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Microsoft Surface Duo review roundup: A unique dual-screen phone with too many issues
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Microsoft Surface Duo review roundup: A unique dual-screen phone with too many issues

A good idea with not-good execution.

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November 2020
When should you replace your PC?
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When should you replace your PC?

The choice between piecemeal upgrades versus a wholesale replacement boils down to your current and near-future needs.

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November 2020
You don't need a futuristic PC to run Cyberpunk 2077, but you might want one
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You don't need a futuristic PC to run Cyberpunk 2077, but you might want one

Cyberpunk 2077’s system requirements are surprisingly modest, but you’ll want to upgrade your graphics card to take advantage of real-time ray tracing.

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November 2020
8 essential S Pen tips for Galaxy Note 20
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8 essential S Pen tips for Galaxy Note 20

Even if you’ve been using an S Pen for years, you’ll want to know where Samsung has added new features and functionality.

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November 2020
DON'T TELL YOUR KIDS THAT THEY CAN PLAY  XBOX GAMES ON THEIR CHROMEBOOKS
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DON'T TELL YOUR KIDS THAT THEY CAN PLAY XBOX GAMES ON THEIR CHROMEBOOKS

UNTIL MICROSOFT PUBLISHES A WINDOWS 10 APP, A CHROMEBOOK IS THE BEST WAY TO ALLOW YOUR KIDS (AND YOU) TO PLAY GRAPHICALLYINTENSIVE XBOX GAMES IN THE CLOUD.

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November 2020
3 WAYS GAMING PHONES EXCEL - YOU DON'T GET THIS IN AN iPHONE OR GALAXY
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3 WAYS GAMING PHONES EXCEL - YOU DON'T GET THIS IN AN iPHONE OR GALAXY

THE ROG PHONE 3 AND LEGION PHONE DUEL STILL HAVE TRICKS UP THEIR SLEEVE.

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4 mins  |
November 2020
Surface Laptop Go: Microsoft delivers a decent budget PC
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Surface Laptop Go: Microsoft delivers a decent budget PC

Microsoft promised an affordable Surface, and the Surface Laptop Go delivers. Even compromises like its sub-1080p screen surprisingly work.

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November 2020
OnePlus 8T: Returning to a winning formula
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OnePlus 8T: Returning to a winning formula

The OnePlus 8T is the right phone at the right time.

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November 2020
Acer Aspire 5: Intel's Ice Lake CPUs come to the budget Aspire line
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Acer Aspire 5: Intel's Ice Lake CPUs come to the budget Aspire line

The latest of Acer’s budget-minded Aspire 5 laptops is here, now with Ice Lake on board.

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November 2020
Intel Tiger Lake laptops will begin shipping in October
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Intel Tiger Lake laptops will begin shipping in October

Consumers will still have to wait a bit.

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October 2020
IS THIS CHROMEBOOK ABOUT TO DIE? WHY GOOGLE'S EXPIRATION DATES MATTER
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IS THIS CHROMEBOOK ABOUT TO DIE? WHY GOOGLE'S EXPIRATION DATES MATTER

DON’T GET STUCK WITH A SHORT-LIVED LEMON.

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October 2020
Norton 360 Deluxe: Good protection with added features make it an excellent value
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Norton 360 Deluxe: Good protection with added features make it an excellent value

Norton 360 Deluxe offers excellent value with solid protection, and a good amount of extra features.

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October 2020
How to speed up your home Internet and Wi-Fi on the cheap
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How to speed up your home Internet and Wi-Fi on the cheap

I doubled our home Wi-Fi performance and saved hundreds.

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8 mins  |
October 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Killer specs in search of killer purpose
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Killer specs in search of killer purpose

All dressed up with no place to go.

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5 mins  |
October 2020
Microsoft's $499 Xbox Series X and $299 Xbox Series S launch November 10
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Microsoft's $499 Xbox Series X and $299 Xbox Series S launch November 10

The next generation finally gets a price and a start date.

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October 2020
9 THINGS I LEARNED - SWITCHING FROM THE APPLE iPHONE SE TO THE GOOGLE PIXEL 4A
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9 THINGS I LEARNED - SWITCHING FROM THE APPLE iPHONE SE TO THE GOOGLE PIXEL 4A

GOOGLE GETS A LOT RIGHT.

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October 2020
How Microsoft and Nvidia plan to kill game-loading times on PCs
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How Microsoft and Nvidia plan to kill game-loading times on PCs

A game-changer, literally.

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October 2020
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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10+ mins  |
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