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Michael Crider
Michael is a former graphic designer who's been building and tweaking desktop computers for longer than he cares to admit. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and salsa verde, in no particular order.
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Razer CEO says gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022
Razer's CEO says increasing component costs will drive up the price of Blade laptops
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Microsoft Edge’s new buy now, pay later tool has users fuming
Does a web browser like Microsoft Edge need a financing service baked in?
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5 free Photoshop alternatives for Windows
Photoshop is crazy expensive. If you're looking to save some cash while hanging on to powerful photo editing, check out these five programs.
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Xbox Game Streaming now looks even better on Edge
Microsoft is giving its game streaming system an Edge-exclusive 'clarity boost.'
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US lawmakers hope to outlaw online ‘bots’ snatching up hard-to-find hardware
Senators put forward the 'Stopping Grinch Bots Act' yesterday
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Cyber Monday 2021: The best PC gaming deals
We track down the best deals on accessories and other gaming gear.
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The best Black Friday keyboard deals: Razer, Corsair, Cooler Master, and more
Get your click-clack on with these killer Black Friday keyboard deals.
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Pick up this RTX 3070 Alienware laptop at a staggering $530 off
This beefy gaming laptop has the specs you want at an extremely palatable price.
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The best PC game deals for Black Friday
Who says the hardware has to have all the fun? Tons of great PC games are on sale for Black Friday.
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DuckDuckGo can stop Android apps from tracking you
The privacy-themed search engine is taking aim at user safety on mobile platforms
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Tested: StartAllBack fixes what we hate about Windows 11
StartAllBack gives Windows 11 an old-fashioned Start menu and taskbar for just a few bucks.
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Nvidia’s GeForce Now will stream PC games directly to LG TVs
LG TV owners will have access to hundreds of remote PC games via Nvidia's GeForce Now — just add a controller.
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Colorful’s newest RTX graphics cards are a blank canvas for modders
Colorful's new Customization models of the RTX 3060, 3060 Ti, and 3070 include swappable backplates begging for custom art.
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The infamous Windows BSOD is going back to blue
The Blue Screen of Death will return in a future Windows 11 update, shedding its recently acquired black facade.
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Halo Infinite’s free-to-play multiplayer goes live early on PC and Xbox
Halo fans get a couple of weeks to check out Halo Infinite's multiplayer before the game's full campaign releases in December.
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Windows 11’s snazzy new Store app starts rolling out to Windows 10
Windows 11's Microsoft Store app not only looks better, but it supports more types of programs, and now it's coming to Windows 10.
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Warm up for the next Borderlands game with a standalone DLC, now free on Epic
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep is free on the Epic Games Store this week
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