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AMD plugs serious Ryzen vulnerability with new firmware update
AMD is providing an updated version of its AGESA firmware to address a key vulnerability that affects the TPM module within many Ryzen processors., potentially exposing keys and passwords to attackers.
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Dreame Z1 Pro pool robot review: Rocky start but a happy ending
Firmware updates were key to getting Dreame’s slowpoke pool robot to excel.
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Google is now testing AI audio clips to answer your search queries
The search results are compiled into an AI-generated podcast and played back using AI voices.
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HP's super-light Ryzen AI laptop with 16GB RAM is only $550 today
The HP OmniBook 7 Aero is designed for maximum portability. And with a Ryzen AI 5 340 processor and 16GB of RAM, it's not lacking in power either.
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Best laptops for engineering students: Top 5 picks for power and portability
Looking for a solid laptop for engineering? We’ve got you covered.
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Google's Gemini AI can summarize Drive PDFs and Forms responses soon
The new AI features are coming to Drive and Forms in June and July, respectively.
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This Lenovo Snapdragon OLED 2-in-1 laptop is crazy for just $475
Newegg via eBay is selling this refurbished Snapdragon-powered OLED laptop for $375 off the retail price.
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Want classic Outlook to always reply to emails in a new window? Here's how!
When replying to emails in Outlook, you might prefer to write your replies in a new window. Here's how to do it.
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How to integrate helpful input notes into Excel cells
Enhance your spreadsheets by providing on-the-spot instructions.
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How Microsoft's Windows 95 test nearly crashed an entire software store
When developing Windows 95, one manager bought every program available at a local software store—and overwhelmed the cash register.
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Windows 11 gets retro with Vista boot noise bug
Windows Insiders on the Beta and Dev builds were greeted with a nostalgic startup sound after the latest update.
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Internxt Drive review: Fantastically affordable storage, sync, and backup
Internxt is an online storage and backup service that's easy, covers all the data-safety bases, and the current lifetime plans are a flat-out steal. Check it out.
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Chromebook vs. Windows laptop: Which should you buy?
Should you buy a Chromebook or a Windows laptop? They're similar in some ways, but fundamentally different in others. This guide will help you decide.
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7 apps that helped me conquer my crippling procrastination
I'll always struggle with procrastination, but at least I have ways to fight back and take control. These apps have been helpful for that.
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Microsoft is still ignoring the AI PCs that actually matter
A year after the launch of the Copilot+ PC program, Microsoft seems determined to focus on NPUs rather than the more powerful GPUs that could be used for AI productivity as well as gaming.
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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this June. Currently on discount: NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN.
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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 June. Currently on discount: MSI, Lenovo, and HP.
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9 menial tasks ChatGPT can handle in seconds, saving you hours
ChatGPT can do more than just answer questions. Here's how the AI can save you boatloads of time, too.
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Getting sick of all the Prime Video ads? Amazon quietly doubled them
Prime Video's ad load increased from 2 to 3.5 minutes per hour up to 4 to 6 minutes per hour.
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