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Control your PC with your feet using Elgato's Stream Deck Pedal, now $51
There's a surprising number of cool things you can do with a foot-controlled PC input, and this thing is on sale at Best Buy.
Opinion
It's time for desktop PCs to finally embrace Thunderbolt
Desktops, especially gaming PCs, haven't really benefited from Thunderbolt technology in the past. The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 changes all that.
Deal
This fast Acer Nitro 27-inch IPS gaming monitor is just $160
With an IPS panel, 1440p resolution, and 180Hz refresh rate, this is a great deal for an all-rounder monitor.
News
Noctua's 'near inaudible' power supply is coming in 2024
It's big, it's brown, and it'll be here soon with a 1600-watt rating, a 120mm Noctua fan, and a price tag above most CPUs.
Deal
Wow! LG's luxurious ultrawide OLED monitor is 43% off today
This LG UltraGear ultrawide OLED monitor is normally $1,300, but it's on sale for $744 today.
News
AMD motherboards are causing massive slowdowns for PCIe 5.0 SSDs
Some users are reporting Gen 1 speeds from their brand new Gen 5 SSDs. That's one-tenth the performance they should be seeing.
Reviews
Lenovo ThinkVision M14t review: A pricey portable monitor with touch
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t is a productivity-focused portable monitor with several notable features including a built-in display stand, a touchscreen, and a bundled stylus. It’s expensive, though, and while the monitor looks sharp its color performance is mediocre.
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Take $120 off this fast and portable 2TB Samsung SSD right now
The Samsung T7 portable SSD is on sale for a more affordable $150 price at Amazon.
Feature
Why dark mode reigns supreme on OLED laptops and monitors
If you have an OLED laptop or monitor and you aren't using dark mode, here's why you may want to reconsider.
Deal
This 27-inch IPS gaming monitor is really fast for just $160
MSI's MAG monitor is a high-quality 1440p display with 180Hz refresh rate, now at a special reduced price.
News
AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 is finally here to boost your frame rates
It works across AMD's RX 6000 and 7000 series graphics cards and the latest Ryzen laptops.
Reviews
Teamgroup T-Force A440 Lite NVMe SSD review: Affordable but lackluster
The Teamgroup R-Force A440 Lite SSD is a merely a decent performer, and it's up against stiff competition — including the company's own G50.
News
Razer's next tricks: A smart laptop cooling pad and a haptic chair cushion
At the company’s RazerCon event on September 28, Razer unveiled an amped-up laptop cooling pad and haptic seat cushion.
News
The Nvidia App will officially swallow GeForce Experience soon
Nvidia says it's going to move users from the old app to the new one before the end of the year.
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Samsung's fast, compact 256GB USB-C flash drive is just under $27 now
This compact Samsung USB-C flash drive is on sale for 23% off at Amazon.
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This 2-in-1 USB flash drive with 1TB storage is 27% off right now
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go flash drive has both USB-C and USB-A connectors — and it's on sale.
News
Whoa! This ITX motherboard plays DOS games on native hardware
Press the turbo button and get set for PC gaming at a mind-blowing 100MHz.
Reviews
Samsung OLED G8 review: This monitor is also a TV, for better or worse
The Samsung OLED G8 is an attractive QD-OLED monitor packed with Smart TV features rarely found on competitors. Though useful, the Smart TV functionality makes the monitor more confusing to use.
News
AMD's newest tweaks boost Ryzen 9000 performance and give more options
The Ryzen 9600X and 9700X get warranty-supported 105W modes and all 9000-series chips get lower latency.
News
Raspberry Pi and Sony release an AI-powered camera module
The Raspberry Pi AI Camera works with all Raspberry Pi models and is now available for purchase.
Deal
Samsung's fast 4K gaming monitor is $500 off and a game changer
The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor is a real steal for $800 on Amazon.
Feature
Please stop using your monitor's crappy built-in speakers
Lots of monitors come with horrible speakers built into them, and I'm begging you to use anything else.
Deal
Tiny flash drive, tiny price: 128GB Samsung Fit Plus is $15 right now
The 128GB version of Samsung's Fit Plus flash drive is 67% off on Amazon.
Feature
Why a foldable keyboard can be an absolute game-changer
Foldable keyboards are great for getting some quick work done on a phone or tablet. Here's what you need to know about them.
