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Windows 10's big November update is a lot smaller than we're used to
With Windows 11 getting all the attention, new features are thin on the ground for Microsoft's former flagship OS
Opinion
The Full Nerd ep. 194: Apple M1 Max, Ryzen's Windows 11 bugs
In this episode of The Full Nerd, it's chips, chips, and more chips.
Deal
This killer all-AMD gaming laptop costs hundreds less than GeForce rivals
Until midnight Central Time on Friday, Best Buy is selling an MSI gaming laptop with a 240Hz display for $300 off the MSRP.
How-To
How to switch out of Windows 11 S Mode
Windows 11 Home in S Mode may ship by default on PCs like the Surface Go 3, preventing you from installing "unverified" apps that aren't in the Windows Store. Here's how to upgrade from Windows 11 S to Windows 11 Home.
News
Chip shortages may wipe out holiday PC sales, Intel warns
Intel says that ongoing chip shortages mean that PC vendors expect to prioritize more expensive models during the holiday shopping season.
Deal
Score this HP Chromebook for $99, today only
This bargain basement price won't last long on an Intel Celeron-powered Chromebook from HP.
News
Windows 11 update fixes Ryzen L3 perf bug
Microsoft officially releases a fix to restore Ryzen L3 cache performance.
News
What Apple’s new M1 Max MacBook Pro means for the PC’s USB-C future
Apple's inclusion of a 140 watt USB-C charger in the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro 16 gives us a hope of seeing a gaming laptop with USB-C charging sooner rather than later.
Feature
Auto HDR deep-dive: How and why to use Windows 11's eye-catching game feature
Windows 11's Auto HDR feature promises to make older titles look just as bright and vibrant as newer HDR-compatible releases without a major hit to performance. Does it work? Here's everything you need to know
News
The chip shortage is hurting Intel laptop sales now, too
Intel reported its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, which included a note that its laptop PC business was hurt by a shortfall of unidentified components, part of a global chip shortage.
News
Meet Zephyr: Razer's crazy RGB N95 mask gets real
Razer's crazy mask is finally here with RGB, replaceable filters, and fans.
News
Razer snakes into DIY PCs with its first RGB-laden components
Razer's new fans, liquid coolers, and power supplies can sync up their Chroma RGB lights with your Razer peripherals.
News
Razer really benchmarked asses to make its new Enki gaming chair
Razer tested more than 200 different butts in its Enki gaming chair.
News
Next-gen DDR5 may cost 60% more than today's memory
High initial prices and the ongoing chip shortage look to make DDR5 a costly upgrade, according to MSI.
News
Fixed: AMD driver helps Windows 11 find Ryzen's best CPU cores
AMD has released a Ryzen chipset driver to fix a problem where Windows 11 would not recognize the best core to use.
Deal
Save big on Samsung’s ultra-fast curved gaming monitors
Amazon and Best Buy have solid deals on curved, high refresh rate gaming monitors from Samsung.
Reviews
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Better, but still buggy
Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 certainly feels like a productivity phone that no other smartphone manufacturer can really compete with. But it's still buggy, and still can't quite measure up to the basic requirements of a premium smartphone.
News
Can't buy an RTX 3080? Now you can play on one with GeForce Now
Nvidia's new RTX 3080 subscription tier for GeForce Now adds the super-powerful GPU along with other nice perks like 1440p resolution, 120Hz streams.
News
NZXT's PC building kits take the fear and guesswork out of DIY desktops
Consider it the LEGO approach to building your first desktop PC. All parts are included—even a screwdriver.
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