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Intel's AI Playground is the perfect 'everything' app for newbies—with a catch
Intel's AI Playground is one of the best AI apps. It combines AI art, AI editing, and an AI (LLM) chatbot into a single free application. Why is it just for a subset of Intel processors?
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While gamers beg for GPUs, Nvidia is making AI mini-PCs
Nvidia's massive new lines of chips for the AI industry don't necessarily mean it's making fewer gaming chips. But it sure isn't a good look if you're trying to find one.
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U.S. tariffs disrupt the tech industry: 8 vital things you need to know
Costs are rising rapidly and might continue to do so—but that’s not the only change you should expect. We lay it out quickly for you.
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PCI Express 7.0's blazing speeds are nearly here, but PCIe 6 is still vapor
The PCI Special Interest Group said that PCI Express 7.0 has completed its final draft. Meanwhile, we still haven't seen its predecessor, PCIe 6.
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Arm's GPU upscaling could be just the thing Snapdragon PCs need
Arm has begun shipping Arm Accuracy Super Resolution (Arm ASR), a graphics upscaling technology based on AMD's own FSR 2.
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Plex's lifetime subscription plan is getting a massive price hike
A lifetime Plex Pass will soon cost more than double its current price, while a key Plex Media Server feature is going behind a paywall.
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Nanoleaf's PC bias lighting strip syncs to your screen without a camera
It's currently available for pre-order and will start shipping at the end of the month.
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Microsoft celebrates its 50th birthday with some ugly free wallpapers
Do you like retro-pixelated wallpapers? Then these new free wallpapers from Microsoft are just the thing for you.
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Microsoft is now sending emails to get you moving on from Windows 10
Windows 10 users are reportedly receiving reminder emails about Windows 10's imminent end of support and what to do before it hits.
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Enough with the game launchers! It's dragging PC gaming down
I can barely get a handle on the mess of game launchers cluttering my desktop.
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Home Depot’s new line of EcoSmart light bulbs are semi-smart
They aren’t smart in the conventional sense, in that they can’t be scheduled or controlled with an app, but you can adjust their brightness and color temperature.
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Is USB or Thunderbolt better for portable SSDs? The key differences, explained
A look at the various external storage options: Which is fastest, which is most compatible, which is the most affordable and… which one you should buy?
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Check out this HP workstation laptop with 4 DIMM and M.2 slots
The ZBook Fury G1i has a desktop Intel processor and enough user-accessible parts (no tools necessary) to make a PC builder weep.
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Dell's new RTX Pro AI PC boasts an 'unlimited turbo' mode
Dell's new Pro Max AI PCs include the new Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPU and a host of new technology, from tandem OLEDs and 18-inch displays to 240W USB-C power options.
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The best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements on your smartphone or tablet.
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HP unveils ultra-light OmniBook 7 Aero laptop with Ryzen AI CPU
The OmniBook 7 Aero is under a kilogram—but with an AMD Ryzen 7 AI 350 processor, it's no lightweight.
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HyperX's Cloud III S headset brings 200 hours of battery on Bluetooth
Combining features of the Cloud Alpha and Cloud III, this headset can do it all for your PC and your phone—and won't need a charge for months.
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SteamOS update preps for third-party handhelds beyond the Steam Deck
We're THIS close to getting official SteamOS on a non-Valve handheld. And by "this" I mean a couple of months or so.
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Roku’s latest ad experiment just blew up in its face
Known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to streaming ads, Roku’s latest test stepped way over the line.
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I made a 'paranoid PC' to dodge hackers. Its secret? An obscure Windows feature
If you want to optimize your PC for security and privacy, may I suggest building a "Paranoid PC"? It just takes a little-known feature of Windows combined with some other security tools.
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I tried running AI chatbots locally on my laptop — and they kinda suck
While it's possible to run LLMs locally on laptops now, there are still too many obstacles to hurdle. The technology just isn't there yet.
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Oops! Microsoft's latest Windows update removes Copilot from PCs
A faulty Windows update just removed the Copilot AI assistant from Windows PCs. If you want it back, here's what you can do.
