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A new Xbox cloud feature lets work laptops play like gaming PCs
Microsoft has added the ability to play with a mouse and keyboard to select titles on Xbox Cloud Gaming running on a browser, with Xbox app support coming in the near future.
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Best SSDs of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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VMware's Workstation Pro virtual machine software is now free for home users
As long as you stick to "personal use," you can now use VMWare's Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro for free.
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Google's new 'Web' tab is search without all the extra junk
Google Search's new tab returns only text-based results, dispensing with much of the add-ons Google has built in that are cluttering up its own standard searches.
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Meet Thunderbolt Share, Intel's ultra-fast sneakernet replacement (and more)
Intel is launching Thunderbolt Share, connecting two PCs with Thunderbolt ports together to share and sync files and remotely control a laptop. But the licensing program seems unnecessarily confusing.
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Snapdragon laptops could nearly double Intel's battery life, leak says
Internal documents from Dell show laptop designs with Snapdragon X Elite chips delivering up to 98% battery improvement based on identical designs with Intel chips.
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This dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
You can find out how full or empty a battery is with a simple test.
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Samsung's huge, no-compromises Odyssey Ark 2 monitor is $1200 off
The Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen has only been around for a little while and we're already getting a 40% discount.
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Google is building an AI future, but not for you and me
Quite a bit of what Google showed off at Google I/O felt too far in the future, too expensive, and simply not designed for the average user.
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The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is less than half its usual price
The Baseus Blade laptop power bank is the one thing you need in your backpack to keep your computer going wherever you are.
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How to change the color of the Windows taskbar
Looking to customize the look of the Windows taskbar? We'll guide you every step of the way.
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Fuel your next trip with 34% off this portable Bluetti power station
The Bluetti portable power station EB3A has never been this cheap, making it the perfect purchase for your trips this summer.
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Gigabyte Aorus 16X review: Another powerful gaming laptop
The Gigabyte Aorus 16X is a solid gaming laptop that offers competitive performance for its price range, although the power adapter is lacking some polish. If you can find it at a price that beats the competition, it’s a fine choice.
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The simple secret to buying the best iPhone 15 USB-C charger
Here's what you need to know when buying a charger for the iPhone 15.
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Microsoft's patch fixes the update that broke VPNs on Windows
Microsoft's May 2024 patch for Windows 10 and Windows 11 fixes the bug that broke VPN connections on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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Microsoft's newest Windows update breaks VPNs, but there's a fix
Microsoft's most recent security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 may cause VPNs to fail to connect, Microsoft warns. There is no fix.
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Gmail's Gemini AI-powered upgrade looks seriously useful
Google showed off how Gmail, Workspace and its Gemini AI could be integrated at Google I/O. It looked like something you'd really want to use.
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Google is putting even more Gemini AI in Search
New tools will let you take video and ask questions to get AI search results, in addition to deeper and more complex auto-generated info.
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Best VPN services 2024: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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