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Samsung's Bixby Won't Support Voice Commands When It Debuts On The Galaxy S8
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Samsung's Bixby Won't Support Voice Commands When It Debuts On The Galaxy S8

ONE OF THE marquee features of the Galaxy S8 is Bixby, Samsung’s response to the Siris, Google Assistants, and Cortanas of the world.

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May 2017
Nvidia's Beastly Titan Xp Steals The Performance Crown From The GTX 1080 Ti
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Nvidia's Beastly Titan Xp Steals The Performance Crown From The GTX 1080 Ti

IT LOOKS LIKE we can’t jokingly call the Pascal GPU-based Titan X the “Titan XP” anymore, because Nvidia just rolled out a new version of its flagship graphics card that’s officially dubbed “Titan Xp.” And this thing is a monster.

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May 2017
Three Privacy Tools That Block Your Internet Provider From Tracking You
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Three Privacy Tools That Block Your Internet Provider From Tracking You

The government will now allow your ISP to sell your browsing data. Here’s how to fight back.

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May 2017
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45: Hands On With The Swankiest Wear Watch Of All
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TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45: Hands On With The Swankiest Wear Watch Of All

SOMEWHERE ON THE grand continuum of gadget nerdlery, there’s a consumer who will buy a very expensive—almost recklessly expensive—Android Wear watch.

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May 2017
The Acer Aspire S24 Is An $879 All-in-One PC With Touches Of Class
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The Acer Aspire S24 Is An $879 All-in-One PC With Touches Of Class

With a 0.235-inch-thin display, it’s the opposite of chunky.

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May 2018
Crucial BX300 SSD: One Of The Fastest MLC SATA Solid-State Drives We've Tested
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Crucial BX300 SSD: One Of The Fastest MLC SATA Solid-State Drives We've Tested

That’s all you need to know.

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November 2017
Seagate Barracuda Pro 12TB: Speedy, Spacious Proof That The Hard Drive Isn't Dead
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Seagate Barracuda Pro 12TB: Speedy, Spacious Proof That The Hard Drive Isn't Dead

With 250MBps transfers and 12TB of space, there’s plenty to love.

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November 2017
Farewell, AIM: AOL Instant Messenger Is Signing Off Permanently
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Farewell, AIM: AOL Instant Messenger Is Signing Off Permanently

AIM’s final away message.

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November 2017
How Google Is Using The Pixel 2 And Oreo To Take Android Back From Its Partners
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How Google Is Using The Pixel 2 And Oreo To Take Android Back From Its Partners

The Pixel is Google’s way of saying, “Our Android is better than yours.”

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November 2017
Windows 10 Creators Update Could Ship March 31, and We're Already Worried About Bugs
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Windows 10 Creators Update Could Ship March 31, and We're Already Worried About Bugs

MICROSOFT HASN’T OFFICIALLY committed to a ship date for Windows 10’s Creators Update, but evidence suggests it could reach Insiders as soon as the end of March. Given how the last major Windows 10 update went, however, we’re feeling equal parts eagerness—and caution. 

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March 2017
If You've Ever Owned a PC With a DVD Drive, You May Get a $10 Settlement
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If You've Ever Owned a PC With a DVD Drive, You May Get a $10 Settlement

DVD DRIVES MAY be a thing of the past, but the past could pay you $10 via a proposed settlement from a class-action suit.

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March 2017
The 11 Most Intriguing Fall Creators Update Features In Windows 10 Build 16215
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The 11 Most Intriguing Fall Creators Update Features In Windows 10 Build 16215

WHOA. IF YOU thought Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update seemed somewhat lackluster so far, Microsoft just revealed a service pack’s worth of additions as part of Windows 10 Build 16215: dictation, predictive typing, a Find My Pen mode, full-screen Microsoft Edge, and tons more.

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July 2017
AMD Threadripper Grab: Dell's Alienware Shuts Out Other Major Vendors For 2017
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AMD Threadripper Grab: Dell's Alienware Shuts Out Other Major Vendors For 2017

IF YOU CAN’T wait to order a new PC with AMD’s crazy 16-core Threadripper CPU, there’s bad news and good news. The bad news is, Dell subsidiary Alienware announced recently that it has secured an exclusive deal for AMD’s high-end chip through the end of the year.

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July 2017
Xbox One X: Everything You Need To Know About This Powerful Gaming Console
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Xbox One X: Everything You Need To Know About This Powerful Gaming Console

XBOX ONE X..That’s the official name Microsoft has given to Project Scorpio, the upcoming 4K-ready Xbox One successor that took center stage at Microsoft’s recent E3 2017 press conference. It will, in Microsoft’s words, be “the most powerful console ever.”

