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Which PC components should you upgrade first?
A PC's CPU, RAM and graphics card need to be upgraded over time, but which upgrade is most beneficial and how much does it cost?
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HDMI 2.2 vs. DisplayPort 2.1b: The future of display connectors, explained
What you need to know about the new video connection standards that were announced earlier this year at CES 2025.
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Firefox surprises no one by adding AI to the browser
Mozilla's Firefox is adding support for third-party AI services within its Windows browser, but it's not developing its own.
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Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look for these standards
ANSI and BHMA smart lock ratings reveal everything from the effort it will take to defeat a lock (via picking or sheer destruction) to the availability of blank keys.
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Tired of reading contracts? Adobe Acrobat's AI will do it for you
Adobe says its newest AI tool can summarize never-ending contracts. But how long before lawyers game it with deceptive legalese?
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AMD's monster 9955HX3D gaming laptops really are coming soon
At least one retailer says AMD's second-gen "Fire Range" X3D laptops will be here by the end of March at the earliest.
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RTX 5090 cards are dying after Nvidia's recent driver update
If you were able to snag one of Nvidia's instantly-sold-out GPUs, maybe hold off on updating your drivers for now.
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RTX 5060 cards could arrive by March, says supplier
In a leak, one China-based manufacturer says it's sending RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti hardware to OEM partners next month.
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It's time to wipe those forgotten apps linked to your Google account
And while you’re at it, you should strengthen your account security if you’re using this login method. Here’s why.
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These are the 10 most watched Netflix shows of all time
Netflix is the largest international streaming service with some of the most popular shows of all time, but which ones are the most watched? Here are the top ten across all seasons.
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Beyond Copilot: 13 helpful AI tools for PC users
ChatGPT has set off an avalanche, with more and more companies developing their own AI applications. These intriguing alternatives to Microsoft Copilot are worth a try.
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Meet Opera Air, a calming browser built to battle doom-scrolling
Opera has released Opera Air, a free Windows browser designed to help you deal with the world through calming binaural beats, guided meditation and stretching exercises.
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The Sims and The Sims 2 now available digitally for the first time
Both games will be available with all their expansion content via EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
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Microsoft tests new PowerToys app that can pull audio from video files
Microsoft is currently developing an update to its killer PowerToys collection of Windows apps that can extract audio from a video file, allowing you to sample music or lines of dialogue from videos.
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Microsoft's latest AI feature may just stop working. Here's why
Microsoft's plan to bring OpenAI's o1 AI model to Copilot isn't as generous as we thought. There are secret limitations, ones that Microsoft says it isn't disclosing.
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Want better Google search results? Start swearing
Experiments show that being a potty mouth with Google can help you find relevant info faster, often without AI jank getting in the way.
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This ultra-portable mouse, the size of a car remote, still has 6 buttons
Despite its size, the tiny CapacMouse Pro packs two main buttons, two side buttons, and two scroll buttons.
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Microsoft Paint gets Copilot button for generative AI features
The new button grants convenient access to generative AI features like Cocreator and Image Creator.
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Why your fraying USB cables are a problem
Fraying USB cables should really just be tossed out. Here's why…
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Microsoft silently erases tip for installing Windows 11 on older PCs
A popular method for bypassing the Windows 11 TPM/CPU hardware lock has been removed from official support pages.
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New RTX 5090s could take '3 to 16 weeks' to arrive
The outlook for PC gamers hoping to score the super-powerful, super-expensive Nvidia card looks pretty grim.
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Microsoft is killing its VPN soon. Here's what you should do
One key feature in Microsoft Defender is being discontinued at the end of this month. Here's what you need to know.
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Nostalgia? Pfft. These 7 retro PCs are still doing serious work today
Anyone who thinks old computers only belong in a museum is wrong. We show how retro computers can still perform amazing and sometimes scary tasks today.
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What does a $2500 GPU get you? Let's check out MSI's liquid-cooled RTX 5090
Adam and Will have the massive, expensive, AIO-packing MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid in the lab, and they're ready to test its performance, cooling, and noise.
