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Windows Hello webcams have stopped working in the dark. I don't care
Microsoft tweaked Windows Hello's biometric recognition to use your PC's optical webcam to "see" you, meaning that some users report that it's stopped working in the dark. To me, this is not a big deal.
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Lenovo's show-stealing laptop with a rollable screen ships this week
Lenovo wowed us with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 laptop, which features an OLED screen that can "unroll" for extra screen space. It will begin shipping this week.
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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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