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Nvidia GeForce Now will soon limit monthly play time for all users
Users will be limited to 100 hours a month, even on paid tiers. You can push back the limit for a year if you stay subscribed.
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Windows 11 24H2 breaks popular Alt + Tab shortcut. Here's what you can do
One of the most popular Windows keyboard shortcuts is causing a black screen for users after updating.
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Hackers are stealing more info than ever. These 4 actions keep you safe
Data breaches and leaks keep coming fast and furious this year. Here’s how to defend yourself against the onslaught.
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Matter tackles a major pain point with its latest update
As it stands, adding Matter devices to multiple smart ecosystems is a royal pain, but version 1.4 of the Matter standard paves the way for a smoother process.
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New AI experiences make their way into Windows 11's Paint, Notepad
Microsoft has begun testing Generative Fill and Erase within Windows 11 Paint, and AI text editing within Notepad.
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Windows on Arm update could open the door to more gaming
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 update for Arm that should allow more apps to run on Arm processors. What apps could those be? Gaming is a good guess.
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Windows Terminal now supports AI chatbots like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot
You can now get AI assistance in the latest nightly version of Windows Terminal.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could actually be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
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I block every ad on YouTube and I'm not ashamed to admit it
YouTube's ads are horrible, and so is its treatment of both viewers and creators. I'm not paying for Premium, ever.
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Outlook will crash if you open too many emails at once. Here's why
Is your Outlook app crashing when you open too many emails at once? Microsoft offers a workaround.
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Are 4K webcams worth it? The pros and cons to consider
Before you shell out cash on a 4K webcam, here are several factors to weigh to decide whether you can justify the price.
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How not to get bamboozled by AI content on the web
AI-generated content is getting more realistic by the day, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. If you're sick of getting fooled, then you'll want to look out for these identifying traits.
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Office apps crash on Windows 11 24H2 PCs with CrowdStrike antivirus
Office apps like Word and Excel are crashing on Windows 11 24H2 systems managed by CrowdStrike antivirus software.
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'Windows Intelligence': Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools
The revelation comes just months after Microsoft's competitor Apple unveiled its own AI strategy named Apple Intelligence.
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Why you shouldn’t buy a laptop based purely on its specs
When a laptop has good specs, it can be tempting to just go ahead and buy it. But jumping in and purchasing a laptop solely based on its specs can be a very costly mistake.
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9 things you realize when you first start using a VPN
VPN novices take note. We'll walk you through what to expect from using a VPN — some of which might surprise you.
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Microsoft Outlook crashing when copying email text? Here's what you can do
Microsoft is aware of the problem and working on a fix. Meanwhile, there are workarounds you can employ to quash this bug.
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Microsoft's free PC Manager app for Windows 10 and 11 gets even better
The latest version of Microsoft's PC Manager displays internet speed in real time and removes unnecessary files even faster.
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ChromeOS gets a major update with plenty of goodies and new features
Google is currently rolling out a hefty update to its operating system for Chromebooks. All users should be getting it within the next few days.
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Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers being used to hijack Azure accounts
Hackers have built a botnet of 16,000+ compromised devices and have been using them to hijack Azure accounts for over a year.
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Buying a 2-in-1 laptop? Here are 7 things I wish I knew before I did
While 2-in-1 laptops can be great, there are several non-obvious quirks worth knowing about before you switch to one.
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Why I switched from Windows to Chromebooks and haven't looked back
Here are several reasons why I now mainly use ChromeOS and only boot up Windows when I absolutely need to.
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Google Gemini just took another step toward smart home control
If you're an Android user, you can ask Gemini to control smart lights, thermostats, and more via the Gemini app.
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What's the difference between OEM and SI PCs? A build master explains
Build master Braethorn joined us in the PCWorld studio to break down the differences between original equipment manufacturers and system integrators.
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Nvidia is working on Arm processors for Windows, according to report
Nvidia hopes to supply full SoC boards to PC manufacturers and compete directly with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series.