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Amazon hiked Music Unlimited prices. Here’s why Apple and YouTube are next
It’s now cheaper to stream music from Apple and YouTube than from Amazon or Spotify, but that won’t last for long.
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Google Sheets can now AI-generate charts and insights for you
With the latest update, Gemini can analyze more complex data and identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
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Nvidia unleashes DLSS 4 goodies for RTX cards going back to 2018
The new drivers come with improvements for past Nvidia cards going all the way back to the original RTX 2080.
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Nvidia's new 'Studio Voice' AI feature makes your crappy mic sound pro
Nvidia is leaning even heavier into AI, this time with webcam enhancements that are pretty impressive.
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How I save big money on streaming services: Ruthless disloyalty
Streaming TV doesn't have any loyalty to you, so don't give it any quarter while you hunt for the best deal.
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Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?
Australia’s public news service dug into worldwide data and found that almost one in 10 people use the same four-digit PIN. You may be among them.
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Intel reveals its 2026 PC processor plans
Following the debut of the Intel Panther Lake chip later in 2025, Intel will launch Nova Lake to begin shipping in 2026.
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Microsoft ports DeepSeek's AI to Copilot+ PCs, and their NPUs
Microsoft is allowing Copilot+ PC users to test out the sexy new AI model from DeepSeek — and on the NPU, no less.
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Amazon Prime Video has ads now. Here's how to stop them
There's a way to nix the ads on Prime Video, but it'll cost you.
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Asus says don't worry about GPUs scratched by Q-Release PCIe slots
A full statement from Asus says "there is no need for concern" from issues highlighted by reviewers earlier this week.
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ChatGPT update brings more knowledge and better image recognition
The AI chatbot will also be "more enthusiastic in its emoji usage" going forward.
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That teeny-tiny Asus Zenbook A14 laptop from CES is now for sale
Asus turned heads at CES with an incredibly thin and light Snapdragon laptop. You can order it now from the Asus store or Best Buy.
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Netflix now lets you download entire seasons with a single click
Like downloading seasons of TV shows for offline bingeing? It's now simpler and more convenient than ever.
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ATSC 3.0: The future of broadcast TV spent another year stuck in neutral
A look at the ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV standard in 2025: Progress, but also setbacks
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Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new 'verified' symbol
Google's new verification feature for VPN apps in the Play Store will tell you if your VPN is reputable and secure.
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Windows 11's Auto HDR works again, but you have to manually update first
The issue, which first cropped up with December's Windows 11 24H2 update, has finally been fixed.
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NordVPN's new protocol is designed to evade VPN restrictions
NordWhisper is designed to get around restrictive network filters that other protocols can't.
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Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 sell out almost instantly
Unsurprisingly, dozens of different variations of the hotly-anticipated GPUs are impossible to find less than an hour after the official retail launch.
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Microsoft updates new Surface Pro, Laptop with Intel inside
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop (7th Edition) for Business as well as the Surface Pro (11th Edition) for Business with Intel's Core Ultra 200 (Lunar Lake) chips inside, giving business users a choice between Windows on Arm and traditional x86.
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If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now
To celebrate “Change Your Password Day” (yep, it’s apparently a thing), replace your passwords—don’t update them.
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The fate of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series lies in DLSS 4's hands
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series pairs ho-hum generational gains with an immensely promising new DLSS 4 feature. But if gamers refuse to embrace "fake frames," the entire lineup could disappoint.
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HBO’s revamped Max navigation comes with a handy new option
Finding out which movies and TV shows are coming and going on Max is about to get easier.
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Windows 11's Start Menu finally embraces your iPhone
Microsoft is adding iPhones to its new Start sidebar, adding file sharing between the new platforms, too. Here's how it works.
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Apple adds Sunday Night Soccer matches to MLS Season Pass
It’s almost time for the latest Major League Soccer season on Apple TV, complete with a new marquee match on Sunday nights.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: All you need to know prior to launch
Here's everything you need to know about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's release, including preload, download, and pre-order bonuses.
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