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Watch: We tested Battlefield 6's micro stutter and smooth performance
Will Smith gets a special preview of Battlefiled 6 to test how smooth it plays in both single-player campaign and multiplayer modes.
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Best laptops for engineering students: Top 5 picks for power and portability
Looking for a solid laptop for engineering? We’ve got you covered.
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ADT Smart Home Security System review: Smart home security
You can install an ADT Smart Home Security System yourself, but professional monitoring is mandatory—and worth paying for.
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Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs are now officially a thing
Microsoft's Limited Edition Crocs, based on Windows XP, are now available for you to buy. Grab the hottest footwear in tech before they're gone.
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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A new default text editor is coming soon to Windows 11
It's called Edit and it's going to be the default text editor in Windows 11's Command Prompt.
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Windows' Copilot AI can now read your Gmail and Google Calendar
The newest test version of Copilot can connect to your Google account to analyze data in Gmail, Drive, and Calendar.
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How to use Instagram anonymously without an account
Simple tricks let you surf Instagram anonymously and see posts without logging in. Here’s everything at a glance.
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You can 3D print a VR headset for $150
A YouTuber made a working VR headset for PC gaming with a great design and a bunch of cheap parts from Aliexpress, and the files are available for everyone.
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New malware waits until you watch porn, then secretly films via webcam
The so-called Stealerium malware can detect porn activity and take compromising material for use in blackmail and sextortion attacks.
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Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A speedy budget laptop with one big flaw
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is effectively a portable RTX 5060 graphics card. Its game performance is a good value for its current sale price, but a few flaws drag down the laptop experience.
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Anker's ultra-slim 8-in-1 USB power strip is a no-brainer for just $20
With four pop-out AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports, it's everything you need in a tiny little package.
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SSD acting weird? Do these 5 things ASAP before it dies
It's not always obvious when an SSD is about to die, but if you suspect it's on its last legs there are at least five things you should do immediately.
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These 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Echo Dot speakers are 28% off today
Available in Jack Skellington and Sally themes, these Echo Dots are on sale for $64.98 (was $89.98) each.
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Whoa! Save 20% on this super-fast USB-C charger AND get a free cable
Right now, this Amazon promotion gets you a Baseus Enercore for 20% off along with a free $15 charging cable.
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Have DIY PCs peaked? Why Intel's Panther Lake reveal gave me existential dread
I’m happy for future laptop buyers. I also have deep worries for us desktop PC DIY builders.
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This obscure Microsoft Excel tool imports PDF data without mangling it
No more mangled formatting. This is how you should load data from a PDF into Microsoft Excel in Windows.
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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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Now $350 off, this RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM is a steal
The Asus TUF Gaming A16 is a whopping 20% off at Best Buy. That's huge for a laptop with these specs!
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