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How to change file associations in Windows 10

How to change file associations in Windows 10

It's frustrating when Windows opens certain file types in the wrong applications. The best way to get around this is to learn how to change file associations.
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How to calibrate your monitor

How to calibrate your monitor

Want to see images the way they're intended to be seen? Here is our quick guide on how to calibrate your monitor using your operating system or another tool.
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How to uninstall Steam games (and reinstall them later)

How to uninstall Steam games (and reinstall them later)

This guide will teach you how to uninstall Steam games to help create storage space. There are a few ways to do it, and this guide will show you each of them.

The best free photo-editing software for 2022

The best free photo-editing software for 2022

Don't want to pay a monthly subscription for Photoshop? We don't blame you. Check out our list of the best free photo-editing software you can use right now.
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How much RAM do you need?

How much RAM do you need?

How much RAM do you really need? It's a question that plagues many PC buyers, and in this guide, we break it down for tablets, laptops, and desktops.

How to install RAM

How to install RAM

Sometimes, all you need to make your PC feel like it's brand new is a new RAM kit. In this guide, here's how to install RAM step by step.
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How to overclock your graphics card GPU

How to overclock your graphics card GPU

Learning how to overclock your graphic card GPU can be simple. With the right tools and a little patience, you can overpower your graphics card in no time.
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How to open RAR files

How to open RAR files

Whatever operating system you're running, there are a few methods you can use to get access to RAR archives. Here's how to open RAR files on Windows and MacOS.
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How to choose an external hard drive

How to choose an external hard drive

You need to back up your PC or mobile device, but you don't know how to choose an external drive that works best for your needs. We're here to help you decide.
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Intel Core i5-12600K vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: Midrange CPUs, compared

Intel Core i5-12600K vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: Midrange CPUs, compared

The Intel Core i5-12600K is here, and it's poised to retake just about every inch of ground AMD clawed away from it with its Ryzen 5 5600X.
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The best torrent clients for 2022

The best torrent clients for 2022

Even with the high-speed streaming services and cloud backup platforms available today, torrents can still be a great way of sharing content online legally.
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What is a CPU?

What is a CPU?

What is a CPU? That's not an existential question, but your device would be lost without it. Here's what it does and why picking the right one is so important.
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The best free antivirus platforms for Mac

The best free antivirus platforms for Mac

Contrary to popular belief, MacOS is still susceptible to malware. Here are the best free antivirus for Mac so you can stay safe without forking over big bucks.
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The best 4K monitors

The best 4K monitors

The days of 1080p are coming to an end, and with prices of 4K monitors coming down, now is a great time to upgrade. Here are the best 4K monitors you can buy.
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What is Intel 20A? Nanometers, Angstrom, and beyond

What is Intel 20A? Nanometers, Angstrom, and beyond

Intel will change its process-node naming convention starting in 2021. Beyond Intel 7, Intel 4, and Intel 3 comes the angstrom era, starting with Intel 20A.
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DDR5 memory: Everything you need to know

DDR5 memory: Everything you need to know

DDR5 memory is coming, and it's bringing with it more bandwidth at less power than any generation that's come before. Here's what you need to know about DDR5.
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How to livestream on YouTube with OBS

How to livestream on YouTube with OBS

Open Broadcaster Software is a free and open-source tool for recording and streaming video footage from your screen and webcam to broadcast to fans everywhere.
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The best 4K video editing PC build for under $1,000

The best 4K video editing PC build for under $1,000

With our best 4K video editing PC build for under $1,000, you can keep your Premiere timeline smooth without taking out a loan.

The best computer cases

The best computer cases

The best computer cases bring all of your components together. Our list of the top PC cases will show of your parts off while keeping them cool and quiet.
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The best $500 PC build for video editing

The best $500 PC build for video editing

You can't edit 4K for under $500, but you can edit 1080p video. Our best $500 PC build for video editing can help speed up your Premiere timeline.
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Nvidia DLSS rides AMD’s Super Resolution upscaling wave, but not its coattails

Nvidia DLSS rides AMD’s Super Resolution upscaling wave, but not its coattails

AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution is making a big splash in gaming and PC hardware, but Nvidia could benefit just as much from the growth of upscaling.
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The best data recovery software

The best data recovery software

Is your drive starting to fail? Are files suddenly missing? You need to act fast. We rounded up the best data recovery software to help you recover what's lost.
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The best 4K PC gaming build for under $1,000

The best 4K PC gaming build for under $1,000

It's tough getting the best 4K gaming PC for under $1,000 in 2021. Our guide offers some tips on the parts to pick up and how to find them.
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Nvidia GTX 1660 Super vs. GTX 1660 Ti vs. GTX 1660

Nvidia GTX 1660 Super vs. GTX 1660 Ti vs. GTX 1660

If your heart is set on a GTX 1660, you're spoiled with options. Nvidia offers the GTX 1660 Ti, GTX 1660 Super, and GTX 1660, but which should you pick up?
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AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution review: Making games imperfectly playable

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution review: Making games imperfectly playable

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution is billed as a DLSS competitor. It's not quite there yet, but it's good enough, and in the end, that could be more than enough.
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What is FreeSync? Here’s everything you need to know

What is FreeSync? Here’s everything you need to know

AMD's FreeSync is frame-synchronizing technology designed to eliminate screen tearing in games without the performance overhead of V-Sync. Here's how to get it.
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Why AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution is what DLSS always should have been

Why AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution is what DLSS always should have been

AMD's Fidelity FX Super Resolution is almost here, and though it has a lot to prove, its broad and deep support make it a better upscaling technology than DLSS.
How to clean a laptop screen

How to clean a laptop screen

How to clean a laptop screen

Over time, dirt and dust build up on your display, which can then leave grimy, ugly deposits. Here's how to clean a laptop screen safely for a clearer view.

The best firewalls for small businesses in 2022

The best firewalls for small businesses in 2022

Finding the right firewall for your small business doesn't have to be hard. Here are the top firewalls for your office.
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What is a teraflop?

What is a teraflop?

Microsoft revealed that the Xbox Series X comes with 12 teraflops of power, but what does that actually mean? Here's what to know about the common speed unit.
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The best monitors for photo editing

The best monitors for photo editing

Finding the best monitor for photo editing requires great color accuracy and contrast ratios. Here are a selection of the best models available today.

The largest flash drives currently available

The largest flash drives currently available

Need to transfer files or take them with you on trips? Here are some of the largest flash drives around so you're not lugging around bulky external drives.

The best games you can play on Intel integrated graphics

The best games you can play on Intel integrated graphics

Just because you don't have a dedicated GPU doesn't mean you can't enjoy some of the best games available. These picks are perfect for integrated graphics.
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The best Dell XPS 13 cases and covers

The best Dell XPS 13 cases and covers

As great as the Dell XPS 13 is, it's not invulnerable to knocks and scratches. Here are the best Dell XPS 13 cases to keep your prized laptop safe and sound.