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The hardware we expect from Microsoft's October Surface event
According to reports, Microsoft will launch a Surface Pro 9 tablet, a Surface Laptop 5 clamshell, and a new Surface Studio 3 (or Surface Studio 2+) all-in-one at its Oct. 12 launch.
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Meet Xe HPG, the beating heart inside Intel's first Arc graphics cards
Xe HPG is the GPU architecture powering Intel's Arc graphics cards. Here's a high-level look at the technical details.
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Europe sets deadline for USB-C charging for (almost) all laptops
USB-C is fast becoming the universal port we all hoped it would be, but not fast enough for the European Parliament
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Windows 11 2022 Update bug can slow file downloading by 40%
A Microsoft employee has confirmed that files copied over the internet using the SMB protocol can see up to 40 percent less throughput right now when running the Windows 11 2022 Update, or Windows 11 22H2.
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Intel's new CPUs and GPUs are ready to win a price war
Dave Altavilla from HotHardware joins Gordon for a look at the aggressive pricing on Intel's 13th-gen Core processors and new Arc graphics cards
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USB logos finally make sense, thanks to a redesign
After years of gobbledygook naming schemes, the USB Implementors Forum has settled on a set of logos that clearly communicate the capabilities of USB-C ports and cables.
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Cheaper OLED monitors might be coming soon
A new report says that LG, the world's largest OLED manufacturer, is ready to focus on smaller PC monitors
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Asrock sabotages its own motherboards with RAM slot sticker
AM5 motherboard buyers were shocked and angry to find their RAM slots damaged after removing a warning sticker
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Ubisoft promises free PC codes for Stadia players
The publisher will let players continue their adventures on the PC via Ubisoft Connect
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Why I switched to Bitwarden for my password manager
Need a free password manager? Bitwarden is a great option, especially if you change some of its default settings. Here's why I switched.
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Windows 11 printer bug blocks 22H2 upgrade, advanced features
Microsoft has disclosed a printer bug that snarls advanced printing features and generic drivers, and blocks upgrading to the Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2).
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Should you splurge on Ryzen 7000 or save on Ryzen 5000?
The latest PCWorld video tackles a thorny decision: do a system-wide upgrade for the amazing Ryzen 7000, or a frugal AM4 bump to cheaper last-gen chips?
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Intel's revamped Thread Director 2 could be the Core i9-13900K's secret weapon
Two different renders and a AAA game at the same time? No problem for Windows 11 and the Core i9-13900K.
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Real trombone champs play Trombone Champ with real trombones
Musicians and makers around the internet are using real instruments to play Trombone Champ, the latest gaming craze
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The best wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
We put popular Bluetooth wireless earbuds through their paces to find the best in the bunch.
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Intel's $289 Arc A750 graphics card aims to 'reset the market' on Oct. 12
Intel's $289 Arc A750 graphics card will launch alongside the $329 Arc A770 on October 12, with the RTX 3060 firmly in its sights
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Transform Windows 11 into Windows XP with WindowBlinds 11
Stardock Software's latest beta of WindowBlinds 11 allows you to customize the look and feel of Windows, even to make it look like Windows XP.
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Meta's Make-A-Video creates AI animated GIFs
Meta showed off Make-A-Video, a research effort that stitches together multiple frames of AI art to create video.
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The grandfather of AI art, DALL-E, is now free for you to try
OpenAI has opened up the DALL-E AI art generator for anyone to try for free, with a credit system that replenishes monthly. It's simple, easy, and effective with the right prompts.
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