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Still using Windows XP? Here’s how to bunker down and survive the end of support

Fans of Windows XP worry that they're being forced to upgrade. In fact, XP will remain usable for years to come, if you take the proper precautions that is.
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AMD Radeon R9 295X2 review

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Wake up! At Build 2014, a sleepy Microsoft scrambles to catch up with competitors

Microsoft's Build conference introduced features that merely catch up with competitors. Does Microsoft have a path forward, or is it spinning in place?
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Asus Radeon R7 250X review

Where are the affordable Ultrabooks

Where are the affordable Ultrabooks? Ask Intel

Ultrabooks took a small piece of the notebook market in 2013. The shortfall is due to high pricing, and Intel is to blame.
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Acer Aspire E1 review

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Origin Millennium (2014) review

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Apple Mac Pro vs Falcon Northwest Talon: Which is the better super-charged desktop?

The Mac Pro has been completely revamped, while the Falcon Northwest Talon has been produced since 1999. Which is a better workstation desktop?
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Acer K272HUL review

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Acer Travelmate X313 review

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Five important laptop innovations you probably don’t think about

The processors, video cards and displays found in laptops are better than ever, but they're not the only innovations that impact the future of portable PCs.
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Falcon Northwest Talon review

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Cyberpower Zeus Mini review

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Dell XPS 13 (2014) review

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Toshiba Kirabook (2014) review

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Happy Birthday, Steve Jobs! A look at the life of a tech luminary

Steve Jobs, one of the tech industry's most influential figures, would be celebrating his 59th birthday today. Here, we take a brief look at his life and legacy.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs. HP Spectre 13t x2

The HP Spectre 13t x2 is one of the best 2-in-1 computers sold so far, but can a PC convertible stand up to Apple's excellent MacBook Pro 13 with Retina?
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Acer C720P-2600 review

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon has everything business travelers want, but is it enough to peel them away from Apple's MacBook Pro 13 with Retina?
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HP Spectre 13t x2 review

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Common Windows XP problems and how to fix them

Microsoft's looming discontinuation of support for Windows XP has some worried. So here are common issues XP users experience - and how to fix them.
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10 Satya Nadella Quotes That Tell Us What He’ll Do As Microsoft’s CEO

Satya Nadella is now in the driver's seat at Microsoft, but what will he do with the company? We take a look at some of his more notable quotes.
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As PC sales dwindle, high-end builders find that gamers aren’t going anywhere

Think the PC is dead? Just talk to these three CEOs.
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Why 2014 will be a great year for Chrome OS

Chromebooks have, in just one year, seized a notable chunk of the PC market. Despite the skepticism, I think Chrome OS is here to stay. Here's why.
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5 ways Satya Nadella could fix Microsoft as its next CEO

Rumors suggest that Satya Nadella, the head of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, will be the company's next CEO. What might he do if hired as CEO?
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Common Windows 7 problems and how to fix them

While many users swear by Windows 7's reliability, some common problems remain even after the release of multiple service packs. Here's how to fix them.
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HP EliteBook 820 G1 review

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Asus Transformer Book Trio TX201LA review

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4K may make sense on TVs, but what about your next PC?

4K monitors and laptops will become more widely available and affordable throughout 2014, but should you spend your hard-earned money on the Ultra HD fad?
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Mac Pro vs. Origin Genesis PC: Ultimate Desktop Showdown

The new Mac Pro is both fast and reasonably priced, but what happens when it goes toe-to-toe with a PC maker that specializes in high end desktop hardware?
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How to fix common Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 problems

Like any new OS, Windows 8 and 8.1 have suffered from a variety of bugs that can confuse unsuspecting users. Here's how to solve the most common problems.
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Happy birthday, Mac! Remembering the original personal computer, 30 years later

Apple's Macintosh debuted thirty years ago today at $2,495, starting a PC revolution with its advanced, yet intuitive, graphical interface.
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30 years ago, Apple threw the hammer at IBM with the infamous 1984 ad

Apple's "1984" Super Bowl, defined the company as an underdog that would deliver personal computers from the clutches of IBM. But has Apple lost the point?
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Reality check: Razer’s Project Christine will be expensive, but not impossible

One of Razer's most exciting displays at CES 2014 was Project Christine, the first fully modular desktop PC.