Trade wars: The latest on tariffs, PC, laptops, GPUs, and gaming
Industry Here's the latest news on how the Trump administration's aggressive tariff strategy is affecting consumer electronics, including PCs and laptops.
Windows & Software
How to make a full backup of your Windows 10 PC
Data You should always create a backup to safeguard your files and setup, and here's how on Windows 10.
Windows 10 is about to lose another feature
Windows Microsoft’s latest "update" for Windows 10 removes the clock with seconds from the Calendar flyout.
How to use DISM to repair local image on Windows 11
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PC Hardware
These are the highest-rated Copilot+ PCs available now
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LEAK: We might be seeing an AI-boosted ROG Ally 2 handheld
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Dell's versatile AI laptop drops to just $429
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Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this
Laptops Thunderbolt 4 laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've reviewed.
Gaming
These are the very best accessories to get for Legion Go
Gaming handhelds The Legion Go is an impressive gaming handheld, but there are ways to improve the experience. Here are the best Legion Go accessories you can get
Assassin's Creed Shadows review: 112 hours to tell you Ubisoft cooked with this one
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Rare Steam Deck prototype fetches $2,000 on eBay
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Peripherals & Accessories
Razer's Iskur V2 review: Not as comfortable as I expected
Review Razer made some notable changes to the Iskur V2 in the name of comfort, but are they enough? Here's my review after using it for a couple of weeks.
One of the best, premium wireless gaming headsets is now cheaper than $100
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SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds review: Way better than your AirPods
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If you type all day, you need the Logitech ERGO K860. It’s my go-to keyboard, and it’s currently on sale.
Deal I’ve used the Logitech ERGO K860 for years, typing over a million words. It’s the best ergonomic keyboard I’ve ever owned, and now you can get it at a discount.
Microsoft
Microsoft's failed "Bob" helped combat Windows XP piracy
Windows Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.
Potential Microsoft job cuts may target middle managers to boost coder ratios
A new report suggests Microsoft could announce more job cuts soon, targeting middle managers to streamline teams and prioritize coding talent.
Microsoft is the world's most valuable company (again)
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Microsoft hits pause on $1 billion data center
AI Microsoft paused its $1 billion data center project in Ohio, raising questions among analysts about whether AI demand has been overestimated.
Artificial Intelligence
Replit CEO: AGI will only replace you if you're a code monkey
AI Amjad Masad says AI will not replace humans unless you’re a "code monkey" who doesn't understand the economy or deliver unique ideas.
Shopify CEO: Prove AI can't do your job before asking for help
AI Bill Gates already said AI would replace humans for most things, and now Shopify staff need to prove that AI can't get their jobs done before requesting help.
OpenAI employee says depending on ChatGPT makes you dumber
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Microsoft's AI models will be "3 or 6 months" behind OpenAI
AI Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says the company is building AI models that will be "three or six months behind" OpenAI, but they'll have advantages
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