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Razer Deathstalker Chroma review

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SteelSeries’ new gaming mouse is all the bells and whistles, without the high price tag

There are plenty of mice for casual users, and for high-end gaming, but SteelSeries strikes a happy medium by packing in features, but keeps the price down.
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Acer launches X34 ultra-wide gaming monitor – and yea, you can overclock it

Ready to make the leap to ultra-wide gaming? Acer's Predator X34 is now for sale, with a 34-inch 21:9 QHD panel and Nvidia's G-Sync refresh management tech.
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You might not be able to touch the screen, but future Macs may let you touch to log in

Fingerprint readers on everything from smartphones to laptops are nothing new, but Apple is finally ready to add them to Macs after a 2007 patent approval.
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Hands on: Asus ROG GX700

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Mionix Castor gaming mouse review

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Asus rolls out a raft of high-end gaming products at its ROG Unleashed event

Asus has been hard at work on its new systems and components, including 4K screens, liquid-cooled laptops, overclocked graphics cards, and motherboards.
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HP takes Star Wars branding to the Dark Side with this Empire-themed notebook

If you just can't get enough Star Wars stuff, HP has a special edition laptop that will have you feeling the force again in no time.
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With real Windows 10 under the hood, Microsoft hardware is finally ready to roar

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Microsoft Surface Book vs. MacBook Pro 13: Spec Showdown

The MacBook Pro 13 has long been the gold standard for laptops, but Microsoft's new, more versatile Surface Book offers an alternative.
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 rides the wave the Surface Pro 3 started

The Surface Pro 4 didn't surprise anyone at Microsoft's press conference, but it still showed off new features and a slimmer, more efficient design.
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Office 2016 is having trouble staying alive on El Capitan

Despite users complaining of issues since the first beta for El Capitan, Microsoft is just now working to prevent Office 2016 from crashing on the new OS.
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Dell lets Skylake upgrade details slip for the XPS 13

A since-deleted page on Dell's online store points to an XPS 13 makeover with Skylake processors and twice the RAM and storage of the Broadwell version.
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Cougar targets the eSports crew with the highly customizable 700M

The Cougar 700M packs in every feature that you find further down the line, as well as some unique to it, while keeping it super light.
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HP’s new workstations are built with input from real users – and it shows

The latest from HP's workstation line shows that sequels really can be better, with new features from performance to convenience based on real use input.
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Vaio surges back into the party with a unique convertible tablet offering

If you've been patiently waiting for Vaio's triumphant return, wait no longer. The Z Canvas packs a high-end display and parts into a 12-inch device.
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Want to edit with Office on your iPad Pro? It’s going to cost you

In accordance with existing policies regarding screen size, Microsoft confirmed editing documents in Office on the iPad Pro will require a 365 subscription.

Hinge or detach? Asus’ new Transformer Books let you decide

Whichever side of the debate you fall on, Asus has a convertible laptop/tablet hybrid for you, and both are priced for the budget-minded users.
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AMD Radeon R9 Nano review

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Fans are so 2014 — this enclosure uses heatpipes to cool your PC

If you think spinning plastic at your components is a brutish way of cooling them, the new HTPC case from HDPlex uses 16 heatpipes instead.
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Cougar 300M review

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The Open Source Virtual Reality movement takes a big jump forward

Razer took the time at IFA to announce developer kit 1.3 of OSVR, plus an expansion to the Cortex software, and the inclusion of Nvidia Gameworks VR.
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Razer celebrates in Berlin by bringing back an old favorite

After eight years on ice, Razer has brought the Diamondback out of retirement. Plus, the Kraken goes mobile and the mobile Orochi mouse goes Chroma.
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How Intel’s Skylake processor will dramatically improve your next PC

Every generation of Intel processors brings slightly increased speeds, but Skylake changes the pattern by improving power efficiency and adding features.
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Google OnHub review

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Need to squeeze a few more frames out of Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain? Here’s how

Taking to the open world of Phantom Pain? Nvidia's guide will help you get the best performance out of your system, whatever your system's specs are.
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Lenovo rolls out massive update to mainstream laptop, convertible and AIO lines

If you're feeling like your computer isn't quite up to 2015 standards, Lenovo has a wide selection of new products with Skylake chips and RealSense cameras.
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Google’s logo grows up by slimming down, shaking off serifs

To go along with the new branding, Google's new logo loses the serifs and smooths out the colors for a look that feels right at home in the new Android UI.
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Konami is playing it fast and loose with the Metal Gear Solid V release for PC users

The hype surrounding Phantom Pain is reaching a head, but PC users may run into some issues as they download and install the game, especially off the DVD.
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AMD Radeon R7 370 review

The AMD Radeon R7 370 is a budget-friendly gaming card, but can it keep up with the stiff competition in its price range?
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Razer’s Nabu offers fitness tracking and social connectivity to PC gamers

The newest wearable from gaming peripheral designer Razer features a discreet OLED screen, fitness tracking, and social connectivity targeted at PC gamers.
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Apple finally lets Windows stream a keynote, but there’s a catch

Apple may be announcing the new iPhone in a press conference on September 9th, and for the first time Windows users can watch - but only if they use Edge.
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Fed up with chintzy tablet keyboards? LG’s Rolly fits fours rows in your pocket

With a four-hinge folding system, LG's Rolly is a truly mobile tablet keyboard that doesn't compromise on the typing experience, and it fits in your pocket.
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AMD’s Radeon R9 Nano is built for tiny PCs, but costs as much as the Fury X

With an impending fall release, we finally have the skinny on AMD's compact flagship graphics card, with 4GB of high bandwidth memory and a 175 Watt TDP.