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Microsoft Photos can now upscale and enhance images using AI
The exciting AI-driven image enhancement feature will only be available on Copilot+ PCs.
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Optional Windows 10 update fixes printer, scanner, and crash bugs
The latest KB5045594 update for Windows 10 resolves several USB-related issues and a blue screen crash.
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You can now report fake reviews to the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission's new rules governing fake reviews are now in play, and you're being asked to help spot them.
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Here's why you need a VPN with in-flight Wi-Fi
In-flight Wi-Fi poses the same risks as any other public network, so make sure you're data is always protected with a VPN.
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Turn your rental into a smart home: 8 easy upgrades
Renting? Check out these apartment-friendly smart devices, from smart speakers and lights to video doorbells and water leak detectors.
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Custom 'CubeSense' PS5 controller is a gorgeous GameCube throwback
This Killscreen controller brings the GameCube's iconic coloration and thumbsticks to a modern PS5 pad.
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Hackers infect thousands of WordPress sites with malware plugins
The world's most popular website platform is under attack via bogus malicious plugins.
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Facebook and Instagram bring back facial recognition to 'protect people'
Meta is re-implementing facial recognition to fight against celebrity impersonators and improve account recovery.
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5 accessories that can alleviate back pain from office work
Working at a desk all day can be back-breaking. These simple accessories can help to reduce and prevent posture-related back pain.
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Qualcomm turns to PCWorld to resolve Snapdragon testing claims
Qualcomm is arguing that testing its Snapdragon X Elite chips against Intel's Lunar Lake is invalid unless battery performance is included. The chip maker used PCWorld's data to make its points.
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Qualcomm: Our new Snapdragon Oryon phone chip is faster than Intel's Lunar Lake
Qualcomm launches its next-generation Oryon CPU for smartphones, with some amazingly aggressive performance claims.
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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip could tip a new PC CPU
Qualcomm just launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for smartphones today, but the second-generation Oryon CPU core within could hint at a possible new Snapdragon X Elite chip.
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on devices with known issues
The monumental 2024 update is being withheld from some users to minimize issues, all while the number of affected devices continues to grow.
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Qualcomm cancels its Snapdragon dev kit mini PC, offers refunds
After a long delay, the Snapdragon X Elite mini PC officially won't be shipping. Those who paid for it will be refunded.
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How Microsoft outplays scammers with clever virtual 'honeypot' traps
Microsoft cheats scammers by luring them into honeypots and monitoring what they do to better understand phishing attacks.
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Gigabyte's new 'Turbo Mode' could boost Ryzen performance by 35%
Gigabyte's newly announced "Turbo Mode" feature for AM5 motherboard BIOSes could drastically improve AMD CPU speeds.
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AMD teases Ryzen 9000 X3D chips for November 7, slashes CPU prices
AMD is discounting its high-end Ryzen chips while also hinting at the next-gen Ryzen 9000X3D family that's coming soon.
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5 ways I actually used ChatGPT this year to improve my life
To my surprise, the AI chatbot has actually proven quite beneficial for real-world needs in ways unexpected.
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YouTube is testing a cheaper 'Premium Lite' plan… that still has ads
Users in select countries might get to try a half-price YouTube Premium that has fewer features but retains ads in search, Music, and Shorts.
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Call of Duty anti-cheat bug let hackers ban people with a DM
A single message from a stranger would get your Call of Duty game account permanently banned. The bug has since been patched.
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Asus' new power supply has a 'magnetic OLED' screen, because why the hell not
This 1600-watt monster will let you stick the power readout on either side so it's visible no matter where you mount it in your PC case.
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ChatGPT's desktop app finally comes to Windows, with features missing
There are some restrictions and limitations in this early version of ChatGPT's Windows app.
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Wireless 6G sets an incredible speed record, makes 5G feel like dial-up
Scientists just reached blazing-fast speeds with 6G wireless tech that's still in development.
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Manufacturers release patch for SSD-related Windows 11 24H2 crashes
Certain SSDs are causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes after updating to Windows 11 24H2. Firmware updates are now available.
