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Save big on Windows 10 Pro: Snag it for 75% off
The PCWorld Software Store is offering the OEM version of Windows 10 Pro for $49.99. That's 75 percent off the retail price, and provides a free upgrade path to Windows 11.
Microsoft's Arc, our favorite portable mouse, has never been cheaper
Get a fantastic mouse at an even more fantastic price.
RAVPower Portable Power Station 252.7Wh Power House review: Perfect for a weekend camping trip
RavPower's 252.7Wh Power House is a handy companion for your off-the-grid power needs, and happens to be affordably priced to boot.
Clean up the air with this Prosenic smart purifier for $50 off
The Prosenic A9 has a good range of features for a smart air purifier and right now it's available at the right price.
Ultrawide vs. dual monitors: Which should you choose?
Everyone knows that having more screen space is a good thing. The more important question is whether to seek a wider expanse with a single ultrawide monitor, or by using two screens side by side.
Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade SSD review: A worthy Samsung 980 Pro rival
Adata's follow-on to the S70, the XPG Gammix S70 Blade replaces the older model's 96-layer TLC NAND with 176-layer NAND. It's a worthy competitor to the Samsung 980 Pro, and compatible with the PlayStation 5.
Brace yourselves: Windows 11 may have more popups
Microsoft said that it's testing new ways to add more popups to Windows 11 in the form of tips on how to use its new operating system.
Office 2021 will ship alongside Windows 11 on October 5
Microsoft has announced Office 2021 for the PC and Mac, at the same price as its predecessor, Office 2019.
Why use virtual desktops? 5 practical reasons from real-world users
Windows 10's virtual desktops can supercharge your productivity, but figuring out why and how to use them can be tricky. Luckily, several Reddit users recently shared their use cases.
The chip shortage might ruin Christmas if you don't shop soon
Supply chain issues mean that everything with a chip—and even other popular gifts without processors—could become even harder to find later this year.
Best Buy slashes $360 off the Surface Pro 7 with a refresh in sight
New Surface models are coming soon, so Best Buy is selling the entry-level Surface Pro 7 with a Type Cover for just $599—a massive $360 in savings.
The best Windows backup software
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
Are all USB-C to USB-A cables the same? We compare two $12 Amazon Basics cables
Here's the Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A cable you should buy, and the one you should skip.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT: Which GPU should you buy?
In the battle between the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, performance matters—but the price may matter even more.
Leaked Alder Lake prices strike at Ryzen's CPU dominance
Here's what leaked retailer pricing tells us about the performance of Intel's upcoming Alder Lake S CPUs.