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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales
Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docks are here, as retailers try to clear their shelves of older hardware. We'll tell you which ones are worth buying and why.
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The original Unreal is free online, Epic Games says it's fine
In a refreshing change from the status quo, Epic has officially given gamers permission to download archived copies of classic game files and play them.
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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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Turtle Beach Kone II review: Speedier access to your MMO commands
The Turtle Beach Kone II is a great option for lovers of MMOs, or just gamers who want a mouse that works well and feels comfortable for all their games.Deal
Asus' ROG Ally gaming handheld is down to $500 for Black Friday
Save $150 on this popular alternative to Valve's Steam Deck at Best Buy while you still can.
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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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Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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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.DealPost
Ditch the ads and reclaim your family’s online privacy for life for only $19
Get complete protection for the whole family from ads, pop-ups, and data trackers — all in one AdGuard lifetime plan.DealPost
The technology that's making cloud storage obsolete just went on sale
Replace your pricey cloud storage subscription with a 1TB dual USB-C USB-A Flash Drive that's on sale for only $75
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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.Deal
Black Friday slashes the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet to new best price
Amazon's Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, one of the best tablets for children, is now down to $110.Deal
Save 46% on this DeWalt cordless drill + impact driver combo now
Today, you can score a DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver for the price of one on Amazon.
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Corsair MP700 Elite SSD review: PCIe 5.0 delivers benchmark dominance
With a new controller and PCIe 5.0, this iteration of Corsair's MP700 host memory buffer SSD trounces PCIe 4.0's sequential benchmark performance.
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Best smart lighting 2024: Reviews & buying advice
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
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Eufy Outdoor String Lights E10 review: Lighting up for even less
These smart string lights are some of the least expensive on the market, and they have some cool features, too. It’s too bad they don’t look great.
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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.Deal
Get this Asus laptop with RTX 4070 for an absurdly low price
The Asus TUF 15 gaming laptop packs more than just an RTX 4070 and it's on sale for $400 off at Best Buy!Deal
Grab these PS, Xbox, Fortnite, and Roblox gift cards on sale right now
Amazon's early Black Friday deals include digital gift cards and in-game currencies for gamers.
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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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Bitdefender Total Security review: Great, easy to use protection
Bitdefender offers superb antivirus and malware defense, but this mid-tier security suite is oddly stingy in a key regard: VPN support.
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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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Why is the first Windows drive always called C:? Here's the answer
On your Windows PC, the drive designations start with C. Where are A and B? The answer can be found in the history of Windows.
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K hits lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday
Right now, you can get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just $22. The 4K Max is only a few dollars more, too.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Budget brilliance
This update to one of the most popular Chromebooks on the market keeps its good points while enhancing its style and typing experience.
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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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Behold! The cheapest OLED monitor I've seen, and it doesn't suck
I wouldn't say $430 is "cheap" for a 27-inch monitor, but it's definitely the lowest price I've seen for an OLED option like this.
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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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Our favorite 2TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is now 35% off
The 2TB version of the Samsung T9 portable SSD is on sale for under $200 on Amazon.
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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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How to have Microsoft Copilot recap a Teams meeting when you’re late
With Copilot you can get up to speed quickly when you're running late for a Microsoft Teams meeting.
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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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Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
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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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