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Windows 11 market share grows, but Windows 10 still twice as popular
More than 3 years after it released, Windows 11 still lags behind its predecessor — but it's getting there.
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What the heck is a gaming browser, and do you need one?
Gaming browsers, like Opera GX, offer special features for gamers. But does using one really provide any real benefits?
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'It really is a one off': Lunar Lake's integrated RAM won't happen again, Intel CEO says
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger calls Lunar Lake a 'niche' product whose importance grew once AI became critical. But Intel has no plan to repeat its integrated DRAM with other chips.
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Intel lost more money than it made last quarter
Intel made over $13 billion for the third quarter of 2024. But it recorded even more in losses, even though they were mostly on paper.
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Windows 11's controversial AI Recall feature delayed again
Microsoft said in a statement that it is delaying Recall within Windows 11 yet again, so that it can work to make the feature more secure and trusted.
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Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates? It'll cost you $30
Microsoft confirms that consumers can remain on Windows 10 past the October 2025 end-of-support expiration date with an extra $30 fee.
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New Android malware can hijack bank calls and reroute you to hackers
Newly spotted malware variants can detect bank-related call activity and reroute you to hackers in real time.
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AMD's hotly anticipated Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU gets official
AMD announced the Ryzen 9800X3D, its next-gen processor for gaming and content creation, which uses its 2nd-gen V-Cache to achieve higher performance using the same power constraints as its predecessor.
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Epic is giving away Ghostwire: Tokyo (and another game) for Halloween
The Epic Games Store is offering two great games for free for Halloween, and you can keep both of them forever.
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Steam will show when games use kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages
Valve's new disclosure requirement for games on Steam will prominently show which ones use kernel-level anti-cheat systems.
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Monkeys don't have enough time to write Shakespeare, math confirms
According to a new study, the universe would end long before chimpanzees could randomly reproduce Shakespeare's works.
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Why I’m rooting for Intel's new Core Ultra laptops
Intel's mobile-first Lunar Lake chips look set to turn around a bad run for the company.
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Battle of the premium streaming remotes
Premium streaming remotes compared: Alexa Voice Remote Pro, Roku Voice Remote Pro, Google TV Streamer remote, and more
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ExpressVPN debuts its new identity-theft and data-removal features
ExpressVPN has just rolled out a new set of exciting identity-theft and data-removal tools available immediately for U.S. subscribers.
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Mozilla celebrates 20 years with Firefox 132, blocks third-party cookies
Firefox 132 patches some security flaws, adds support for 4K playback, and blocks third-party cookies.
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This luxury calendar app, previously Apple-exclusive, is now on Windows
After more than 10 years on Apple's platforms, Fantastical is now available for Microsoft's operating system.
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Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
A Russian court says Google owes $20 decillion for blocking content, about 200 trillion times the amount of money currently on the planet.
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ChatGPT can now search your entire chat history and find old convos
Want to continue that ChatGPT conversation from a while ago but can't find it? You're in luck now.
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Chrome's new features will get memory-hogging tabs under control
Performance Detection and an enhanced Memory Saver will help improve Chrome's performance.
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'This is the strongest PC portfolio we've had': AMD schedules next-gen GPUs for early 2025
AMD chief executive Lisa Su offered an updated timetable for her company's next-gen GPUs with RDNA 4, positioning them as part of the company's strongest PC product portfolio ever.
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Opera commits to supporting uBlock Origin ad blocker extension
Opera developers will keep supporting Manifest V2 extensions like uBlock Origin, even as Google shuts them out of Chrome and Chromium.
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A modder built her own 'Steam Deck' with Framework parts, and so can you
Combine a Framework motherboard and battery, a Bluetooth controller, a touchscreen, and a custom 3D-printed case into a gaming handheld.
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Throwing shade: Microsoft accuses Google of 'shadow campaigns' in the EU
Microsoft says Google is creating astroturf lobbying groups with the specific intention of siccing regulators against its competition.
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Security flaws found in all Nvidia GeForce GPUs. Update drivers ASAP!
If you have an Nvidia GeForce graphics card, you need to download the latest driver updates now.
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