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ARM version of Steam Deck's Proton layer spotted in testing
It looks like Valve is working on bringing the Steam Deck's "special sauce" for Windows games on Linux to Snapdragon and other ARM devices.
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This RTX-powered HP gaming laptop is on sale for $800 right now
The HP Victus rocks an i7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, and it's $300 off at Best Buy.
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7 laptop habits that coax the most out of your battery
There's no better time than the present to start practicing better battery life habits. I'll show you a few simple tweaks you can make to extend the life of your laptop.
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Your laptop's Windows Copilot key can be repurposed soon
The Copilot key that laptop makers all added to their laptops can be reconfigured to launch another app entirely, as part of a Microsoft beta version of Windows 11.
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We adore this HP gaming laptop with OLED, and now it's $400 off
The HP Omen Transcend gaming laptop is on sale for $1,300 at Best Buy.
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How Google Chrome is declaring war against ad blockers
Ghostery's CEO and Director of Engineering break down the new Manifest V3 changes, and why they're bad news for anyone who wants to block ads.
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Get this RTX-powered Acer gaming laptop for a stunningly low $607
This refurb laptop with an i7 and RTX 4050 was already a good deal, but it's exceptionally cheap with a coupon code.
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This Anker docking station is also a monitor stand — and it's 20% off
It also has a wireless charging pad built right in. All of this for just $200 on Amazon right now.
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What the heck is an NPU, anyway? Here's an explainer on AI chips
All PCs will soon have neural processing units. Learn everything you need to know about NPUs and whether you need to care or not.
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Amazon's October Prime Day: What to know about 'Prime Big Deal Days 2024'
Amazon is launching the October version of Prime Day, known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, on Oct 8, 2024. Here's everything you should know about the deals event.
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Why a long-lasting laptop can save you serious cash
A laptop with long battery life isn't just a smart buying decision for those who often work on the go. It can potentially last longer than other laptops, too.
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Anker's 3-device GaN charger is fast, compact, and now just $30
Get the Anker 735 USB-C wall charger at a 46% discount right now on Amazon.
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This RTX-powered gaming laptop deal is Dell-iciously good
The Dell G15 is down to just $900 at Best Buy right now.
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Your laptop needs this portable monitor that's only $64 right now
Arzopa's 15.6-inch portable monitor is over 50% off on Amazon in this limited-time deal.
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Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro productivity laptop is at its lowest price
The thin and powerful Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is $300 off right now on Amazon.
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This high-capacity, fast-charging power bank is 49% off right now
The Baseus 20,000mAh 65W PD power bank is on sale for just $41 on Amazon.
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Anker's 5-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is just $19 right now
The Anker 5-in-1 USB-C hub is great for slim laptops with limited ports — and it's currently on sale for just $18.84 at Amazon.
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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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Save $350 on this powerful RTX-equipped Dell gaming laptop today
The Dell G16 gaming laptop is down to $1,250 at Best Buy right now.
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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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This RTX-powered Acer gaming laptop is shockingly cheap—just $650!
The budget-friendly Acer Nitro V gaming laptop can be had for just $650 on Amazon right now.
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Get this RTX-powered HP laptop with i9 CPU for $400 off today
This 16-inch HP Omen gaming laptop is down to $1,000 at Best Buy right now.
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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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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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The power bank I take with me everywhere is 20% off right now
For a limited time, you can get Ugreen's 25,000mAh power bank on sale for $80 on Amazon.
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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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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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Turn one laptop port into four with Acer's $10 USB hub
The Acer 4-port USB-A hub is great to have on hand — and it's dirt cheap on Amazon right now.
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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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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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This RTX-stacked Alienware gaming laptop is $400 off right now
The powerful Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,500 at Best Buy.
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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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Windows 11 update will add Copilot+ powers to AMD and Intel laptops
Microsoft is allowing Qualcomm rivals to catch up to the current Copilot+ torchbearer, Snapdragon.
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New Asus Snapdragon laptops blend long life with competitive prices
A laptop and a Surface-style tablet, both running Snapdragon X Plus chips yet still affordable.
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This power bank fast charges 3 devices at once, and it's down to $27
This Baseus power bank has a 30,000mAh capacity and it's over half off on Amazon right now.
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MSI goes hard on AI with a thicc desktop PC that chats with you
Other IFA highlights include a next-gen Stealth laptop and an OLED monitor with a bias light that syncs to the picture.
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Dell's newest XPS 13 laptop is featherlight and AI-infused
Dell's newest XPS 13 laptop is lightweight and powerful, now featuring the latest processors from Intel and new AI features.
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This RTX-fitted MSI gaming laptop is down to just $800 today
The MSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop has a strong config for its price at Best Buy.
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Save $400 on this 49-inch Samsung ultrawide that's also a… dock?!
This massive monitor has tons of ports and a built-in KVM switch — and it's on sale right now on Amazon.
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Are Chromebooks good for gaming? No… but actually also yes
Think a bit outside the box and you'll find that Chromebooks can be good for gaming — with caveats.
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I'm a tech expert. Here's how I save hundreds on like-new gadgets
Don't want to wait for deals? You can still save big on tech all throughout the year using these sites.
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This slim RTX-equipped MSI gaming laptop is only $760 right now
The MSI Thin 15 is a great deal at this price on Amazon.
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Nvidia RTX 50-series laptops will get GDDR7 memory
An OEM partner says the presumed RTX 5060 will be one of the first discrete laptop GPUs available with the speedy new graphics memory standard.
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Are refurbished laptops actually more eco-friendly than new laptops?
If you're shopping for a laptop and you want to be as green as possible, here are some things to know before buying a refurbished laptop.
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This RTX-strapped Acer gaming laptop just got a big price cut
The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a rocket for the price, especially now that it's only $1,200 at Best Buy.
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Don't miss these 10 fantastic Intel Gamer Days laptop deals
Intel Gamer Day 2024 is finally here and with it comes a deluge of steep discounts on the hottest gaming laptops. If you've been shopping around for a gaming rig, then you've come to the right place.
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