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I love this Steam Sale tool that discovers hidden PC gaming gems
We Love Every Game's basic filters and easy UI make it easy to find discounted games worth checking out in the Steam Store.
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Elecom's world-first Na-ion power bank has 10x more charging cycles than Li-ion
The first sodium-ion power bank to hit the market brings several benefits over conventional lithium-ion power banks, including better longevity.
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7 Google Assistant features vanishing soon as Gemini transition approaches
Slowly but surely, Google Assistant is dropping functionality across mobile and smart devices. Here are the latest features to get the boot.
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Microsoft's Remote Desktop app is being killed soon
Microsoft warns that you'll need to switch from the Remote Desktop app to the new Windows App by the end of May.
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Asus jacks up prices on Nvidia and AMD GPUs
The new RTX 50-series and RX 9070 cards are creeping up in price on the official Asus online store—not that you can actually buy them, of course.
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This free app unlocks AMD's FSR 4 for unsupported games
Get this app to activate the power of AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 upscaler in games where it isn't normally available.
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Don't be scared! Buy a cheaper laptop and upgrade the storage yourself
Thinking of buying a laptop? Instead of paying up at checkout for the higher-storage model, you can save hundreds if you do this instead.
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Refresh rate vs. frame rate: Why they matter for gaming performance
Many gamers focus on high refresh rates without realizing that finding the right refresh rate is just as important.
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I'm a desk fidgeter. These 5 fidget toys keep me sane while I work
Of the many fidget toys I've collected over the years, only a handful stand out as worthy of recommendation.
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Windows 11 24H2's March update is riddled with failures and crashes
Mandatory cumulative update KB5053598 is causing problems for users in all kinds of ways.
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Sony drops an unexpected Blu-ray surprise!
Looks like Sony is still in the Blu-ray business, with the storied personal electronics maker unwrapping its first new BD player in years.
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Nvidia boasts 'twice as many' RTX 50 GPUs shipped versus last gen
It sounds like success, but Nvidia's careful wording masks how little there is that's actually worth bragging about.
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Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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Fullscreen vs. borderless? Why I stopped tripping on the gaming mode question
Is Fullscreen mode or borderless windows mode best for gaming? Here's what I found out.
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'We're getting scalped': System integrator says even he can't buy 5090 cards at MSRP
The CEO of boutique gaming desktop builder PowerGPU says that even distributors are jacking up prices on Nvidia cards.
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I stopped using Alexa long ago. Here are 6 ways Alexa+ could lure me back
Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind?
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Logitech's wireless charging mousepad is the best absurd PC luxury I've ever owned
The Logitech PowerPlay wireless charging system is a mousepad, but it's also so much more. I love it and it was worth every single penny.
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Google issues a fix for Chromecast ‘untrusted’ bug
Owners of older Chromecast devices that got hit with “untrusted” errors should soon be streaming again.
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Fortnite is coming to Snapdragon PCs: 'We're all in on PC gaming'
Qualcomm shores up its gaming cred by landing Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat software, as well as the hit game Fortnite.
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Windows 11 bug with Nvidia GPUs prevents apps from launching
Some Windows Insiders with Nvidia GPUs are unable to launch apps or do anything that utilizes DirectX 9. Microsoft has confirmed the problem.
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Kensington's new Expert Mouse trackball looks great, but availability is uncertain
Trackball users love the Expert Mouse, but it hasn't had a major update in a decade. An iF Design Award page is our first look at the new version.
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I'm trying to replace my Apple TV with a home theater PC
Why an HTPC might still be worth considering for streaming in 2025.
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HP's latest firmware update breaks printers using HP's own toner
HP is known for restricting use of third-party inks on their printers. This time, the problem seems even worse.
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Printers are spitting out nonsense after a borked Windows update
Printers are horrible and I hate them, but this time it's 100 percent the fault of Windows and Microsoft.
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How ChatGPT coached me to email greatness
ChatGPT helps me sound less awkward in professional email exchanges.
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Windows survival skills: 8 things every PC user should know how to do
Understand your PC even better with our handy survival tips for your PC and Windows. Knowing is half the battle!
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