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LG's new 1Hz display is the secret behind a new laptop's battery life
LG unveils the Oxide 1Hz panel, which appears in a new flagship laptop and will be added to external displays. The 1Hz refresh rate can extend battery life by almost 50 percent.
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Reddit might tackle its bot problem with identity verification
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the platform is considering identity verification options, from Face ID to government-issued IDs.
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YouTube wants you to help spot 'AI slop' videos
According to Reddit users, YouTube is asking some viewers whether videos they've seen feel like AI-generated rubbish.
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Microsoft VP hints at ending Windows 11's Microsoft Account requirement
A Microsoft VP says he's "working on" removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement in Windows 11, a truly controversial "feature."
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Windows 11's emergency update fixes broken Microsoft app logins
After the March update for Windows 11, some users were unable to log in to apps like Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Store.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: 6 key things to know
Intel’s top Arrow Lake Refresh processor gives PC enthusiasts plenty to like. But will DIY builders agree?
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Touchscreen laptops sounded futuristic. Now they just feel unnecessary
To laptop makers and Microsoft, the Windows touchscreen experience is an afterthought.
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Microsoft wants to know what's wrong with Windows. Tell them!
Microsoft has released the new Feedback Hub app within Windows 11, giving users a complaint line that goes right to Microsoft.
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Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
Microsoft has renewed its push behind Windows, committing to "performance, reliability, and craft" with less of an emphasis on AI and more on the features customers have been asking for.
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Microsoft says Windows 11 will get faster as it scales back Copilot
Microsoft is trying to cut down on the resources Windows 11 uses, including the RAM requirement and even Copilot AI, in various Windows experiences. The goal: a leaner, more responsive Windows.
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Windows 11 is finally fixing two of its most hated design choices
Since launch, Windows 11 users have asked for a Taskbar that can be moved around the screen, a better Start menu, improved Search, and more. Microsoft is setting out to address Windows' user complaints.
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Microsoft tells Windows Update to chill after years of complaints
Tired of being hit with an unexpected Windows update? Microsoft is tweaking the Windows Update service to minimize reboots, and to allow users to even delay 'mandatory' updates.
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Windows 11 has finally taken over
Data from Statcounter shows that Windows 10 use is dying off in a big way, and leaving Windows 11 as the dominant version of Windows for the first time in history.
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Microsoft's new image AI just cracked top 3 on a major leaderboard
The new MAI-Image-2 model is rolling out on Copilot and Bing Image Creator, with standout photorealism and text-in-image capabilities.
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Your next PC will likely run on AI agents
The desktop apps for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini used to confine AI to a chat box. Now they’re aiming to unleash AI agents on your PC, and that’s only the beginning.
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OpenAI is developing a unified AI 'superapp' for desktop users
The superapp will reportedly integrate ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas into one big application.
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Gacha game hacked to deliver spyware, offers free pulls as an apology
If you play Duet Night Abyss on Windows, maybe change all your passwords before you feed the digital slot machine.
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Google Chrome 146 update fixes 3 critical security flaws
Google's latest security update for Chrome addresses over two dozen vulnerabilities. Update your browser!
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Valve's Steam Machine is still MIA, but SteamOS gets 'initial support'
The latest preview version of the Linux-based SteamOS gets an update to support the upcoming console-style gaming PC.
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Stop killing your laptop battery: 9 fixes that actually make it last longer
Laptop battery dying too soon? Learn the habits that protect battery health and add years to your laptop's life.
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Hey, Nvidia: DLSS 5 can’t make great art with imperfect science
When audiences focus on technical execution, art loses its impact.
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Installing an AI assistant on your PC? 5 do's and don’ts
From Claude Cowork to Manus’ My Computer, we’re seeing more and more desktop AI apps with access to your personal files. Here’s what to know before setting them loose.
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Intel joins Microsoft in a push to load PC games faster — up to 37X
Intel is releasing the first iteration of the Intel Graphics Shader Distribution Service, a new distribution program that pushes preconfigured shaders to your PC. It eliminates one of the obstacles to quickly loading your PC games.
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Vivaldi’s new auto-hide browser UI, tested: So fresh, so clean
Vivaldi has two new features that I think you'll like: a way to hid the browser "cruft" when you don't need it, and a new follower tabs feature.
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Vivaldi 7.9 brings a feature-packed update, including 'Follower Tabs'
Between full-screen mode, split-screen mode, and improved email, this update is looking pretty darn good.
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Game devs say Nvidia's DLSS 5 reveal blindsided them
Developers from Capcom and Ubisoft say they weren't aware of the divisive Nvidia demo before it aired at GTC.
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Windows 11's free video editor Clipchamp now requires OneDrive
Previously, users could save project files locally on their PCs. Going forward, you'll have to sync to OneDrive if you want to keep using it for free.
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This Chrome extension alerts you when other extensions get hijacked
"Under New Management" keeps an eye on the Chrome Web Store, looking for new developer names that show up when extensions are sold off.
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ChatGPT is dialing back its 'if you want' end-response teasers
You should now be seeing fewer "if you want"-type follow-ups in GPT-5.3 Instant's responses.
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It's so easy to do bad things with Canva's Magic Layers
Canva unveiled an AI tool called Magic Layers that uses an AI to transform an ordinary image into editable layers. Do you see the problem?
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How to stream March Madness the right way
NCAA basketball tournament streaming: Cheapest options, multiview, and free loopholes
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Is that security alert a scam? How to tell the real from fake
Security warnings often notify you about genuine threats or they can conceal nasty phishing attempts. Learn how to protect your account with our 5-step plan.
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A powerful ChatGPT feature could be coming to Gemini
There’s growing evidence that Gemini may soon let you create a new “branch” of a conversation, handy for taking an existing chat in a different direction without losing the original thread.
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Windows PowerToys update brings 3 big changes and improvements
The Command Palette, Keyboard Manager, and CursorWrap features just got even better.
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Firefox is rolling out its free VPN and split-screen mode soon
Both features will arrive with Firefox 149, which releases next week.
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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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Microsoft is halting forced installs of Microsoft 365 Copilot app
It comes at a time when Microsoft faces heavy backlash from users over its obsession with Copilot AI.
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My most useful Chrome extension was stealing my data for years
An extension I used almost every day was bought by a new owner and loaded up with spyware. It happened in 2024, but Google only removed it this week.
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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.
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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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Deepfake detection tools don’t always work. Here’s proof
You can’t fully trust deepfake detection tools to protect you from fraud online.
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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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Google Intelligence is now asking for all of your data
Google is now opening up its Intelligence AI service to all users, and encouraging you to let Gemini sniff your Gmail, Photos, and other documents for better results.
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New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive
After Microsoft's February update for Windows 11, a Samsung app is rendering certain Windows PCs unusable. A workaround has now been published.
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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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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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The 'See who viewed your profile' Facebook scam is back. Don't click it!
Facebook doesn't actually offer this feature. If you see such promises, know that it's actually a phishing scam.
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