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Intel pledges to 'fix' Arrow Lake after launch 'didn't go as planned'

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Intel pledges to 'fix' Arrow Lake after launch 'didn't go as planned'

Intel vice president Robert Hallock said on Friday that Intel is investigating what went wrong with its Arrow Lake desktop processor launch, and that it would fix it.

By Mark Hachman 8 hours ago

Best VPNs for Android 2024: Our picks for phones and tablets

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Best VPNs for Android 2024: Our picks for phones and tablets

PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.

By Sam Singleton 9 hours ago

AMD's desktop CPU share soars 10 percentage points in a year

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AMD's desktop CPU share soars 10 percentage points in a year

A new report reveals unit share increases for AMD CPUs across the board, with strong increases in desktop and server chips. Intel's share falls, because of slower CPU purchases.

By Mark Hachman 11 hours ago

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign is a feast for James Bond fans

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign is a feast for James Bond fans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 successfully takes the series back to the golden era of single-player shooters.

By Benjamin Kratsch 11 hours ago

Save over $600 on LG's 39-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor

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Save over $600 on LG's 39-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor

Amazon is selling this size-boosted OLED ultrawide display for under $900 right now.

By Michael Crider 12 hours ago

Best laptops for engineering students 2024: Expert picks and advice

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Best laptops for engineering students 2024: Expert picks and advice

Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 12 hours ago

Intel slapped with class action lawsuit over crashing CPU fiasco

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Intel slapped with class action lawsuit over crashing CPU fiasco

One New York man, and potentially thousands of others, want Intel to pay for failing to disclose issues with 13th- and 14th-gen chips.

By Michael Crider 12 hours ago

AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is an instant hit, selling out everywhere

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AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is an instant hit, selling out everywhere

The new gaming-focused upgrade to the Ryzen 9000X family is sold out after fantastic initial reviews.

By Michael Crider 13 hours ago

HyperX QuadCast 2 review: A brilliant USB microphone gets even better

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HyperX QuadCast 2 review: A brilliant USB microphone gets even better

HyperX's QuadCast 2 microphone offers fun personalization options as well as high quality sound. What more could you ask for?

By Mattias Inghe 13 hours ago

This $13 PS5 DualSense charging dock fits two controllers at once

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This $13 PS5 DualSense charging dock fits two controllers at once

Right now, you can get this 60chargingstationforjust60 charging station for just 60chargingstationforjust13 at Walmart.

By Gabriela Vatu 14 hours ago

This Echo Spot isn't just 38% off, but also comes with a free smart bulb

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This Echo Spot isn't just 38% off, but also comes with a free smart bulb

This bundle for smart home newbies is only $50 on Amazon right now.

By Gabriela Vatu 14 hours ago

Microsoft Outlook gets dynamic AI themes that change throughout the day

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Microsoft Outlook gets dynamic AI themes that change throughout the day

With Copilot Pro and Outlook, you can now experience AI-generated themes on demand.

By Viktor Eriksson and Joel Lee 14 hours ago

Users beg for Windows 11 to keep its ability to run Android apps

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Users beg for Windows 11 to keep its ability to run Android apps

Android apps are going to stop working on Windows 11 come March 5, 2025, and users aren't happy about that.

By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 15 hours ago

Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings

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Solve Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings

Speed up your wireless network and make sure your whole home has good Wi-Fi coverage.

By Anders Lundberg 15 hours ago

Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 15 hours ago

Which laptop parts are (and aren't) worth upgrading? What you need to know

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Which laptop parts are (and aren't) worth upgrading? What you need to know

You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.

By Mark Knapp 15 hours ago

Whoa! This HP Envy gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off today

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Whoa! This HP Envy gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off today

This high-end RTX-strapped laptop is normally 1,500,butrightnowit′sonsalefor1,500, but right now it's on sale for 1,500,butrightnowitsonsalefor1,000 at Best Buy.

By Gabriela Vatu 15 hours ago

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with an OLED display

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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with an OLED display

If you’re looking for a solid 2-in-1 that gets the job done and you can get behind the idea of efficiency over power, then the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is worth your consideration.

By Josh Hendrickson 16 hours ago

How to permanently erase data on hard drives, SSDs, and flash drives

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How to permanently erase data on hard drives, SSDs, and flash drives

Time and again, cases are reported in which disposed hard drives still contained readable, confidential data. With a few Windows commands and the right tools, this won't happen to you.

By Roland Freist 17 hours ago

Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones

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Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones

We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this October. Currently on discount: Alienware, Skytech, and HP.

By Sam Singleton 1 day ago

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