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Qualcomm’s next-gen PC processors to compete with Apple officially named Snapdragon X Series
By Daniel Rubino published
New name In just a few weeks, Qualcomm is revealing its next-gen processors for Windows laptops. Today, we learn its official name and why the company chose it.
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Everything you need to build a custom gaming PC is on sale: Here's what I'd buy
By Ben Wilson published
Deals It's Prime Day season again, driving down the overblown prices of custom PC gaming components, but understanding compatibility is tricky, so I've taken the liberty of selecting everything you need.
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I saved $100 on this super weird 'first of its kind' LG monitor — and you can too
By Zac Bowden published
Deal Deal alert: I've found this super weird monitor from LG that's taller than it is wide... and it's $100 off for Prime Day.
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Save $340 on the 'Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro' with a GORGEOUS 3K AMOLED display right now for Amazon Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Deal An amazing deal to be had: Samsung's fantastic 14-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro, which is now on sale for 21% off, offering a saving of $340 over its usual retail price.
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The lightest 16-inch laptop in the WORLD is $300 off for Prime Day
By Zac Bowden published
Light Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is now in full swing, and we've found an excellent deal on LG's super light Gram 16 laptop.
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Forget Prime Big Deal Days: These gaming deals are better than anything you'll find on Amazon
By Sean Endicott published
More deals! You don't have to shop at Amazon to get the best gaping laptops, PCs, and accessories at a massive discount this week.
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Surface Duo gets Android 14 update, but it's not from Microsoft
By Kevin Okemwa published
UPDATE A former Microsoft developer brings a new Android experience to the Surface Duo.
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Amazon Big Deal Days — What you need to know about Prime Day 2
By Ben Wilson last updated
Big Deal Days Amazon has more Prime Day-style deals this October. Here's what we know about Big Deal Days.
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Best laptops with number pads 2023
By Zac Bowden last updated
Updated On the market for a new laptop with a dedicated number pad on the keyboard deck? You're in luck! We've scoured the internet far and wide to find the very best laptops with an included number pad.
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Microsoft's Surface tablets are ranked among the top 10 most-depreciating devices. What's the issue?
By Kevin Okemwa published
DEPRECIATED According to a new report, Microsoft devices depreciate in value over time. The Surface Pro 7+ tablet is considered the company's "most depreciated device," dropping in value by 35.23% since 2021.
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