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Best home office monitors 2024: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you
Security researchers have discovered several alarming security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs smart vacuums and lawn mowers.
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Best budget computer speakers 2024: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Several high-risk security flaws patched in Foxit's PDF tools
Foxit Software has released new updates that close several high-risk security vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor.
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Get three Audible audiobooks for $0.99 each and keep them forever
New subscribers can get three months of service (and three full audiobooks to keep) for under three bucks. Stay subscribed and you'll also get access to frequent Audible book sales, too!
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10 can't miss back to school Dell laptop deals
Looking to pick up an affordable laptop for school? You've come to the right place.
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Microsoft is ninja-killing yet another iconic Windows app this year
This November, Microsoft is killing off another Windows program and won't be providing any more updates for it.
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Millions of AMD CPUs vulnerable to hacks, and some won't get patched
A new security flaw discovered in AMD processors going back to 2006 leave them exposed to pre-boot code attacks.
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Eradicate Windows 11's annoying Microsoft ads with this free tool
Microsoft includes a lot of self-promotion in Windows 11. If you want to stop this, you can use a free tool. This is how it works.
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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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Give your Raspberry Pi blazing-fast SSD speed with this PCIe add-on
Although the Raspberry Pi 5 has a PCIe interface, it does not have a slot for a PCIe SSD. An extension solves this problem.
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The Energy Star rating for laptops, explained
Here's what you need to know about that Energy Star sticker you've seen on laptops and what it means.
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Is your PC slowing down? Here's how to find the problem
If your Windows PC is slowing down or even crashing, we recommend getting to the root of the problem with these diagnostic tools.
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ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
ESET's antivirus software gives far more control over scan and feature settings than the average rival — a plus for power users — without being intimidating.
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How to record audio files with Windows 11
The audio recorder was introduced in Windows 11 as a replacement for the previous Voice Recorder program. It enables audio recordings via integrated microphones or headsets.
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Best antivirus software 2024: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
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Best wireless gaming headsets 2024: Top picks for audio quality, comfort, and more
These wireless gaming headsets were the standout performers in our rigorous PCWorld review testing.
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Windows 11 gets an updated Microsoft Store with better app control
Microsoft is testing a revised version of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Here's what's changed.
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