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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
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How much RAM do you need in a laptop? Here’s how to figure it out
The amount of memory needed in a laptop varies from person to person, making one-size-fits-all advice unhelpful. Use this guide to pinpoint what suits you best.
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Best VPN services 2024: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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Will's PC is crashing on Fortnite — let's fix it!
Will Smith's Core i9-powered gaming PC should be able to destroy Fortnite, but it's crashing consistently. He takes it into the PCWorld lab to nail down the issue.
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Best monitor arms 2024: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
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The Full Nerd: Nvidia shows off how AI NPCs can revolutionize gaming
Nvidia Product Manager Seth Schneider comes on the podcast to show off the company's ACE generative AI system for game devs.
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Oregon passes Right to Repair bill outlawing parts pairing
The law is the first in the nation to prohibit manufacturers from blocking otherwise functional third-party parts with software checks.
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How we test webcams at PCWorld
We want you to have the best webcam possible, at the right price. Here's how we test webcams to arrive at and justify our best picks.
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This RTX 4060-loaded Asus gaming laptop is $600 off
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop is powerful, attractive, and $600 off.
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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.
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How to fight the new Windows Outlook app and keep Mail…for now
Microsoft is trying to kidnap Mail users and put them into the new Outlook app! Here's how to fight back and resist.
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13 free tips to make your Windows PC run faster and better
Make your Windows PC run faster with these free, easy spring cleaning tips.
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Small, thin, and impossibly mighty
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a pint-sized powerhouse. Its lightweight and compact design offers the kind of portability you'd expect from an ultrabook while its powerful hardware provides respectable grunt for gaming.
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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 March. Currently on discount: Lenovo, Yeyian, iBuyPower.
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Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming PC laptops, and compare AMD vs. Intel.
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Store everything you'd ever need on this 20TB drive for $279
Amazon is holding a killer sale on a 20-terabyte WD Elements drive for just $279.99 after applying a coupon.
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Get my favorite giant robot game for just $3 on Steam
Titanfall 2 has become a sleeper hit since it released in 2016, especially its single-player campaign. Go pick it up if you haven't played it yet.
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Microsoft's 'AI PC' definition: An NPU and a keyboard sticker
Microsoft's guidelines for the year's hottest branding trend don't say much to consumers.
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Lexar SL500 USB SSD review: 20Gbps storage cut thin to win
If you seek a fast USB SSD that can barely be felt when it slides into your pocket, or mounts easily to the back of your mobile device, then Lexar's SL500 is what you're looking for.
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