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Do HBO's owners have any actual idea what they're doing with Max?
Max reverting its name to HBO Max is a sign of bigger failures. In what confused, mixed-up universe is Warner Bros. Discovery operating?
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Arm's ubiquitous CPU cores get new, less confusing names
Arm has decided to signal what application its CPU cores will be used for, with new brands for PCs, smartphones, cars and more. What does "Niva" and "Lumex" say to you?
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The best gaming laptops: 5 top options for portable performance
Discover the best gaming laptops of 2025! Our expert reviews cover top picks for every budget, key features to look for, and all the specs that matter for serious gaming.
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Annke NightChroma NC500 review: Standout low-light vision
This affordable PoE security camera delivers crisp 3K video, outstanding color night vision, and smart motion detection—all with no subscription required.
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Epic is giving away Dead Island 2 this week. Grab it and save $50!
Dead Island 2 and Happy Game are this week's free games in the Epic Games Store. Together, you can save over $60.
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Microsoft is bringing back Windows 10's second hand display after backlash
Last month's clock UI change will be reverted with an optional Windows update later this month.
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Lexar's 512GB microSD card is now $27, the lowest it's ever been
This microSD card is perfect for the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices, especially at this discounted price.
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Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
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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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio series is probably dead
It's another in a growing line of moves to slim down the Surface product family.
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Windows 10 PCs are locking and crashing after May's security update
This month's Patch Tuesday is causing headaches for some Windows 10 users, including BitLocker recovery issues and blue screen crashes.
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Fake AI voice scammers are now impersonating government officials
The FBI issued an alert stating that government employees are being targeted with AI-faked voices.
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These $46 'electric scissors' give me ASMR endorphins when I slice up Amazon boxes
The Worx Zipsnip electric scissors make breaking down cardboard for recycling day a dream. They cost about $46 and give me a lowkey endorphin rush whenever I hear the gentle industrial whir.
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VPNSecure faces backlash after axing lifetime subscriptions
Lifetime subscriptions for thousands of VPNSecure users were suddenly cut with no notice.
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This USB-C laptop stand also has 5 ports — and it's only $34 right now
The Ugreen USB-C docking station laptop stand is an Amazon hidden gem for laptop users.
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Celebrate Proton's birthday and get 70% off one of the best VPNs
Proton VPN is offering a can't-miss discount for a limited time only on its outstanding Plus plan.
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What's the best CPU for Adobe Premiere Pro? It's complicated
If you're spending a bundle on a dedicated video editing PC, you want the best possible processor for it. PCWorld's video editor Alex Esteves is here to break it down for us.
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Get Reddit's favorite desk chair for 50% off while you can today
The Staples Hyken office chair with dynamic lumbar support is down to just $150 right now. This deal expires tomorrow.
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This budget-friendly Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $272
The Kamrui E3B mini PC comes with triple 4K display support and lots of ports for a fantastic low price.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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