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Air vs. liquid cooling for CPUs: We debated it with Gear Seekers
An old-fashioned air cooler for your CPU? Or a fancy AIO? It depends on what you need and what you want.
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PCIe 6.0 devices poised for 2025 launch, ushering in next-gen connectivity
The PCI Special Interest Group (PCI SIG) announced PCI Express 7, the next step in the standard that is the backbone of PCs. But, more importantly, the SIG announced a timetable for a list of PCIe 6 vendors: 2025.
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PCI Express readies for a jump to lightspeed (literally)
PCI Express, the backbone of the PC, is steadily improving from PCI 6 to 7. But the technology's developers are also saying that they are planning for it to run over optical cables, too, replacing electricity.
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How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
Enjoy greater privacy and the ability to unlock location-restricted content by using a VPN with your Fire TV Stick.
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Google TV users with Nest Cams are getting an essential feature
Keeping an eye on your home while binge-watching Netflix is about to get much easier.
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Is now the worst time ever to be a PC gamer? We asked Gamers Nexus
Adam and Steve had a chat on the Computex show floor about the sky-high prices of PC hardware, among other things.
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ChatGPT gets 'wrecked' by a simple 1977 Atari chess program
The popular AI chatbot repeatedly made embarrassing mistakes, misread moves, and lost track of its own pieces.
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Best laptops: Our experts pick the top 11 models
To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.
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Get SanDisk's high-speed 256GB USB flash drive for 33% off
The SanDisk Extreme Pro USB flash drive is on sale right now on Amazon in 128GB, 256GB, and 1TB versions.
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Charge 6 devices at once with Anker's slim charging station, now 20% off
The Anker Nano 6-in-1 Charging Station features two AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports for only $40 (was $50) on Amazon!
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I want this 80s-inspired, retro-futurist PC battlestation SO BAD DUDE
A Reddit user blew me away with a custom-made dual monitor stand that looks like it's from the bridge of the Nostromo.
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I despise grimy gadget screens, so I never leave home without these 8-cent wipes
I don’t leave my house without a few of these screen-cleaning marvels in my pocket.
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Mozilla scraps two more Firefox add-ons: Deep Fake Detector and Orbit
More casualties in the wake of Mozilla wanting to redirect development efforts on the Firefox browser itself.
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Upgrade to this 360Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor for just $575
ASRock's 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor runs circles around most LCDs with its 360Hz panel and looks better while doing it.
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Microsoft's June update fixes dozens of Windows and Office security flaws
Microsoft fixed 66 security vulnerabilities with the monthly update in June 2025. These include several critical and zero-day vulnerabilities.
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Google fixes high-risk Chrome vulnerabilities with June update
Google has fixed several security flaws in its Chrome browser with a new update. One of the vulnerabilities stems from a hacker competition in Korea.
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Why helium-filled hard drives outperform traditional HDDs
The use of helium in mechanical hard drives has revolutionized storage technology. But is it really the better choice for all applications?
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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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Save $250 on this Snapdragon 3K OLED laptop that we love right now
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is gorgeous, speedy, with long battery life, and it's now on sale for $1,100 (was $1,350) at Best Buy.
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