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Speed up your laptop with these 3 easy Windows tweaks
If your PC is running sluggish you can crank up the speed with some simple settings tweaks.
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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.
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Why the cheapest laptop on the shelf is the worst deal of 2026
Between AI jacking up the price of memory and soldered components, the laptop "base model" is turning into a trap you definitely don't want to fall for.
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Amazon Echo Show 8 review: This is the smart display to buy
Built for Alexa+, the 4th-gen Echo Show 8 hits the sweet spot for smart displays, even if it's missing a key privacy feature.
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This $80 touchscreen Lenovo Chromebook doubles as a tablet
Laptop when you need it, tablet when you don’t, this Lenovo Chromebook keeps things functional and seriously affordable.
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Tablet or laptop? This Chromebook does both for $150.
Get a new, open-box ASUS Chromebook CM30 with detachable keyboard, touchscreen, and stylus for just $149.99.
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Best laptops under $500: Affordable picks that will satisfy
Need a laptop that won’t break the bank but still gets stuff done? We picked the best laptops under $500 that can easily handle your day-to-day workloads.
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Blink Mini 2K+ review: Incremental upgrades for a pint-sized cam
The latest version of this versatile, budget-priced camera gains new features and higher resolution while retaining every bit of its utility.
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Logitech launches G325 Lightspeed headset with big sound at a small price
This new headset provides premium sound quality at a lower price.
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This Asus Ryzen laptop with 16GB RAM is a steal for just $350
This Asus Vivobook Go 15 was already pretty cheap, but with this $150 discount from Walmart, it's a budget champ.
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Amazon's newest Echo Dot Max drops to its all-time best price
Grab the newest Echo Dot smart speaker for only $79.99 with this limited-time deal on Amazon.
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Best budget computer speakers: PC audio for less than $100
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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This Arduino board is bigger than your head, and it works
A YouTube builder shows off how he created an Arduino board that's 7x larger than the real thing… powered by a hidden Arduino Nano.
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End of an era: Adobe Animate is being put to rest after 30 years
Originally launched in 1996, you once knew it as Flash. Adobe is now officially sunsetting Animate, to the chagrin of animators everywhere.
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Google just filled a gaping home automation gap
Hard to believe, but you couldn’t use buttons to trigger Google Home automations until now.
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How to use Windows to wipe your location data from a photo
Your privacy matters—especially since you can’t trust everyone you share photos with will treat your location data carefully.
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Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data
An analysis of 1.8 million Android apps reveals that insecure code left over 700 TB of user data exposed, including API keys and financial details.
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Finally! Firefox just gave you an AI kill switch
New versions of Firefox will let you totally disable all AI features with a single toggle
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Never, ever plug these 15 devices into your power strip
Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.
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High-risk Office security flaw: Microsoft issues emergency updates
A "high risk" security vulnerability was found in numerous versions of Microsoft Office. You should install the provided emergency updates ASAP.
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Asus' award-winning ROG Strix Scope II 96 keyboard drops to best price
The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 was already worth it at $209.99. It's a no-brainer now that it's on sale for $129.99 on Amazon.
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Are hard drives back? WD promises 800% speed increase
WD points to a raft of technologies that will push HDD's into new, exciting territory within the next decade.
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Save 25% on Anker's ultra-tiny USB-C charger plug with a cute face
The Anker Nano 45W USB-C wall charger is perfect for travelers and is now on sale for $29.98 (was $39.99) on Amazon.
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Don't be fooled: Intel's Panther Lake graphics come with a catch
I benchmarked Panther Lake's integrated graphics performance and there's more to it than meets the eye. Here's what I saw.
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Asus ROG Strix G16 for $400 off: RTX 5070 Ti, Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM
This stellar gaming laptop with a significantly powerful GPU is now on sale for $1,599.99 at Best Buy.
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PELADN WO4 review: When a mini PC gets the fundamentals right
Thanks to Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M and a magnetic cover, this mini PC offers concentrated power and easy upgrades.
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Why I'm cancelling my Hello Fresh subscription after 5 years
At first glance, a Hello Fresh subscription seems worthwhile, but there are now a few problems with the service.
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Microsoft 365 is $99.99/year, but Microsoft Office is only $35 for life
Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for $35
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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 January. Currently on discount: CyberPowerPC, Acer, and Alienware.
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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this January. Currently on discount: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Proton VPN.
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Wow! Save $400 on LG's 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor now
This LG 27-inch OLED monitor with 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate is usually $900, but today it's only $500 on Amazon.
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Best monitors for a home office: 11 top-notch displays that mean business
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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Samsung's OLED TVs are finally getting Nvidia G-Sync support
All of Samsung's 2026 OLED monitors and televisions will be compatible with G-Sync, ready for smooth PC gaming.
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Get 2 fast USB-C cables for $5 a piece: Anker, 100W, 6 feet long
Anker's fast-charging USB-C cables are long and work well with phones, tablets, and laptops. Get 'em now at a great price on Amazon!
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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Microsoft is testing a second Windows 11 taskbar for power users
A secondary taskbar called the Command Palette Dock would provide quick access to PowerToys features and tools.
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It's $1,500 off! TCL's huge 4K TV is perfect for sports and gaming
The TCL 65-inch QM8K TV is massively cut down in price right now. The 75, 85, and 98-inch models are also on sale.
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Hijacked Notepad++ updater quietly targeted users for months
Notepad++ is a favorite of programmers and other power users, but its auto-update function was compromised for months in 2025.
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Anyone can use Ring’s AI-powered pet finder now
Dog gone missing? Now you can launch a Ring ‘Search Party’ for your missing pooch whether you own a Ring camera or not.
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How to change your language and keyboard layout in Windows
For different languages or special characters, changing keyboards is often easier than using complicated ASCII codes: simply use the appropriate keyboard and Windows layout.
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The 'Windows won't shut down' bug is even worse than we thought
Ever since the January update, some Windows 11 haven't been able to shut down their PCs. Apparently, this bug also affects Windows 10.
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Microsoft's first Windows 11 26H2 preview is here. So far, it's AI and fixes
Windows 26H2 will be the next major feature update for Windows 11. Microsoft has now delivered 26H2 to certain users for the first time.
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Raspberry Pi prices leap again as RAM shortages slam PCs
The affordable project computer is now a lot less afforable, costing between $15 and $85 more than just two months ago, depending on the model.
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This Intel i5 mini PC with 16GB RAM just hit its all-time low price
The Acemagic K1 mini PC is now 38% off on Amazon with a special promo code. It has never been cheaper before.
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Stop destroying your SSD: 6 must-do Windows 11 tweaks
Follow these tips for a long-lasting SSD!
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eMeet SmartCam C60E webcam review: Bargain 4K, and a remote that rocks
The eMeet SmartCam C60E 4K Dual is a powerful 4K webcam at an exceptionally decent price, including a remote control that I actually cared about using.
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Insane deal: HP's RTX 5070 laptop with 32GB RAM is $661 off!
The HP Omen Slim 16 is down to $1,449 (was $2,110) at B&H, a jaw-dropping price for a laptop with great specs for gamers.
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4 PC parts you should never skimp on
When it comes to core components, it pays not to cut corners.
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Merge drives in Windows 11 for streamlined storage
Drives smaller than you'd like? Then why not merge two drives into one.
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