to the cheapest iPhone opened my eyes to the things I often overlook.

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July 2020
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11 CLASSIC GAMES THAT DESERVE A FINAL FANTASY VII-STYLE REMAKE

RESIDENT EVIL 2 AND FINAL FANTASY VII SHOW HOW SUCCESSFUL MODERN REMAKES OF CLASSIC GAMES CAN BE. THESE ONES NEXT, PLEASE!

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July 2020
The $1,799 MacBook Pro 13 vs. the $650 Acer Swift 3: Guess who wins?
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The $1,799 MacBook Pro 13 vs. the $650 Acer Swift 3: Guess who wins?

Can a budget PC smoke Apple’s new MacBook Pro 13? Yes, it can.

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June 2020
Microsoft officially delays Surface Neo, dual-screen Windows PCs
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Microsoft officially delays Surface Neo, dual-screen Windows PCs

Microsoft’s chief product officer, Panos Panay, also pledges to accelerate Windows 10 features.

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June 2020
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IS UPGRADING A LAPTOP'S SSD AND RAM WORTH IT? WE TRY IT IN THE DELL INSPIRON 15 7000

GETTING INSIDE IS URPRISINGLY EASY.

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June 2020