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Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this January. Currently on discount: HP, Acer, and Lenovo.
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Best laptops under $500 in 2025: Best overall, best OLED laptop, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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Best free VPN of 2025: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
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Snazzify your home with 100 feet of RBG strip lighting, now 40% off
This hot Amazon deal, which offers $29 off on this 100-foot RGB smart light strip, won't last forever.
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This triple-4K mini PC with Ryzen 7 CPU is down to $280 right now
For a limited time, you can save $120 on this powerful mini PC on Amazon.
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Obsbot's new webcams shoot at a super-smooth 100fps
Obsbot launces the Tiny SE and Meet SE for under $100, which can shoot at 1080p at 100fps.
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Beatbot iSkim Ultra review: It’s just not a better leaf trap for your pool
We thought this ultra-luxe robotic pool skimmer would do a better job clearing surface debris than our thru-wall skimmer. But brains didn’t deliver performance.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
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Interest in Chinese surges on Duolingo ahead of looming TikTok ban
The potential ban on TikTok in the US is driving American users to an alternative Chinese social media app.
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Confirmed BitLocker bug prevents changing settings on Windows 11
If you're on an affected system, you'll get an error message when trying to adjust BitLocker settings.
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Nintendo just dropped a first-look video for the Switch 2 coming this year
Nintendo announced the Switch 2! Here's what we know about it so far, including a possible release date.
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This new Zigbee tech could turn Philips Hue lights into motion sensors
With Ambient Sensing, groups of Zigbee devices—like smart lights—can work together to detect motion in a given area.
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Save 41% on this 5-device Anker power station that charges super fast
The Anker Solix C200 portable power station is just $100 on Amazon right now.
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NymVPN review: An innovative decentralized VPN with some work to do
NymVPN is out to shake up the VPN market with its unique decentralized platform, promising users superior privacy and anonymity compared to traditional VPNs.
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Interview: AMD dives deep into its overhauled 2025 Ryzen lineup
AMD's Donny Woligroski sits down with PCWorld's Mark Hachman at CES 2025 to talk about the Ryzen AI Max, the Ryzen X3D shortages, and more.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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Is the DirecTV MySports bundle worth it? Let's do the math
The new MySports package from DirecTV is missing some channels, but it offers a lower price floor than other bundles.
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How iconic NUC mini-PCs are being reimagined for a new era
Asus has added enough of its own innovation to its NUC-branded mini-PCs for them to finally feel like Asus products.
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The dream of a phone that doubles as a laptop is so close I can taste it
More phones support display output, Snapdragon chips are ripping fast, and Arm is growing. The stars are aligning for phones that can also be laptops.
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