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‘World of Warcaft: Legion’ review

'World of Warcraft’s last expansion saw the greatest loss of players yet. Luckily, its latest expansion, Legion, restores the series’ brilliance, appealing to newcomers and veterans alike.
Gaming Reviews
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E3 2016 was packed with plenty to entice PC gamers — here’s our favorites

E3 has a tendency to focus more on console releases than PC games, but this year was different. We've rounded up all the news every PC gamers needs to know.
Gaming News
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Microsoft’s latest HoloLens trailer looks ripped from a sci-fi blockbuster

Microsoft reaffirmed its commitment to openness at Computex 2016 by taking wraps off its Holographic and Hello API. Partners can now build devices that work with both.
Computing News
Oculus Rift

Oculus Rift review

Oculus inspired a new generation of virtual reality headsets with its incredibly successful Kickstarter. Now that the Rift has been available for a while, is it still the standard, or have successors like the HTC Vive Pro surpassed it? Let's take a look at how the Rift stacks up to its recent competition.
Virtual Reality Reviews
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Put this on. VR is the future, and it’s easier to enter than you think

Virtual reality has many skeptics and fans, and high pricing is a problem. But once you use it, you'll understand why VR is the future, price be damned.
Computing
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Gamers win, PCs pack more pixels, and 2-in-1s flounder at IFA 2015

PCs didn't break new ground at IFA 2015, but in fact reinforced the computer's traditional role. That's not a bad thing
Computing News
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Intel Compute Stick review

The latest miniature PC from Intel is so small it can plug directly into an HDMI input like a Chromecast or Amazon Fire Stick, and it costs just $150. But reducing size and price to this extreme requires sacrifice.
Computing Reviews
Origin Chronos (2015)

Origin Chronos (2015) review

Can a Titan X fit comfortably in a small gaming rig? Origin seems to think so, and has set out to prove it with the latest Chronos, a system that can even tackle 4K gaming – for the most part.
Computing Reviews
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Dell Precision M3800 review

Dell’s M3800 is essentially a tweaked version of the XPS 15, the company’s flagship 15-incher. That means it is priced to compete with the very best notebooks. Can it hold its own?
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon review

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the oldest new notebook of 2015; it has completely different hardware and a different keyboard, but the chassis is essentially the same as the 2014 model. Can this veteran compete with newer adversaries?
Computing Reviews
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Intel NUC (early 2015 model) review

Want a computer the size of a Roku that can compete with a $1,000 laptop, and costs half as much? Last year we'd call you crazy, but Intel's NUC makes this dream a reality.
Computing Reviews
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Dell UltraSharp U3415W review

Ultra-wide monitors have become a fad, but many of the sets are targeted at consumers with thick wallets rather than photographers or video editors. The Dell UltraSharp U3415W is different, but does it make sense compared to 4K panels?
Computing Reviews
Dell UP2715K

Dell UP2715K review

Apple may have released a 5K display first, but its Retina with iMac can't be used as a monitor. If you have a PC, or you'd like to use a 5K monitor as a second display, Dell's UP2715K is the only game in town.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Toshiba Encore 2 Write 8

Digital hand-writing is a neat concept, but its often bundled into devices that are extremely expensive. Not so with the Toshiba Encore 2 Write 8, a Windows tablet that packs an awesome stylus for $349.
Computing News
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Updated: With almost no bezel, Dell’s XPS 13 is like a PB&J with the crust cut off

The already excellent XPS 13 has been updated with an all-new design that almost completely eliminates bezels.
Computing News
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Hands On: Origin stuffs powerful desktop processors into new EON laptops

Looking for the ultimate in mobile power? Origin's latest EON notebooks provide just that by packing desktop processors in a laptop shell.
Computing News
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Hands on: Lenovo’s new LaVie Z ultrabooks are awkwardly named, but lighter than Air

We go hands on with the Lenovo LaVie, a featherweight that has clinched the title of world's lightest ultrabook and world's lightest 2-in-1.
Computing News
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LG 34UC97 review

