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Best laptops 2023: Premium laptops, budget laptops, 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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The Full Nerd: AMD execs dive deep into AI-infused PCs, Threadripper 7000
In a special edition of The Full Nerd, three top AMD executives join PCWorld and special guest Patrick Kennedy to talk Ryzen Mobile 8000, Threadripper, and AMD's Instinct AI platform.
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Best SSDs of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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Unlucky power supply buyer finds box of iron shavings inside
The freebie PSU included with a NAS case turned out to be downright dangerous upon closer inspection.
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This scary AI recognizes passwords by the sound of your typing
British researchers have trained an artificial intelligence to recognize keystrokes by sound. A smartphone placed near a laptop served as the microphone.
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Best Windows backup software 2023: Protect your data!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
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How to check which version of Windows you have
Do you know which version of Windows you are using? It's easy to find out.
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This super-thin MSI Stealth gaming laptop with RTX is $500 off
At just under $1000, and under .75 inches, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a gaming laptop this sleek and powerful.
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Foxit PDF Editor 13 review: Ready for business
Extensive editing, collaboration, and security tools plus AI integration make this multi-platform PDF editor an excellent Acrobat alternative.
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4 ways Canva is better than Photoshop
Photoshop is probably the best-known and best image editing program on the market. But we'll tell you why Canva is still better.
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Asus Zenbook 14 OLED review: An affordable laptop with great battery life
The AMD-powered Asus Zenbook 14 laptop packs an OLED touchscreen and great battery life at a surprisingly affordable price.
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Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs
Microsoft's new Windows chief doesn't see a conflict between AI running on local PCs as well as on the cloud.
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AMD's new Ryzen 8000 laptop CPUs are built for an AI future
AMD has announced the Ryzen 8000 family of laptop processors, part of a push to create the AI PC. The chips feature improved AI in conjunction with software development efforts.
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Survey says most PC gamers wait for titles to go on sale
A new survey says that only about a third of PC gamers will buy a game at full price.
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Best gaming headsets 2023: Reviews and buying advice
The best wired and wireless headsets for your PC gaming pleasure and comfort.
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OWC Express 1M2 SSD review: USB4 storage finally arrives–and it's fantastic
Fast and versatile, the OWC Express 1M2 external USB4 SSD is on the large side, but so is its performance — across any flavor of USB or Thunderbolt.
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Google Drive missing files error has been fixed
Hundreds of Windows and Mac users say they're missing files going back months, but Google has issued a fix in the latest version
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Save $450 on this powerful RTX 4060 Acer gaming laptop
Looking to save a ton of moolah on a powerful gaming machine? Look no further than the Acer Predator Helios.
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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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