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Alaina Yee
Alaina Yee is PCWorld's resident bargain hunter—when she's not covering PC building, computer components, mini-PCs, and more, she's scouring for the best tech deals. Previously her work has appeared in PC Gamer, IGN, Maximum PC, and Official Xbox Magazine. You can find her on Twitter at @morphingball.
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Here’s where you can buy a TPM for Windows 11
But before you cough up any cash, make sure you actually need it. Few people do.
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Black Friday 2021: When the deals start, how to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop
Holiday shopping this year may be chaotic. Here's what's important to know in preparation for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021.
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How to get Windows 11 for free
You likely won’t have to spend anything to get Windows 11. Here’s how to do it.
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Edit PDFs right in your browser with Adobe’s upgraded Acrobat extension
Still downloading PDFs to edit them in Adobe Acrobat? Now Chrome and Edge users won’t need to.
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Why heat spreaders on RAM don’t matter—for now
These days, heatsinks on RAM have more to do with looks than performance. But don’t write them off entirely just yet.
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Mesh Wi-Fi vs. traditional router: Which one’s best for your home?
Mesh routers may be newer than traditional routers, but they’re not inherently better. We break nodown of the pros and cons of each to help you pick between them.
Opinion
Yes, you should wait for Alder Lake—but not because of the leaks
Deciding between Intel’s new "Alder Lake" hybrid processors and conventional rivals will involve more than looking at standard benchmark results.
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Can’t afford a new computer? Play PC Building Simulator for free instead
If you can’t get your hands on a graphics card (or any other component out of stock or priced sky-high), pretending to is the next best thing.
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How to pick the best power supply for gaming
Not sure how to choose a PSU for your DIY gaming PC? We explain what to consider.
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How to get Windows cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to spend), you could pay nothing for it.
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Here are the CPUs that officially can run Windows 11
The lists of AMD and Intel processors supported by Windows 11 come on the heels of the new operating system's much stricter hardware compatibility.
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6 new Windows 11 features you should try
Just installed Windows 11? Be sure to give these features a spin.
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The Windows 11 upgrade checklist
Want a smooth upgrade to Windows 11? Just follow these steps.
The Full Nerd
The Full Nerd ep. 192: Alder Lake leaks, and graphics card optimism?
Join the Full Nerd crew to discuss the latest CPU rumors and GPU updates.
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Computer running slow? Use it more often
PC feeling slow? The fix may be simple—and far less expensive than replacing it.
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Shopping for an older CPU? Don’t go past this—or you’ll regret it
You can save money on a processor by choosing an older generation chip, but go too far back and it might not be a smart buy after all.
Reviews
Sony WF-1000XM4 review: These noise-canceling earbuds have all-around appeal
Sony’s ultra-portable true wireless earbuds deliver on nearly all the features most people want out of a premium set.
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Whoa, NZXT finally put a front mesh panel on the H510
The NZXT H510 Flow may silence critics at last.
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