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7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them
Windows 11 is rife with little annoyances, from the taskbar and Start menu location to the lack of Ribbon menus. Here's how to fix them.
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HyperX Cloud Core Wireless review: A quality gaming headset without the fuss
We review the HyperX Cloud Core Wireless – a gaming headset that gets full marks for sound quality, comfort and durability.
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Best Back to School deals: laptops, Chromebooks, monitors, and more
Back-to-school laptop and Chromebook deals are on! We've scoured all of the sales at online retailers to find the best discounts on notebook PCs, MacBooks, iPads, other tablets, phones, monitors and other essential tech gear.
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The best 4K monitors for desktops
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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The best cheap gaming laptops
Looking for a budget gaming laptop? Well, you're in luck. The team at PCWorld curated a list of affordable gaming laptops from popular brands such as Acer, Asus, and HP.
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DuckDuckGo will now block Microsoft trackers
After a security researcher found that DuckDuckGo was allowing tracking via Microsoft, DuckDuckGo moved quickly to close the privacy hole.
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Deep-dive: Intel Arc's AV1 video encoding is the future of GPU streaming
After testing the world's first AV1 GPU encoder in Intel's debut Arc graphics cards, all we can say is the future of video streaming is very bright—and significantly less blocky.
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The best free VPN for Android
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
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The best gaming monitors: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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The USB ports on AMD's first Ryzen 7000 motherboards will melt your face off
What you also get with AMD's first AM5 motherboards for upcoming Ryzen 7000 CPUs isn't shabby, either.
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Save $450 on this Gateway gaming laptop with an RTX 3050 Ti
This Gateway laptop has a ton of screen real estate, which is perfect for content creators and gamers alike.
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Best computer deals: Top picks 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 August. Currently on discount: Alienware, HP Envy, Dell XPS and MSI PCs.
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Best laptop deals: Top picks from budget to extreme
We're finding the best daily deals on laptops, notebooks, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks for your PC-buying pleasure in 2022.
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The best gaming laptops for students: Best overall, best budget, and more
These are the best gaming laptops for students.
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6 things to consider before buying a used graphics card
Buying a used graphics card carries inherent risk, but you can reduce your risk by watching for these key things.
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Microsoft tests a Game Pass family plan, Windows 11 widget
A long-awaited Game Pass Ultimate family plan is being tested overseas, but a Windows 11 widget is heading to your PC.
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This $352 Dell Inspiron laptop is an absolute steal
Dell is selling its Inspiron 15 3000 laptop for just $352, obliterating the competition in this price range.
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These Sonic the Hedgehog mechanical keyboards gotta type fast
The Sonic and Dreamcast keyboards drop tomorrow, along with some stylish desk mats.
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Best free PDF editors: Our top picks
Not everyone needs a full-fledged PDF editor. Depending on the scope and breadth of your PDF editing needs, you might find that a free option is sufficient. Read on for our recommendations of the best free PDF editors.
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