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Microsoft Bing Rebates is pushing annoying pop-up ads, and ad blockers don't helpMicrosoft’s strategy of using pop-up advertising to promote new features and services has returned—and ad blockers can do nothing against it.Pc World 1 ay
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How big is Intel's 11th gen Rocket Lake chip? This photo shows allA picture of Intel’s upcoming 11th-gen Rocket Lake chip, delidded (metal cover plate removed), shows just how utterly huge the backported chip is.Pc World 1 ay
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Devastating chip shortages could hit smartphones soon, tooFor the past several months, carmakers have been struggling with a chip shortage due to pandemic-related demand for consumer electronics.Pc World 1 ay
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AMD has solved Ryzen USB issues; update fix coming soonAMD has found a fix for intermittent USB problems some Ryzen owners have reported.Pc World 1 ay
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Intel's first Xe HPG graphics card might compete with the RTX 3070Just how fast will Intel’s upcoming Xe HPG graphics card for gamers be? Based on a tweet by Intel chief architect Raja Koduri, it’s looking to run in the neighborhood of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070.Pc World 1 ay
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A cheaper, ad-supported version of HBO Max will arrive this summerAfter teasing the idea for months, AT&T now says it will roll out an AVOD tier for HBO Max in June.Pc World 1 ay
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 review: It's fineThe $329 GeForce RTX 3060 finally brings Nvidia’s next-gen Ampere GPU architecture to the mainstream masses—at least in theory.Pc World 1 ay
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What do you need for a good GeForce Now experience? | Ask an expertQ: Given the current graphics card drought, I thought I’d give GeForce Now a spin.Pc World 1 ay
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How cord-cutters can watch March Madness without paying for cable TVOur cord-cutter's guide to March Madness shows you how you can watch every game in the tournament at the lowest possible cost.Pc World 1 ay
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Windows 10's latest update appears to cause BSODs when printingIf your PC is suffering from a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) while trying to print, a recent Windows Update from Microsoft may be to blame.Pc World 1 ay
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Some dude is selling an AMD Ryzen 5000 APU before it's launchedIt's been a crazy month for CPU leaks. First, a retailer put Intel's upcoming 11th-gen Rocket Lake S up for sale a month ahead of its official release (leading to a wave of early reviews).Pc World 1 ay
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Is Netflix cracking down on password sharing?Some Netflix viewers are being asked to enter a verification code sent to the account holder before they start streaming.Pc World 1 ay
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Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) review: Alexa's got her eye on youThe rotating screen on Amazon’s latest smart display is the big attraction, but there’s plenty more to like about this excellent smart home hub.Pc World 1 ay
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Cord-cutters: You can still stream network TV shows for freeHow to stream new CBS shows for free without Paramount+.Pc World 1 ay
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Getting started with Signal and other encrypted messaging appsRight now. That’s always the best answer to the question, “When is it a good time to start using an encrypted messaging app like Signal?” Ever since Edward Snowden became the world’s most famous whistle blower, concerns about digital privacy have been front and center, and apps like Signal can help protect the wary.Pc World 1 ay
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The Full Nerd ep. 171: Intel 11th-gen Rocket Lake pre-review, how to find new hardwareIn this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and Adam Patrick Murray talk about an early pre-embargo review of the 11th-gen Core i7-11700K and go over methods to get hard to find hardware.Pc World 1 ay
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How the ROG Phone 5's crazy controls turbocharge mobile gamesThe next gaming phone from Asus has landed—and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming.Pc World 1 ay
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3 tweaks that help your laptop battery last longerEven if you’ve got a long-lasting notebook, sometimes you need to preserve every last bit of your laptop’s battery to help it survive the day.Pc World 1 ay
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EZVIZ smart plug reviews: The T30-10A and T30-10B tell us EZVIZ is better at building security cams than smart plugsThese app for controlling these generic-plus Wi-Fi smart home devices need more polish before we can fully recommend either of them.Pc World 1 ay
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Wyze Bulb Color review: Wyze's first color smart bulb is this close to being our favoriteWyze’s color smart bulb packs in impressive features given its price range, although some aren’t quite fully baked.Pc World 1 ay
