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Microsoft offers beta fix for Ryzen performance issues on Windows 11
Microsoft said it has fixed the cache latency issues that had lowered performance on Ryzen PCs running Windows 11, though the patch is in a preview state for Windows Insiders at the moment.
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Intel Alder Lake to offer a non-hybrid version and AVX512, too
An Intel developer guide drops surprises about the 12th gen CPU and gives advice to game developers how to tune for its new CPU.
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The best graphics cards for PC gaming
These are the best graphics cards that PC gamers can buy today from Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon.
How-To
How to check what graphics card you have
Determining what graphics card you have lets you know what sorts of games and applications you can run. Here's how to do that.
Deal
This ludicrously good $70 Office, AVG bundle keeps you productive and protected
Newegg is selling a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Family and AVG Internet Security for just $70.
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Edit PDFs right in your browser with Adobe’s upgraded Acrobat extension
Still downloading PDFs to edit them in Adobe Acrobat? Now Chrome and Edge users won’t need to.
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Save big on monitors, Chromebooks, and PCs in Amazon's today-only blowout sale
Amazon is throwing a one-day sale on a lot of different PC gear.
Opinion
PC diehards are wrong: Why I love Windows 11's controversial new look
PC enthusiasts bemoan Windows 11's redesigned Start Menu and Taskbar, but there's actually a lot to like—especially if you're comfortable with Macs and Chromebooks.
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Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro review: A wireless keyboard with gaming audacity
The BlackWidow V3 Pro solidifies a case for Razer as a premium keyboard maker. Wireless flexibility, high-quality switches, and a ton of extras make it worth consideration, even at a high price.
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Windows 11 hurts AMD Ryzen performance even more than we thought
We knew Windows 11 hampered AMD's CPU performance, but third-party tests show much worse results.
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AMD Ryzen™ PRO 5000 Series Processors: The Answer for IT Efficiency
An open standards approach to device management will serve your IT organization best.
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Microsoft says Outlook.com's failed calendar subscriptions are a bug
If your Outlook.com email client has dropped support for calendar subscriptions or shared calendars, it's a bug. Microsoft is looking into it.
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Best Windows tablet 2021: Surface Pro vs. Dell, HP, and Lenovo tablets
We've picked the best Windows tablet from a field that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 8, the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, the HP Elite Folio, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
How-To
How to check CPU and memory usage
Here's how to see just how hard your processor and RAM are working.
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Save $39 on the already-affordable Apple Watch SE
Amazon is selling the Apple Watch SE for nearly $40 off the MSRP.
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Why heat spreaders on RAM don't matter—for now
These days, heatsinks on RAM have more to do with looks than performance. But don’t write them off entirely just yet.
Reviews
Witopia PersonalVPN review: Good speeds, good service, and an improved app
Witopia's PersonalVPN has a revamped Windows app and solid service. Read our full review for the details.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: A superior Windows 11 tablet
Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 offers a larger screen, an improved inking experience with a new Surface Slim Pen 2, and better audio. It's also ironed out some early performance quirks, elevating its performance to best in class.
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This Ryzen-powered Asus VivoBook can be your go-to laptop for $330
OfficeDepot is selling a good-looking Asus laptop for $160 off today.
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