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Microsoft now confirms you can opt out of, and remove, Windows Recall
Microsoft has published more technical details about how Recall will work, along with some changes to how it will be implemented.
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Hackers remotely unlocked Kia cars with just a license plate scan
A team of four security researchers managed to get near-total control of cars using the Kia Connect system. All it took was a scan of their license plates.
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5 crucial Windows 11 settings you need to change ASAP
Changing these five settings makes Windows 11 much better in under five minutes of your time.
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Microsoft is adding the StarCraft games to Game Pass soon
Come November, you'll be able to play all the StarCraft campaigns with a Game Pass subscription.
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Optional Windows 10 update finally fixes that pesky login bug
An optional Windows 10 patch released earlier this week addresses a months-long login issue, plus some other minor stuff.
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JPG is dying. Check out these 4 modern successors
Find out why JPG is no longer up to date and which modern image formats could take its place.
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Think you know what a $500 laptop looks like? We're in a new era now
Today's budget laptops are way ahead of the laptops of yesteryear. Here's what you can reasonably get for $500 these days.
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The best free alternatives for pricey software: Adios, Office and Adobe
In times of ever-increasing license costs for software, many people are looking for cost-effective alternatives. We present the best free tools.
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Want to help whip the llama's ass? Winamp goes open source (sort of)
The nostalgic media player's developers need help to modernize this classic program.
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New Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen features in Windows 11 update
The latest optional update for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 brings improvements and bug fixes worth updating for.
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Meta's new Quest 3S is the VR headset I wanted last year
While the Quest 3's $500 price wasn't good enough to dethrone the Quest 2, the more affordable Quest 3S variant should hit the spot.
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Intel finds cause of overheating CPUs, provides another BIOS update
Intel just identified a fourth cause for problematic 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. Get the BIOS update as soon as you can.
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HP printers apparently have AI now, because of course they do
HP's newest printer drivers have some legitimately cool features, wrapped up in nonsensical branding.
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Why your digital games could vanish in a heartbeat
Ever had a game you own just disappear from your gaming library? Here's why that can happen…
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5 things GIMP can do that Adobe Photoshop can't
It may not be as "professional," but GIMP still has a few aces over Photoshop. Here are some things that make GIMP stand out.
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NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-2025 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.
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Disney+ account sharing: Here's how much it will cost
Disney has finally revealed how much an “extra member” on your Disney+ account will cost you. Here are the details.
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On Intel, Qualcomm and the rise of the 'productivity processor'
Intel's Lunar Lake and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors are ushering in an era where laptops can literally last days. It's a new era for computing.
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Hackers are now using AI-generated code for malware attacks
Two separate attacks have been spotted using code that was probably written by artificial intelligence.
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Advanced Voice's arrival makes ChatGPT more sci-fi-like than ever
The well-anticipated update levels up ChatGPT's conversational abilities to feel more real and natural. It's currently rolling out to paid subscribers.
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Report: Intel now owns 0% of the PC graphics card market
According to a new report, sales of PC graphics cards have reached a surprising high, driven almost entirely by Nvidia and with zero contribution from Intel.
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New feature in File Explorer simplifies management of shared files
Windows 11's new Shared section in File Explorer consolidates all shared files into one convenient place.
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Logitech releases its own Stream Deck for photo and video editors
The two-piece creative tool comes with custom plugins that boost productivity in popular Adobe apps.
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Are modern PC games badly optimized or is it just time to upgrade?
Even if you meet the recommended specs for a game, you can still get poor performance. It's time to face the stark reality that some games are just not well optimized for PC.
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I finally switched to a video doorbell. Here are 6 things I learned
I'd long been curious about switching from a dumb doorbell to a smart one, and finally the opportunity came knocking. What I learned surprised me.
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Kaspersky just slipped a different antivirus onto subscribers’ PCs
The Russia-based antivirus software may be now banned in the United States, but it hasn't left without a trace.
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Qualcomm buying Intel makes no sense because of AMD's ace in the hole
Reports say Qualcomm wants to buy Intel's struggling chip business, but doing so would threaten the longstanding x86 patent licensing agreements between Intel and AMD.
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God of War Ragnarök on PC already modded to remove PSN login
The highly-anticipated sequel, like other recent Sony-published PC games, comes with a mandatory and contentious PlayStation Network login.
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New Asus TUF dual-chamber PC case looks big and swanky
The GT502 Horizon can handle up to 13 case fans and lets you see them through two panes of tempered glass.
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ARM version of Steam Deck's Proton layer spotted in testing
It looks like Valve is working on bringing the Steam Deck's "special sauce" for Windows games on Linux to Snapdragon and other ARM devices.
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7 laptop habits that coax the most out of your battery
There's no better time than the present to start practicing better battery life habits. I'll show you a few simple tweaks you can make to extend the life of your laptop.
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Your laptop's Windows Copilot key can be repurposed soon
The Copilot key that laptop makers all added to their laptops can be reconfigured to launch another app entirely, as part of a Microsoft beta version of Windows 11.
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Logitech's best gaming mouse turns metal for 10th anniversary
If you want to get your hands on one of these, you'll have to do more than just pay for one.
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Microsoft Edge now alerts you when extensions slow down your PC
This new feature that's rolling out makes it easy to know which extensions are negatively affecting your browsing experience.
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All games with loot boxes will be rated M or higher in Australia
Popular games like Overwatch and Genshin Impact might be much harder for kids to play soon.
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You can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager on desktops
Previously, passkeys could only be saved with Android devices.
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Why the obscure Nagle’s Algorithm on routers can impact your PC gaming
You may never have even heard of Nagle's Algorithm but here's why some savvy gamers are disabling it in Windows.
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Microsoft's new Windows App lets you access your PC from anywhere
Windows App is now available to everyone and offers streamlined remote access to Windows PCs and services.
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Nvidia App tweaks: 5 changes every GeForce gamer should make ASAP
The Nvidia App aims to be the go-to app for Nvidia gamers. Here are the features and settings you'll want to play around with, pronto.
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How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
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How Google Chrome is declaring war against ad blockers
Ghostery's CEO and Director of Engineering break down the new Manifest V3 changes, and why they're bad news for anyone who wants to block ads.
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Watch PCWorld's teardown of Fractal's gorgeous Era 2 SFF case
Adam and Will have the new Era 2 case in the lab and they're putting it through the wringer.
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Windows 11's huge annual update should hit your PC in October
Microsoft appears to have (mistakenly) tipped the date on which it will begin pushing its next round of AI features in Windows 11 24H2 to PCs, with or without NPUs and Copilot+ status.
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YouTube will shove ads in your face even when you pause videos
YouTube is rolling out ads on paused videos to all users. Surely that'll get you to cough up $14 a month?
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VRURC this! The dumbest brand names I found on Amazon
I've spent entirely too much time browsing Amazon listings, and found some hilarious and unfortunate drop shipping "brands" among them.
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Microsoft Store getting a much-needed speed boost 'in the near future'
As Microsoft migrates their own apps away from UWP, performance gains follow.
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Class action lawsuit filed against Amazon over deceptive deal prices
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon uses deceptive list prices to make discounts look better than they actually are.
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Logitech gaming mice can download more DPI in October
Logitech is upgrading older Pro 2 gaming mice to 44,000 DPI with only a software update, bringing them in line with its new Pro X Superlight 2 Dex flagship.
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Discord steps up privacy for users with end-to-end encryption
Breathe a (small) sigh of relief that your audio and video calls are now truly private.
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