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The first USB4 products are here: What to know, what to buyThe first USB4 products have begun to ship, almost a year after the specification was released.Pc World 1 ay
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Surface Laptop 4 leaks suggest a mix of AMD and Intel CPUsWe're starting to see leaks about Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 4, which is rumored to be launching in the spring.Pc World 1 ay
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Google is working to solve the Chromebook's support problemPCs have no expiration date. Chromebooks do.. However, executives at Google said Tuesday that they’re working with Chromebook makers to ensure that you won’t end up buying a Chromebook that will go out of support anytime soon.Pc World 1 ay
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Google Chrome OS adds a Phone Hub, Nearby Share, and Tote filesChrome OS and Chromebooks turned 10 on Tuesday, and to celebrate, Google has announced several new features as part of the Chrome OS M89 release, including a Phone Hub, better screen sharing, and more.Pc World 1 ay
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Samsung 980 NVMe SSD review: Low-ball pricing, light-duty performanceThe Samsung 980 NVMe SSD may share a naming convention with its cousin, the 980 Pro, but the company may cause some confusion by associating the two.Pc World 1 ay
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Harman Kardon’s Invoke, the last Cortana smart speaker, will ditch CortanaAn upcoming update will erase Cortana from Harman Kardon’s smart speaker, marking the end of an era for Microsoft’s would-be smart home platform.Pc World 1 ay
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Fitbit rolls out higher-priced Ace 3 kids tracker with longer battery lifeFitbit has updated its Ace kids tracker with more faces and longer battery life.Pc World 1 ay
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CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2021 makes life easier for artists working remotelyWith so many companies working remotely during this pandemic, and so many think pieces talking about how work life will never be the same, Corel’s Draw Graphics suite is rising to the occasion.Pc World 1 ay
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How to change your computer name in Windows 10Did you know that you can give your PC a name? Windows 10 includes a small feature that can help identify your PC by giving it whatever name you’d like, which is especially helpful when you’re trying to manage a number of PCs and need to know which PC is which.Pc World 1 ay
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The Dell G15 gaming laptop debuts with a little mysteryDell just released a glimpse of its more updated G15 gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 3000 and a redesigned thermal system.Pc World 1 ay
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Whoa, you can actually buy AMD's Ryzen 5000 CPUs againAfter months of price markups and near-invisible stock, it looks like you can finally buy AMD’s awesome Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X at list price again.Pc World 1 ay
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Google TV gets kids profiles and screen time limitsStill no word on multi-user support for Google TV, but at least profiles for kids are coming soon.Pc World 1 ay
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How to make your laptop go faster for freeIf your old laptop needs a little more pep in its step, there’s an easy fix most people overlook: the performance settings.Pc World 1 ay
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Razer Kiyo Pro review: One of the best webcams out thereThe Razer Kiyo Pro webcam is impressive. While the specs don’t look like anything on paper, the combination of software and hardware equal a device that I have no problem recommending—despite its high price.Pc World 1 ay
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An early review of Intel 11th-gen Rocket Lake gives the chip mixed marksIntel’s 11th-gen Rocket Lake chip won’t hit shelves until the end of March, but an unexpectedly early “review” of a retail Core i7-11700K labels the chip as power-hungry and unable to surpass AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X in many tests.Pc World 1 ay
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GPU sales spike by 20 percent, fueled by cryptocurrency miners and laptop salesGPU sales grew an astounding 20 percent at the end of 2020, spurred by pandemic-induced gaming, a new mining craze, and huge demand for laptops, according to a new report from Jon Peddie Research.Pc World 1 ay
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How to see how much memory is in your computerHow much memory is in your computer, and how fast is it? It’s an important thing to know.Pc World 1 ay
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AceVPN.com Ultimate review: No desktop app, but that's not its biggest problemAceVPN. com in brief: P2P allowed: Yes (Ultimate plan only) Business location: United States (unconfirmed) Number of servers: Unknown Number of country locations: 23 Cost: $165 per year VPN protocol: OpenVPN (IKEv2, IPSec, and PPTP also supported) Data encryption: AES-256-GCM Data authentication: HMAC with SHA-384 Handshake: TLS v1.Pc World 1 ay
