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How to download Windows 11
You can get your hands on the files for Microsoft’s latest operating system in one of three easy ways.
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Intel's new megafab won't alleviate chip shortages anytime soon
Intel announces a new megafab near Columbus, Ohio, that will be used to manufacture "angstrom-class" chips beginning in 2025—hopefully well after the ongoing chip shortage disappears.
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What the internet got wrong about AMD's controversial Radeon RX 6500 XT
AMD's $199 Radeon RX 6500 XT launched to mostly scathing reviews, but a graphics card like this is sorely needed right now.
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Google Play Games for Windows PCs kicks off in limited beta
Get your Android games on Windows PCs — but only in a few countries so far.
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$400 mechanical keyboards are coming to the masses. Here’s why you’d want one
Mechanical keyboards can be more than what you’re used to seeing from Razer, Corsair, and other companies. And brands like Hyte want to put those benefits in our hands.
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Opera goes full crypto with the Crypto Browser Project
Opera has launched the Crypto Browser Project, a Web3 browser with support for an integrated crypto wallet.
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The newest Intel CPUs give 4K Blu-rays a 1080p downgrade
Security issues and DRM mean that 4K playback on PCs is going away for the latest hardware
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AMD's $199 Radeon RX 6500 XT tested: 5 key things you need to know
AMD's Radeon RX 6500 XT is an affordable graphics card built to trace rays, pump out solid 1080p gaming, and evade cryptocurrency miners. Here are five key takeaways from our comprehensive review.
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Why Microsoft buying Activision could mean big things for PlayStation on the PC
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision makes it a publishing juggernaut by default. Sony has two choices in how to respond.
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Intel tips plans for a Bitcoin mining 'Bonanza' chip
While Intel plans to announce its Bonanza Mine Bitcoin mining ASIC at an upcoming conference, it isn't known whether the chip is a research effort or will be moved into production.
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Windows 11 SE is Microsoft's latest Chromebook killer
Microsoft unexpectedly announced Windows 11 SE on Tuesday, a simplified version of Windows 11 for classrooms. Windows 11 SE will allow apps like Zoom and Chrome to accommodate teachers who want more than just a Chromebook.
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Samsung's newest mobile processor has an AMD GPU with ray tracing
The 'Xclipse' GPU is the first in a series of Exynos mobile graphics chips
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Microsoft hopes to buy Activision Blizzard in a deal that would make gaming history
The nearly $70 billion acquisition would be the largest single purchase ever for the gaming industry
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Now's the time to hunt for a cheap graphics card
New budget GPUs from both AMD and Nvidia will be here soon, and you might even be able to find one for MSRP.
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Roaring 2021 sales proved the PC isn't even close to dead
Both Gartner and IDC reported that the PC market experienced another huge surge in 2021, though it dropped off during the fourth quarter.
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The Humble Choice subscription is ditching Mac and Linux gamers
Starting in February, the Humble Choice game launcher will only be available on Windows.
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Exclusive: Intel's 12th-gen Core i9 is the fastest laptop CPU ever in our early tests
Our benchmark tests on early Intel 12th-gen laptops indeed show that the Core i9-12900HK is the "fastest mobile processor ever."
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The 5GHz CPU wars are back. Should you care?
AMD's Ryzen 7000 and Core i9-12900KS will fight for the 5GHz crown. What does that really mean?
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Tested: Start11 solves Windows 11's worst Start menu and taskbar sins
Stardock Software today debuts the 1.1 release of Start11, which allows you to tweak your Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu in ways the operating system does not.
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