Microsoft solves Windows 11 webcam issue, allowing users to update finally
Since last fall, many users have been unable to upgrade to version 24H2 of Windows 11 due to a compatibility issue with some webcams. Unfortunately, we still don’t know exactly which webcams are involved, nor what caused the error.
However, Windows Latest reports that Microsoft’s developers have finally managed to overcome... 
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This Acer 1440p IPS gaming monitor is shockingly cheap right now
This might be the best price I’ve ever seen for a gaming monitor. Today, if you mosey on over to eBay, you can find a refurbished Acer Nitro display going for just $103.55. This is a 27-inch 1440p display with 180Hz of refresh… and it has an IPS panel! That’s...
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Gamers, this is the RAM you want in your PC
RAM is one of the components that is often underestimated when gaming—but choosing the right RAM can bring tangible benefits, especially in the gaming sector. DDR5 has long since arrived in the mainstream. However, not every DDR5 RAM module delivers the same performance.
If you are setting up your system with...
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11 essential Chrome extensions I always install on a new PC
What’s the first thing you do when you start a fresh Windows install? For myself and many others, it’s installing Chrome (usually using Ninite). I throw Brave and Firefox on there after, but Chrome comes first. It’s part of the ritual. But as useful as Chrome is for downloading drivers...
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We love this Alienware RTX 5070 laptop with this insane $400 discount
Of all the gaming laptops we’ve reviewed this year, there are few we love more than the powerful Alienware 16X Aurora. We loved it even at retail price, but right now you can score it with a massive $400 discount. With the Alienware 16X Aurora just $1,699.99 at Best Buy,...
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Taylor Swift feared happiness could 'dry up' her songwriting
Taylor Swift took part in a string of UK interviews to coincide with her latest album's release on Friday.
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Earth is getting darker, NASA warns. What does that mean for humanity?
The Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight into space, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. The decline over the last 20 years is clearly measurable, as current NASA data shows.
A research team led by Dr. Norman G. Loeb from NASA’s Langley Research Center investigated how much radiant energy the Earth...
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It looks like a flash drive, but it’s a 2TB portable SSD — now $40 off
You can never have too much external storage on hand, especially when it’s as portable and performant as this one. I’m talking about the 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro Dual Drive, which is an eye-catcher for two reasons (more on that below). It’s currently on sale for $149.99 on Amazon (was...
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This 9-port USB-C hub with double 4K HDMI is 38% off today
If you’re just as tired as I am of the lack of ports in thin-and-light laptops, then the solution you’re looking for is a USB hub (sometimes also called a dock). With a hub, you can turn a single port into many ports, drastically expanding the capabilities of your laptop—and...
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Apple pulls US immigration official tracking apps
The creator of ICEBlock accuses the tech giant of "capitulating to an authoritarian regime" by removing his app.
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Samsung’s absurdly huge OLED ultrawide monitor just hit its best price
If you’ve been thinking of leveling up your PC setup with a massive ultrawide monitor but haven’t yet, it’s probably because you balked at the crazy high prices. But today’s a rare opportunity because one of the best options for an oversized ultrawide monitor is now 45% off on Amazon....
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