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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
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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Bad news for older PCs: DDR4 memory is nearing an end
Reports say that Micron has joined Samsung and SK Hynix in winding down DDR4 RAM, the memory format that powers many older Intel and AMD PCs.
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Want the best iPadOS 26 experience this fall? Get this M3 iPad Air for just $499
The 11-inch iPad is available for $100 off at Amazon right now.
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New to Roku? Check these 8 settings before streaming
From image quality and menu settings to ad tracking and audio, these are the 8 Roku settings you should tweak first.
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This portable OLED monitor for laptops is shockingly cheap
Why stop at your desktop or laptop? Bring OLED goodness on the go with this 13-inch portable monitor, which can also work with phones, tablets, or handhelds.
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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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YouTube might slow down your videos if you block ads
After yet another crackdown on ad-blockers, YouTube users are noticing videos that load slowly and direct them to a support page about turning off ad-blocking extensions.
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AMD has a new AM4 Ryzen X3D processor, but you can't have it
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a slightly slower version of the 5600X3D, is now official for the Latin American region.
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Orico IG740-Pro SSD review: An okay performer with cool extras
Though not a standout performer, the Orico IG740-Pro is fast enough, decently affordable, and ships with some nice-to-have extras.
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If you have this Anker power bank, stop using it! It's a fire hazard
The affected Anker power bank model was sold between June 2016 and December 2022 on Amazon, Newegg, eBay, and Anker's store.
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