AM4 is the CPU socket that just refuses to die. Nearly a decade after first making its way into motherboards, AMD is still releasing new processors for the long-lived setup, still delivering upgrade options for users going all the...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good PCIe 4.0, host memory buffer performance Relatively affordable Beefier heat spreader, screwdriver, and mounting screw included Cons Slower-than-average random operations Pricier than some of its ilk Our Verdict Though not a standout performer,...

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Anker Innovations, the Chinese power bank and accessory manufacturer, has issued a product recall for PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263). This model—sold in the US between June 2016 and December 2022—has a lithium-ion battery that can overheat, potentially...

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Google is reshuffling its AI service brands, no longer to use the terms “Gemini Pro” or “Gemini Ultra” going forward, reports 9to5Google. Previously, the company had also stopped using the “Gemini Advanced” brand in connection with Google I/O 2025....

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If you’ve been thinking about grabbing a new laptop, this one’s definitely worth a peek. The HP OmniBook X Flip is a slick 2-in-1 that does pretty much everything–work, binge, doodle, scroll through whatever you want. And here’s the...

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Ah, the perennial question: Is this the year of Linux? That magical tipping point for mainstream adoption has always hovered as a hope in Linux fans’ minds. And indeed, 2025 seems ripe with opportunity, especially with Windows 10 facing...

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Hey, PCWorld readers! Windows 11 has a bunch of hidden features that I consider unrealized gems — utilities and tools that aren’t widely used, but when Windows users do discover them, most are duly impressed by what they find....

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Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. In it, we dive into the hottest topics from our YouTube show, plus interesting news from across the web. This week, we’re…clawing...

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Frying a computer component with static is one of those things that very rarely ever happens. Yet it can happen, as I found out recently through personal experience — when building a new PC, I made a mistake that...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent CPU performance Cooling readily keeps up with the internals Fast display Supports USB-C charging at 100W Cons Bulky and plasticky Speakers are grating at full volume So-so battery life for gaming laptops Our...

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TL;DR: Grab SwiftScan VIP Lifetime Subscription for just $41.99 (reg. $199.99) with code TAKE30—and say goodbye to bulky office scanners forever. If your office scanner sounds like it’s about to launch into orbit every time it powers up—or if it’s collecting dust...

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AMD’s hardware teams have tried to redefine AI inferencing with powerful chips like the Ryzen AI Max and Threadripper. But in software, the company has been largely absent where PCs are concerned. That’s changing, AMD executives say. AMD’s Advancing...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dual 3K lenses provide simultaneous, detailed views from two angles On-device AI detects people, pets, noise, and even a crying baby without a subscription Supports local storage up to 256GB, along with flexible cloud...

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Your PC can now see what you’re looking at on the screen, if you choose to let it. Copilot Vision is now generally available for users in the United States, Microsoft said Thursday. Copilot Vision sort of replaces the...

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If you peeked over the platform wall at WWDC earlier this week and thought that the new “Liquid Glass” look for macOS and iOS seemed a little retro for the Windows faithful, you’re not alone. Social media was immediately...

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Flash drives are kind of dull as a topic, the modern descendant of floppy disks and burnable CDs. But when you need a good one, you really need a good one—and PNY’s latest are worth a look. The new...

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AI-generated summaries are low-hanging fruit for apps and services that want to jump on the AI bandwagon, as we’ve seen with Copilot, Google Drive, Amazon, and Adobe Acrobat. Recently, even the Wikimedia Foundation gave it a go with AI...

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On February 10th, 2020, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Solar Orbiter space probe from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Over five years later, Solar Orbiter has now delivered photos of the Sun’s south pole for the first time ever....

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