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Nvidia replaces its Game Ready driver for The Division with something less terrorizing

Earlier this week, we reported on Nvidia's version 364.47 driver, which has since been replaced by a beta pending WHQL approval from Microsoft.
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Corsair’s SF450 and SF600 PSUs to make your small form factor PC run silently

For computer owners with small form factor enclosures, Corsair's SF450 and SF600 PSUs could help power all those graphics-heavy components.
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Now you can upgrade your MacBook’s internal storage, thanks to OWC

With Other World Computing's 480GB and 1TB Aura SSD kit offerings, it's now possible to upgrade your MacBook's internal storage space.
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Amazon job listing indicates a 3D VR video platform is on the way

Could Amazon's Prime Instant video service be making its way to virtual reality headsets?
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Ahead of the curve, Nvidia acts quickly to add Vulkan support to its GPUs

Positioning itself ahead of the curve, Nvidia has future-proofed its graphics hardware by adding Vulkan API support to GeForce Experience.
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Microsoft Office 2013, 2016, and Edge now support Bing Image Search

After introducing Bing Image Search to the world nearly a year ago, Microsoft is integrating it into Office and Edge, along with numerous refinements.
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Windows 10’s second major ‘Redstone’ update won’t come until spring 2017

Reports suggest that Windows 10's second major update won't arrive until spring 2017, giving Microsoft more time with its next hardware lineup.
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Asus’ new GTX 950 ditches the power connector without downgrading performance

Negating the need for a power connector, Asus' latest outing -- the GeForce GTX 950-2G -- both conserves energy and improves performance.
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These Dota 2 Shanghai Major team intro videos will leave you speechless

This promo video for the Dota 2 Shanghai Majors will leave you with chills down your spine, but not the good kind, due to its harsh inelegance.
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Legacy OS X installers no longer work on Mac, but there's a workaround

While OS X installers acquired before February 14 no longer work, there's a simple fix that will leave you dumbfounded.
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Steam is changing its bundle pricing model to avoid redundant purchases

For some frequent Steam customers, purchasing bundles isn't worth the added cost. Luckily, Valve has stealthily made some changes to address these concerns.
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Mozilla works with Google’s Brandon Jones to standardize VR content across the Web

With the intent of getting an implementation out during the first half of this year, Mozilla has collaborated with Brandon Jones on a WebVR proposal.
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US military offers first-ever announcement of cyber attack on ISIS

For perhaps the first time in U.S. history, the Department of Defense has admitted to deploying network-based electronic attacks -- against ISIS.
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Jide's Remix OS beta makes it way to PC, Mac with some essential improvements

After remaining in alpha for over a month ensuing CES 2016, Remix OS for PC has finally made its way to beta, complete with over-the-air updates and more.
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How the ‘next-generation’ Vulkan API could pose a threat to Microsoft’s DirectX

Requiring less work to port from the previous OpenGL API standard, the Khronos Group's Vulkan could finally give Microsoft's DirectX a run for its money.
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Windows Defender will now delete misleading disk cleanup programs

Developers of Windows system cleaning apps are in for a rude awakening now that Microsoft is coming down hard on the more deceptive clients.
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Researchers close the final loophole in device encryption with the power of nanotubes

A handful of researchers, comprised of academics and IBM employees, have discovered a means of physical encryption using carbon nanotubes.
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Lenovo’s latest 2-in-1 PCs lose weight, but gain battery life

The Yoga 710, Yoga 510, and Ideapad MIIX 310 Lenovo brought to this year's Mobile World Congress aren't about sacrificing power for longer battery life.
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AMD confusingly reveals minimum CPU specs for Oculus Rift

If you're planning on joining the VR revolution early, here's what AMD says you'll need to get started.
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Windows 10 has seven editions – here’s how to tell which is for you

Microsoft's Windows 10 comes in seven different editions. That may sound like a recipe for confusion, but we've made the proper choice easy to understand.
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‘Locky’ ransomware harnesses the power of Microsoft Word to trick you into paying

You may want to just keep macros disabled in your copy of Microsoft Word. Otherwise, you'll be left at risk to ransomware like Locky.
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For $340, you can get a 29-inch ultrawide display from AOC

For $340, a 29-inch ultrawide display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 2560x1080 resolution isn't a bad deal.
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Microsoft gives its Wireless Display Adapter the Windows 10 treatment, slashes cost by $10

Sure, Microsoft didn't iterate much on the original Wireless Display Adapter, but the subtle improvements are more than made up for with the lower cost.
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Look ma, no controller! Leap Motion’s Orion lets you go hands-on with virtual reality

The creator of the Leap Motion Controller is back with Orion, its VR development software designed to improve hand and finger tracking "radically."
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Dolphin GameCube/Wii emulator sees performance boost with DirectX12 integration

Thanks to Dolphin community member hdcmeta, we're seeing performance improvements across the board with the emulator's DirectX12 integration.
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If Google wants us to buy PCs running Android, it needs to get serious

The Pixel C, while fascinating as a concept, was a generally underwhelming example of Google's efforts of bringing Android to PC. Now it's time to improve.
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Newly revealed Microsoft patent may support a Surface all-in-one modular desktop

A newly released Microsoft patent indicates that a modular Surface desktop might be in our future.
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Early MacBook charging cables prone to failure, Apple offers replacement

The Cupertino company is running into hardware issues for the second time this week, launching a Replacement Program for its 2015 MacBook charging cables.
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Samsung lifts the veil on its light, durable Chromebook 3, and it's only $200

If you're looking for something cheap and durable to get you by, Samsung's Chromebook 3 looks to offer just that and a little more.
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The latest Alcatel smartphone will ship in a virtual reality headset

If you want a VR viewer and a smartphone for under $400, Alcatel's OneTouch Idol 4S might be for you.

A bunch of Mac apps are reportedly easy to hack, and the solution is taxing

A bunch of programs on your Mac may leave your computer at risk to both man in the middle and remote command execution attacks.
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Valve adds SteamVR code, graphics-enhancing rendering plugin to Unity

Valve and Unity Technologies have partnered up to bring native SteamVR support to the Unity game engine.
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HELCY is a laptop case that wants to fix your back problems

HELCY may reduce aches and pains, but it adds the pain of requiring an additional mouse and keyboard just to use it.
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HTC Vive Pre gets SteamVR 'Direct Mode' update before previous-gen model

HTC Vive's Direct Mode both fixes a variety of known issues and even lets your headset talk to directly to your GPU.
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In a desperate grasp for popularity, Samsung’s Tizen OS has been ported to Raspberry Pi

Samsung desperately wants someone to care about Tizen OS, even if it's just a handful of Raspberry Pi enthusiasts.
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Google releasing new email security features that remind you not to send unencrypted personal info

In case you're hesitant about sending personal information over the Web, Google has your back with a new set of email security indicators.
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Three new Viewsonic XG series monitors now being sold, including a 4K model

Initially revealed back at CES last month, Viewsonic has made available three of its XG series monitors starting today.
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MSI’s new gaming laptop knows how to make eye contact

MSI's commitment to Tobii eye-tracking tech shows promise, but a $2,600 gaming notebook might not be the way to exemplify it.