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Desktop PC market just saw its biggest quarterly drop ever

The PC market experienced a huge boost during the pandemic over the past few years, but a new report suggests that this growth is now slowing down in a big way.
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GPU fan not spinning? Try these fixes

Broken GPU fans can cause overheating, performance problems, and even break your video card. Here are some potential solutions if your GPU fans aren't spinning.
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New Microsoft modular accessories make PCs usable for anyone

Microsoft has announced the Microsoft adaptive accessories, which are designed to make PC accessories like mice and keyboards easy to use.
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MacBooks are crushing Windows laptops in these 3 key areas

Apple's M1 Macs are well-performing, but that's not all that makes them great. Windows PCs have a lot of catching up to do in these 3 ways.
A working Commodore 65 PC on a desk with a monitor and floppy disk.

This super-rare Commodore 65 PC could be yours for $30,000

Want to grab a slice of PC history? An ultra-rare Commodore 65 has been listed on eBay, but with its price nearing $30,000, you’ll need deep pockets to buy it.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Leak reveals Intel’s new Alder Lake-HX chips with 16 cores

Intel's latest mobile processors -- the Alder Lake-HX -- have leaked. These 12th-gen chips pack some serious power to compete with Ryzen's 600 series CPUs.
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How to clean the inside of your desktop PC

Not cleaning your PC can slow your system's performance down when heat dust and heat begin to build up. Let’s take a look at how to clean your desktop PC.
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The 5 must-read PC gaming news items from last month

March was a huge month for PC gamers, with new GPU launches, enhanced upscaling tech, and graphics card prices dropping to the lowest they've been in months.
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Intel Arc Alchemist desktop cards feature a stunning design

Intel launched its Arc Alchemist mobile GPUs on Wednesday, but the company also offered a first look at how its desktop GPUs will be designed.
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Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU should have Nvidia and AMD worried

Intel has finally detailed its discrete Arc Alchemist graphics cards, and they should have AMD and Nvidia worried about the future.
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How Intel Arc graphics could finally fix V-Sync

Intel revealed its new Arc Alchemist mobile GPUs, as well as two key features that could kill one of the oldest features in PC gaming.
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DDR5 RAM prices expected to finally drop soon

Researchers project that the current PC DRAM market will be affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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How DirectStorage loads Forspoken in one second on PC

GDC 2022 brought new details for Microsoft's DirectStorage technology, including the reveal that it can load Forspoken in as little as one second.
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Microsoft adds message on unsupported PCs running Windows 11

Microsoft is more widely rolling out a message in the Windows 11 settings app indicating that a PC is unsupported by the operating system.
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This mysterious Intel product hints at a new gaming laptop

A new entry for an unknown Intel DG2 GPU that was listed on the company's non-public ARK database provides potential insight into a new gaming laptop.
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How to clean up your hard drive

Performing regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring a PC delivers a smooth experience. Here’s a guide on how to clean up your hard drive.
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Your PC games are about to load much faster

The DirectStorage API brings a well-known gaming optimization feature to Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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Apple has bad news on how the Studio Display works with PCs

Apple’s recently announced Studio Display has been confirmed to be compatible with PCs, but Windows users won’t be able to make use of all the features.
MSI Aegis RS 12 sitting on a table.

MSI Aegis RS 12 review: Cheaper than building your own

The MSI Aegis RS 12 is packed with the latest and greatest hardware, and it's cheap. There are a few build quality oversights you need to know about, though.
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Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate review: My keyboard endgame

There are a lot of ways to trick out your gaming setup, but the Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate goes beyond looks. It's the new benchmark for gaming keyboards.
EVGA's pre-built Alder Lake gaming PC, the E1.

EVGA’s crazy new prebuilt PC comes with analog gauges

Computer hardware company EVGA's E1 gaming PC features an innovative open-air design housing some impressive components.
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HP’s new all-in-one PCs include wireless charging stands

HP announced two new AIOs: The HP Presence AIO and EliteOne 800 G9, both of which come with a few improvements, including an optional wireless charging stand.
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Component shortages for PC and laptop markets are finally improving

The ongoing component shortage has lasted for nearly two years, but there’s finally some good news for the PC and notebook markets.
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Intel says its Alder Lake gaming CPU issues have been fixed

The DRM-based issues that caused certain video games to crash or fail to load on a system with an Alder Lake processor has now been fixed by Intel.
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How to use Sign in with Apple on Mac and PC

You can speed up creating accounts and logging in, manage fewer passwords, and keep your email private using Sign in with Apple on Mac and Windows.
Foldable laptop running Windows 10.

Laptops with foldable screens might finally become a reality in 2022

Intel has just announced the specifications of a new foldable display PC. The company revealed that the first foldable PCs will be arriving later this year.
New Acer Predator Orion 5000 desktop PC.

Redesigned Predator Orion desktops are sleeker and more powerful

Acer has just announced new gaming desktops during CES 2022, including the high-end Predator Orion 5000 and the mid-range Predator Orion 3000.
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Acer’s TV-sized Predator gaming monitor is OLED, 4K, and living room-ready

At CES 2022, Acer announced an expansion to its gaming monitor lineup, with the Predator CG48 featuring a screen big enough to serve as a TV replacement.
Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop.

New Predator Triton 500 SE, Helios 300, and Nitro 5 laptops land at CES 2022

At CES 2022, Acer announced it will upgrade several gaming laptops from its Predator and Nitro series with the latest processors and GPUs.
HP Omen 45L sitting on a table.

HP Omen 45L review: A master class in prebuilt gaming PCs

The HP Omen 45L is like a dream where gaming PC designers deliver on every promise. It improves an already great design, and it'll be tough to top in 2022.
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How to set a photo as your Windows desktop background

Your desktop background doesn't need to be the Windows logo or a stock photo. Here's how to set a personal photo as your desktop background in Windows 10.
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Asus ROG GA35 review: A great gaming PC with some clear oversights

The Asus ROG GA35 is a compelling option with how hard graphics cards are to buy. It hits the mark for a high-end gaming PC, but it still has some issues.
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LG’s first gaming laptop comes with some high-end specs

LG has announced its first gaming laptop, the UltraGear 17G90Q, and it’s definitely an interesting option for consumers thanks to several key components.
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Xbox PC Game Pass has a big problem — and it isn’t the name

Microsoft recently announced that it's rebranding Xbox Game Pass for PC as PC Game Pass. The name is far from the main issue with the PC subscription service.