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Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look at these standards
ANSI and BHMA smart lock ratings reveal everything from the effort it will take to defeat a lock (via picking or sheer destruction) to the availability of blank keys.
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Tiny 11 can shrink Windows 11 24H2 disk space requirement by over 80%
You can now install a shrunken version of Windows 11 that includes the massive 2024 update, but there are some caveats.
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OLED monitors are the hot new display trend, report says
Analyst firm TrendForce reports that sales of standalone OLED desktop monitors are surging, as the displays make their way from laptops to desktops.
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A modder got Windows 95 running on a Nintendo 3DS… very slowly
Watch this YouTuber use DOSBox and some ancient installer files to get a 90s operating system running on the Nintendo 3DS.
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ChatGPT still stereotypes responses based on your name, but less often
OpenAI recently found that the AI chatbot has gotten better at not stereotyping or discriminating.
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Amazon unveils a new Kindle with color display, plus updated models
The new Kindle Colorsoft is an exciting new e-reader with beautiful color capabilities. The Kindle, Paperwhite, and Scribe also get updates.
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Live AI deepfake video makes 'pig butchering' scams more convincing
Scammers were caught using live videos to trick romantic prospects in real time and steal over $45 million.
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Broadband data caps suck. Now you can help get rid of them
The FCC is asking for public comment on the issue of broadband data caps. Here's why we need to kill data caps and how you can encourage the FCC to do just that.
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Leaked: Final specs for Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 GPUs
The GeForce RTX 5090 promises unprecedented power while the 5080 and 5070 look disappointing — if the leaks are to be trusted.
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Why I pay for Bitwarden even though the free version rocks
Bitwarden is the best free password manager, but don't sleep on its paid features like I did.
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Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
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Windows 11's Clipboard History is broken after problematic 2024 update
The Clipboard History feature stops working for many users after updating to Windows 11 24H2.
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Intel shows off Panther Lake, its next big bet in PC processors
Intel is already busy hyping its next big thing: Panther Lake, the upcoming processor that will launch in 2025 and could re-establish the company's reputation for manufacturing efficiency.
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Microsoft confirms bug that leaves ~9GB of undeletable files in Windows 11
The Windows Update cache is undeletable after installing the Windows 11 24H2 update. Microsoft is aware and working on a fix.
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Crucial Google Chrome update closes 17 security flaws
Not only has Google released a new version of its browser (aka Chrome 130), it also closed 17 security vulnerabilities in the process.
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Windows users are exposed to over 600 million cyber attacks every day
A new report from Microsoft reveals just how widespread cyber threats have become, both for regular people and businesses.
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YouTube gets shared playlists and a sleep timer in latest update
Google is bringing exciting new functions to the YouTube video app. That's all here.
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The FCC takes aim at broadband data caps
The FCC has asked broadband providers to justify the existence of data caps and threatened to regulate per the Commission's authority.
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Windows 11's 2024 update finally kills this once-promising feature
Microsoft has officially removed Windows Mixed Reality in the Windows 11 24H2 update.
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I switched to a vertical monitor: 5 reasons I'm in love
Here are all the ways I've benefited from a vertical monitor and why you should consider giving one a try yourself.
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How to watch NBA games without cable TV
Cord-cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.
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Intel, AMD, and other PC titans join forces to fortify x86 CPUs
AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google and others have joined together to form the X86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, a more unified approach to designing X86 processors for PCs and servers.
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The Wayback Machine is back up after hackers took it down last week
Restoring the rest of the Internet Archive's vast site is going to take a while longer.
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Meet CUDIMM: Micron unveils the PC's first next-gen memory modules
Micron has signaled support for the CUDIMM and CSODIMM, special new types of memory modules which will become the standard for PCs as memory speeds increase into the DDR5 generation.
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Smart TVs are spying on you. How much do manufacturers really know?
A new study shows how much user data is collected and analyzed by popular smart TV manufacturers, LG and Samsung.
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