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Windows 11's new Backup and Restore process just makes everything worse
Microsoft has added a new backup and restore experience to Windows 11, part of the the big fall 2023 updates. But the process still doesn't do what I want it to do.
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Asus Vivobook 15 review: A solid low-cost laptop
The Vivobook 15 is a decent 15-inch budget laptop that gets the job done, but there's plenty of competition at this price point
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Best laptops 2023: Premium laptops, budget laptops, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming PC laptops, and compare AMD vs. Intel.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage preview: Finally, a return to stealth roots
Assassin's Creed Mirage is finally stealth-first again: We can experiment much more, experience a maximally open level design and a city where every neighbourhood feels different.
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My favorite ultra-tiny ThinkPad laptop is just $600 today
The first-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is going for a fantastic $599.99 price, with a crucial 16GB RAM upgrade.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 was finally announced and it's a mini PC monster
The Raspberry Pi foundation just gave us a peek at the Raspberry Pi 5, and the new single-board computer looks absolutely kickass.
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FSR 3, Radeon's frame-injecting DLSS 3 rival, launches today
AMD's FSR 3 framerate-boosting tech is now available in Immortals of Aveum and Forspoken.
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Best gaming laptops 2023: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
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Update now! Chrome, other software hit by 0-day exploit – and it's being attacked
A new media encoder exploit could affect everything from Chrome to Skype to Nvidia drivers.
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Roccat Kone Air review: A solid $50 gaming mouse
The Roccat Kone Air positions itself with a medium-high price of currently around $50 and promises a real gaming experience.
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This fully loaded Roccat mechanical gaming keyboard is 54% off
If you're looking to pick up a nice mechanical gaming keyboard on the cheap, the Roccat Vulcan 121 is worth considering.
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Watch a PC noob make a dream machine with Corsair's Build Kit, live
We've got a first-time builder in the PCWorld labs, and they're going to put together Corsair's most powerful collection of pre-selected Build Kit parts
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Forget passwords: Passkeys are debuting in Windows 11, and I want more
Microsoft is debuting passkeys within Windows 11 22H2's September update and the Windows 11 23H3 update. They replace a website's password with Windows Hello, and they're extremely convenient.
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Best monitor deals: Gaming monitors, 4K workstations, and more
These are the best discounts on gaming monitors, 4K monitors, and more.
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Best laptop deals from budget to extreme
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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I switched my $1,000 desktop to a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
How the Beelink SER5 mini-PC compares to a desktop tower.
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TerraMaster F2-212 review: Entry-level NAS with options
The TerraMaster F2-212 is a dual-bay NAS powered by an ARM processor that comes with 1GB of RAM.
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Counter-Strike 2 is here and free on Steam
After 11 years of waiting, the time has finally come: You can now download and play Counter-Strike 2 on Steam.
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You can't upgrade to Windows 10 for free anymore
Microsoft originally said users would have a year to upgrade from Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 10. Seven years after that, the company has begun enforcing its decision.
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