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Star Wars: Jedi Challenges

Disney and Lenovo’s Star Wars-themed AR headset to introduce ‘Jedi Challenges’

Lenovo and Disney have produced a new augmented reality headset specifically designed for Star Wars: Jedi Challenges.
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Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive

What happens when you pit the Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive for specifications? There's only one way to find out. These PC headsets go toe to toe in this guide.
Fortnite Ray Tracing

Fortnite to support RTX ray tracing on Nvidia graphics cards

Nvidia has teamed up with Epic Games to bring ray tracing and DLSS technology to Fortnite, enabling real time shadows and advanced A.I. sharpening technologies.

The best RAM you can buy

Picking the best RAM for you means discovering what your specific needs are. Do you need high-performance? A large overall capacity? Do you care about RGB lighting? Is budget your biggest concern? With that in mind, take a look at our favorite RAM kits to see which one might be the one for you.

The best computer speakers available

Your PC’s audio doesn't have to sound shoddy, and you don't have to pay through the nose for it either. In this roundup, we take a look at the best PC speakers from a number of different price points with a wide array of features. These are our favorite PC speakers for all types of listeners.
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How to sign up for Amazon Prime

There are all sorts of benefits to being an Amazon Prime member, from free audiobooks, to free access to exclusive TV shows, music, and deals on the retail website itself. But in order to take advantage of all of that, you need to know how to sign up for Amazon Prime. We're here to help. Just follow these short steps.
Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) review

IFA 2019: Portable 13-inch laptops can finally play games, and it’s awesome

At IFA 2019, a trend in laptop graphics has emerged. They don't suck anymore. Integrated graphics are getting better, and entry-level discrete options are everywhere you look -- even in thin-and-light 13-inch laptops like the Razer Blade Stealth or the Acer Swift 5.
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Razer Blade Pro vs. MSI GS75 Stealth

Razer and MSI make some of the best gaming laptops in the world and two their best are the Razer Blade Pro and MSI GS75 Stealth. But if you're looking at one of those two for your next system, which should you buy? To find out, we pitted the Razer Blade Pro vs. MSI GS75 Stealth in a classic head to head.
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Light up your external GPU with Razer’s new Core X Chroma enclosure

Razer has a new version of its external graphics cards enclosure that bridges that gap between the Core V2 and Core X. The new Core X Chroma brings back RGB lighting and USB-A Ethernet ports, with a larger internal footprint for more powerful PSUs and larger GPU coolers for quieter, high-powered gaming.
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Want a Dell laptop with an RTX 2060? Cross the new XPS 15 off your list

Dell has confirmed it won't be shipping out its upcoming refresh of the XPS 15 with an option of an RTX 2060, despite fan requests. It will still have a dedicated GPU option, but for those who want more power, Dell suggests looking to its more gaming-centric Alienware brand with its broader RTX options.
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Apple is ‘listening,’ but won’t release a major MacBook Pro upgrade this year

Although Apple is aware of concerns with its Mac range of hardware, that won't result in a major upgrade for the MacBook Pro in 2018.
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HP tries out a new premium laptop look with the leather-clad Spectre Folio

A leather laptop? You didn't misread that. HP's Spectre Folio is a laptop that's wrapped and bonded with premium, real leather that might not please animal rights' activists, but could be the first entry in a new breed of premium, fashion statement laptops that provide a warmer, softer touch to modern computing.
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Watch what you want on premium Chromebooks with Google’s free Netflix deal

If you buy a new Chromebook before Christmas, you might be eligible for a subscription for free Netflix for six months.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme vs. MacBook Pro 15

Finding the best 15-inch laptop isn't easy. This comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme and MacBook Pro 15 weighs them on power, portability, and price.
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The best 15-inch laptops

Today's 15-inch laptops are slimmer and quicker than their aging counterparts, meaning that you no longer have to carry around a huge and chassis just to enjoy a large display. You can still get fast CPUs and GPUs, only in smaller packages. Here, we've rounded up the best 15-inch laptops available.
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The best Dell XPS 13 cases

As great as the Dell XPS 13 is, it's not invulnerable to knocks, bangs, and scratches when in transit. With that in mind, protecting it with one of the many great Dell XPS 13 cases is a sterling idea. In this guide we break down the best cases and sleeves you can buy, so that you can best protect your Dell XPS 13.
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Dell XPS 15 vs. MacBook Pro 15

The XPS 15 and Macbook Pro 15 are impeccable, so to find out which one's the better buy, we’re going to have to dig deep under the hood and to the exterior.
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The best monitors for photo editing

Finding the best monitor for photo editing is a little different from finding your next gaming monitor. Resolution and refresh rates are great, but you're more interested in color accuracy and contrast ratios. We look at all that and more as we round up the best displays out there for editing photos.
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Final Cut Pro X vs. Adobe Premiere Pro: Which video editor should you use?

