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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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Best USB-C monitors 2024: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays — your monitor and a USB-C hub — for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
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How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
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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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Best portable monitors 2024: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.
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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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Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
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Best 4K monitors 2024: HDR, 144Hz, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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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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Best gaming monitors 2024: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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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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Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
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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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