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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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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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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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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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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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Samsung's slidable OLED is another radical Intel bet on the PC's future
In a world where PC sales are down and inflation up, is it a smart idea to bet on new PC designs that aren't selling like a Samsung slidable PC? Top Intel execs say yes, and explain why.
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How to snag Prime Early Access Sale 2022 Lightning Deals
Our methods will help you snag Amazon's limited-time, limited-quantity bargains during the Prime Early Access Sale 2022.
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Intel's Unison app aims to intertwine Windows, iPhone, and Android
Intel plans to make its Unison app a platform to connect PCs, tablets, Android smartphones and iPhones with a software development kit (SDK) it will debut next year.
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6 essential things to know about AMD's Ryzen 7000 processors
Our global staff put AMD's Ryzen 7950X, 7900X, and 7600X to the test. Here are the top takeaways you should know about these ferocious processors.
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First 6GHz CPU helps establish 'unquestioned leadership,' Intel CEO says
According to Intel chief executive Pat Gelsinger, eventually reaching 6GHz with a 13th-generation Core (Raptor Lake) won't be much of an accomplishment.
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Intel's futuristic Meteor Lake CPUs will focus on 'core AI capabilities'
Intel said Tuesday that its upcoming 14th-gen Core chip (Meteor Lake) will include a dedicated AI engine, which it appears to be closely working on with Microsoft.
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Intel's new Unison app links your phone to your Evo laptop
Intel launches its Unison app, which will connect Evo laptops together with phones and other devices, similar to the Windows Your Phone app.
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Intel unleashes 13th-gen Core CPUs with more cores, face-melting speeds
Intel's 13th-gen Core processors, Raptor Lake, launch today with a dramatic improvement in the number of cores and clock speed compared to its predecessor.
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AMD's Ryzen 7000 Eco Mode is fantastically effective
AMD says the Eco Mode on its new top-of-the-line Ryzen processor can beat Intel, even running at full power. It's time to put it to the test.
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