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Intel pushes harder to make AI apps run best on Core Ultra
Intel is still struggling to describe exactly how software runs better on an AI PC, but it's expanding its developer horizons and adding a NUC as a developer kit.
Best Picks
Best free VPN for Android 2024: Which ones can you trust?
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2024: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Chrome browser for Snapdragon PCs lands just in time
Qualcomm and Google have announced Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon, an optimized version of the Chrome browser that will launch just weeks before PCs with the Snapdragon X Elite Arm chips ship.
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Carbonite Safe review: All-you-can-eat online backup
Carbonite Safe is an online backup service that offers unlimited storage and uses Windows' own File Explorer for data selection. It's simple and effective, though integration into Windows 11 Explorer isn't as elegant as it is in Windows 10.
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Microsoft unites Windows and Surface once again
Microsoft has once again consolidated its Windows and Surface teams under a single leader, Pavan Davuluri, which means development should be coordinated together.
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Microsoft’s gaming chief says Windows is holding PC handhelds back
The head of Microsoft's game division, Phil Spencer, is signaling that Microsoft prefers an Xbox gaming handheld over one that runs Windows.
Opinion
Don’t feel bad about using Chrome’s password manager
Sure, a good dedicated service will upgrade your protection, but you’re not wrong to use Google’s password manager.
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Best laptop deals from budget to extreme
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
Reviews
BenQ’s PD3420Q review: An ultrawide that works too hard
The BenQ PD3420Q is a sensible pick for professionals who only work with tasks that demand exacting color accuracy and need to ensure the display fits a particular color profile. It's lackluster at other tasks that fall outside this niche.
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The 10 most-watched YouTube videos of all time
There are billions of videos on YouTube. But which ones are in the top 10 with the most views?
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Mozilla is kicking one of its privacy partners to the curb
Turns out that the CEO of OneRep, the company helping Mozilla remove people from online data brokers, still has a stake in those very kinds of websites.
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Qualcomm: PC games should just work on Snapdragon X Elite
Qualcomm told game developers that most Windows games should just work on its Snapdragon X Elite chips, though multiplayer games appear to be a big concern.
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Best USB-C monitors 2024: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays—your monitor and a USB-C hub—for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
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Feds demanded ID of YouTube users who watched certain videos
Investigators sent a video link to a suspect, then demanded Google identify anyone who'd watched it ina a week, potentially thousands of users.
How-To
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
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Samsung's biggest OLED ultrawide monitor is $800 off today
The Odyssey G9, the biggest ultrawide OLED monitor you can buy, is a full $800 off its original retail price.
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China bans Intel, AMD, and Microsoft purchases for government PCs
The new guidelines demand most government agencies use domestic alternatives like Huawei.
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How we test USB-C hubs and dongles at PCWorld
PCWorld recommends the best USB-C hubs, dongles, and docking stations based upon a number of criteria from price to performance. Here's how we test USB-C hubs to arrive at our best picks.
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