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How do I get a PC for cheap? | Ask an expertQ: How can I get a PC for cheap?A: The best times to buy a new PC for cheap are during major sale events like Black Friday, Prime Day, and back-to-school sales in the U.Pc World 1 ay
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Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell review: Posh design, privacy, and no subscription feesYou’ll also get partial HomeKit support, but some other features are missing from this premium-priced smart home device.Pc World 1 ay
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How to avoid going over your broadband data capManaging broadband data caps can be aggravating, frustrating, and—if you go over and incur a penalty—expensive.Pc World 1 ay
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Sonos will show off new audio hardware on March 9A new, smaller Move speaker could become a reality at an upcoming Sonos product event.Pc World 1 ay
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Vertical tabs arrive in Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Edge is finally getting vertical tabs, a feature that was promised a year ago.Pc World 1 ay
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An Amazon Alexa app is headed for the XboxMicrosoft and Amazon have posted a "Coming Soon" sign for an official Amazon Alexa app for your Xbox.Pc World 1 ay
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Razer Book 13 review: A slick laptop with a disappointing keyboardThe Razer Book 13 is a classic example of why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.Pc World 1 ay
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The Full Nerd ep. 170: Radeon RX 6700 XT analysis, Smart Access Memory on Ryzen 3000In this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and Adam Patrick Murray analyze the newly revealed Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card, which targets silky smooth 1440p gaming.Pc World 1 ay
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What type of SSD should you buy?Solid-state drives have clear advantages over old-school hard-disk drives: SSDs are faster, quieter, and consume less power.Pc World 1 ay
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Cord-cutting sports fans might soon have a savior: GamblersLive sports streaming without cable could get less expensive thanks to gambling.Pc World 1 ay
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How to benchmark your PC laptop for real-world gainsEverybody wants to know how well their laptop performs, but usually for different reasons.Pc World 1 ay
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PCWorld's March Digital Magazine: Samsung's Galaxy S21 vs. Apple's iPhone 12Stay on top of the latest tech with PCWorld’s Digital Magazine.Pc World 1 ay
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AMD's game-boosting Smart Access Memory is coming to Ryzen 3000The $479 Radeon RX 6700 XT obviously stole the spotlight at AMD’s “Where Gaming Begins: Ep.Pc World 1 ay
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Google Chrome will replace third-party cookies with tracking that's less intrusiveGoogle has pledged to crack down on third-party cookies in its Chrome browser for over a year now, taking progressive steps to weed out the code that collects data about you and shares it with the site you’re visiting.Pc World 1 ay
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Brave Search is a privacy-first search engineBrowser privacy is a big deal, as Google and other companies use your search data to serve you ads while you surf the web.Pc World 1 ay
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AMD's $479 Radeon RX 6700 XT targets silky-smooth 1440p gamingAMD’s new $479 Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card will target gamers who want to play at 1440p with max settings but its best feature may be that it’ll be available in “significantly” higher volumes than Radeon RX 6800 GPUs were at launch, the company said Wednesday morning.Pc World 1 ay
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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy SmartTags shine most within the SmartThings ecosystemSamsung Galaxy SmartTags have entered a market already dominated by the third-party Tile tracker, and possibly about to be disrupted by the rumored circular AirTags from Apple.Pc World 1 ay
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: A little bit of everythingPriced at just $199. 99, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are worthy options for Samsung-focused Android users who want a little bit of everything packed into their wireless earbuds, whether it’s attractive audio performance, excellent waterproofing, a comfortable fit, or active noise cancellation.Pc World 1 ay
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Microsoft Mesh: Why you should be skeptical about this new VR platformI am very skeptical about Microsoft Mesh, the company’s new virtual-reality platform, and you should be, too.Pc World 1 ay
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Intel's 11th-gen Rocket Lake will launch at the end of March, report saysIntel’s 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S chip, which touts faster gaming performance than AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chips, will hit the shelves on March 30, a new report says.Pc World 1 ay
