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Maingear tempts us with its limited-edition prebuilt PCs
System builders now let you buy preconfigured gaming PCs that match the most popular current looks in the DIY space.
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The hardest boss fight in Baldur's Gate 3 is also its most delightful
Going down one of the game's most difficult paths grants an unexpected and memorable reward.
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Meta's Quest 3 headset arrives on October 10
Meta's Quest 3 headset will pack new augmented reality powers, and a much higher $500 price tag
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Intel confirms that a desktop version of Meteor Lake is coming soon
Intel confirms to PCWorld's Mark Hachman that a desktop version of Meteor Lake will arrive next, reversing Intel's public position that the Meteor Lake / Core Ultra chip would be a mobile processor only.
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Risk level 10: Critical security hole affects widespread software
A security vulnerability originally classified as a Chrome bug is much more serious than thought. Numerous applications are probably affected, many of which have not yet received a security update.
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Microsoft's CASO gives gaming laptops even more graphics power
Windows 11's CASO system streamlines the interactions between discrete and integrated GPUs, resulting in higher framerates and better stability.
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Google celebrates its 25th birthday with a special Doodle and more
To mark the company's 25th birthday, Google's homepage welcomes its users with a special doodle and a blog about Search's past – and future.
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Gmail’s basic HTML view is getting killed off in 2024
If you use the stripped-down version of Gmail, make your last goodbyes—it’s heading to the Google graveyard in just a few months.
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Windows 11's next big update hits Sept. 26: AI Copilot and more
Microsoft will release its next Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, on September 26. Here's what to expect, starting with the AI-powered Windows Copilot, tweaks to File Explorer, RGB lighting and more.
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SteamVR 2.0 beta adds tons of new features
New chat tools, a better keyboard, and a new store interface are ready to try out in SteamVR 2.0's beta.
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Most Windows 11 users will have to wait for their AI Copilot
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 feature update, Windows 11 23H2, will arrive in bits and pieces over the next few months. Copilot will slowly roll out to select markets in a preview, Microsoft said.
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Microsoft Paint's new Cocreator helps you create fantastical AI art
Microsoft Paint Cocreator combines Bing Image Creator's AI art functions with Microsoft Paint.
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Instant Games adds instant fun to Windows 11, no download required
Microsoft said today that it's adding a new "Instant Games" feature to Windows 11, allowing you to "instantly" play older games with small file sizes.
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Hands-on: Windows 11's new AI tools aren't ready for prime time
Copilot and other systems integrating into Windows 11 and Office are neat but niche, and their inconsistent results don't inspire confidence.
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Newegg wants your used graphics card
A new trade-in program will give you a discount on a new GPU purchase…just don't expect a bargain.
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LG takes on HP and Asus with a foldable OLED laptop screen
The LG Gram Fold is a familiar-looking 17-inch laptop-tablet hybrid, only launching in Korea for now.
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Windows 10 won't support the blistering new Wi-Fi 7
Windows 10 is still the most used operating system, but it won't support the next-gen Wi-Fi 7 technology.
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Acer's new Nitro V laptops are priced as low as $700
Acer's new Nitro V is making gaming laptops more accessible.
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Unity walks back new engine pricing after protests
After a week of developer chaos, the company will no longer charge its per-installation fees on most indie games.
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This curvy copper plate could revolutionize PC liquid cooling
3D-printed, super-curvy surfaces for liquid cooler heat spreaders might make them far more efficient — and maybe even cheaper. Dr. Ian Cutress breaks it down for us.