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How long does an SSD last? It's a tricky question to answer
SSDs, like any hardware, can and do fail. So, how long can you expect one to last?
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Get this Core i9 mini PC with 32GB RAM for just $413: Exclusive deal
PCWorld readers can claim extra savings on this loaded Acemagic mini PC at Amazon right now.
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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 December. Currently on discount: iBuyPower, HP, and Lenovo.
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This premium 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock is 39% off today
Get the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 docking station at a 39% discount on Amazon while you still can.
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Samsung's 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor is 35% off ahead of the holidays
The Samsung Odyssey G5 also sports a 180Hz refresh rate, and it's down to just $280 on Amazon right now.
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Confused about laptop CPU model names? Here's a cheat sheet
A simple guide to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chip names when you're shopping for a modern Windows laptop.
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New HDMI 2.2 specs expected to drop at CES 2025 in January
HDMI 2.2 will need to surpass DisplayPort 2.1 if it wants to re-affirm its reign over video outputs. Details on HDMI 2.2 are coming soon.
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5 useful PC upgrades for your unused PCIe slots
Empty PCIe slots in your motherboard are a waste of potential. Here are some cool PCIe cards to plug in so you can take full advantage of your PC.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with triple 4K support is only $309 right now
Get it now and save 21% on this powerful Beelink SER5 mini PC on Amazon.
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Alienware's 34-inch ultrawide OLED monitor is now cheaper than ever
You can get the Alienware AW3423DW OLED for a whopping $400 off on Amazon.
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We love this blazing-fast 1TB Lexar portable SSD, and it's just $89 now
The Lexar SL500 portable SSD is 23% off on Amazon.
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I never would've bought a $700 office chair… until I tried this one
Office chairs have always caused me pain and disappointment. Turns out, premium chairs do cost more for a reason. I finally get it.
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Nvidia stokes RTX 50-series hype with Witcher 4 and a global LAN party
Choo-choo, here comes the Nvidia RTX 50-series hype train. Final stop: CES 2025.
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Does it really matter what thermal paste you use in your gaming PC?
Just like PC hardware, thermal pastes aren't made equal. Here we explain the secret to finding a good thermal paste for your gaming PC.
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This Core i9 mini PC with 32GB RAM is down to $455 right now
Save 40% on the powerful Acemagic AD08 mini PC with this hot sale on Amazon.
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This 27-inch Dell IPS gaming monitor is an incredible $150 today
This already-great Dell gaming monitor is that much better with this deal.
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Samsung's 34-inch 1440p ultrawide monitor drops 42% to its best price ever
The Samsung ViewFinity S5 is only $220 right now on Amazon.
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This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 24GB of RAM is only $349 right now
This incredible Beelink EQR6 mini PC is 27% off on Amazon.
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Asus' portable laptop monitor is 36% off, down to its best-ever price
Get the 15.6-inch Asus ZenScreen for just $89 on Amazon.
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This retro monitor looks like it fell off the OG Enterprise
JapanNext has made a 24-inch "gaming monitor" that delightfully harkens back to when TVs had dials instead of remotes.
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Get this 256GB Samsung Pro Plus microSD for just $20 right now
Samsung's Pro Plus microSD card is great for transferring files and recording video. It's half off on Amazon.
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Crucial's compact 2TB portable SSD is simply great, and it's 25% off
You can get this fast portable SSD with 2TB of capacity for $110 on Amazon.
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Fast-charge four devices at once with this USB-C wall plug, now 20% off
The Ugreen Nexode X 160W charging plug is on sale for $80 on Amazon.
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This speedy 1TB microSD is 4K ready and now a solid 42% off
Get this 1TB microSD by Lexar for any of your devices for just $75 (was $130) on Amazon.
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AMD says it'll make a lot more 9800X3D chips soon, so just hold on
Have a little patience and resist the urge to buy hard-to-find Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs at scalped prices.
