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Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi review: A stand-out budget ultrawide
Xiaomi’s G34WQi is a budget ultrawide with impressive image quality.
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Keychron Q1 HE keyboard review: Who is this for?
The first hot-swap, adjustable actuation keyboard falls far short for gamers, even with its cool new tech.
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Gamesir Nova HD review: A budget controller contender
The Nova HD looks cheap and flashy, and it's both of those things. But it's also remarkably flexible, effortlessly handling PC and Switch games.
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Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD review: Vast and fast
Seagate's high-capacity, external 3.5-inch Expansion Desktop hard drive can sustain transfers at nearly 280MBps. It's also available with up to 24TB at around $20 per terabyte.
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Baseus Spacemate USB-C dock review: Too clever for its own good
The Baseus Spacemate 11-in-1 Docking Station feels well designed, with some fun quirks you may love. But it just doesn't deliver enough performance, or power.
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ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED review: A gaming monitor in a suit
The ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED benefits from practical design and tons of ports, but it can’t beat less expensive OLED monitors on image quality.
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Razer Basilisk Ultimate review: A mouse for hyper-realistic MMO gaming
Razer's Basilisk Ultimate is undoubtedly one of the finest mice you can get for MMO gaming.
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WD My Passport, Works with USB-C review: A fat 6TB for not a lot of cash
The "WD My Passport, Works with USB C" (really, that's the name) is an external 2.5-inch hard drive that's available with up to 6TB of capacity for less than $200. But while it "works with USB-C," the port is actually Micro-B USB.
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PNY RP60 20Gbps USB SSD review: Fast, handsome, affordable
PNY's good-looking, RP60 20Gbps USB SSD delivers good performance, but it's main claim to fame is its IP65 (dust-proof and weatherized) rating.
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Sabrent Rocket Nano 2242 review: The perfect SSD for finicky Thinkpads
The Rocket Nano 2242 is tailor-made for Lenovo's Legion Go and Thinkpads, eliminating the need for a 2230/2242 adapter. It's also a good performer.
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Lexar Armor 700 portable SSD review: Fast and impervious to the elements
Lexar's 20Gbps Armor 700 USB SSD is a good performer, as well as being weatherized and ruggedized to an IP66 rating.
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Teamgroup PD20M portable SSD review: Fast for light duties only
The Teamgroup PD20M passed performance with a smaller 16GB data set, but fell to the bottom of the charts with our usual 64GB data set. Light duty only.
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Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG review: This unique OLED monitor wows in HDR
The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG has a third-generation LG WOLED panel that delivers superior brightness in HDR content.
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Corsair MP700 Pro SE review: One of the best PCIe 5.0 SSDs
This update to the Corsair MP700 Pro is over 2GBps faster thanks to new, higher-bandwidth NAND — and was just a whisker off taking the performance crown.
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Keychron M3 mini 4K Metal Edition review: Simply excellent
The Keychron M3 mini 4K Metal Edition is an all-around excellent gaming mouse that boasts outstanding performance, a robust and lightweight chassis, and all the connectivity options you'd ever need.
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Adata SE920 portable SSD review: Cheaper, faster USB 4 storage
Adata's handsome and unique USB4 SSD is the fastest we've tested at 40Gbps, and is also relatively affordable.
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Nuphy Air V2 review: Low-profile keyboards get elevated
Nuphy's Air series of keyboards get an Editors' Choice thanks to tons of features, poppy style, and great custom switches, all at a fair price.
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Acer Predator Orion 3000 review: Compact gaming power
The Acer Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop is an attractive, compact gaming desktop, with an optional tempered glass side panel that ships in the box. It's just not as configurable as we'd hope.
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Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C Dock (VGA) review: Not worth it
If you're looking for a USB-C hub that can support a legacy VGA connection, the Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C to Dual-HDMI+VGA Triple Display Docking Station may appeal. But testing revealed it can't deliver what it promises.
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SanDisk Desk Drive USB SSD review: High capacity, 10Gbps performance
SanDisk's round mound of 10Gbps desktop storage is named appropriately. It's called the Desk Drive and is available in generous 4TB and 8TB capacities at relatively affordable price points.
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SK Hynix Tube T31 review: Looks like a USB drive, performs like a SSD
SK Hynix's Tube T31 is designed externally like a standard Type-A USB thumb drive, but performs more like the external SSD it actually is. Fast, portable, universally connectable.
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Asus ROG Keris II Ace review: Near perfection in an esports mouse
The Asus ROG Keris II Ace comes with dual wireless connectivity, an adapter for a whopping 4,000Hz wireless polling rate, a 42,000 DPI sensor, and yet it weighs just 1.9 ounces (54 grams).
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Pixio PX248 Wave review: A monitor for fashion, flair, and clarity on a budget
The Pixio PX248 Wave is an affordable monitor with good motion clarity and design that’s perfect for gamers who want a unique look.
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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 (TBT4-UDZ) dock review: A bit off the pace
Plugable's Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Quad Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ) is one of a handful of ultrapremium Thunderbolt docking stations sporting tons of ports, as well as the ability to connect to four displays. But it falls a bit short, especially in stability.
