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Meta's Quest 3 headset arrives on October 10
Meta's Quest 3 headset will pack new augmented reality powers, and a much higher $500 price tag
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Intel confirms that a desktop version of Meteor Lake is coming soon
Intel confirms to PCWorld's Mark Hachman that a desktop version of Meteor Lake will arrive next, reversing Intel's public position that the Meteor Lake / Core Ultra chip would be a mobile processor only.
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2023: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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Risk level 10: Critical security hole affects widespread software
A security vulnerability originally classified as a Chrome bug is much more serious than thought. Numerous applications are probably affected, many of which have not yet received a security update.
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Nab this speedy 1440p, 180Hz Acer gaming monitor for $180
If you're on the hunt for a new gaming monitor, the Acer Nitro VG271U is a fantastic display on a deep discount.
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Microsoft's CASO gives gaming laptops even more graphics power
Windows 11's CASO system streamlines the interactions between discrete and integrated GPUs, resulting in higher framerates and better stability.
Reviews
Solidigm P44 Pro SSD review: The best and getting better all the time
Not only did the Solidigm P44 Pro take the top spot overall among PCIe 4.0 SSDs, it's the only drive we're aware of that has its own, constantly evolving Windows driver. On top of that, it's super affordable, even compared to host memory bus models.
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Google celebrates its 25th birthday with a special Doodle and more
To mark the company's 25th birthday, Google's homepage welcomes its users with a special doodle and a blog about Search's past – and future.
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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.
How-To
Add Windows 11 features to Windows 10 with these helpful tools
Microsoft had promised annual feature updates for Windows 10, but that's over now. Here's how to add Windows 11's hottest new features to Windows 10 via extra software.
Reviews
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T review: A NAS for NVMe drives
Asustor builds a NAS box for NVMe drives demonstrating a seismic shift in the cost of NAND storage.
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Gmail’s basic HTML view is getting killed off in 2024
If you use the stripped-down version of Gmail, make your last goodbyes—it’s heading to the Google graveyard in just a few months.
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Windows 11's next big update hits Sept. 26: AI Copilot and more
Microsoft will release its next Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, on September 26. Here's what to expect, starting with the AI-powered Windows Copilot, tweaks to File Explorer, RGB lighting and more.
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SteamVR 2.0 beta adds tons of new features
New chat tools, a better keyboard, and a new store interface are ready to try out in SteamVR 2.0's beta.
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Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator helps you create fantastical AI art
Microsoft Paint Cocreator combines Bing Image Creator's AI art functions with Microsoft Paint.
Opinion
Hands-on: Windows 11's new AI tools aren't ready for prime time
Copilot and other systems integrating into Windows 11 and Office are neat but niche, and their inconsistent results don't inspire confidence.
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Instant Games adds instant fun to Windows 11, no download required
Microsoft said today that it's adding a new "Instant Games" feature to Windows 11, allowing you to "instantly" play older games with small file sizes.
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Most Windows 11 users will have to wait for their AI Copilot
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, will arrive in bits and pieces over the next few months. Copilot will slowly roll out to select markets in a preview, Microsoft said.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2023: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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