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Stop destroying your SSD: 6 must-do Windows 11 tweaks
SSDs, or solid state drives, are widely used in desktops and laptops because they offer faster performance, quieter operation, and lower power consumption than traditional hard disks (HDDs). In the durability stakes, as well, an SSD wins over an HDD. However, like all electronic components, SSDs have limited lifespans that can... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 4:35am 

Raspberry Pi prices leap again as RAM shortages slam PCs
RAM prices are going up. That’s been the news for months and months, and it’s affecting almost every aspect of consumer electronics, from the most powerful graphics cards to the cheapest hobby machines. The beloved Raspberry Pi is getting its second price hike in two months, thanks to RAM shortages... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 4:35am 

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-How Pfizer’s CEO wielded moral clarity to help his team do the impossible
-Elon Musk Is Said in Advanced Talks to Combine SpaceX, xAI
-Linq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 03 Feb 3:35am 

Insane deal: HP’s RTX 5070 laptop with 32GB RAM is $661 off!
If you’re going to buy a gaming laptop right now, then it might as well be one that’s future-proof, right? This powerful HP Omen Slim 16 model is not only $661 off at B&H right now—bringing its price down to $1,449 (was $2,110)—but it also has one heck of a... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 3:15am 

What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?
The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 03 Feb 3:05am 

-Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert

Merge drives in Windows 11 for streamlined storage
If you have multiple drives on your PC and they’re smaller than you would like, you can combine or merge two drives in Windows to create one larger drive. It only takes a minute and can result in you having a tidier, more coherent drive structure. But be sure to... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 2:15am 

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This Intel i5 mini PC with 16GB RAM and Window 11 Pro? Only $361 now
If your home office setup is lagging behind and you’re ready to level up with an upgrade, maybe skip the laptop and desktop PC options in favor of a mini PC instead. Mini PCs have come a long way in recent years, offering lots of power at a low price... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 4:35am 

eMeet SmartCam C60E webcam review: Bargain 4K, and a remote that rocks
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Quality 4K webcam images with 60Hz option Surprisingly useful remote control Powerful zoom features Solid autofocus Cons Privacy shutter must be added on Onboard mics and noise cancellation are average to poor Camera positioning is annoying Our Verdict eMeet’s affordable 4K autofocus webcam generates great-looking shots, with a handy remote that controls many of its... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 4:15am 

Snowflake, OpenAI sign USD $200m AI deal & add tools
Snowflake unveils AI coding and semantic tools and inks a multi-year OpenAI partnership worth USD $200m to power its Cortex AI platform. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 03 Feb 4:05am 

4 PC parts you should never skimp on
When buying a PC, it can make sense to save money in certain areas. However, when it comes to core components, choosing the cheapest option rarely pays off. Here, quality is not only a factor in performance, but also in stability, durability, and everyday convenience. A high-quality power supply, for example,... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 03 Feb 3:15am 

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-Balloons from Belarus cross into Polish airspace for a third night
-German AfD politican found guilty of money laundering, coercion
-Germany detains 5 men accused of illegally exporting goods to Russian defense companies
-Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike
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