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HyperX Omen OLED 27q review: A budget OLED monitor champ
In many respects, the HyperX Omen OLED 27q is a typical budget OLED monitor, but its color performance makes it really stands out.
News
'Neural texture compression' might save gamers in a RAM-starved world
Intel and Nvidia show off how textures — which take up a large chunk of PC games — could be compressed to save you money and memory.
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LG's UltraFine 4K monitor with 90W USB-C is down to $260
The 27-inch LG 27UP850K-W is a solid budget-friendly 4K option for home offices, especially now for 32% off at Amazon.
Best Deals
Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
We're continually scouring the web to help you find the best deals on mini PCs this April. Currently on discount: GMKtec, Acemagic, and Geekom.
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This $76 docking station adds dual 4K and 6 USB ports to your laptop
Need a versatile laptop dock? The Baseus Spacemate is 24% off at Amazon, with dual 4K output, 100W charging, and a full suite of ports.
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This 27-inch LG OLED gaming monitor for $500 is hard to argue with
The LG 27GS93QE is a 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. At $500, it's one of the best deals in gaming monitors right now.
News
Single-stick RAM tested: Fine for some games, a disaster for others
Micro Center ran gaming tests with a single 16GB DDR5 DIMM to see what kind of performance hit you can expect on a Ryzen X3D setup.
News
Raspberry Pi 5 is getting a $100 price hike thanks to RAM shortage
AI-driven memory shortages are hitting Raspberry Pi hard. However, a newly announced Pi 4 3GB model offers some relief.
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Amazon says it's a tech 'deal.' Price trackers tell a different story
Price trackers like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel expose fake discounts. Here's how to use them before your next tech purchase.
Full Nerd
Trusting AI is dangerous. It's time for an open-source revival
What once seemed like idealism now feels like the only sane option in an AI-crazy world.
Opinion
I’m begging you: Stop calling mechanical keyboards 'creamy'
"Creamy" keyboards are all over social media and retailer listings. ARGH, MAKE IT STOP! I HATE IT!
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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Razer Pro Type Ergo is the brand's first split ergonomic keyboard
Razer enters the segment with the Pro Type Ergo: a premium wireless keyboard with wrist rest, macro keys, and Command Dial for $189.99.
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Asus ROG's 4K OLED monitor drops to $799, its lowest price
This 32-inch Asus ROG WOLED monitor hits 4K/165Hz or 1080p/330Hz, and it's $200 off at Amazon right now.
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How to make your PC feel new again, no upgrades required
RAM, SSD, and GPU prices are spiking. These tips will keep your current PC running strong until it's worth upgrading again.
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Best webcams: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams for Windows PCs including both 1080p, premium 4K webcams plus budget webcam options. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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World Backup Day isn't the deal fest it once was
Yes, there are discounts on PC storage for World Backup Day 2026. But they're focused on hard drives and SD cards, making SSD sales harder to find among rising prices.
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Kamrui Hyper H2 deal: This $430 mini PC won't bottleneck you
The Kamrui Hyper H2 with Intel's i5-14450HX is 44% off at Amazon. It's got a strong CPU and it's excellent for multi-monitor productivity.
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This portable monitor just hit its lowest price ever: $50
Need a portable second screen? This 15.6-inch 1080p monitor is just $50 at Amazon, matching its all-time low price.
Full Nerd
The Full Nerd Newsletter: The Podcast is…live
We heard you wanted a podcast for a newsletter based on a podcast.
Updated
Best Thunderbolt docks: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking station for a laptop is a Thunderbolt dock. We frequently test Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
Best Deals
The 16 best tech deals in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
The Big Spring Sale is almost over and will only last through to the end of the month. Grab these awesome tech deals before they're gone!
Opinion
This futuristic 990-foot HDMI cable is going viral. Here's the catch
A hot new viral trend that swaps electrons for photons sounds awesome. And fiber-optic I/O cables might be a great idea for some home setups. But existing solutions can do more for less.
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Your data’s not safe if you’re missing these 7 backup essentials
There's a right way to do data backup. Ask yourself, does my plan have these 7 things covered?
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Corsair's Scimitar Elite drops to $50, its lowest price yet
The Corsair Scimitar Elite—wired, 12 programmable side buttons, 18,000 DPI sensor—is $50 (was $90) at Amazon. Best price I've seen.
Updated
Best portable monitors 2026: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.
