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Scientists snap photos of the Sun's south pole for the first time ever
A space probe has delivered world-first images of the Sun's south pole—and this is only the start towards deeper solar science.
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This $16 USB cooling pad keeps my laptop fast and quiet, even in summer heat
Heat problems on your laptop? I know them all too well, but with this cooling pad, they’re finally history.
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This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
Windows Maintenance Tool makes it easy to access the built-in tools in Windows.
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Without these $20 noise-canceling headphones, I'd lose my mind in noisy offices
Good headphones for under $50 are hard to come by. After many disappointments, I’ve finally found two models that have stayed with me for over a year and they still hold up in everyday use.
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Watch: Micro Center's opening day was a glorious celebration of PC geekery
What’s better than visiting a store packed with PC hardware, maker gear, 3D printers, and much more? Doing so alongside equally excited fellow nerds.
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Meta's Threads finally gets direct messages. It only took two years
Direct messages in Threads will have a separate inbox from the user's Instagram direct messages.
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Microsoft clogs up Windows 10 Calendar with Bing spam
The feature can't be disabled at this time, and you can't set a preferred search engine either.
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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.
Reviews
Nintendo Switch 2 review: A worthwhile upgrade, just not a big leap
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a smart upgrade with better graphics and faster load times, but its weaker battery, LCD screen, and high price suit hardcore fans more than casual players.
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This tiny ChatGPT feature helps me tackle my days more productively
Scheduled tasks help me to stay focused and not waste my days away.
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9 reasons why you should buy a Chromebook
Chromebooks have improved dramatically over the years, making them in some cases a better buy than a Windows laptop. Here's why.
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This 9-in-1 docking station is now only $40 with a free USB-C cable
Not only is this awesome laptop docking station 38% off on Amazon, it comes with a free 100W USB-C cable if you click the right button.
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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.
How-To
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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