When comparing video editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X are among the best. We compared pros and cons to help you decide which to use.
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The best gaming keyboards

Your PC isn't complete without one of the best gaming keyboards on the planet. We have a list spanning full-sized models to compact versions, and once you try these, you'll never want to go back to your old, dusty keyboard. If you want fast keys and fancy RGB lighting, look no further.
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How to make a YouTube channel

Want to become the next YouTube sensation? You'll need a channel for that. In this guide we'll teach you how to make a YouTube channel to get yourself started.
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How to protect your family videos on YouTube

Not everyone has good intentions when it comes to viewing videos of kids online, so keep your family videos private and away from YouTube's algorithm
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How to find your IP address

Need to know how to find your IP address? It's easier than you might think. Here are the best ways to find IP addresses fast with simple, effective tools.
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What is AMD’s plan for ray tracing?

What exactly is AMD's plan for ray tracing? We don't have long to wait to find out for sure, but here's everything we know about AMD ray tracing right now.
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Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro X hands-on review

The Asus ProArt StudioBook range targets an entirely new sector of the market: creative professionals. While big power is great for those who need to render and compute, extra functionality is also a boon. That's where the StudioBook Pro X offers some exciting potential, with a second screen in the touchpad.
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How to help fight the coronavirus with your PC using Folding@Home

Folding@Home has been helping to fight some of the world's nastiest diseases for years, and now its crowd-sourced computing is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift

The Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest are the two best virtual reality headsets Oculus VR has ever made, but with an identical price tag on each, it begs the question: which one should you buy? One needs a PC and one doesn't, but there's much more to the debate, so we pitted the Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift to settle it.
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How to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10

Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage system is built right in to Windows 10. Here's how to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10 so you can keep your data safe.
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The best wireless routers

Routers lie at the heart of your wireless network, but with so much choice out there, picking the right one can be difficult. Here's our list of the best wireless routers for your home or small business. We're going to cover top models for blinding speed, perfect gaming, low-cost networks, and more!
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You can play Mario Kart 8 on your PC now

If you want to play Mario Kart 8 without a Wii U, it's looking more and more possible with the latest generation of the Cemu Wii U emulator.
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Leaked specs for AMD’s ‘Nvidia Killer’ could make it the most powerful GPU ever

The specs for the long-rumored AMD "Big Navi" graphics cards may have leaked, painting it an absolutely monstrous GPU, with as much as 24GB of HBM2e memory
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$150 is all it costs for a lifetime of Office 2016

Buying Office products of late has required a subscription, not so with Office 2016, which is now available for a set fee.
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PCIe 4 vs. PCIe 3: Is it time to upgrade your motherboard?

PCIexpress 4 is the latest in a long chain of technologies enabling faster add-in cards than ever before. But how does it compare to its predecessor, PCIe 3?
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AMD Threadripper 3990X is breaking CPU world records just days after release

AMD's third-generation Threadripper CPUs are all impressive, but the 3990X is really something else. It's a 64-core monster that's breaking world records already.
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The best cheap printers

Need a new printer for the home or office, but don't want to spend tons of money? There is plenty of choice out there for you, from wireless and smart-connected options, to all in-one units with scanning technology. None of them cost the world either. These are the best cheap printers you can buy today.
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The best all-in-one desktop computers

All-in-one PCs aren't for everyone. They're stationary and often times not upgradable. However, they're streamlined and sleek, cutting back on cabling and floorspace usage. The iMac are the most popular, though there are a lot more options out there for people who prefer Windows as well.
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The best MacBook Pro cases

MacBook's aren't cheap, so keeping them well protected is a good plan if you want yours to keep its new-laptop luster for more than a year or two. Finding the best MacBook Pro cases can be a matter of preference, but we've put together a list of our favorites, from hard shells to soft sleeves.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT review

AMD will refresh its Navi GPUs, deliver more RDNA 2 graphics cards in 2020

AMD is set to launch a new generation of 7nm+ graphics cards in 2020, but alongside that we can expect a refresh of its existing, first-generation Navi GPUs too. That could mean some exciting performance improvements which might be what's needed to compete with Nvidia's incoming Ampere cards.