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Hackers compete to take over a satellite… in space
The competition has previously focussed on satellites that were still down on Earth.
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Clippy is back in a new, unauthorized Windows AI app
Clippy by Firecube takes Microsoft's Office Assistant paperclip and turns it into a front end for a ChatGPT-powered AI within Windows.
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This absurd password game is wonderfully unhinged
A new browser game transforms the process of picking a good password into a chaotic but amusing puzzle.
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AI is filling up the internet with garbage spam sites
Hundreds of sites serving up real ads over AI-generated text are causing headaches for users and advertisers alike.
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July 4th blowout! Save up to 50% on Dell laptops and monitors
Right now you can save up to 50% off on Dell laptops and monitors.
How-To
PC bottlenecks explained: How to know if your CPU or GPU is limiting games
Current games can push modern computer systems to their limits in many ways. But how do you know if your CPU or graphics card is limited? Here's how.
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The beta for Ubisoft’s refreshed game launcher is now live
Ubisoft’s overhaul of its PC app is out in beta—and the company is promising there’s lots to love about the refresh.
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Google kills off its Apple Vision Pro competitor
After a series of strategic shifts and layoffs, Google is dropping Project Iris for yet another attempt at AR and VR.
Reviews
WD Blue SN580 NVMe SSD review: Superfast transfers, game-changing price
WD's latest Blue SN580 NVMe SSD is amazingly fast in the real world, and is by far the most affordable drive we've seen—by a huge margin.
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Best monitor deals: Gaming monitors, 4K workstations, and more
These are the best discounts on gaming monitors, 4K monitors, and more.
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Best laptop deals from budget to extreme
These are the best deals on laptops, notebooks, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
Reviews
Arq 7 Backup review: Uniquely versatile local and online backup
This super-clean backup client connects to any number of online storage service, including its own. It's also affordable and backs up to local and network locations.
How-To
Use virtual desktops in Windows 10 and 11 to help you stay more organized
Learn how to utilize virtual desktops in Windows 10 and 11 to save precious desktop space and organize your workplaces more efficiently.
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Messenger and Instagram get new tools for parental control
Parents can now limit time spent in Messenger as well as see who their teen is connected to and communicating with in both apps.
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Microsoft Teams now has a ******* profanity filter
Microsoft Teams now allows you to filter out the f-bombs and other potty language everyone else (not you!) uses.
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Windows Hello gets new built-in passkey powers
New Insider Build options will integrate website passkeys with the Windows Hello system.
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Best password managers 2023: Reviews of the top products
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Best SSDs of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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Microsoft is working on a full cloud-based Windows OS
New internal documents revealed by the FTC investigation shows a full remote access OS could be in Windows' future.
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