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Anker's 8-port USB-C hub for laptops: Now 28% off on Amazon
Turn your laptop's USB-C port into 8 ports with this accessory. Get it for $36 (was $50) while you can!
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$50 for an MX Master Mouse 3S is Logitech's best deal this year
The pinnacle of power user mouse design is half off the retail price today, if you're okay with a refurbished version straight from Logitech.
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Samsung's 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is… $500 off today
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) just dropped from $1,300 to $800 on Amazon. That's a screaming deal!
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The first 16TB M.2 SSD on Amazon costs as much as a car
That's 10x the price of an 8TB Samsung drive, despite being far slower. At least it's got a 5-year warranty?
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Promo code! Get Acemagic's Intel i5 mini PC with 16GB RAM for $309
The Acemagic AD15 packs an i5 CPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for just $309—if you use this special promo code for PCWorld readers!
Opinion
I'll never buy a PC with soldered RAM
Soldered RAM is anti-consumer, bad for the environment, and reduces your laptop's lifespan. All good reasons to not even consider it.
Opinion
Nvidia's DLSS 5 isn't a tool. It's an invasion
Nvidia's DLSS 5 uses generative AI to add textures and lighting to PC games—and it's sparking a fierce debate about art, AI, and creative control.
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Intel’s new gaming laptop chips won’t arrive all at once
Not all of Intel's customers are getting its new Core Ultra 200HX (Arrow Lake Refresh) processor for gaming laptops. Certain vendors can ship immediately; others are being forced to wait.
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DLSS 5 backlash: Nvidia's CEO says gamers are 'completely wrong'
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang says that everybody is wrong about its new DLSS 5 technology
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Corsair's new low-profile keyboard makes me angry
After a great showing with the Galleon SD100 and its Stream Deck integration, Corsair's Vanguard Air 99 underwhelms.
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This wireless mouse splits in half into gaming controllers
The Phase mouse blurs the line between wireless gaming mouse and gaming controller.
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Get this Dell 24-inch IPS monitor for just $70 right now
This basic monitor has an upgraded, color-accurate panel with 100Hz. It's an incredible deal at almost half off its regular price.
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Intel quietly pushes 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPUs into gaming laptops
Intel launched the Core Ultra 200S Plus lineup of processors to attack gaming laptops, complementing its Arrow Lake Refresh lineup of desktop PC processors.
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Noctua's first PC case is big, brown, and pricey
The Noctua and Antec collaboration is a giant Flux Pro case that's decked out with brown fans and an upgraded controller.
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Nvidia calls DLSS 5 the 'GPT moment' for graphics in PC games
The next version of DLSS is coming this fall, and will add a realistic, generative "AI" filter on top of regular game graphics.
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Razer Orochi V2 wireless gaming mouse's insane price drop: 60% off
The Razer Orochi V2 is a high-performance, budget-friendly gaming mouse now that it's down to $28 (was $70) on Amazon!
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Mislabeled Ryzen CPUs spotted in Chuwi laptops
An investigation into budget laptops shows a Ryzen 5000 CPU when they were advertised with Ryzen 7000 chips.
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Innocn's 40-inch 5K ultrawide monitor hits lowest price: $595 (was $1,000)
The Innocn 40C1U is amazing for home offices, especially now that it's 41% off (was $1,000) on Amazon!
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Gaming desktop PCs get plastic surgery in the RAM crisis
V-Color has announced "1+1" RAM kits with a single DDR5 desktop module paired to a dummy module, to soothe the egos of cash-strapped PC gamers.
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Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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AMD wants you to buy a $2,000 'agent PC' just for AI
AMD is pitching an "agent PC" as a secondary PC that sits on your desk 24/7 and runs AI apps. It's a cool idea, but is now the right time?
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Windows 11 paves the way for eye-melting 1,000Hz monitors
A preview update for Windows 11 allows Windows to use 1,000Hz displays which largely don't exist yet, but could set the stage for ultrasmooth productivity and gaming.
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This Baseus Spacemate docking station has 11 ports (now 31% off)
You can now get the Baseus Spacemate 11-in-1 docking station for just $90 (was $130), the best price I've seen for it.
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Asus' 22-inch IPS portable monitor is 44% off for the first time ever
Get this versatile 1080p display for your laptop, now just $185 (was $329) on Amazon. That's a rare deal!
