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The best laptops under $1,000 you can buy right now

The best laptops under $1,000 you can buy right now

Finding a quality laptop is easy, but finding one under $1,000 is more challenging. Here are your best options, why they excel, and where you can buy them.
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Disney Dreamlight Valley: trophy and achievement guide

Disney Dreamlight Valley: trophy and achievement guide

Unlocking each trophy or achievement in Disney Dreamlight Valley requires a big time investment, and some of the tasks can't even be completed right away.
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The best RPGs for Xbox Series X

The best RPGs for Xbox Series X

If you're feeling the itch for a new RPG to play on your Xbox Series X, we've picked out the best that should fill the exact experience you're looking for.
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How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting

How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting

Knowing how to record a Microsoft Teams meeting can be super useful if you want to go back over what you've talked about. Here's how to do it.
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The thinnest laptops you can buy

The thinnest laptops you can buy

Laptops have been getting thinner in the last few years, to the point where some modern laptops are incredibly svelte. The thinnest of them is just 0.39 inches.
A town landscape appears in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to catch a Fugu fish

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to catch a Fugu fish

Among the rarest fish in the game, the Fugu only shows up in a specific location under the right conditions — and even then, it can be a bit time-consuming.
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

Microsoft says disabling these two Windows 11 features will boost gaming performance

Microsoft says disabling these two Windows 11 features will boost gaming performance

Microsoft has just announced that some of the settings in Windows 11 can slow down gaming performance. Here's how to disable them.
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The best horror games for Xbox Series X

The best horror games for Xbox Series X

Looking to experience new horror titles on the Xbox Series X? These Series X and Series X enhanced games will make sure you keep playing with the lights on.
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Slime Rancher 2 beginner’s guide: 12 tips and tricks

Slime Rancher 2 beginner’s guide: 12 tips and tricks

Slime Rancher 2 is a relaxing game that lets you play at your own pace. However, there are several tips and tricks that can help beginners on their journey.
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Windows 11 adoption among PC gamers almost hits 25%

Windows 11 adoption among PC gamers almost hits 25%

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey is suggesting that an increasing number of Steam gamers are using Windows 11.
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New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords

New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords

This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode.
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The best Sigils in Metal: Hellsinger

The best Sigils in Metal: Hellsinger

There are seven unlockable Sigils in Metal: Hellsinger, each offering a unique perk that can turn the tides of battle. Here's a closer look at the best Sigils.
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The Windows 11 2022 Update could slow down file transfers by 40%

The Windows 11 2022 Update could slow down file transfers by 40%

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue regarding computers running the Windows 11 2022 Update (or version 22H2).
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The best fighting games for Xbox Series X

The best fighting games for Xbox Series X

Looking to get your hands -- or weapons -- dirty with a top-notch fighting game on the Xbox Series X? Here are the best titles to try for all kinds of players.
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How to get Star Coins fast in Disney Dreamlight Valley

How to get Star Coins fast in Disney Dreamlight Valley

In Dreamlight Valley, you'll need a lot of Star Coins, as they're used for purchasing just about everything in the game – so you'd better get to farming them.
Issac Clarke flying through machinery in Dead Space remake.

Dead Space remake gameplay trailer showcases an enhanced horror experience

Dead Space remake gameplay trailer showcases an enhanced horror experience

Get your first glimpse of the upcoming Dead Space trailer with this bloody new gameplay trailer.
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The best horror games of all time

The best horror games of all time

There's nothing quite like a good spooky game, and thankfully, the genre has seen a boom in popularity in recent memory. These are the best horror games ever.
A fleshy monster looms in a dark room in Scorn.

Xbox Game Pass gets some spooky new additions for October

Xbox Game Pass gets some spooky new additions for October

Xbox is bringing some creepy new releases to its Game Pass library this October, including Scorn.
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This dangerous vulnerability tricks researchers by mimicking old threats

This dangerous vulnerability tricks researchers by mimicking old threats

The CVE-2022-41040 and CVE-2022-41082 zero-day flaw has been brought to Microsoft's attention after its Exchange email servers were left exposed to bad actors.
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How to create a new team in Microsoft Teams

How to create a new team in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams allows you to organize your group based on different teams for different projects. Here's how to create and customize those Teams quickly!
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The best Windows apps for 2022

The best Windows apps for 2022

Choosing the right apps can be hard. Here are the best Windows apps, whether you need to stay productive at work or watch your shows.
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North Korean hackers create fake job offers to steal important data

North Korean hackers create fake job offers to steal important data

Microsoft has found that North Korea-based hackers have been using various software and creating fake jobs to carry out malicious cyberattacks.
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MacBooks vs. Windows laptops: Here’s how to choose

MacBooks vs. Windows laptops: Here’s how to choose

The MacBooks versus Windows laptops debate has been raging for decades, but never has it been this intense or important.
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Microsoft Surface October Event: Surface Pro 9 and everything else we expect

Microsoft Surface October Event: Surface Pro 9 and everything else we expect

Microsoft has confirmed the date for its upcoming Surface event. Here's everything we're expecting to get announced.
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How to leave a team on Microsoft Teams

How to leave a team on Microsoft Teams

Is it time for you to leave Microsoft Teams or switch to a new team due to changes? Here's how you can quickly leave an old team and what happens to your info.
Windows shows a malware warning on a Dell laptop.

Nullmixer is a nasty, new Windows malware dropper

Nullmixer is a nasty, new Windows malware dropper

Nullmixer gives you a new reason to avoid downloading cracked software and questionable Windows apps, threatening dozens of malware infections.
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Xbox gets a new camouflaged controller with a matching charger

Xbox gets a new camouflaged controller with a matching charger

Xbox has unveiled the Mineral Camo Special Edition controller, showing off vibrant oceanic colors inspired by crystal geodes.
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How to use clipboard history in Windows

How to use clipboard history in Windows

If you've copied and pasted a few too many times, you may want to access certain data you copied a while ago. Windows clipboard history is here to help.
Metal Hellsinger gameplay shooting at demons.

The best weapons in Metal: Hellsinger

The best weapons in Metal: Hellsinger

If you're looking to slay demons and survive the depths of Hell, you'll need to bring the right weapons. Here's a look at the best weapons in Metal: Hellsinger.
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This new Windows 11 feature will help you protect your passwords

This new Windows 11 feature will help you protect your passwords

The latest Windows 11 update comes with a new feature that will help you make sure your Windows password is protected. Here's how it works.
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Hello Neighbor 2 offers impressive open-ended puzzling and one creepy villain

Hello Neighbor 2 offers impressive open-ended puzzling and one creepy villain

Hello Neighbor 2 leans into clever level design to make its puzzles feel more dynamic, and its villain is smart enough to stay on your heels.
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The Buffalo Bills killed a Microsoft Surface in the best way possible

The Buffalo Bills killed a Microsoft Surface in the best way possible

A Buffalo Bills coach in the booth smashed a Microsoft Surface in frustration after his team ran out of time in Sunday's game.
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Deathloop on Xbox doesn’t change much, but is still great

Deathloop on Xbox doesn’t change much, but is still great

On Xbox Series X and S, Arkane Lyon's Deathloop is still the same amazing immersive sim it always was, just with a couple of extra flourishes.
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The best touchscreen laptops for 2022

The best touchscreen laptops for 2022

The top touchscreen laptops need a great screen, high performance, and long battery life. Here are the best options in 2022.