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X (aka Twitter) used to be great for customer service. Here's where to go now
You once could use X to reach all kinds of companies for help. Lately I’ve been making more use of a different social media site instead.
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Best laptops for video editing 2023: Best overall, best screen, and more
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
Feature
I switched my $1000 desktop for a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
How the Beelink SER5 mini-PC compares to a desktop tower.
News
This minigame might make your next Windows install less boring
A surfing version of SkiFree is showing up during Windows 11 setup for the latest Surface laptops.
Deal
Save $100 on this chic everyday Acer laptop
Looking for an everyday laptop that won't break the bank? The Acer Aspire 5 is the one to pick.
How-To
Take productivity to new levels with an MMO gaming mouse (seriously!)
It may seem unusual at first glance, but an MMO or MOBA mouse is not just a must-have for avid gamers. With their multiple customization options, programmable buttons and comfort, they are great for taking your productivity to a new level.
Reviews
Samsung T9 portable SSD review: Rugged outside, fast inside
Samsung's rugged T9 offers good, if not record-setting performance, with a highly grippable silicon covering that feels nice in the hand.
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Best laptop deals from budget to extreme
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: Still ahead of its time
Our review of Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 concludes that it asks too much for what it can do, though you can't argue with the unique experience it still offers compared to other content-creation laptops.
News
This trick boosted Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 performance by 42%
Out of the box, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 might seem slow. But there's a Windows setting to enable performance mode that boosts it dramatically, and your laptop has it, too.
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How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
The Solidgm P44 Pro is the best PCIe 4.0 SSD you can buy right now, hands-down. We explain why, and what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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How to get Amazon Prime for free for October Prime Day
Prime Day is back for the second time in 2023. If you're not a Prime member already, here's how to become one without paying a cent before the big day.
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Best laptops for engineering students 2023: Expert picks and advice
Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
News
Cooler Master's radical sneaker-shaped PC hits the streets, starting at $3500
The Mini-ITX-based Sneaker X desktop is actually a lot cheaper than its initial price suggested.
Updated
Update now! Firefox plugs critical vulnerability that's already being attacked
Mozilla has provided an update to Firefox version 118.0.1 to close a vulnerability that is already being used to attack Chrome users. An update is also available for Firefox ESR 115.3.
Reviews
Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C dock review: Terrific value, but BYO power supply
Ugreen's 9-in-1 USB-C docking station goes by a few different names, but what sells this USB-C DisplayLink dock is its excellent price and stability.
Deal
Grab Samsung's ultrawide OLED monitor for $630 off, today only
Samsung's Odyssey G8 OLED monitor is usually $1,500, but Woot has it at a huge discount today.
Opinion
Companies need to kill off this invasive kind of ‘privacy’ policy
Making user information public by default is not only off-putting, but it threatens people’s online safety, too.
News