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Best USB-C monitors 2023: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays—your monitor and a USB-C hub—for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
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Intel confirms that a desktop version of Meteor Lake is coming soon
Intel confirms to PCWorld's Mark Hachman that a desktop version of Meteor Lake will arrive next, reversing Intel's public position that the Meteor Lake / Core Ultra chip would be a mobile processor only.
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Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this September. Currently on discount: Lenovo, Skytech, and HP.
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This curvy copper plate could revolutionize PC liquid cooling
3D-printed, super-curvy surfaces for liquid cooler heat spreaders might make them far more efficient — and maybe even cheaper. Dr. Ian Cutress breaks it down for us.
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LG UltraGear 27GR38Q-B review: A 240Hz monitor for the masses
The LG UltraGear 27GR38Q-B is a solid, budget friendly option for gamers with a 27-inch 1440p display capable of a lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2023: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Intel's Core Ultra CPUs kickstart the AI PC era. Software will determine its future
Intel is building the Core Ultra brand and Meteor Lake around AI on your PC. Its strategy? Build the hardware, tools, and APIs developers need, and hope the rest follows.
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Best wireless keyboards 2023: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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How MSI graphics cards have evolved over the years
Gordon takes a trip to MSI's headquarters in Taiwan to look through the history of MSI's GPU industrial design.
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What games can I play with budget graphics cards?
Not everyone can afford a premium graphics card. But you should know what kind of gaming experience to expect before you buy a budget card.
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Asustor Nimbustor 2 Gen2 AS5402T review: The ultimate small NAS
The second generation of this NAS drive series fixes most of the things wrong with the original.
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Corsair Virtuoso Pro review: Fantastic headset for gamers and streamers
Corsair wants to attract not only gamers but also content creators with the Virtuoso Pro.
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Best external drives 2023: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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AMD driver adds new Radeon Anti-Lag+ feature for Starfield and more
A new driver for AMD's Radeon graphics cards is supposed to significantly reduce input delays in Starfield.
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How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
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HyperX Cloud III Wireless review: Cutting the gaming headset cord
The wireless version of the gaming headset aims to build on the success of the wired model. We find out whether the sound or handling has suffered in favor of the wireless connection.
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Best 4K monitors 2023: HDR, 144Hz, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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How long does data last on an SD card?
SD cards are faithful companions in cameras, mobile phones, and many other devices. They capture our most beautiful moments, store important documents and are thus almost indispensable. But how long can we actually rely on these little helpers?
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Asus tells us why now is the time for a $3,200 liquid metal GPU
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 is the biggest, baddest GPU on the market, with a full liquid metal cooling loop and 360mm radiator setup. Check out our interview to see how it came to be.
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