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Discord's new feature feels a lot like spying. Here's how to disable it

Discord now keeps deeper tabs on what your contacts have been playing (and vice versa). Thankfully, you can opt out.

By René Resch and Joel Lee 2 hours ago

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Malwarebytes Premium Security review: An antimalware staple is now optional

Malwarebytes isn’t the vital supplement to Windows it used to be—but those who want a dead simple antivirus app will be served well.

By Alaina Yee 3 hours ago

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Black Friday office chair and desk deals: What to expect, early sales

These early Black Friday deals on office chairs and standing desks include discounts on popular models from brands like Staples and Flexispot.

By Alaina Yee 17 hours ago

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Black Friday SSD deals: What to expect and early sales

You can wait for deals on solid-state drives, but you don't have to—the deals have already begun.

By Alaina Yee 21 hours ago

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Black Friday Chromebook deals: What to expect and early sales

Black Friday Chromebook deals have already started. Here are the best Chromebook discounts, from budget models to premium options.

By Mark Hachman 22 hours ago

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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are

Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.

By Sam Singleton 22 hours ago

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Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales

Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docks are here, as retailers try to clear their shelves of older hardware. We'll tell you which ones are worth buying and why.

By Mark Hachman 22 hours ago

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Black Friday 2024: How to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop

Holiday shopping is often chaotic. Here's what's important to know in preparation for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024.

By Alaina Yee 22 hours ago

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The original Unreal is free online, Epic Games says it's fine

In a refreshing change from the status quo, Epic has officially given gamers permission to download archived copies of classic game files and play them.

By Michael Crider 23 hours ago

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Hackers can wirelessly watch your display by HDMI radiation

A newly discovered technique combines wireless EM monitoring and AI algorithms to "read" text on a victim's screen via HDMI radiation, and it's already being used in the wild.

By Michael Crider 23 hours ago

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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice

College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.

By Ashley Biancuzzo 23 hours ago

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Watch out for fake online stores as Black Friday approaches

A new ring of 4,700 fake storefronts is luring victims with "deals" from major brands like The North Face.

By Michael Crider 24 hours ago

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Turtle Beach Kone II review: Speedier access to your MMO commands

The Turtle Beach Kone II is a great option for lovers of MMOs, or just gamers who want a mouse that works well and feels comfortable for all their games.

By Dominic Bayley 24 hours ago

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Asus' ROG Ally gaming handheld is down to $500 for Black Friday

Save $150 on this popular alternative to Valve's Steam Deck at Best Buy while you still can.

By Gabriela Vatu 1 day ago

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ChatGPT's Windows desktop app is now available to free users, too

Previously for paid subscribers only, free users can now download and use the app from the Microsoft Store.

By Michael Crider 1 day ago

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Windows 11 update bug falsely warns of end of support, confusing users

The latest update for Windows 11 23H2 is causing confusion over end of support for that version of the operating system.

By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee 1 day ago

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Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection

Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.

By Alaina Yee 1 day ago

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Microsoft has closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel permanently

If you want new features, you're going to have to upgrade to Windows 11.

By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 1 day ago

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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 1 day ago

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The first AMD Strix Point gaming handheld is here. Pre-order now!

The OneXFly F1Pro is set to deliver big performance boosts in gaming handhelds, thanks to the addition of AMD's Strix Point APUs.

By Dominic Bayley 1 day ago