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Valve's useful Steam Families feature is now available to everyone
The new feature lets you lend games in your Steam library to family members, among other things.
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Go on and nominate your favorite apps for Microsoft's Store Awards 2024
Between now and September 15, you can nominate your favorite Microsoft Store apps and the winners will be announced in October.
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AMD's Ryzen Master drops support for older Ryzens, sort of
AMD has essentially split its Ryzen Master software into two versions, shunting its first- and second-generation Ryzen and Threadripper chips into a less frequently updated version.
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This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here's what you can do
Microsoft doesn't let you uninstall this app, but there's something you can do to prevent slowdowns.
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5 reasons you should become a Windows Insider (and 5 you shouldn't)
Not sure if the Windows Insider program is worth joining? Here are several considerations to help you decide.
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Your VPN's 'kill switch': What it is and why it matters
A VPN's kill switch guarantees your data is never exposed while connected and is an essential feature everyone should be using.
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The TV industry’s response to cord-cutting has finally backfired
What's behind the DirecTV carriage dispute with Disney? Here's a closer look.
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AMD's AFMF 2 gives you more frames for free on Ryzen AI 300 laptops
AMD's next-gen Fluid Motion Frames 2 can boost gaming frame rates by about 40 percent, for free, if you own a Ryzen AI 300 laptop.
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Microsoft's Photos app is getting a quick image search feature
It's currently rolling out to Windows Insiders and will presumably go public in the months ahead.
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Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
This month, Microsoft fixed 79 security issues across their products, including five zero-day vulnerabilities.
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This easy $30 tech purchase is the best travel investment I ever made
The next time you travel overseas, spend a few bucks on a foreign SIM or eSIM and you'll never have to worry about roaming fees or disconnections.
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Windows' contentious Recall feature won't be uninstallable, but it should be
If Windows 11 is ever to become synonymous with security, it can’t undermine users’ control over their data.
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Pinning apps to the Windows 11 taskbar is getting easier
A new app-pinning feature flew under the radar in a recent Windows Insider update.
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You need to replace Kaspersky's antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives
Kaspersky finishes shutdown of its US operations at the end of this month. If you’re still running its antivirus software, you’ll need to replace it.
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Autumn's big Windows update is apparently causing display problems
Several users have encountered screen-related issues while using the latest Windows version.
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Apple's practical, dull AI is a stark contrast to Windows Copilot
Apple launched the iPhone 16 with Apple Intelligence inside…which contained none of the flashy AI tricks it could have. In fact, it seemed very Microsoft!
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Explore the solar system from your desk with Google's space maps
Google Maps in Space lets you "walk" the surface of the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other entities in the Solar System, as well as the International Space Station. Here's how to use it.
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Building your first PC? 5 essential tips that'll ensure success
Assembling your own PC may not be rocket science, but there are still some gotchas to be aware of.
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Apple sneaks a Windows Recall-like feature onto the iPhone
Apple is launching the iPhone with "semantic search," which appears to do the same thing Microsoft's controversial Recall does.
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AMD will unify Radeon and Pro graphics to battle Nvidia's dominance
A top executive said that it plans to combine its CDNA enterprise graphics architecture with the RDNA consumer GPUs to simplify development and take on Nvidia's CUDA.
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Mozilla extends support for Firefox on older Windows versions
You can continue to use the Firefox browser on older Windows computer for about six more months.
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AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme will hit next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025
In an IFA roundtable, AMD confirmed that its next-gen Z2 Extreme chip for gaming handhelds is coming sooner than later.
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Can Chromebooks get viruses? It's complicated
Can Chromebooks get viruses? The simple answer is yes, but it's rare and a touch complicated.
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AMD exec: Next-gen Radeons focus on mainstream, not monster GPUs
AMD exec Jack Huynh says that next-gen Radeon RX 8000 GPUs will prioritize market share over going toe-to-toe with Nvidia's elite enthusiast GPUs.
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Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11
For some Windows users, File Explorer crashed when opened via the taskbar. Microsoft has now solved this problem.
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Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes
Modern phones apparently have secret eavesdropping tech that's used for personalized ad targeting.
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Baldur's Gate III adds native game mods on PC
Players can now browse and install a huge list of game mods without any external tools.
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YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes
Incoming tools will let creators find and take down fakes of their own voices and faces, among other protections.
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This adorable mini PC is the 'world's smallest' water-cooled gaming desktop
The Geekom MegaMini G1 uses laptop parts to cram a ton of power into a tiny case.
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Bluetooth 6.0 is almost here, and it's bringing a useful feature
The next major update to Bluetooth is long overdue, but it's finally coming with new features and improvements.
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5 delightfully weird PCs you have to see from IFA
There were a lot of laptops and PCs at IFA, but these wonderfully unorthodox machines pushed the envelope to stand out from the crowd.
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Acer shows off a gaming monitor with ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rate
If 540Hz wasn't fast enough for you, you'll soon be able to hit 600Hz and eke out extra frames.
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a drool-worthy workhorse with a neat party trick
Out of Lenovo's raft of new laptops unveiled at IFA 2024,the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is the one I'm drooling over.
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Lenovo's newest ThinkPad laptop reminds you to sit up straight
Lenovo unveiled the newest ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop at IFA in Berlin and it boasts a number of AI features.
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Lenovo’s concept laptop unfolds itself and turns to follow you
Most AI laptops revolve around image and text generation. Lenovo's AutoTwist concept taps AI for more luxurious hands-free screen adjustments.
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Intel says Lunar Lake laptop graphics are getting a huge boost from Xe2
The company's IFA 2024 presentation claims a 31% improvement over last gen and 16% over AMD's latest APU.
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Acer's clean Nitro V 14 wasn't good enough for one girl gamer
Acer launches the Nitro V 14 gaming laptop at the IFA showcase in Berlin, but the relatively anemic GPU had some fuming.
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Intel's next big chip won't be 'Intel Inside,' either
Intel said its upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips will be the second straight PC processor to not be manufactured internally by Intel.
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Your Chromebook should now have one of Windows' best features
Google is bringing its own twist on snapping and grouping windows to Chromebooks and ChromeOS.
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These sports streaming guides will show you where to watch the game
Make sense of sports streaming with this list of online resources.
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Asus unveils swanky Lunar Lake-powered laptops at IFA
Today at IFA in Berlin, Asus unveiled the latest iterations of the Vivobook and Zenbook line of laptops, now powered by the latest Lunar Lake CPUs from Intel.
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Firefox 130 brings a few AI features, including integrated chatbots
The latest Firefox update brings a few AI-powered features and quality-of-life improvements.
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Acer concept laptop's touchpad pops out as a gaming controller
The DualPlay's touchpad releases and flips around to reveal a full gamepad. Its speakers also pop out of the laptop body.
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Cooler Master's $7,000 Shark X PC doesn't even include a built-in laser
Cooler Master's long-awaited Shark X, a mix of mini-ITX desktop and modern art piece, can be yours for just… seven grand.
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Recall 2.0? Microsoft plans another AI feature that scans everything
Another AI-driven feature that searches PC content surfaces in Windows 11, raising questions about data privacy.
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Acer launches the first Swift laptops with Lunar Lake CPUs
Acer recently announced the first Swift and TravelMate laptops with Lunar Lake CPUs at IFA in Berlin.
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Acer debuts new Nitro gaming laptops and a Steam Deck clone
Affordable gaming laptops for everyone! But we'll have to wait for more details on the Nitro Blaze 7 handheld.
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