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This free app plays music better than Windows Media Player
Foobar2000 is a lightweight media player that is an excellent alternative to Windows Media Player.
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Debian vs. Ubuntu: How to pick the right Linux for your workflow
Debian is the classic server Linux, but tends to be the second choice on desktop hardware. It'd be wrong to write off Debian on the desktop.
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI review: Stuck between small and strong
The Predator Helios Neo 14 AI aims for compact gaming, but ends up neither small nor powerful enough, stuck awkwardly between lightweight and full-size laptops.
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Best laptops under $500: Affordable picks that will satisfy
Need a laptop that won’t break the bank but still gets stuff done? We picked the best laptops under $500 that can easily handle your day-to-day workloads.
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Best Black Friday robot lawn mower deals
Robot lawn mowers are cheaper than ever, and we’ve spotted quite a few models this year pried less than $1,000.
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Best Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals
Black Friday Thunderbolt docking station deals have arrived! Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of what to buy and why.
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Best monitors for a home office: 11 top-notch displays that mean business
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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Best Black Friday Chromebook deals
Here are the best Chromebook deals for the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday that we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, Walmart, and more.
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ROG Xbox Ally's tuned performance profiles will extend battery life
Microsoft and Asus are hand-tuning the profiles of 40 games on the handheld PC, maximizing battery life and performance.
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Wyze Battery Video Doorbell review: Big security, small price tag
The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell captures high-res video, and you can store its recordings in the cloud for free. Other features do require a subscription.
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Best Black Friday VPN deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here and this year VPN bargain hunters can find steep discounts on some of the very best services on the market.
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Whoa! Get Windows 11 Pro for 65% off with this Black Friday deal
The PCWorld Software Store is offering Windows 11 Pro licenses for $70 (was $200). Get 'em while they're hot!
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Best Black Friday desktop computer deals
Whether you're looking for a home-office desktop, gaming PC, or an all-in-one, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer the best chance for bargain hunters to score desktop PC computer deals.
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Best PDF editors: Picks for premium, budget, and free options
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
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THIS CROC IS (not) AN XBOX
Microsoft and Crocs team up again for intentionally ugly shoes, this time with an Xbox edition.
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Battlefield 6 goes free for a week on PC, PS5, and Xbox
EA is offering a week-long free period where anyone can play Battlefield 6 multiplayer. Here's what you need to know and how to join in.
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This triple monitor mount is $114 for Black Friday on Amazon (24% off)
Freely mount three displays and free up your desk space with gas spring monitor arms, now $114 with this Amazon Black Friday deal.
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Lenovo stockpiles RAM to (hopefully) keep laptop prices down
The world's biggest PC maker is hoping to use its economic might to weather the memory capacity crunch.
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Watch out! Don’t get scammed about Amazon Prime refunds
An FTC ruling entitles some Amazon Prime members to get money back—but watch out for scammers looking to cash in.
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