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Samsung’s 76-inch MicroLED TV will be its smallest yetSamsung’s pricey MicroLED line is about to get more affordable, but it certainly won't be cheap.Pc World 1 ay
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Overclock at your own risk: Intel axes its overclocking warrantyThe days when you could overclock your Intel “K” or “KF” chip with impunity, while liquid nitrogen vapor wafted through the long tresses of your hair, are over.Pc World 1 ay
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Microsoft Teams hardware will join new presenter modes later this yearMicrosoft’s determined march to make Microsoft Teams the dominant platform for online videoconferencing and collaboration continued on Tuesday with new presentation modes for Teams, certifications for new Teams monitors, and even a formal announcement of intelligent speakers that can be used to supplement Microsoft Teams.Pc World 1 ay
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Microsoft still loves smart devices, rolling out Azure Percept camera, mic and servicesMicrosoft may have given up on smart speakers for the consumer, but the company hasn’t given up on letting others build intelligent devices based on its own technologies and hardware.Pc World 1 ay
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Google beefs up Workspace with new apps, and Google AssistantGoogle Sheets, Docs, and Slides have traditionally been the cornerstone of Google Workspace Essentials.Pc World 1 ay
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Asus ROG Flow X13 Review: This laptop breaks all the rulesThe Asus ROG Flow X13 is a laptop that breaks all the conventions.Pc World 1 ay
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Blower-style RTX 3090 cards are disappearing, and that's bad for prosumersBoth Nvidia and AMD switched from blower-style to axial-fan coolers for their in-house reference cards in recent years, and it was a good decision.Pc World 1 ay
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Intel 670p SSD review: Faster where it mattersIt’s glad tidings that the Intel 670p SSD finally makes 4-bit QLC NAND perform well enough to compete with TLC NVMe drives.Pc World 1 ay
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Intel's new 670p SSD is tuned for the 'real world'Intel’s newly released 670p M. 2 NVMe SSD will offer better performance for “real world” usage loads that regular nerds care about, the company said on Monday.Pc World 1 ay
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How to create strong, secure passwords by learning how to crack themCreate stronger, more secure passwords: We are nagged to do it all the time, but few of us actually make the effort.Pc World 1 ay
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How Framework plans to break the curse of upgradeable laptopsAn upgradeable laptop has long been the Holy Grail of laptop features.Pc World 1 ay
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The Full Nerd ep. 169: GeForce RTX 3060 reviews, new Radeon GPU teasedIn this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Ung, Brad Chacos, and Adam Patrick Murray talk about new graphics cards you probably can’t buy anytime soon.Pc World 1 ay
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The story of the Windows XP 'Bliss' desktop theme—and what it looks like todayEditor's Note: PCWorld originally published this story in 2014. This year, 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of Charles O'Rear's iconic photo in 1996, which became the basis of the Windows XP desktop wallpaper.Pc World 1 ay
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How does an RTX 3080 perform inside an eGPU?Over the past couple of months I’ve been gaming with an eGPU enclosure that had Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 stuffed inside of it.Pc World 1 ay
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Goodbye Fry's Electronics, we hardly knew yeWatching Fry’s Electronics finally shut down this week was truly the end of an era for me.Pc World 1 ay
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GeForce RTX 3060: 5 key things you need to know about Nvidia's new GPUNvidia’s next-gen “Ampere” GPU architecture finally goes mainstream today with the launch of the $329 GeForce RTX 3060.Pc World 1 ay
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How Google could turn Android into just another subscriptionAt a time when version updates are becoming less of an issue and major phone makers are finally beginning to guarantee years of updates, Google might have found a way to end Android fragmentation once and for all: by turning it into a service.Pc World 1 ay
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How to install an SSD in a PCInstalling an M. 2 or SATA SSD in your desktop is an essential part of every PC build, or an easy upgrade to make your PC feel faster.Pc World 1 ay
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Streaming TV's invisible annoyanceDoes your streaming video get too loud or too quiet? Here's why, and what you can do about it.Pc World 1 ay
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Drop + THX Panda wireless headphone review: Supremely clean sub-bassThese planar ribbon headphones sound fantastic, especially in the sub-bass region, but they could use more padding on the headband.Pc World 1 ay
