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Hackers can wirelessly watch your display by HDMI radiation
A newly discovered technique combines wireless EM monitoring and AI algorithms to "read" text on a victim's screen via HDMI radiation, and it's already being used in the wild.
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Watch out for fake online stores as Black Friday approaches
A new ring of 4,700 fake storefronts is luring victims with "deals" from major brands like The North Face.
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ChatGPT's Windows desktop app is now available to free users, too
Previously for paid subscribers only, free users can now download and use the app from the Microsoft Store.
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Windows 11 update bug falsely warns of end of support, confusing users
The latest update for Windows 11 23H2 is causing confusion over end of support for that version of the operating system.
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Microsoft has closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel permanently
If you want new features, you're going to have to upgrade to Windows 11.
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The first AMD Strix Point gaming handheld is here. Pre-order now!
The OneXFly F1Pro is set to deliver big performance boosts in gaming handhelds, thanks to the addition of AMD's Strix Point APUs.
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If your gaming mouse doesn’t get this one thing right, you’re toast
There's one thing you should look for in a newly released gaming mouse above all other things.
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Level rolls out its Level Lock Matter update—finally
Level achieved Matter certification way back in March, 2024. The firmware update to enable it is finally rolling out today—sort of.
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AMD claims Ryzen AI 300 blows away Intel in gaming by 75 percent
AMD released benchmarks on Thursday showing that its own Ryzen AI 300 chip destroys Intel's latest Lunar Lake chip in gaming.
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Arm-based Windows 11 PCs now have an official ISO for clean installs
New Snapdragon laptops can now do clean installs of Windows 11, but your idea of "clean" may differ from what you get. Thanks, Microsoft.
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Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features
Your Nest cam video histories and Google Home automations are about to get juiced by Gemini.
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The first mini PC with a Ryzen 370 CPU is here and it's a tiny beast
The GMKTec EVO-X1 has one of the best laptop processors around. But it won't be cheap or easy to find outside of China.
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OpenAI is developing an AI 'operator' that performs everyday tasks
Open AI is preparing the launch of a new AI agent, codenamed 'Operator', which can perform tasks for users, such as writing code or booking travel.
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Microsoft halts new Windows 11 features until 2025
You can take a little break from keeping track of all the new Windows features.
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Wonky USB hubs be gone! Raspberry Pi now has an official hub
Raspberry Pi has once again expanded its list of official Raspberry Pi branded accessories, releasing an official USB 3 Hub for users.
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A helpful Windows 11 Start menu feature is now in Windows 10
Microsoft's small but noteworthy change to the Windows 10 Start menu has its ups and downs.
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How Google's NotebookLM AI app can help you ace your exams
Dreading your exams? NotebookLM can be surprisingly helpful for studying, understanding, and remembering your course material.
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Our annual reminder to skip Roku's cheap Black Friday streamers
The Walmart-exclusive Roku LE and Roku Premiere aren't worth buying at any price.
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GOG commits to 'preserving' 100 classic PC games, forever
Good Old Games (GOG) is committing to making sure you can run 100 (or more) classic PC games by testing and modifying them to ensure they run on modern systems.
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Microsoft Edge wants your Chrome data and is sneakily trying to get it
A new pop-up uses dark patterns to get you to migrate browser data over to Edge.
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GPU sales to hit $100 billion in 2024
You get three guesses as to which company is making most of that money, but you'll only need one.
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Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025
With chatter ramping up about security cameras and a smart “command center,” Apple appears poised to double down on its smart home efforts in 2025.
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Stop waiting for an Xbox handheld and just buy a Steam Deck
"Stop trying to make Xbox handheld happen. It's not going to happen!" said Regina George, maybe.
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Twitter alternative Bluesky just gained over a million new users
Most of those new users are reportedly from the United States, following the country's presidential election.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows and Office
Close to a hundred issues have been addressed in November's Patch Tuesday, including six zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows.
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Freevee is going away, for real this time
Nearly nine months after denying any plans to shutter its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, Amazon has announced it will do just that.
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Meet Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience
Wi-Fi 8, the next generation of Wi-Fi, isn't due to be released until several years from now. But we already know what Wi-Fi 8 is going to look like, and how it will improve over Wi-Fi 7.
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Are premium AI chatbots worth paying for? Only if you do these things
The paid features in ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI chatbots are situationally useful at best… for now.
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Windows 11's taskbar might soon start making 'recommendations'
The taskbar might soon become a little more crowded with recommendations for apps, sites, layouts, and more.
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Windows 11 might be getting quick emoji access in the taskbar soon
If you frequently input emojis on your Windows 11 PC, things are about to get even easier for you.
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New study suggests standing desks may not be the fix for heart health
A study with more than 80,000 participants suggests that standing for hours without interruption can be bad.
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Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here's what you can do
Tech-savvy thieves are finding new ways to circumvent wireless networked security cameras like Ring and Nest.
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Beware: Intel voids warranty for liquid metal, even for crashing CPUs
One modder found their warranty void, even after recent extensions, because liquid metal had corroded the printed label.
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Microsoft is officially killing Windows Mail and Calendar by year's end
If you're still using either of these apps, you'll need to switch to the new Outlook or find alternatives soon.
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The Nvidia App leaves beta. Goodbye, GeForce Experience
With graduation to a full release, the Nvidia App is almost ready to replace GeForce Experience.
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Valve is releasing a limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED next week
A white version of the Steam Deck OLED is coming soon. If you want one, mark your calendars and act fast because it's going to sell out fast.
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My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a massive bust
Is Thunderbolt 5 all that it's cut out to be? After putting together a Thunderbolt 5 laptop, dock, and SSD, my answer is — for now — a definite no.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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I switched to an ultrawide monitor. It's a bigger change than I expected
Switching from a dual-monitor setup was mostly good, but it came with some pains and hiccups.
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Are cheap robot vacuums worth the money? Our expert weighs in
What budget models deliver and where they fall short.
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24 work-from-home tech products that will supercharge your office
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? We've got you covered with the best tech products to help transform your home office into something your coworkers can only envy.
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Intel pledges to 'fix' Arrow Lake after launch 'didn't go as planned'
Intel vice president Robert Hallock said on Friday that Intel is investigating what went wrong with its Arrow Lake desktop processor launch, and that it would fix it.
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AMD's desktop CPU share soars 10 percentage points in a year
A new report reveals unit share increases for AMD CPUs across the board, with strong increases in desktop and server chips. Intel's share falls, because of slower CPU purchases.
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Intel slapped with class action lawsuit over crashing CPU fiasco
One New York man, and potentially thousands of others, want Intel to pay for failing to disclose issues with 13th- and 14th-gen chips.
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AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is an instant hit, selling out everywhere
The new gaming-focused upgrade to the Ryzen 9000X family is sold out after fantastic initial reviews.
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Microsoft Outlook gets dynamic AI themes that change throughout the day
With Copilot Pro and Outlook, you can now experience AI-generated themes on demand.
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Users beg for Windows 11 to keep its ability to run Android apps
Android apps are going to stop working on Windows 11 come March 5, 2025, and users aren't happy about that.
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Which laptop parts are (and aren't) worth upgrading? What you need to know
You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.
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Sony is working on a universal 'rewind' button for games
A recent patent filing indicates that someone at Sony wants to put a rewind button right on the PlayStation game controller.
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