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Best vertical monitors 2023: Displays that go long
There are specific types of content or workflows that are better suited for a vertical monitor. We recommend three standout displays for portrait-orientation work.
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Hi-Fi Rush is a colorful beat-em-up that lacks variety, but oozes personality
With rythm-based combat and smooth cartoon visuals, Bethesda's Hi-Fi Rush is a refreshing change of pace
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Here's how to fix your NAS if Windows 10 or 11 broke its functionality
Finally transitioning away from an old version of Windows? If you have an older NAS, here’s the reason why it might not be working in Windows 10 or 11—and how to fix it.
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Microsoft's DirectStorage tech arrives on PC with perplexing, encouraging results
DirectStorage is here, but is it effective? Early Forspoken user reports reveal surprisingly complicated results.
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Samsung's first flat screen mini-LED monitor looks absolutely stunning
Samsung launches the Odyssey Neo G7, the company's first flat mini-LED gaming monitor.
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Microsoft DirectStorage slashes the RTX 4090's speed by 10%
Microsoft's DirectStorage technology indeed creates impressively fast load times in Forspoken—but it can also lower overall frame rates by a significant amount.
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Mad genius creates IDE-powered 2.5-inch SSD
This Github project marries a modern flash controller to everyone's favorite floppy ribbon connector.
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Best Windows Hello webcams 2023: Bring biometric login to your PC
Windows Hello webcams are relatively rare outside of laptops—not even Microsoft sells one. We've rounded up several PC cameras that do support Windows Hello, so you can add facial-recognition login to your PC.
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Best monitor deals: Gaming monitors, 4K workstations, and more
These are the best discounts on gaming monitors, 4K monitors, and more.
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Best laptop deals: Top picks from budget to extreme
These are the best deals on laptops, notebooks, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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I bought a pre-built desktop gaming PC and I'm not sorry about it
Buying a pre-built gaming PC has been nothing but a positive experience for me. Here's why you consider buying off the shelf instead of building your own.
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Get your email privacy in order with these free must-use tools
Protect your email address and stop email snooping with these free tools.
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Best Chromebooks 2023: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
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GeForce Now review: You bring the games, Nvidia streams the hardware
GeForce Now offers a solid game streaming experience you can try yourself with the free plan; you just have to own your own games or play the compatible Free to Play games offered.
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Bluehost review: Great-value web hosting for first-time site owners
With a very low entry fee, a newbie friendly setup process, and a solid array of features, Bluehost offers a lot to new website owners in particular.
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LastPass owner GoTo says hackers stole encrypted backups and keys
The latest breach in November was already pretty bad — turns out it was much worse.
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Save $400 on this gorgeous RTX-powered Asus OLED laptop
The Asus ZenBook Pro 15 OLED laptop is a fantastic pick for creative professionals.
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Best free VPN of 2023: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
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4 reasons to switch to Windows 11 (and 5 reasons not to)
We can't help but think that it's time to switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. But, to be fair, there are still compelling reasons to hold back.
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