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Best gaming laptops: Know what to look for and which models rate highestThere are great laptops available now (as pandemic-fueled sales remain strong), and you can see our tested favorites below.Pc World 1 ay
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AMD will introduce another new GPU you probably can't buy next weekFacing a headwind of short supply and customer frustration, AMD will debut its latest Radeon RX 6000 graphics card to dejected and beaten-down gamers next week.Pc World 1 ay
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Intel fires a shot at AMD's storage performance. Here's what to believeIntel’s 11th gen Rocket Lake-S is still sitting on the launch pad, but the company isn’t wasting any time in promoting it.Pc World 1 ay
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HP buys HyperX to boost its gaming peripheralsHP is already one of the top PC vendors in the world, but now it wants to become a big player in the devices you plug into your PC as well.Pc World 1 ay
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Fry's Electronics permanently closes all storesFry’s, one of the last dedicated electronics retailers in the U.Pc World 1 ay
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Don’t worry, Spotify Free users: You can still cast to Google speakersThe “Premium only” error that Spotify Free users saw while trying to cast music to Google Assistant-powered speakers was just a bug, Spotify says.Pc World 1 ay
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Roon 1.8 review: An unparalleled service for critical listening and music explorationWhen I reviewed Roon at its launch, back in 2015, I called it “must-have software for hardcore music fans.Pc World 1 ay
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How to use Zoom's Video Filters to spice up your next Zoom callIf you ever wanted to change your appearance in a Zoom call without having to download plug-ins like a Zoom camera, you’re in luck.Pc World 1 ay
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Acer Swift 3X review: This lightweight laptop shows Intel's Xe Max magicThe Acer Swift 3X builds upon an already-strong foundation by adding a dash of Intel’s special sauce.Pc World 1 ay
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M1 Mac users are reporting excessive SSD wear and tearIf M1 Macs are performing too many writes on the SSD, that could lead to drive problems down the road.Pc World 1 ay
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Send texts on your own time with Android's new Schedule Send featureGoogle said Tuesday that it’s beginning to roll out Schedule Send, a way for you to schedule texts in Android Messages in much the same way you might schedule an email.Pc World 1 ay
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Google adds Password Checkup to AndroidGoogle said Tuesday that it’s ensuring that password security straddles both your phone, your PC, and your Chromebook.Pc World 1 ay
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Samsung just out-Googled the Pixel at guaranteeing Android updatesAndroid updates might be the butt of many a joke, but Samsung is working hard to make sure it’s no laughing matter for Galaxy owners.Pc World 1 ay
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Lenovo's new ThinkPads offer better screens and Ryzen 5000 CPUsLenovo’s new ThinkPad lineup is downright trendy, offering both the latest in display technology as well as a choice between Intel’s 11th-gen Core or AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs.Pc World 1 ay
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Android 11: Getting started with gesture navigationAndroid 11 makes numerous changes throughout the OS, including some tweaks to system navigation.Pc World 1 ay
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HP Spectre x360 14 review: Luxurious, with long battery lifeThe luxurious HP Spectre x360 14 is back with some new bling—Intel’s Tiger Lake CPU.Pc World 1 ay
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HP Spectre x360 14 review: Luxurious, with long battery lifeThe luxurious HP Spectre x360 14 is back with some new bling—Intel’s Tiger Lake CPU.Pc World 1 ay
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Microsoft will add predictive typing to Word in MarchMicrosoft will add predictive typing, also known as text prediction, to Microsoft Word beginning in March.Pc World 1 ay
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Photoshop Tips: Textures, Patterns, and GradientsSome of the greatest features in Photoshop are the text, object, and image effects such as Textures, Patterns, Gradients, and Styles.Pc World 1 ay
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: All of Android for somewhat lessThe Galaxy S21 Ultra is a new kind of value proposition from Samsung.Pc World 1 ay
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SSPUD’s new SFF case is made for mesh loversThe SSUPD Meshlicious delivers just about as much mesh as you’d expect from its name.Pc World 1 ay
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Microsoft won't raise prices for Office 2021, which may ship with TeamsMicrosoft has announced plans to release a consumer version of Office 2021, a standalone version of Microsoft 365 that will have some, but not all of the features of Microsoft’s perpetually-updating cloud productivity service.Pc World 1 ay