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Why are laptop webcams always so bad?
Even the best laptop webcams aren't great. We explain why laptop webcams are so bad in general, and how to get the best webcam experience possible.
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Exclusive: Upgrade your PC protection with 80% off Norton 360 Deluxe
Right now, you can boost your online security with a deeply affordable price on Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite.
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What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for
Not all hacks and scams deal in code—some exploit human weaknesses. Here’s how to spot the traits that make social engineering attacks so successful.
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Acer Swift X 14 (2024) review: A fast GPU still can’t outrun rivals
Acer’s Swift X 14 is a solid choice if you want great performance in a modestly priced 14-inch laptop, but it struggles to stand out from the competition.
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A new 'Lunar Lake' handheld PC could signal a big push by Intel
The Weibu GP10a handheld gaming PC powered by an Intel Core Ultra "Lunar Lake" processor appears on a Computex product page, signaling that Lunar Lake handhelds could be a viable option.
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Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this May. Currently on discount: Alienware, Lenovo, and Apple.
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Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
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The best gaming keyboards
There are a lot of gaming keyboards on the market, with a huge variety of features and prices. Here are the best ones available today.
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Alienware's award-winning 4K OLED dream monitor is $400 off
This 32-inch monitor is the latest and greatest OLED from Dell, and today you can get a refurbished one for a whopping $400 off.
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A new Xbox cloud feature lets work laptops play like gaming PCs
Microsoft has added the ability to play with a mouse and keyboard to select titles on Xbox Cloud Gaming running on a browser, with Xbox app support coming in the near future.
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Best SSDs of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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VMware's Workstation Pro virtual machine software is now free for home users
As long as you stick to "personal use," you can now use VMWare's Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro for free.
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Google's new 'Web' tab is search without all the extra junk
Google Search's new tab returns only text-based results, dispensing with much of the add-ons Google has built in that are cluttering up its own standard searches.
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Meet Thunderbolt Share, Intel's ultra-fast sneakernet replacement (and more)
Intel is launching Thunderbolt Share, connecting two PCs with Thunderbolt ports together to share and sync files and remotely control a laptop. But the licensing program seems unnecessarily confusing.
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Snapdragon laptops could nearly double Intel's battery life, leak says
Internal documents from Dell show laptop designs with Snapdragon X Elite chips delivering up to 98% battery improvement based on identical designs with Intel chips.
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This dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
You can find out how full or empty a battery is with a simple test.
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Samsung's huge, no-compromises Odyssey Ark 2 monitor is $1200 off
The Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen has only been around for a little while and we're already getting a 40% discount.
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Google is building an AI future, but not for you and me
Quite a bit of what Google showed off at Google I/O felt too far in the future, too expensive, and simply not designed for the average user.
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The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is less than half its usual price
The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is the one thing you need in your backpack to keep your computer going wherever you are.
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