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Acer Predator Orion 3000 review: Compact gaming power
The Acer Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop is an attractive, compact gaming desktop, with an optional tempered glass side panel that ships in the box. It's just not as configurable as we'd hope.
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Quishing and vishing: How to protect yourself from new security threats
Quishing and vishing use modern technologies to obtain your data. Find out how you can protect yourself against these fraud methods.
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AMD gains big in desktop CPUs versus Intel in first quarter 2024
Recent market share data shows that while Intel's Core Ultra has proven a mild success, AMD is stealing share in desktop processors.
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Comcast's new NOW prepaid Internet looks surprisingly compelling
Comcast, which has garnered a reputation for poor customer service, has a new prepaid unlimited broadband plan called NOW Internet that, at $30-$45 per month, actually looks good.
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Best dash cams 2024: Your second set of eyes on the road
We review the best 1080p and 4K dash cams. They record what's ahead (and sometimes what's behind)—just the sort of backup you want in the midst of harried traffic.
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Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached
Dell is warning potentially millions of customers that sensitive information including details of purchases and support calls are being trafficked on the Dark Web.
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No, Intel isn't recommending baseline power profiles to fix crashing CPUs
Intel says that reports saying that it is recommending a "baseline" power profile to solve instability issues in its 13th- and 14th-gen Core CPUs aren't true.
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Corsair's next purchase is sim racing specialist Fanatec
Fanatec will soon join Origin, Elgato, Scuf, and Drop in Corsair's stable of PC hardware brands.
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Microsoft retools the Windows Xbox app to play nicer on handhelds
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows is introducing a "Jump Back In" interface for recently-played games, as well as a tweaked Friends menu.
Best Picks
Best monitor arms 2024: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
Deal
Samsung monitor blowout sale: From $99 displays to $1000 off OLEDs
Amazon is hosting a sale on more than 20 Samsung screens, with the highlight being an OLED ultrawide for just $999.99.
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Microsoft says you should always ask this one security question to avoid scams
Online and offline threats (including seasonal scams) are on the rise. But you can ward off the danger with four words—and a little outside help.
Reviews
Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C Dock (VGA) review: Not worth it
If you're looking for a USB-C hub that can support a legacy VGA connection, the Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C to Dual-HDMI+VGA Triple Display Docking Station may appeal. But testing revealed it can't deliver what it promises.
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This Windows 11 RAM change will make pedantic PC nerds less aggro
Also dude, megahertz is not the preferred nomenclature, megatransfers please.
Deal
This triple monitor VESA arm is just $50 after triple discounts
Get all three of your monitors lifted up in style, as long as none of them are two big. A sale, coupon, and discount code get this mount more than half off.
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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 May. Currently on discount: Alienware, Lenovo, and HP.
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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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How to redact parts of a PDF to remove sensitive information
When you share a PDF document, you might not want all the information it contains to be visible. Here's how to simply redact parts of a PDF.
Reviews
ProtonVPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
ProtonVPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.
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