Deal
This powerful mini PC with triple 4K support is only $303 right now
This Acemagic AD08 mini PC is great for productivity and gaming. It's currently 33% off on Amazon.
News
Intel finds cause of overheating CPUs, provides another BIOS update
Intel just identified a fourth cause for problematic 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. Get the BIOS update as soon as you can.
Deal
Anker's advanced 250W power bank fast-charges 3 devices, now $30 off
The high-capacity Anker Prime 250W Power Bank is on sale for $150 at Amazon right now.
Feature
On Intel, Qualcomm and the rise of the 'productivity processor'
Intel's Lunar Lake and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors are ushering in an era where laptops can literally last days. It's a new era for computing.
Reviews
Xiaomi G Pro 27i monitor review: Excellent HDR on a budget
The Xiaomi G Pro 27i has a Mini-LED backlight with 1,156 dimming zones. That translates to excellent HDR that’s on par with some of the best monitors from 2023, though familiar Mini-LED issues, like blooming, remain present.
How-To
4 things to consider before buying a GPU
Whether you're looking to build a new gaming PC from scratch or upgrade the GPU in your current system, you'll need to first consider these four things.
News
Report: Intel now owns 0% of the PC graphics card market
According to a new report, sales of PC graphics cards have reached a surprising high, driven almost entirely by Nvidia and with zero contribution from Intel.
Deal
This powerful USB-C hub with dual 4K support is 35% off right now
The expansive Baseus 10-in-1 USB-C hub is down to $52 on Amazon with Prime. (Or $60 without Prime.)
News
Logitech releases its own Stream Deck for photo and video editors
The two-piece creative tool comes with custom plugins that boost productivity in popular Adobe apps.
Reviews
Logitech G705 review: The perfect mouse for small hands
The Logitech G705 is not only a stylish gaming mouse, but also a powerful companion for intensive gaming sessions.
Reviews
Tested: Intel’s Lunar Lake wants you to forget Qualcomm laptops exist
Intel's Lunar Lake processor excels in terms of battery life and 3D performance, based on our tests. But does it perform better than Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips?
Opinion
Qualcomm buying Intel makes no sense because of AMD's ace in the hole
Reports say Qualcomm wants to buy Intel's struggling chip business, but doing so would threaten the longstanding x86 patent licensing agreements between Intel and AMD.
Deal
Get Samsung's 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor for $800 off
The Samsung Neo G9 is $1k on Woot today. That's only a hair more expensive than OLED monitors half its size.
News
New Asus TUF dual-chamber PC case looks big and swanky
The GT502 Horizon can handle up to 13 case fans and lets you see them through two panes of tempered glass.
Reviews
Acer Predator X34 X monitor review: It goes all-in on the curve
The Acer Predator X34 X is another solid OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate for superb motion clarity, though its extreme curve will be divisive.
Deal
This ultra-fast 4TB Samsung portable SSD is a stunning 45% off today
The Samsung T9 portable SSD is compact, speedy, and currently $250 off right now on Amazon.
News
Logitech's best gaming mouse turns metal for 10th anniversary
If you want to get your hands on one of these, you'll have to do more than just pay for one.
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This 34-inch ultrawide Samsung monitor is on sale for just $240
The ultrawide Samsung ViewFinity S5 — great for both productivity and immersion — is 31% off on Amazon.
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Keychron Q Series premium keyboards are as cheap as $70 right now
These high-end boards with full aluminum bodies and hot-swap switches are discounted on Woot.
Updated
How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
News
Watch PCWorld's teardown of Fractal's gorgeous Era 2 SFF case
Adam and Will have the new Era 2 case in the lab and they're putting it through the wringer.
Deal
This Anker docking station is also a monitor stand — and it's 20% off
It also has a wireless charging pad built right in. All of this for just $200 on Amazon right now.
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Save $80 on this 32-inch Dell 4K monitor that's great for home offices
You can get this 32-inch 4K monitor for $280 at Dell.com right now.
News
Logitech gaming mice can download more DPI in October
Logitech is upgrading older Pro 2 gaming mice to 44,000 DPI with only a software update, bringing them in line with its new Pro X Superlight 2 Dex flagship.
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This ultra-fast flash drive is actually a 1TB SSD, and it's 48% off
Our favorite SK Hynix Tube T31 portable SSD is down to its best-ever price again on Amazon.
Reviews