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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
A lineup of Z690 motherboards.

Motherboards are getting more expensive, but the chip shortage isn’t to blame

The new Z690 chipset comes with many bells and whistles, like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 RAM capability, but that comes at a cost.
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Update your PC: Intel has fixed Alder Lake’s biggest gaming problem

Intel solved a major issue plaguing its 12th-gen Alder Lake processors. which had blocked a long list of games from working. Here's how to fix the problem.
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Haptic feedback headphones are a great idea that still hasn’t been done right

Razer just released another headset with haptic feedback. Although the tech still isn't there yet, it has the potential to become a mainstay in gaming headsets.
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AMD Zen 4D rumored to repeat the success of Intel’s Alder Lake hybrid design

Both Intel and Apple have demonstrated how effective hybrid CPU architectures can be. AMD wants its own slice of the hybrid pie -- if leaks are to be believed.
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Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake undercuts AMD on price, claims supremacy in gaming

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake chips are arriving on November 4, and they boast significant performance gains over the AMD competition while costing less.
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Dell’s new XPS desktop comes with Intel Alder Lake, DDR5, and improved airflow

Dell is making the leap to the next generation of desktops with the new Dell XPS. It comes with the latest components, including 12th-Gen Intel processors.
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Micro Center spills the beans on Alder Lake, revealing price and release date

Micro Center just posted info on two Intel Alder Lake processors, revealing pricing, release date, and key specs for the upcoming generation.
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You can now buy a prebuilt Razer gaming desktop, courtesy of Maingear

Razer and Mainstream just released four new gaming computers. Decked out in some of the latest Nvidia and AMD components, these PCs are true gaming beasts.
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Razer’s new Kraken V3 headset might give you a headache (in a good way)

Razer launched a range of new headsets that can vibrate while you play games -- if you're willing to take a chance on getting a headache, that is.
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Razer gets into PC components with RGB-ridden power supply, AIO cooler, and fans

Razer is mostly known for laptops and peripherals, but the company is taking its first step into the world of PC components with a few new product launches.
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Intel already has five gaming graphics card generations in the works

Intel has already revealed four generations of its upcoming Intel Arc graphics cards, and a new Twitter tease points to a fifth generation.
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Alienware celebrates 25 years with new Aurora, finally adding clear side panel

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Alienware announced the new Aurora, which said to be 16% quieter and 5% faster -- even using the same hardware.
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Acer’s first Alder Lake gaming desktop is crazy powerful and coming soon

Acer just announced the Orion 7000, which is its first gaming desktop to sport an Intel Alder Lake chip. And it looks like a monster of the machine.
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Intel says it may not have enough Arc Alchemist cards to meet demand

Arc Alchemist is right around the corner, but Intel isn't interested in dodging the GPU shortage that has left many gamers without a card for over a year.
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AMD warns that Windows 11 slows games by up to 15%

Windows 11 is causing some problems for gamers, especially on AMD processors. You could see up to a 15% downgrade on the new operating system.
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Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

The Surface Laptop Studio isn't built for gaming, but it packs enough of a punch to get me excited. Here are four reasons why, and one reason why not.
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First Alder Lake gaming benchmarks leak — here’s why you shouldn’t believe them

The first leaked Alder Lake gaming benchmarks are here, and they show big gains over AMD. But you shouldn't take them at face value. Here's why.