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AI is changing PC graphics. Microsoft wants DirectX ready
DirectX, the Microsoft technology that allows PC games to talk to your gaming hardware, is going to build in support for the AI technologies that graphics vendors are already using.
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Exclusive deal: Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD for $290 off
Snag the Acemagic AM18 mini PC for just $509 (was $799) with this special promo code for PCWorld readers only!
Full Nerd
Will Apple’s MacBook Neo kill budget PC laptops—or save them?
Apple’s new $599 laptop will shock this segment of the PC market, one way or the other.
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9 cheap or free ways to make your old PC run faster
If your old workhorse of a PC is starting to slow down in its old age, these low (or no-) cost tricks can help put some pep in its processing step.
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'The era of bargain-priced PCs is behind us'
Analyst firm IDC has lowered its PC forecast for 2026, declaring the age of PC bargains over thanks to rising RAM prices. And it may get worse.
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It's 75% off! Score Razer's Huntsman V2 Analog gaming keyboard now
This jaw-dropping discount lets you net one of the best gaming keyboards on the market at a super-affordable price.
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GMKtec M6 Ultra mini PC deal: Ryzen, 32GB RAM, W11 Pro for $510
The hardware in this mini PC is downright crazy for the price. Get it now on sale for $510 (was $700) while you can!
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Intel's cheaper, faster new Core Ultra CPUs still have a lot to prove
Intel announces the Core Ultra 200S Plus (Arrow Lake Refresh), the second at-bat for Intel's Arrow Lake desktop processor. But after striking out the first time, can we believe Intel's claims?
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Nvidia's dynamic frame gen will max out your monitor on March 31
The new tech will allow up to 6x frame generation, and automatically adjust the factor to hit framerate targets.
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Innocn's 49-inch OLED ultrawide gaming monitor is $360 off today
The Innocn 49Q1S is currently $900 (was $1,260) on Amazon, bringing this enormous OLED ultrawide below the grand mark.
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Acemagic mini PC for $250 off: Intel i5, 32GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro
The Acemagic M5 mini PC is ideal for home office users, especially now that it's $550 (was $800) on Amazon.
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Samsung's 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor is only $350 today
B&H is offering a 27-inch gaming OLED monitor for $200 off the regular price.
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When will the Steam Machine land? Valve doesn't seem to know
Valve said the company "hope(s) to ship in 2026," before backtracking and commiting more firmly to "this year." But the Steam Machine is clearly facing RAM issues, just like everything else.
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Logitech's radical new mouse ditches clicks for magnets
Logitech's top-of-the-line Pro X2 Superstrike with adjustable actuation magnetic switches opens up a whole new dimension for PC gamers.
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Nvidia gobbles up 94% of the PC graphics card market
The latest analysis of the PC graphics-card market shows AMD following Intel's plunge in market share, ceding almost the entire PC graphics market to Nvidia.
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Watch out for this '1.1 TB' laptop scam on Amazon
Third-party sellers are claiming 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage (which expires after a year) as part of the specs for budget laptops.
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AceMagic's new mini PC oozes old-school Nintendo vibes
This chunky little mini PC combines retro looks with a ton of power for an integrated design, along with user-accessible RAM and storage.
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Newegg's $7,500 RTX 5090 card is a sad, depressing omen
What's worse: a shop jacking up the price of a top-of-the-line graphics card, or the price of that card being sky-high to begin with?
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This massive 49-inch ultrawide OLED monitor is just $900
MSI's gigantic gaming OLED boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and 98 watts of charging over USB-C.
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Keychron's new ultra-slim wireless keyboard folds in half
The keyboard has a built-in Hall sensor to automatically turn off and on when it's folded and unfolded.
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Ugreen's USB-C hub for $11: Add 5 ports to your laptop easily
Save 37% on this 5-port USB-C hub and expand what your laptop can do.
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Nvidia loves the RAM crisis
"The fact that everything is scarce is fantastic for us," says CEO Jensen Huang.
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Intel i5 mini PC for $361: 16GB RAM and Windows 11 Pro (was $580)
The Acemagic K1 mini PC is now 38% off on Amazon, which is a steep drop for this awesome home office productivity machine.
Full Nerd
The privacy nightmare hiding inside California’s new kid-safety rule
Governments want to help protect kids. But they keep opening new cans of worms.
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What to look for in a CRT monitor: The ultimate guide for retro gamers
Here's what to look for if you're on the hunt for a CRT monitor to level up your retro gaming experience.
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