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Laptop formfactors: A complete guide to every shape, use case, and special feature
Laptop definitions: Clamshells, ultraportables, 2-in-1s, detachables, and more.
How-To
Free FPS: 7 settings every PC gamer should tweak immediately
In this article, we show you how you can optimize your PC's gaming performance using Windows and UEFI settings — and introduce you to useful software that every gamer should have.
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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 April. Currently on discount: Lenovo, Yeyian, and HP.
News
AT&T breach may have leaked 70 million Social Security numbers to the dark web
Data breach occurred two weeks ago.
Best Picks
Best free VPN of 2024: 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.
Opinion
Happy 20th birthday to Gmail, the email client that changed our lives
Twenty years ago today Google launched Gmail, which does this one thing better than anyone.
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Should you be worried about CPU degradation?
CPUs can lose performance over time, eventually biting the dust. But is it really something you should worry about? Dr. Ian Cutress joins us on YouTube to hash it out.
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The best wireless gaming keyboards
Whatever your style or preference, there is a wireless gaming keyboard that fits the bill, offering top-notch performance, while keeping your desk tidy!
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Microsoft Teams and Office 365 are breaking up
Following the latest antitrust investigation from Europe, Microsoft now offers Office and Teams as separate products worldwide.
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How we test Thunderbolt and DisplayLink docks at PCWorld
A thorough hands-on evaluation, a careful examination and comparison of features and price go into every Thunderbolt and DisplayLink docking station for laptops that we review.
Deal
Asus' Windows-based Steam Deck rival, the ROG Ally, drops to $399
If you like to game on-the-go, you've come to the right place. The Asus ROG Ally is $100 off at Best Buy right now.
Reviews
Corsair EX100U USB SSD review: Faster than 10Gbps, but slower than the 20Gbps gang
Though Corsair's 20Gbps USB SSD offers excellent random 4K performance, it lags well behind the competition in other performance metrics. A good drive for light workloads if you find it on sale.
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Score this RTX-powered Acer Predator gaming laptop for $800
Best Buy is offering deep discounts on multiple variations of the 16-inch Helios Neo laptop, with a carry sleeve thrown in to boot.
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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.
How-To
The right amount of thermal paste for your CPU
Applying heat-conducting paste optimally is not a complex matter, but simple, quick and effective — if you know how.
Reviews
Lenovo Slim 7 14 review: A competent, well-executed laptop
Lenovo’s Slim 7 14 is a competent, well-executed laptop with good performance and plenty of RAM, yet it doesn’t stand out from the crowd.
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What a $1,000 gaming laptop really gets you
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly gaming laptop, you've come to the right place. Here's what a $1,000 gaming laptop will get you.
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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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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