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September 2022

Maximum PC

PowerColor RX 6400 ITX

Bottom of the budget barrel

September 2022

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.

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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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.

10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome

Those mouse gestures truly rocked my world

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8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers

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

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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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.

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

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

8 mins |

Google Stadia: The console experience without the console

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

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.

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

This laptop is swanky-looking and powerful.

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SAMSUNG THE SERIF QLED 4K UHD HDR SMART TV

New Brand Television

How the HomePod can be Apple's new iPod: Fun, popular, and simple

The iPod was recently laid to rest. Now it's time for the HomePod to rise.

Italian spyware iPhone attack: Why there's probably no need to worry

The attack underscores the importance of keeping iOS up to date.

You can now watch YouTube videos on your Apple Watch

WatchTube isn't quite the ideal viewing experience, but it's a cool idea.

U.S. lawmakers back push to force iPhone to switch to USB-C

EU rule to take effect this year.

The MacBook's notch inspired this developer to make a better AirDrop

This developer used one of the MacBook's least popular features to make an improvement to one of the better macOS features.

MIT researchers warn of 'PACMAN' M1 flaw that can't be patched

A new vulnerability is built into the chip but there's no way to know if the M2 fixes it yet.

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Apple's new dual charger offers smart power splitting

MacBooks and iPhones are automatically allocated a larger power share than Apple Watches and AirPods.

How the M2 will shape the next Macs and complete the Apple silicon transition

Apple's next-generation chip is here but it might take a while before it shows up in another Mac.

Why Apple's Newest Chip Isn't the Best

But that shouldn’t stop you from buying one.

REVIEW: 13-INCH MACBOOK PRO M2 A POWERFUL TWEENER IN APPLE’S LINEUP

APPLE’S NEW LAPTOP IS STUCK BETWEEN THE LOWEND AIR AND THE HIGH-END M1 PRO/MAX MACBOOKS.

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AMD ZEN 4 UNWRAPPED - Welcome to the modern age

AMD’S ZEN ARCHITECTURE revitalized the CPU industry, bringing much-needed competition and higher core counts to consumers everywhere. It’s hard to believe we languished on 4-core Intel CPUs as the top mainstream solution for a full decade, starting with the Core 2 Quad in early 2007 and lasting until the Core i7-8700K launched in late 2017. If you wanted more CPU cores, you had to move to the more expensive LGA2011 HEDT (high-end desktop) platform. AMD kicked that idea to the curb with its first Ryzen 7 CPUs, and we’ve been watching an arms race of escalating core counts and clock speeds ever since.

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