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Swiftpoint Z2 review: The most customizable gaming mouse ever made
The Swiftpoint Z2 is an exceptional gaming mouse with more customizable functionality than we've ever had before in a mouse. Playing with it is like a rite of passage — like getting a bespoke tailored suit — that brings a level of personalization to your gaming that you never thought possible.
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Satechi Surface Pro 9 Hub review: What a niche device!
Satechi's Dual USB-C Surface Pro 9 Hub is reasonably priced, and offers several needed additional ports for the Surface Pro 9. But it's an unreasonably complicated product, and that's Microsoft's fault.
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How we test USB-C cables at PCWorld
USB-C cables are not all the same, and we have a specific set of criteria we use to discover their differences.
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BenQ PD3225U review: The most alluring IPS Black monitor yet
BenQ’s first IPS Black monitor delivers the superior color accuracy creators crave.
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Teamgroup Z540 review: A worthy competitor for the SSD performance crown
This PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD hauls the mail and won't break the bank (comparatively).
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Viewsonic VX1655-4K-OLED review: A portable monitor with impressive image quality
The Viewsonic VX1655-4K-OLED delivers excellent sharpness, color, and HDR performance in a portable 16-inch display.
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Ducky One III SF keyboard review: And it was all yellow
This keyboard has stylish, high-quality hardware, but stumbles at the finish line with average switches and possibly broken programming.
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SteelSeries Aerox 3 review: A perennial favorite among lightweight gaming mice
Despite its age, the SteelSeries Aerox 3 remains a top choice among gamers. Our test reveals how this lightweight mouse with its precise control and unique design continues to impress even years after its launch.
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Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 portable SSD review: 4TB of fast, tiny storage
While the Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 isn't the fastest 20Gbps portable SSD on the planet, it's plenty fast and fits a ton (up to 4TB) of storage in a super-small form factor. Nice.
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Corsair EX100U USB SSD review: Faster than 10Gbps, but slower than the 20Gbps gang
Though Corsair's 20Gbps USB SSD offers excellent random 4K performance, it lags well behind the competition in other performance metrics. A good drive for light workloads if you find it on sale.
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BenQ’s PD3420Q review: An ultrawide that works too hard
The BenQ PD3420Q is a sensible pick for professionals who only work with tasks that demand exacting color accuracy and need to ensure the display fits a particular color profile. It's lackluster at other tasks that fall outside this niche.
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Lexar SL500 USB SSD review: 20Gbps storage cut thin to win
If you seek a fast USB SSD that can barely be felt when it slides into your pocket, or mounts easily to the back of your mobile device, then Lexar's SL500 is what you're looking for.
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Adata SD810 portable SSD review: A fast, affordable everyday drive
The Adata SD810 is affordable, especially in the 4TB and breezed through the majority of our tests. It was very slow in the 450GB write, but that will affect few users.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 review: Still one of the best
With a redesigned interface and new AI features, Photoshop Elements is still one of the best photo-editors for amateur photographers.
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Cherry K5V2 keyboard review: Great switches at a high price
This mini gaming keyboard shows off some of Cherry's fantastic work on switches and stabilizers, but its big price tag and lack of software make it lag behind the competition.
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Alienware Pro Wireless review: A stylish speed demon of a gaming mouse
The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse has a killer 4KHz wireless polling right out of the box, which means you can forget about shelling out for an expensive add-on hyper-polling dongle.
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review: Quick and deadly accurate
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 has almost the same design as its predecessor, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, but it goes one step further with an even lighter body and an upgraded Hero 2 sensor that really boosts the power and precision you have at your fingertips.
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Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM review: A super-sized and razor sharp display
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is another excellent 32-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor. It excels in connectivity, but falls a tad behind in HDR.
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Kensington SD5800T Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: Premium in all ways
The Kensington Thunderbolt 4 and USB Quad Docking Station (SD5800T) promises four 4K-display support, and delivers — provided you have the right hardware. Otherwise, its 16-in-1 port flexibility demands a steep price.
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Endgame Gear KB65HE keyboard review: Minimalist design meets gamer savvy
The Endgame Gear KB65HE, a new step by the manufacturer into the gaming keyboard market, promises high performance thanks to its Hall-effect switches and robust design. Our review shows whether it delivers what it promises.
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Lexar SL600 review: A fast, affordable portable SSD in unique guise
Lexar's come up with another worthy contender for your SSD dollars. The uniquely styled SL600 is not best at anything, but solid at almost everything and was a bit cheaper than the competition at the 2TB level as of this review.
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Dell U4025QW review: A big, sharp ultrawide with a heaping helping of ports
The Dell U4025QW is a giant 40-inch 5K ultrawide display with tons of connectivity and image configuration options and a hefty price tag to boot.
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JBL Quantum Stream Studio USB mic review: Great sound with little effort
Just plug in the JBL Quantum Stream Studio and start talking.
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Corsair K65 Plus Wireless review: The new leader for 75% gaming keyboards
The 75% form factor is the toughest in the industry right now, but Corsair's latest keyboard comes out on top thanks to a combination of wireless, quality hardware, and value.
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Crucial T705 SSD review: The fastest PCIe 5.0 SSD yet
With awe-inspiring benchmark numbers, the Crucial T705 is our current performance champ. However, you pay a hefty premium for extra performance.
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