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Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X integrated GPU fare against Intel's Arc graphics? We tested and compared both.
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Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock is astonishingly cheap today
You can get the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for $130 off at Amazon right now.
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Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
A laptop docking station can boost productivity, reduce clutter, improve security, and more.
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Logitech's new gaming keyboard finally gets the price right
The G515 is about average for a wireless, low-profile gaming keyboard… and that's positively bargain bin by Logitech standards.
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This portable 2K gaming monitor is great for laptops — and only $144
If you're always on the go, a portable 2K monitor like this one is fantastic. Get it for 40% off right now!
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Save $160 on MSI's 34-inch ultrawide OLED monitor
MSI's curved UWQHD gaming monitor is a great option if you want to upgrade your older dual-screen setup.
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How PCWorld tests and rates external storage
From optical disc to Thunderbolt SSD, we've tested it and rated it — here's the lowdown on the hows and whys.
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You've never been able to get a 49-inch OLED monitor this cheap
Inch for inch, this Gigabyte gaming monitor is the best price we've seen yet for an OLED display.
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This 27-inch, 1440p Dell monitor for $160 is an absolute steal
This deal drops this monitor's price down to $160. Act fast before the limited stock is fully claimed!News
Watch PCWorld build a pair of SFF video production PCs!
Adam and Alex both need beefy new computers for editing video, but they also want them stylish. Fortunately they've got the Fractal Design Mood and SSUPD Meshroom S to build in.Opinion
Buying a prebuilt gaming PC is like eating Fugu – it’s all about trust
Pre-built gaming rigs are tempting propositions for gamers. But are they really worth it?News
Jonsbo's new wood SFF case is adorable and functional
You can put this case's stylish wood handle up top for portability, or on the side for your headset. Or just leave it offentirely.Feature
Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.
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LCD monitor panels explained: TN vs. IPS vs. VA
What's the difference between all these LCD monitors, and which one should you buy? We break it down.
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Save $700 on LG's humongous ultrawide OLED monitor
This massive LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor is down to its best-ever price on Amazon.News
Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.
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LG's ultrawide OLED gaming monitor hits its lowest price yet: $550 off
Looking for an ultrawide deal? LG's 34-inch OLED monitor just busted through the $800 floor!News
First Nvidia SFF card designs shown off by Asus and Zephyr
The 2.5-slot RTX 40 series cards should ease some of the troubles of building high-power PCs in ITX cases.News
Intel denies root cause for CPU instability, still investigating
Intel said in a report on Friday that it continues to search for the "root cause" of its crashing CPUs.
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Level up with Samsung's budget-friendly monitor, now 28% off
Need an affordable curved gaming monitor? This one by Samsung is on sale!
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How we test internal SSDs at PCWorld
Nothing has advanced in performance over the last decade like internal storage, first SATA and then NVMe SSDs — here's how we test and rate these drives.
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This Samsung IPS monitor is great for workstations, now $100 off
If you're quick, you can get 36% off on this 24-inch WQHD monitor with HDR10 support.News
Is the desktop PC on its way out? Steve of GamersNexus chimes in
Faced with shrinking market share and Arm on Windows poised to strike, what does the future hold for x86 hardware?
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Get this ultra-compact Logitech wireless keyboard for best-ever price
The Logitech MX Keys Mini is slim, portable, and can seamlessly switch between three devices.
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This LG UltraGear gaming monitor is over $340 off right now
Need a 240Hz gaming monitor? Snag this one for 34% off on Amazon while you can.News
Qualcomm 'won't ever be done' optimizing PC games for Snapdragon
Qualcomm is picking up the pace making sure the top games run on Windows on Arm and Snapdragon X Elite — but will it ever get to all of them?News
Gear Seekers' Nick Cole explains what makes a great PC case
Nobody knows PC cases like Nick Cole of Gear Seekers—which is why he's making his own. Adam picks his brain in the latest PCWorld YouTube interview.
