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Tariffs actually helped the PC industry grow…for now
Analyst firms agree that the PC industry experienced a surge of growth as PC vendors tried to import PCs to beat the Trump administration's tariffs. But they're more pessimistic on the future.
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This Dell laptop with a touchscreen and 16GB of RAM is just $550
The Inspiron 15 is definitely on the budget side, but it's packing plenty of memory and storage, plus a handy touchscreen that's hard to find at this price.
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Vivint Smart Home review: The best smart home system I've ever tested
There’s no DIY option for the initial installation, but you can add to this powerful system on your own after that.
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Palo Alto street crossings spew satirical messages from 'Zuck' and 'Elon'
Voice imitations of famous CEOs claimed that the billionaires are undermining democracy and a cancer on society.
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Best external drives 2025: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Asus' newest ROG NUC crams an RTX 5080 into a mini PC form factor
The updated NUC design uses the latest laptop parts and plenty of upgrade options, but the price might put it out of range of most mini PC fans.
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Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN is better in 2025?
These two feature-packed VPNs go head-to-head to see which is better in 2025.
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Shocked Lyft rider gets mysterious text with a transcript of her convo
A Toronto Lyft passenger was texted her entire conversation after she got out of the car. How and why it happened is currently under investigation.
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Microsoft shares several reasons to leave Windows 10 for Windows 11
In an effort to persuade Windows 10 holdouts to make the upgrade, Microsoft sheds light on some of Windows 11's exclusive features.
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Kingston DataTraveler Max review: This nifty 10Gbps USB stick is fine for light duty
Though not the drive you want for super-long writes, this thin, flick-to-open USB stick from Kingston is aces for small file sets.
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This triple 4K mini PC with 16GB RAM is dirt cheap right now
With this 30% off discount code, Acemagic's AD15 mini PC just dropped to its all-time cheapest price on Amazon.
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Acer's AI-ready OLED laptop is a real bargain now that it's $450 off
The sleek and stylish Acer Swift 16 AI is only $800 (was $1,250) at Best Buy right now.
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Our favorite 10Gbps portable SSD (1TB) is 28% off right now
The 1TB SK Hynix 10Gbps portable SSD is down to $65 on Amazon!
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I want to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11, but Microsoft won’t let me
In six months, Windows 10 will be discontinued, rendering millions of PCs insecure.
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9 ways to personalize Google Chrome's look and feel
Out of the box, Chrome looks pretty boring. Here are some ways you can spruce up the world's most popular web browser.
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I started 'vibe coding' my own apps with AI and I'm loving it
AI-assisted programming is way more fun and effective than I thought it'd be. Here's how it went for me and why I'm optimistic about it.
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Trump reduces tariffs on PCs, components, smartphones
On Friday night, Trump added a number of exceptions to his tariff plan, excluding PCs, components, monitors, and smartphones from the administration's import duties. But the tariff is reduced, not exempt, Trump clarified Sunday.
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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 April. Currently on discount: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.
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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 April. Currently on discount: HP, Skytech, and Alienware.
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