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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this April. Currently on discount: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark.
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Chrome 147 patch fixes 60 security flaws, including 2 critical ones
The latest update for Google Chrome patches 60 security vulnerabilities, including 2 critical buffer overflows in WebML.
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Best external SSDs for gaming: 5 great portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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Ugreen's 6-in-1 USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is 36% off (now just $14)
Need more ports for your laptop? This Ugreen 6-in-1 hub gives you 4K/60Hz HDMI, 85W passthrough charging, and four USB ports.
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Valve is quietly building its own AI tool called SteamGPT
Valve's SteamGPT appears to be an internal AI tool for support and moderation, not a user-facing feature.
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Resolved: Laundry folding is the future of home robotics
Hot on the heels of LG's laundry-folding robot showcased at CES, Syncere has released a much more elegant home robot that marries a floor lamp to laundry-folding functions.
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This $800 Lenovo Yoga 7 has an OLED touchscreen with 360-degree hinge
Save $300 on the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 at Best Buy with Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and decent integrated graphics.
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Your TP-Link router is under attack from Russian state hackers
Russian hacking group Fancy Bear is targeting TP-Link routers worldwide. Update your router firmware now.
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Windows 11's 'Send to' menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds
Unnecessary "Send to" entries can accumulate in Windows 11's File Explorer. Here's how to delete them quickly and keep the context menu tidy.
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Logitech MX Vertical ergonomic mouse hits $75, down from $120
Save $45 on Logitech's MX Vertical wireless ergonomic mouse with up to 4 months of battery life.
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A capable mini PC for $513: Kamrui Hyper H2 with our exclusive code
PCWorld's special promo code gets you the Kamrui Hyper H2 mini PC for $513. It packs a Core i5-14450HX, 32GB RAM, and triple 4K display support.
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YouTube TV’s hidden 'genre' plans: What they are and how to find them
YouTube TV's cheaper bundles centered around news, family programming, sports and other content slices are finally available. But they're not easy to find. Here's how to make sense of it all.
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8 phishing red flags hidden in everyday emails
The best way to spot phishing emails is to know what to look for and these are some of the biggest red flags to help keep you safe.
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5 ways AI photo editing can fix dull or distracting images
AI image editing can streamline workflows and enhance photos with just a few clicks. Using Luminar Neo as an example, we show you what it can do and where it has limits.
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Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this April. Currently on discount: : HP, CyberPowerPC, and Skytech.
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Try out an open-source app to access GeForce Now, while you can
OpenNow is an open-source alternative to the official GeForce Now apps and browser tools, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Asus tells reviewers one Zenbook A16 price, then immediately hikes it
Asus told reviewers that its Zenbook A16 laptop, one of the first with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite inside it, would be $1,599. A day after the launch, it raised the price. Is that fair, even in the age of shortages?
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Corsair's custom PC case builder is fun, but the math doesn't add up
The Corsair Frame 4000D builder has decent variety, but you won't save any money or even build time with it.
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Anthropic's new AI found thousands of zero-day flaws on its own
Claude Mythos is so powerfully capable that Anthropic refuses to release it to the public.
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Best laptops 2026: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more
To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.
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Microsoft acknowledges Windows 11's search problems, working on a fix
Windows 11's Start menu search is slow and inconsistent. Microsoft confirms fixes are coming, including a unified search update.
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Tiny 20K Baseus power bank with built-in USB-C cable is now $38
Now 37% off at Amazon, the Baseus PicoGo AC22 is a palm-sized 20,000mAh power bank with a built-in USB-C cable and 45W fast charging.
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Windows 11's emergency March update is breaking window management
Update KB5085516 was meant to fix Microsoft app logins. Now some Windows 11 25H2 users can't move or resize windows after installing it.
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Reclaim deleted files from your storage devices with a now mature recovery program
Significantly improved since our visit over a decade ago, the clean and easy Stellar Data Recovery (nee Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery) now delivers recovery results commensurate with the competition.
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Ring Wired Doorbell Plus is now $35 off, near its all-time low
Ring Wired Doorbell Plus hits $160 at Amazon in select colors. It packs 2K video, color night vision, and no subscription required for live view.
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Solar-powered Reolink 2K security camera hits $64 (25% off)
Get the Reolink Argus Eco with solar panel for $64 at Amazon. It shoots 2K video, detects people and vehicles, and skips the cloud fee.
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6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
I put it off for far too long. Don't be like me! If you experience any of these signs, consider resetting Windows sooner than later.
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Anker's 7-in-1 charging station drops to $60, its lowest price
Anker's Nano charging station packs 2 retractable USB-C cables, 2 other USB ports, and 3 AC outlets. It's now 25% off at Amazon.
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Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs
Google Chrome now offers vertical tabs, which its competitors have offered for years, plus an updated reading mode.
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This website is a portal to the internet you forgot existed
Cloudhiker is like a modern StumbleUpon that helps you find the internet’s best hidden gems.
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Why your 'fast' PC feels slow: Blame your RAM
Fast CPU, slow PC? Find out if RAM is holding you back (and how to fix it).
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I upgraded to OLED and now every other monitor feels broken
Upgrading to an OLED monitor is a truly transformative experience. It isn't perfect, but my only regret is waiting so long.
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80 Copilots later, Microsoft is finally confronting the mess
An AI researcher has set out to chart all the different instances of Copilot in Microsoft's services. There are far, far more than you think!
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This Kasa Matter smart plug 4-pack for $40 is a solid starter deal
Get these Kasa Matter smart plugs for 43% off at Amazon. They work with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
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Google Gemini now connects users in crisis directly to helplines
Gemini can now detect signs of crisis and connect users to helplines via call, text, or chat, plus it's better at correcting false beliefs.
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Best monitors for a home office 2026: Top-notch displays that mean business
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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My favorite Logitech wireless mouse is just $30 right now
Logitech's M705 Marathon mouse offers 3 years of battery life and all-day comfort. It's 25% off at Amazon.
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Your Nvidia GPU is your PC's newest security weakness
Security researchers found a way to manipulate GPU memory and elevate it into a system attack with root permissions.
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Microsoft says Copilot AI is intended for 'entertainment purposes'
Microsoft's terms of service call Copilot entertainment-only, but the company has been pushing it as much more than that.
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Logitech's latest MX Master 4 mouse gets a rare discount
Newegg is offering a price drop on Logitech's latest and greatest MX productivity mouse, but it may not stick around for long.
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Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent
A security researcher reported a vulnerability to Microsoft. But when the company didn't respond quickly enough, he went public with real exploit code.
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Acemagic K1 mini PC drops to its lowest price ever at $360
Save $220 on the Acemagic K1 mini PC with Intel Core i5-12600H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and triple 4K support.
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Steam is building a game performance estimator for your PC
The latest versions of Steam include code that mentions a "Framerate Estimator" tool, though there's nothing user-facing at the moment.
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Hate cookie pop-ups on sites? This free extension kills them dead
Every time you visit a website, you're asked about cookies. It's annoying. Here's a free tool that helps cut down on unnecessary clicks.
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Samsung's 34-inch 1440p ultrawide drops to its all-time low of $200
Want an ultrawide without the usual price premium? This 34-inch Samsung with 3440×1440 and HDR10 is a score at this price.
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Adobe's new Student Spaces is ready for class
Adobe Acrobat Student Spaces is Adobe's study aid for students, taking on Google, Quizlet, and Canva with tools to help students prepare for tests and even prepare a resume and a job interview.
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Sharing your location with ChatGPT? Do it the right way
ChatGPT can now access your precise location for better query results, but you don’t have to give it unfettered access to your whereabouts.
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