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RAM is painfully expensive. Make these 10 gaming PC upgrades instead
It's a bad time to build a gaming desktop. So build a better gaming desk instead, with a collection of upgrades for your setup that are a lot more affordable than anything attached to your motherboard.
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Buying a motherboard? Check this amazing site first
MoboMaps makes it easy to compare boards, PCIe layouts, M.2 slots, and bandwidth sharing. It lets you see exactly how your motherboard shares PCIe lanes before you plug in any parts.
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Claude Opus 5.5 promises to cut the chatter
The successor to the notoriously chatty Claude Opus 5, the updated Opus model seems less prone to rambling about “loose ends” and other dangling threads.
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Google's new Googlebook OS is basically Android for laptops
Previously known as Aluminium OS, Googlebook OS is the Android-based laptop operating system that's replacing ChromeOS. Devices start at $899.
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Lock down your Windows 11 taskbar so no one else can change it
Here’s how to lock Windows 11 taskbar settings using the Registry or Group Policy.
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How to make CC emails stand out in Outlook
Most Outlook emails are just to hold important information. If you want to keep track of those emails, you should really use Outlook's color-coding feature.
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The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is 35% off, now $54 at Amazon
Need laptop power on the go? This portable power bank can fully charge most laptops and it's close to its best-ever price right now.
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Windows 11's audio bugs won't be fixed until October
Microsoft says Windows 11 audio bugs from September's update will remain unresolved until October 13th. AMD GPU and File History issues also persist.
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Ugreen DXP4800 GT review: This Ryzen NAS makes 10GbE affordable
We put the Ugreen NASync DXP4800 GT through its paces to see just how fast and reliable it really is as a NAS solution.
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Windows' September update breaks File History. The fix is a rollback
Microsoft confirmed a bug in Windows updates KB5124008 and KB5122878 is breaking File History backups on Windows 11 and 10.
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34 work-from-home tech upgrades actually worth your money
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? These are the best tech products to transform your home office into one your coworkers will envy.
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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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I’ve loved Razer’s weird keyboard for 20 years. Now make it wireless
Razer: Give me a wireless Tartarus. Please. I'm literally begging you. I don't need half a keyboard when I'm not gaming, so why do you want it to live on my desk full time?
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Want your laptop battery to last for years? Avoid these 9 mistakes
Laptop battery dying too soon? Learn the habits that protect battery health and add years to your laptop's life.
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I spend all day at my PC. These 10 desk gadgets under $50 are actually useful
These 10 desk gadgets, from mini coolers to smart notebooks, are practical and fun. I'd love getting any of them.
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Best laptops for engineering students: Top 4 picks for power and portability
Looking for a solid laptop for engineering? We’ve got you covered.
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The best free VPNs: 5 no-cost top picks
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but the top free VPNs can still keep you private without breaking the bank.
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Anker's USB-C splitter cable charges 2 devices. It's at its lowest price now
This Anker cable splits one USB-C charger into two, perfect for charging a phone and something else at once. There's just one catch.
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Microsoft Defender is causing slow VLC startups. Here's the fix
A bad Microsoft Defender update is quarantining VLC's cache, causing severe startup delays. Here's how to fix it.
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