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This USB-C hub with two HDMI ports is down to just $34
Mokin's 6-in-1 USB-C hub can add two external monitors to your laptop—and it's 32% off right now!News
Asrock's RX 6500 XT now comes in an 8GB version, still cheap
The budget-friendly graphics card gets double the GDDR without crossing the $200 price point.News
Mediatek set to make an Arm PC chip next year, report says
Mediatek is set to join Qualcomm and possibly Nvidia in making Arm chips for Windows PCs in 2025, a report says.
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Best Father’s Day tech deals and discounts
We've got some great deals for dad, or just for yourself. From geeky gadgets to computer gear to smart home products, there's something for everyone at great discounts.
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This popular Dell docking station hits best price ever on Amazon
It's so easy to turn your laptop into a full-blown workstation with this Dell docking station.
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Add 8 ports to your laptop with this Anker USB-C hub, now $50
Save 29% on this super versatile 8-in-1 USB-C hub that can do almost anything.
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Get PCWorld's favorite budget gaming monitor for just $180, with a $50 gift card
The Dell G2724D was a deal at $300, but it's a steal at $180. With extra Dell cash back, it's highway robbery (the good kind).News
GDDR7 memory is coming in early 2025
SK Hynix plans to produce faster memory in Q1 2025—and the other two major players want to do it even sooner.News
Why MSI, Asus, and Asrock are testing CAMM2 on desktop
Three different vendors had concept motherboards with CAMM2 memory at Computex. What's the deal with this trend?
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Samsung's sleek Odyssey G8 gaming monitor is 29% off right now
This ultrawide curved gaming monitor even supports USB-C video transmission.
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Asus ROG Extreme headset, mouse, and keyboard offer crazy customizations
The Delta 2 headset, Azoth Extreme keyboard, and Harpe Ace Extreme mouse offer interesting options you won't find elsewhere.
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Wow! This 45-inch LG gaming monitor just got $600 cheaper
Getting this incredible LG UltraGear at this price feels like winning the lottery.News
SilverStone's 2,500-watt PSU can run four RTX 4090s at once
This new drool-worthy power supply has no fewer than four 12V-2×6 connections for the thirstiest cards on the market.News
Watch The Full Nerd wave goodbye to Computex, the ultimate PC show
Join us for a party and wrap-up from the Asus ROG booth, live on the Computex show floor.
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DisplayLink goes 'Pro' to highlight even faster speeds
DisplayLink, the alternative to Thunderbolt and USB docking stations, is adding a "Pro" logo to highlight speeds up to 240Hz on 1080p.News
CAMM2 deep-dive: The futuristic new memory standard, explained
CAMM2 is gaining steam among laptop and desktop manufacturers, and might just save us from a future where memory can never be upgraded.Feature
Intel's Lunar Lake is what the first AI PCs should have been
Intel wants you to compare Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite to its upcoming Lunar Lake platform — not its current Meteor Lake chips, inside first-gen AI PCs.News
Intel abandons hyperthreading for Lunar Lake CPUs
The thin-and-light laptops with Intel's new Lunar Lake CPUs won't have – or need – hyperthreading, a technological mainstay for 20 years.News
Fractal Design's tiny Raspberry Pi concept case needs to become reality, stat!
For Computex 2024, Fractal Design made a Raspberry Pi case in the style of its North line—and it should absolutely become a real product.
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Why mixing your PC’s RAM is a recipe for disaster
It's often tempting to mix and match RAM sticks with different specifications. But there are valid reasons why you shouldn't.
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Best of Computex 2024: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
Which reveals got us deeply, personally excited? This is the best hardware and software of Computex 2024. Giddy up.News
Intel delves into Lunar Lake: 'We don't believe you need to compromise'
Mark Hachman sits down with Intel's Dan Rogers and Robert Hallock to dish on the company's latest and greatest laptop chips – complete with a few shots at Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite.News