I recently reviewed the Alienware 16X Aurora (with its Arrow Lake-based processor) and the Alienware 16 Aurora (with its Raptor Lake-based processor), and both were branded as “Series 2” chips—neither were Lunar Lake! That started me down a rabbit...

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As a remote worker, I love being able to work anywhere I want, whether it’s a coffee shop, an Airbnb, or my backyard. But the thing I hate most? Only having a single display on my laptop! Fortunately, that...

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You probably already know that a password like 123456 is bad. It’s so simple and predictable that even other humans can easily guess it. But do you know all the other passwords that are just as weak? AI search...

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The term hard drive refers to the actual storage medium — either in the classic sense with rotating magnetic discs (HDD) or as a modern SSD with flash memory. The term drive refers to the electronics and technology that...

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Logitech looks about ready to launch the MX Master 4, the next generation of its popular flagship mouse series, as German news site WinFuture has reportedly obtained leaked details for the MX Master 4 (spotted by The Verge). Up...

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Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of defense against hackers—even if your password is stolen or guessed, another checkpoint will block account access. I regularly recommend enabling 2FA as a wise security move, especially for any valuable accounts (e.g.,...

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The apps on my desktop are just some of the apps I have on my PC. Indeed, there are others but that’s not always clear to me because I can’t see them unless I search for them at the...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very good PCIe 4.0 performer for most workloads Single-sided design fits in just about any 2280 slot Reputable vendor Cons QLC slows down during very long writes Our Verdict At the right (low) price,...

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At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Powerful processor with AI functions Many USB ports Two 2.5 Gbit Ethernet ports Up to four 8K monitors can be connected Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 Cons Revs up abruptly and gets loud Second...

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Your monitor may have come with a cable—but if you want the absolute best performance from your PC and display, you need a cable built to handle today’s cutting-edge tech. That’s where the premium-build Silkland 80Gbps DisplayPort 2.1 Cable...

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TL;DR: Grab lifetime access to a multi-model AI workspace for under $40. ChatPlayground AI is easy to use, packed with features, and has no recurring fees. Tired of hopping between AI platforms or dealing with usage caps and confusing...

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OLED monitors aren’t exactly cheap, but Dell subsidiary Alienware definitely has some of the best bang-for-your-buck value in this space. The first model it offered is still popular for exactly that reason, and today you can get that ultrawide...

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Working from home has gone from being a growing trend to a full-scale phenomenon. There are many perks to a work-from-home arrangement, to be sure, but there can also be downsides: For example, there’s a good chance you’ll need...

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Last year, Framework expanded its options for fully modular and repairable laptops into a new 16-inch form factor, with added space for a discrete graphics card. At the time, AMD’s Radeon series was the only option for graphics, paired...

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One of the best ways to free up space on a cluttered desk is to take your monitor off its stand and mount it on an adjustable arm. You’d be surprised by how much extra space you can reclaim...

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SSDs, or solid state drives, have drastically improved the computing experience over the last decade or so. Thanks to them, once ponderous boot times now border on instantaneous, programs and games are far more responsive, and the frustratingly long...

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I tend to buy a lot of USB cables because they “somehow” go missing… It’s definitely not my fault that I lend them to friends, stash them in bags and forget about them, or trust my kid to take...

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Say what you will about Fox & Friends, but YouTube TV subscribers looking for their daily fix of Fox News, Fox Sports, and even local Fox stations might soon need to turn in elsewhere unless the two sides strike...

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