Have you ever felt that your monitor is a bit too narrow? You certainly won't have that problem with LG's 34UC97, which measures nearly three feet wide, but what you gain in size you pay for elsewhere.
Computing Reviews
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Digital Storm Triton review

Looking for a gaming notebook that doesn't weigh more than a fat Chihuahua? Digital Storm's Triton could be for you, but you'll have to make some sacrifices.
Computing Reviews
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Falcon Northwest Mach V (late 2014) review

Falcon Northwest has put over two decades of experience into its latest Mach V, a flagship desktop that melds outstanding performance, attractive aesthetics and quiet operation into a perfectly balanced PC.
Computing Reviews
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Asus Zenbook NX500 review

After a period of silence, Asus has finally released a new Zenbook, and it's one heck of a machine. 4K, Quantum Dots, Nvidia graphics; the spec sheet reads like a list of what's hot in PCs today. Unfortunately the price is as astounding as the hardware.
Computing Reviews
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition

Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Edition review

Acer’s Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition has a long name, big aspirations and a lot of pixels. Its performance threatens the Apple MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 15 Touch, but it lacks the luxurious touch of its competitors.
Computing Reviews
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AVADirect Z97 Quiet Gaming review

Gaming computers have become outlandishly powerful, but they're also loud. AVADirect has built a computer for those looking to play in peace, but has eliminating noise also hurt performance?
Computing Reviews
Lenovo N20p Chromebook

Lenovo N20p Chromebook review

Are you looking for a slim, portable Chromebook with long battery life, and a touchscreen? Lenovo’s N20p has you covered.
Computing Reviews
Samsung UD970 4K monitor

Samsung U32D970Q review

Paying thousands for a display sounds crazy, but it'll make sense when you see what Samsung's new U32D970Q 4K monitor can do.
Computing Reviews
Asus ROG G751JY DH71 review

Asus ROG G751JY-DH71 review

The Asus G751JY offers top-tier hardware for $2,500. Is it a suitable host for Nvidia’s new GTX 980M GPU?
Computing Reviews
Acer Aspire R 13

Acer bends over backwards at IFA with the flexible R 13 and R 14 convertibles

Acer has revealed a pair of new convertibles, the R 13 and R 14, at IFA 2014. While the systems have similar names they target very different consumers.
Computing Reviews
Lenovo Z40

Lenovo Z40 review

If you're looking for a laptop for around $600, your money would be better spent on a system other than the Lenovo IdeaPad Z40.
Computing Reviews
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Samsung WA56H9000AP review

Huge loads of laundry demand a washer like the titanic Samsung WA56H9000A. Boasting 5.6 cubic feet of interior volume, this giant is among the biggest non-commercial top loaders around, and it may just be the perfect choice for larger families.
Smart Home Reviews
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Digital Storm Bolt II review

The Bolt II is Digital Storm's latest attempt at building a high-powered small form factor rig, but is it enough to beat Maingear's liquid-cooled Torq?
Computing Reviews
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Samsung DV56H9000EP review

Boasting a massive 9.5 cubic feet tumbler and more features than some smartphones, Samsung's DV56H9000E(G) is sure to attract the attention of anyone looking to do tons of laundry as quickly as possible. But is this dryer worth its very steep price?
Smart Home Reviews
Maingear Torq

Maingear Torq review

Maingear's futuristic-looking Torq looks like a prop from a sci-fi movie, is heavy and powerful, and is the most expensive desktop Digital Trends has ever reviewed.
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y50 review

Can a Lenovo notebook really stand up to Alienware, Asus, Razer and other veterans of laptop gaming?
Computing Reviews
Acer Aspire Switch 10

Acer Aspire Switch 10 review

The Atom-powered Acer Aspire Switch 10 may fulfill the dream Intel envisioned of small, affordable hybrid PCs.
Computing Reviews
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