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Redesigned USB logos finally make sense
After years of gobbledygook naming schemes, the USB Implementors Forum has settled on a set of logos that clearly communicate the capabilities of USB-C ports and cables.
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The best laptops for live streaming: Best overall, most portable, and more
Interested in streaming your gameplay? We've got the best laptops for streaming from popular brands such as Asus, Acer HP, and MSI.
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Windows 11 printer bug blocks 22H2 upgrade, advanced features
Microsoft has disclosed a printer bug that snarls advanced printing features and generic drivers, and blocks upgrading to the Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2).
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Best Chromebook deals: Top picks before Prime Early Access Sale
Amazon is running a second 2022 Prime Day event, called the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, or Prime Day 2. We have the best Chromebook deals for you to choose from.
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Should you splurge on Ryzen 7000 or save on Ryzen 5000?
The latest PCWorld video tackles a thorny decision: do a system-wide upgrade for the amazing Ryzen 7000, or a frugal AM4 bump to cheaper last-gen chips?
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Intel's revamped Thread Director 2 could be the Core i9-13900K's secret weapon
Two different renders and a AAA game at the same time? No problem for Windows 11 and the Core i9-13900K.
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Best online backup: We test the best services—Carbonite, iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
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Real trombone champs play Trombone Champ with real trombones
Musicians and makers around the internet are using real instruments to play Trombone Champ, the latest gaming craze
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PowerA Enhanced Xbox controller review: The perfect little brother controller
If you're in need of a second controller for your Xbox, but don't want to shell out for the expensive wireless options, then look no further than the PowerA Enhanced Xbox controller. For half of the price, you get almost all of the same features.
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Best laptop deals: Top picks from budget to extreme
These are the best deals on laptops, notebooks, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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This futuristic-looking Alienware mechanical keyboard is $99 off
This swanky Alienware mechanical keyboard is perfect for either work or play.
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Roccat Vulcan II Mini review: The shiniest little keyboard around
The Vulcan II Mini puts all its effort into an impressive light show, but falls short on value and driver integration.
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The best wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
We put popular Bluetooth wireless earbuds through their paces to find the best in the bunch.
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Intel's $289 Arc A750 graphics card aims to 'reset the market' on Oct. 12
Intel's $289 Arc A750 graphics card will launch alongside the $329 Arc A770 on October 12, with the RTX 3060 firmly in its sights
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Transform Windows 11 into Windows XP with WindowBlinds 11
Stardock Software's latest beta of WindowBlinds 11 allows you to customize the look and feel of Windows, even to make it look like Windows XP.
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Meta's Make-A-Video creates AI animated GIFs
Meta showed off Make-A-Video, a research effort that stitches together multiple frames of AI art to create video.
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The grandfather of AI art, DALL-E, is now free for you to try
OpenAI has opened up the DALL-E AI art generator for anyone to try for free, with a credit system that replenishes monthly. It's simple, easy, and effective with the right prompts.
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RIP, Stadia: Google gives up its game streaming ghost
Stadia will shut down in January, giving hardware and software refunds to players.
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The best monitors: 4K, gaming, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
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