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Anker's clever 13-port dock drops to its lowest price (27% off)
The Anker Nano 13-in-1 drops to $110 (was $150). It splits into a full desk dock and a portable hub. We reviewed it and gave it 4 stars.
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This mini PC packs a Core i7 + 32GB RAM. It's $290 off with our code
Score the Acemagic M5 mini PC for just $609 (was $899) with PCWorld's exclusive promo code.
Reviews
Dell Ultrasharp 32 U3226Q review: An OLED built for pro studios
The Dell Ultrasharp 32 U3226Q is a feature-packed 4K QD-OLED monitor with great color performance and a built-in colorimeter, though its price certainly narrows its appeal.
News
Samsung's new OLED monitor panels are built to battle glare and scratches
Thanks to new film tech, Samsung says that its new panels (also used by Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI) will let them show more vibrant blacks and resist scratches.
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Samsung's 34-inch 1440p ultrawide monitor is now $300 (44% off)
The Samsung ViewFinity S65UA just dropped to $300 (was $540). That's the best price I've seen for this ultrawide 3440×1440 monitor.
News
A lucky Reddit user found an RTX 5060 Ti for just $80 at Walmart
In a post shared on Reddit, the user says they got nearly $300 off the price—and yes, they have the receipts.
Full Nerd
Windows 11 users have heard Microsoft's promises before. That's the problem
Companies now often tell us they're listening and vow to do better. It's no longer enough.
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Take $600 off LG's giant OLED ultrawide gaming monitor
This LG monitor stretches out the standard format to 39 inches, and today it's on a deep discount if your budget can stretch to $1000.
News
Dell's new mouse and keyboard charge in 5 seconds, last all day
Dell's new Pro 7 Compact Keyboard and Mouse use supercapacitor technology for insanely quick charges. A full charge lasts up to 3 months.
News
CPU shortages loom as PC makers scramble for chips
A new report indicates that manufacturers are seeing wait times for CPU deliveries stretch to multiple months, indicating fewer and more expensive PCs in the future.
News
The new Ryzen 9: Did AMD just announce a CPU for exactly no one?
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 has double the V-cache and even more power. It's a dream come true for PC performance fans…but several factors may leave gamers out in the cold.
Reviews
Targus Thunderbolt 5 Triple Video dock review: Beware the catch
The Targus Thunderbolt 5 Triple Video Docking Station with 140W EPR Power Delivery (DOCK230) tries hard to make you love it, with extra adapter cables and a well-made construction. But its support for three displays is dependent on your hardware, and it's expensive to boot.
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Geekom IT13 mini PC hits all-time low price: $569 (33% off)
Amazon's Big Spring Sale knocks $280 off the Geekom IT13 mini PC, featuring an Intel Core i5-13600H, upgradeable RAM/SSD, and Windows 11 Pro.
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I reviewed StarTech's great laptop dock, and now it's 40% off
I gave StarTech's quad-display Thunderbolt 4 laptop dock four out of five stars in my review. Now Amazon has cut its price by about 40 percent, making this docking station a real steal.
News
Intel's new performance tool casts doubt on benchmark scores
Geekbench maker Primate Labs is flagging Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus results as potentially invalid because Intel's new IBOT performance tool isn't publicly documented.
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MSI's OLED monitor drops to $400: 1440p, 240Hz, 27 inches
This monitor is a great deal if you want OLED picture quality with enough speed to handle competitive online gaming.
Updated
Best USB-C monitors 2026: 3 displays that excel at connectivity
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays — your monitor and a USB-C hub — for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
News
RAM is so expensive, it comes with a free Intel Core 9 CPU
One Newegg promotion paired 64GB of DDR5 RAM (retail price of almost $900) with a "free" top-shelf Intel Core 9 285K processor.
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GMKtec M3 Ultra mini PC with 16GB RAM hits its lowest price: $430
The GMKtec M3 Ultra supports three 4K displays and is currently 28% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
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This 240Hz Asus TUF gaming monitor is just $129 right now
Don't miss this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal: the Asus TUF VG259QM5A works with both AMD and Nvidia GPUs!
News
Arm finally moves into silicon
Arm has designed its first silicon chips with help from Meta, though they're designed for the data center, and not the PC.
Updated
Best monitors 2026: Top picks for gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
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Logitech's low-profile G515 gaming keyboard is 56% off today
The Logitech G515 normally goes for $160, but this one (with a bit of Genshin branding) is $90 off on Amazon right now.
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