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Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup
Microsoft knows Office is slow to load. The solution is, apparently, to make Windows load slower.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is a steal for $300
Grab the Bosgame P4 mini PC with a 25% discount on Amazon right now.
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Samsung's high-speed 256GB flash drive hits its lowest deal price
The Samsung Bar Plus is 50% off at Amazon right now.
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A 25-year-old PC pinball game is my new meditation app
Ever miss hanging out in the arcade? Visual Pinball is the best way to play hundreds of virtual pinball tables on your PC (and even in VR!) all for free.
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Microsoft is streamlining logins for Windows, Xbox, and M365
Expect to see a new design, simpler flow, and greater emphasis on passwordless security by the end of April.
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Grab Acer's RTX-powered OLED gaming laptop for $550 off right now
The Acer Swift X 14 just dropped to $950 at B&H for the next few days!
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I’m a gaming mouse expert: Here's why I carefully select my mouse mat
Before you buy a gaming mouse pad know the different materials for speed, precision, and performance.
How-To
More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.
Tip
Already using random passwords? Great. It’s still not enough
You should definitely use random passwords. But now they’re only just one part of the best way to bolster your online security.
Opinion
Facebook's new 'OG Friends' feed feels so damned sleazy
After serving as a breeding ground for disinformation, Facebook wants to go back to a sanitized "OG" Friends feed. The hypocrisy is astounding.
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Does Intel's Lunar Lake hold up? Our impressions, six months later
Adam and Will give their thoughts on high-end laptops and the Claw 8 gaming handheld, all running Intel's newest and fanciest laptop chips.
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Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.
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Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
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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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Whoa! Get Acer's 27-inch IPS monitor for just $100 right now
Amazon has a fantastic 33% off deal on this Acer monitor with IPS panel and 120Hz refresh rate.
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Need a 2nd screen for your laptop? This portable monitor is 41% off
This 15.6-inch thin-and-light travel monitor is down to just $65 on Amazon right now.
Reviews
PNY Pro Elite V3 review: This SSD looks like a USB drive—and it’s fast
The PNY Pro Elite V3’s clever physical design makes it one of my favorite 10Gbps USB sticks. It’s only the third fastest I’ve tested, but the superlative form factor makes up for it.
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Windows Game Bar gets design tweaks for better handheld gaming
Microsoft has adjusted the Game Bar interface so it's much easier to see and use on a tiny screen with a controller attached.
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OpenAI releases impressive 4o image generator for free and paid users
The new GPT-4o model produces more accurate and photorealistic results than the previous Dall-E model.
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