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July 2017
Petnet Smartfeeder: Robot Pet Feeder Meets Smartphone App With Mostly Good Results
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Petnet Smartfeeder: Robot Pet Feeder Meets Smartphone App With Mostly Good Results

WHEN I FIRST heard about the Petnet SmartFeeder, I bristled. How could something so basic as feeding a pet be in search of a smart solution? I deposit a half-cup of dry kibble in my dog’s bowl twice daily—done and done. Is no human endeavor sacred? 

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July 2017
The Essential Phone Is A Beautiful Example Of Everything That's Wrong With Android
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The Essential Phone Is A Beautiful Example Of Everything That's Wrong With Android

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. An Android phone maker comes along with a hot new premium handset that promises to deliver everything we’ve always wanted: speed, good looks, and performance. This time around it’s Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone, the latest handset vying for hundreds of your hard-earned dollars with the promise of offering the most complete Android experience around.

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July 2017
What The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Hack Really Means
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What The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Hack Really Means

SHOULD YOU DELETE KASPERSKY PRODUCTS FROM YOUR MACHINE? THE ANSWER’S NOT SO SIMPLE

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December 2017
Razer Phone Hands-On: A Phone For Gamers But Not A Gaming Phone?
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Razer Phone Hands-On: A Phone For Gamers But Not A Gaming Phone?

High-end features without a high-end price.

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December 2017
Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Noisy Autoplay Videos In January
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Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Noisy Autoplay Videos In January

Sites you watch videos on often won’t be affected.

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December 2017
surface book i7 vs. macbook pro: fight!
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surface book i7 vs. macbook pro: fight!

ali vs. frazier, red sox vs. yankees, kirk vs. khan. and of course, mac vs. pc.

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pcworld january 2017
the iphone switcher's guide: move from ios to android and keep all your stuff
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the iphone switcher's guide: move from ios to android and keep all your stuff

we can help move your photos, contacts, calendars, mail, music, and messages over to their new home.

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pcworld january 2017
google wifi: mesh networking made easy
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google wifi: mesh networking made easy

google delivers much more router than you’d expect for $129, but just one google wifi won’t be enough for most people.

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pcworld january 2017
Windows 10's Future Look Could Be Sets, A Tabbed App Interface Microsoft Will Start Testing
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Windows 10's Future Look Could Be Sets, A Tabbed App Interface Microsoft Will Start Testing

Sets combines the apps and files you need to complete a task in a tabbed window— even ones you worked on weeks ago.

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January 2018
HDMI 2.1 Released: 10k Resolution, Dynamic HDR, And FreeSync-like Game Smoothing
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HDMI 2.1 Released: 10k Resolution, Dynamic HDR, And FreeSync-like Game Smoothing

Goodies for gamers and media enthusiasts.

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January 2018
HP Patches Hundreds Of Laptops To Remove Hidden Keylogger
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HP Patches Hundreds Of Laptops To Remove Hidden Keylogger

Your touchpad can listen to your keyboard.

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January 2018
6 Settings To Make Your Android Phone Anticipate Your Needs
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6 Settings To Make Your Android Phone Anticipate Your Needs

Don’t do for yourself what Android can do for you.

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PCWorld December 2016
6 Ways To Take Charge Of The Stock Android Keyboard
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6 Ways To Take Charge Of The Stock Android Keyboard

SURE, YOU’VE GOT plenty of choices when it comes to picking a new keyboard for your Android phone, but you shouldn’t overlook the growing list of customization options available on the “stock” Android keyboard.

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PCWorld September 2016
Corsair Void Wireless: This Headset Is Your Best Bet If You Must Go Wireless
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Corsair Void Wireless: This Headset Is Your Best Bet If You Must Go Wireless

ONCE UPON A time, a wireless gaming headset would cost you $300.

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PCWorld September 2016
Xbox One S: The Xbox One Moves Into the 4K Generation
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Xbox One S: The Xbox One Moves Into the 4K Generation

IF YOU’RE A PC-first type of person, there’s really only one reason to buy Microsoft’s Xbox One S: You own or plan to own a 4K HDR TV, and want a relatively affordable but feature-packed media box to show it off.

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PCWorld September 2016
Excel Pivot Tables: How To Create Better Reports
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Excel Pivot Tables: How To Create Better Reports

Generating reports for single tables takes a few clicks. 

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February 2018