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5 ways Microsoft could salvage its empire with Windows 9

A new version of Windows is rumored to be in development, but Windows 9 will have to be great to repair the damage caused by its predecessor.
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5 PC trends we noticed at CES 2014

While CES 2014 didn;t focus on computing, it's still important to the PC industry. Here's five trends that will determine the path of PCs for the next year.
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Captherm Systems builds PC phase-change cooler with explosions

Captherm Systems came to CES 2014 packing the MP1120, a high-end CPU cooler so extreme it could only be built with explosives.
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FINsix shrinks your laptop adapter to the size of a lighter

While laptops have shrunk dramatically, power adapters haven't gone on the same diet. That may change, however, thanks to a new adapter from FINsix.
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Origin reveals new Millennium and Genesis with modular case

Origin's new PC case, shipping with its Millennium and Genesis desktops, features a modular internal layout and expansion for up to 19 hard drives.
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Steiger Dynamics makes home theater PCs a luxury with the Maven

Luxury home theater PC maker Steiger Dynamics has announced a (relatively) affordable new model at CES 2014; the Maven.
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Hands on: Toshiba Tecra W50

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Toshiba’s 5-in-1 concept is every computer for everyone

Toshiba's new 5-in-1 concept PC that can be a tablet, laptop, all-in-one and more.
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Hands on: Lenovo Miix

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Who needs gestures? Tobii’s eye-tracking sensor returns to CES

Tobii has announced a partnership with SteelSeries to release its eye-tracking sensor this summer and has also slashed the price of its dev kit to $195.
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Hands on: Intel RealSense 3D

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Hands on: Toshiba Satellite P55t

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Hands on: LG Tab-Book 2

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Hands on: Sony Vaio Fit 11A

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Hands on: Toshiba Chromebook

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Hands on: LG Ultra PC

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Take a peek at the Steam Machines specs

We tell you everything known about the Steam Machines revealed at CES 2014 so you can decide which is right for you.
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Maingear reveals tiny, but mighty, Spark Steambox

Maingear has revealed the details of its Steambox, the Spark, which is powered by an AMD A8 processor and runs AMD Radeon graphics.
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Alienware provides Steam Machine photos, transforms the X51 into one as well

Alienware launched a console-sized gaming PC, the X51, nearly two years ago, and now it's among Valve's Steam Machine partners.
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Intel embraces immersion, debuts RealSense 3D camera

Intel says its new RealSense 3D camera will enable accurate gesture control, allow real-time video editing and enable easy 3D scanning.
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Asus shows new Windows tablet, Transformer Book convertible, gaming monitor

Asus' first announcements at CES 2014 include the VivoTab 8, a Windows 8.1 tablet, and a Transformer Book that runs both Windows and Android.
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Panasonic plays the tough guy with new 7-inch ToughPad

Looking for a small tablet in a tough package? Panasonic has you covered with its FZ-M1, a 7" tablet powered by Intel processors that can run Windows 8.1.
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Philips shows its first 28-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor

Philips has taken the wraps off its new UltraClear display, a 4k monitor that offers 10-bit color support and a highly adjustable stand.
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Toshiba announces 4K Ultra HD notebooks, 13.3″ Chromebook

Toshiba is wading into the resolution war with two new 4k Ultra HD books as well as an updated Kirabook, all of which run 4th-gen Intel Core processors.
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Nvidia’s Tegra K1 might not make sense for mobile, but what about PCs?

Nvidia's new Tegra K1 looks like the perfect platform for Android PCs and Chromebooks, but can it fight of Intel's new quad-core Atom processor?
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Seagate and LaCie debut new external, wireless drives

Seagate and LaCie have announced several new external hard drives and as well as a wireless storage device intended for use with iPad, Apple TV and Mac.
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New Lenovo all-in-ones and monitors arrive at CES 2014

Lenovo has introduced new all-in-ones including the N308, which runs Android, and the Horizon II, a 27-inch all-in-one that includes an internal battery.
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Lenovo sends a swarm of new convertibles and laptops to CES 2014

Lenovo has unleashed new and revised products at CES 2014, including a new 10" tablet PC that starts at just $499.
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What to expect from Intel, Microsoft, Valve and other PC players at CES 2014

PCs aren't most talked-about topic at CES, but there are a few companies that could make waves in computing at this year's show. Here's what to expect.
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Acer TravelMate TMP645-MG-9419 Review

Entry-level Mac Pro priced similar to PC workstations, but DIY is still less

How does the new Mac Pro compare when priced against similar PC workstations? Pretty well! But building your own desktop is still less expensive.
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New Mac Pro struggles with spotty 4K monitor support

Apple's new Mac Pro offers beefy graphics hardware, but you may be out of luck if you want to use it with a 4K display - at least for now.
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Pirate Bay uploads spike 50 percent, thwarting anti-piracy groups

The Pirate Bay has thwarted domain name seizures in 2013 and enjoyed a 50 percent increase in file uploads over the the last year.
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The Mac Pro is even easier to upgrade than we thought

We already knew the Mac Pro's CPU could be replaced, but it's far from the only piece of hardware a user can repair or upgrade in Apple's new desktop.