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Microsoft addresses Windows 11's browser choice problem
Windows Insider Build 22509 includes an option to set a default browser that isn't Edge, potentially fixing one of its biggest anti-competitive problems.
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FTC sues to halt Nvidia Arm purchase
US antitrust regulators are suing to halt Nvidia's purchase of chipmaker Arm.
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Windows 11 is getting minor (but much-needed) Start and taskbar upgrades
Microsoft added back some tweaks to Windows 11 that users had hoped for, such as the addition of the taskbar clock.
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Nvidia makes the 12GB GeForce RTX 2060 unofficially official
The RTX 2060, first released in January 2019, is returning with double the memory
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Windows 10 settings superguide: Get personal with your PC
Changing the wallpaper? There's a lot more to personalizing your Windows 10 PC than that.
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 promises 85% more PC performance
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 PC processor at its Snapdragon Tech Summit, promising to compete in the mainstream PC space with its latest Windows on Arm processor.
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Razer and Qualcomm show off a Snapdragon-powered Steam Deck clone
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 mobile gaming platform in conjunction with Razer, aiming at the middle ground between phones and traditional gaming consoles.
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Razer CEO says gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022
Razer's CEO says increasing component costs will drive up the price of Blade laptops
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Behold! 12 days of awesome tech gifts, chosen by the PCWorld editors
Consider it PCWorld's version of an advent calendar. For 12 straight days, our Hack the Holidays spectacular will reveal "unwrapping" videos of tech products and nerd gear that our editors most want to give friends and family.
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Microsoft Edge's new buy now, pay later tool has users fuming
Does a web browser like Microsoft Edge need a financing service baked in?
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Best external SSD for gaming
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable. But you need to choose the right external SSD or you could sell your gaming performance short.
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Qualcomm's next Snapdragon promises always-on smartphone cameras
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile processor for smartphones, with substantially more performance, less power, and AI-powered features that will include the possibility of an always-on smartphone camera.
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Xbox Game Streaming now looks even better on Edge
Microsoft is giving its game streaming system an Edge-exclusive 'clarity boost.'
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US lawmakers hope to outlaw online 'bots' snatching up hard-to-find hardware
Senators put forward the 'Stopping Grinch Bots Act' yesterday
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How to buy a budget laptop without getting screwed
Choosing the right budget laptop is difficult if you don’t know what to look for. This guide can help you buy a budget laptop without getting screwed by its specifications.n
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Awesome tech gifts under $50
Shopping on a budget doesn't have to be hard. These 11 cool tested-and-approved products are sure to please the people on your list, and are friendly to your wallet!
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Android on PC showdown: Windows 11 vs. Chromebooks
Android app support promises new ways to enjoy a touchscreen device, be it a Windows 11 laptop or a Chromebook. We delve into the experience on both platforms to see how it pans out.
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The best Cyber Monday tech deals
It's Cyber Monday and we're tracking down the best deals on laptops, monitors, smart home gear, storage drives, and more.
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Fitbit Inspire 2 vs. Fitbit Luxe vs. Fitbit Charge 5: Which fitness tracker is right for you?
Trying to decide between Fitbit’s most popular trackers? Use this quick comparison between them to help you decide.
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