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2025 will be the best year to buy a monitor, ever. Here's why
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for monitors. Here are the hottest trends you should know about as we head into CES.
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PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
We asked PC vendors what 2025 holds for the AI PC. The answer? Small incremental changes, as consumers, developers and PC makers figure out what AI is capable of.
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AMD's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
AMD has more highs than lows for 2024, for sure. Join us as we recap the best and worst moments for AMD during 2024, as well as those that just made us shake our head.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
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Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.
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Intel's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
Let's just say it: 2024 was a rough year for Intel. But how rough? We recap Intel's high points for 2024, plus the many lows — as well as the moments that caused us to shake our heads and say, "Huh?!"
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AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We're better off for it
DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and PSSR are truly revolutionary, and these AI resolution upscaling technologies are ushering in a new era.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
What's next for Linux in all its facets in the coming year? We'll tell you!
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My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a huge bust
Is Thunderbolt 5 all that it's cut out to be? After putting together a Thunderbolt 5 laptop, dock, and SSD, my answer is — for now — a definite no.
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The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang crowns their favorite PC hardware, innovations, and trends of 2024.
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The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained
From cables to power supplies, it pays to know the intricacies of the USB-C spec if you want the fastest charging.
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This budget-friendly 4K Asus gaming monitor just got even cheaper
The Asus TUF is down to $399 for the last time this year.
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Samsung's gigantic 8TB portable SSD just dropped to its best price
The Samsung T5 EVO portable SSD is now available at the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon.
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Best holiday tech deals on Amazon: Save big with expert-curated picks
Deck the halls with the best tech deals we found at Amazon.
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Best monitor deals: Sweet holiday sales on OLED, gaming displays, and more
It's the most wonderful time of the year to get a new display. Here are some of the best monitor deals, sales, and discounts we've found.
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Samsung's pro-speed 512GB microSD card is now 50% off
Tiny but mighty, you can get this spacious microSD card for just $38 on Amazon right now.
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How big does a gaming monitor really need to be?
A good monitor belongs in every setup, but how important is size? We take a closer look and reveal what really matters.
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This US business still uses Commodore 64s to check out customers
Imagine paying for your order and the cashier rings you up… on a Commodore 64. Well, that can still happen if you go here!
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