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The future of VPNs: Decentralized and post-quantum security
There are some exciting advancements coming to VPNs in the near future that will address growing privacy and security threats while giving users even better control over their services.
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Best VPN for Florida: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will begin blocking access to residents of Florida on January 1, following new age-verification laws—but a VPN can be a good workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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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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Smart home at CES 2025: AI and Matter will take center stage
Generative AI is having a break-out year in smart home and home security, and we expect the trend to continue at CES in Las Vegas.
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LG's new Gram laptops include Arrow Lake, new AI features
LG has launched its CES 2025 lineup of Gram laptops, featuring Intel's Arrow Lake mobile processors as well as AI capabilities that run both on the laptop as well as the cloud.
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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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Microsoft adds new camera features to Windows 11
You can now change the brightness, contrast, and sharpness of some cameras.
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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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2024 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
TechHive's annual cord cutter awards pick the best streaming devices, services, and happenings.
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Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
We celebrate the best and worst moments for Microsoft in 2024, together with those moments that made us wonder if we had too much egg nog.
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Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58
With the heaviest of hearts, PCWorld pays tribute to Gordon Mah Ung. He was our executive editor in charge of hardware coverage, host of The Full Nerd, an exemplary tech journalist, and a great friend.
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Meet Wi-Fi 8, which trades speed for a more reliable experience
Wi-Fi 8, the next generation of Wi-Fi, isn't due to be released until several years from now. But we already know what Wi-Fi 8 is going to look like, and how it will improve over Wi-Fi 7.
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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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Google's biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
Google's year hasn't been great. There are a lot more lows than highs, but it's worth taking a look at them all.
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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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