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Take $65 off this Logitech MX keyboard and mouse bundle today
Get an MX Keys S keyboard and MX Master 3S mouse, plus a free wrist rest and Rubik's cube, for an unbeatable price.
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ASRock's new OLED monitors have built-in Wi-Fi antennas
They can boost the reception of your onboard Wi-Fi and they also have tiny, single-logo screens built into the stand.
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Raspberry Pi's new keyboard PC and USB monitor are on sale now
The latest PC-in-a-keyboard design gets upgraded with Pi 5 parts. The company's very first full-size monitor has officially launched, too.
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NZXT accused of 'predatory scam' gaming PC rental program
An investigative report from GamersNexus accuses the company of horrible rental terms and deceptive advertising targeting children, among other things.
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This tiny, sleek, fanless PC hangs under your desk with zero clutter
Silent, hidden, and poised to strike… with a fairly old AMD APU. Still, it's a very cool design from Arctic.
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Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech
Thunderbolt 5 exhibits a marked improvement in sequential transfers, but our first look at the spec suffered some backwards compatibility issues. And it's… pricey.
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'Tiny screens on keyboards are dumb': Why I think this PC trend needs to die
More and more keyboards are popping up with little screens attached, especially expensive gaming models. It's dumb, don't buy them.
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This budget-friendly 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor is an extra 41% off
The Acer Nitro monitor with 180Hz refresh rate is down to just $170 on Amazon right now.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC just dropped to its all-time best price: $279
This budget-friendly mini PC with Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, and 500GB SSD just got even cheaper on Amazon.
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Dive deep into Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs on The Full Nerd!
Intel's Tom Petersen will be with us live to chat about the company's new and shockingly affordable Arc graphics cards.
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Logitech's ergonomic MX Vertical wireless mouse gets a rare sale
Right now, get this often hard-to-find ergonomic mouse packed with high-tech features for 24% off on Amazon.
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Intel Arc makes its Steam Hardware Survey debut
Intel's integrated graphics for the Core Ultra series makes a small splash for PC gamers. Meanwhile, discrete Arc cards are still nowhere to be seen.
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This triple 4K mini PC is a certified banger and only costs $350 today
Save $100 on this super mini PC with Core i5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro.
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Upgrade to 4K for just $199 with this 27-inch Dell IPS monitor deal
The Dell S2721QS is 34% off on Amazon right now.
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8 mistakes that will kill your SSD early
If you want your SSDs to last many years without issue, you have to stop doing these things.
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Intel: 'We have invested gi-namic resources into addressing' Arc GPU driver issues
Intel fellow Tom Petersen says that the cascade of ongoing Intel GPU driver releases means that the buggy launch of its first-generation Alchemist discrete GPUs are a problem no longer.
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Missed Cyber Monday? Get 45% off this hot OLED monitor anyway
This crazy fast 39-inch LG OLED gaming monitor is going for $830 on Amazon today.
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8BitDo's new extra-green Xbox keyboard gives me 2001 vibes
More translucent plastic, please! I need to fulfill my dreams of owning an OG Xbox developer kit.
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Samsung's 49-inch 240Hz ultrawide monitor is cheaper now than it was on Black Friday
This enormous beast of an ultrawide beauty is now $560 off, bringing it down to its all-time best price.
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Intel's $249 Arc B580 is the GPU we've begged for since the pandemic
Powered by the new Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture and a new XeSS 2 frame generation feature, Intel's $249 Arc B580 is FINALLY bringing 1440p gaming to the masses.
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The 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD with heatsink just dropped to 40% off
Grab this high-performance, large-capacity internal SSD for the stunningly low price of $290 on Amazon right now.
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Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs haven't lived up to their promise. If AI is the future of Windows, Copilot+ PCs will need some serious upgrades.
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Build a 1080p gaming PC for $585 with these Cyber Monday deals
Building a gaming PC is still pretty cheap on Cyber Monday. Here's how to roll a 1080p machine for $585—including Windows.
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Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals
Cyber Monday Thunderbolt docking station deals have arrived! Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of what to buy and why.
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