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CybertronPC’s supercharged CLX line channels the power of ancient Egyptian gods

CybertronPC hopes it earn gamer adoration with its new CLX desktops and laptops, which aim to compete with the quickest PCs in the world.
Computing News
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Is the iPad Pro really faster than a MacBook? The latest tests say ‘no’

A review of the iPad Pro by Anandtech has revealed new details on how the iPad Pro compares to Intel's Core M processors.
Tablets Computing
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With El Capitan, Apple brings even older Macs Into the Future

Apple’s latest update to OS X, El Capitan, makes your Mac easier to use and boosts performance. But does it offer enough to steal momentum from Microsoft’s recently released Windows 10?
Computing Reviews
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AMD attacks Intel over SYSMark benchmark, but do its own claims hold up?

AMD has gone on the offensive with a video that claims SYSmark, a benchmark frequently cited by Intel, is biased.
Computing News
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People aren't upgrading PCs, but virtual reality will change that

Computer sales continued to slump in 2015, but enthusiast hardware did well, and the fervor of the PC faithful will grow as virtual reality goes mainstream.
Computing News
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Windows 10 ecosystem review (Windows 10, Phone, Xbox)

Microsoft’s desktop operating system is a winner, but the company is trying to expand it into an eco-system with Windows Phone 10 and Xbox. This initiative make sense, but its execution is a mess.
Computing Reviews
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XImmerse wants to make your GearVR experience hands-on

While many VR headsets are on their way, most don't have native controllers. Ximmerse wants to fill that gap with a headset-agnostic motion controller.
Computing Reviews
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Intel steals the show at CES 2016 with an inspired, futuristic keynote

Intel may not be a company that comes to mind when you think of innovation, but it should be, and its action-packed keynote proved it's not to be ignored.
Computing News
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Finally! OLED comes to laptops at CES 2016, and you won’t believe your eyes

OLED panels have graced televisions and smartphones for several years, but have been absent in laptops and computer monitors. That changed at CES 2016.
Computing Features
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Alienware 13 with OLED hands-on: Your favorite game has never looked better

Alienware's smallest notebook will receive a new display this Spring. The design won't receive a major update, but the price will grow more competitive.
Gaming News
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Hands on: LG gram 15

LG's new Gram 15 isn't just the lightest laptop of its size, it absolutely shatters the previous record. But can a laptop be too light?
Computing News
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Watch out, ThinkPad! Dell’s new Latitude is ready to put up a fight for business travelers

Dell's new Latitude 13 7000 looks like a business edition of the XPS 13, but the differences go deeper. Are they enough to make the Latitude a winner?
Computing News
Lenovo Ideapad 710S

Watch out, XPS 13, the Lenovo Ideapad 710S might be the new sheriff in town

The $800 Lenovo Ideapad 710S looks set to take down competitors with a Core i5,, but buyers with fat stacks might be disappointed by its high-end options.
Computing News
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Monitors, convertibles, Chrome OS AIOs: Acer brings a little bit of everything to CES 2016

Acer's PC announcements include a version of the popular Acer Aspire V15 with Intel's RealSense camera and a monitor with USB Type-C support.
Computing News
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3 computer companies that killed it in 2015 (plus 3 that biffed it)

2015 saw the release of several impressive, important products, but the market overall continued to shrink, and several companies have suffered.
Computing News
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Comcast is the most hated broadband provider by far, according to FCC complaints

The FCC has received more complaints about Comcast than three other major broadband providers combined. Many of the complaints are about its new data caps.
Computing News
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Windows Hello is the miraculous password killer you’ve waited for

Windows Hello, the new biometric login option built into Windows 10, isn't perfect, but it may herald a major change to how users log in to their systems.
Phones Computing
Max Cohen, Head of Mobile at Oculus

‘We still have a lot to learn.’ Oculus’ mobile chief explains the future of VR

We spoke with Max Cohen, the Head of Mobile at Oculus, to find out more about the company's strategy and how VR might influence smartphones in the future.
Computing Features
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By showcasing Samsung’s Gear VR, Oculus reminds us VR is bigger than the Rift

Oculus Connect 2 may not have Samsung in its name, but the company's biggest announcements were related to Gear VR, a mobile headset for Galaxy and Note.
Computing News
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3 reasons the first VR headsets will suck … but I’m buying one anyway

Virtual reality companies put on a strong showing at this year's E3, but should you buy a VR headset? Probably not,
Computing News
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Machine learning algorithm puts the words of George W. Bush in Barack Obama's mouth

A team from the University of Washington has developed a machine learning algorithm that can create an animated digital persona from online photographs. 
Computing News
Asus GX700

Hands on: Asus GX700

The latest concept computer from Asus packs liquid cooling into its slim and powerful G752 chassis, but it requires sacrifices most gamers won’t be willing to make.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Microsoft HoloLens

We saw HoloLens in January, but it was a crude prototype. At BUILD 2015, it was back, and this time it was exactly like the sleek headset shown on-stage.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Toshiba Tecra W50

Toshiba’s Tecra W50 has a cutting-edge Intel quad, a 4K Ultra HD display and can equip the latest solid state drives. Unfortunately, all this high-end hardware is stuffed in an unimpressive exterior.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Intel RealSense 3D

Intel seems to believe its RealSense 3D camera, which is headed to ultrabooks and tablets later this year, will change the way we interact with PC. That might be possible – but first, Intel has to make the camera work.
Wearables Computing
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Hands on: Toshiba Satellite P55t

The wave of 4K laptops has begun to crash ashore, but many models boasting it are Ultrabooks. Toshiba has taken a different tack, throwing the technology into a mainstream 15.6-inch desktop replacement. But does it make for a good laptop?
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: LG Tab-Book 2

LG’s Tab-Book 2 is the company’s newest sliding convertible PC. Two models are available, one with a Core i5 CPU, the other with an Atom processor. Both promise strong performance for their size, but other issues drag the Tab-Book 2 down.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Sony Vaio Fit 11A

Sony is extending its line of Flip convertibles with the new Fit 11, a tiny, portable, and versatile tablet PC. The price of $799 is a bit higher than Lenovo’s 11-inch Yoga 2, however, and the flexible hinge adds unwanted bulk.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Toshiba Chromebook

Toshiba’s first Chromebook is also the first 13.3-inch laptop to use Google’s Chrome OS. Most other specifications are mundane, but a fair price and long battery life could make it a solid option.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: LG Ultra PC

LG has revealed its new Ultra PC, the company’s high-end ultrabook for 2014, at CES. Though this system has a 13.3” display, weight has somehow been reduced to 2.16 pounds, which means the Ultra PC feels almost unrealistically light when held. Dell and HP should watch out; this new LG could be real contender among premium ultrabooks.
Computing Reviews
Intel NUC i7

What the NUC? Here’s how to outfit Intel’s miniature PC

The Next Unit of Computing, or NUC, is a kit PC from Intel that's smaller and than your average desktop. Here's how to buy the NUC that's best for you.
Computing Guides
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 may be beautiful, but its firmware isn't

In our Surface Pro 4 long term update, we'll address the firmware issues and software quirks that hold the device back from perfection. 
Computing News
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Windows 10 .ISO tool removed, forcing users to rely on Windows Update

Microsoft has removed the media creation tool enabling Windows 10.ISO downloads with little explanation.
Computing News
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Windows 3.1 crash puts French airport out of commission

A crucial system reliant on Windows 3.1 went down last Saturday, forcing a French airport in Paris to ground all flights.
Computing News
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Is it okay to buy Fallout 4 on the PC? Absolutely!

Recent gaming disasters like Batman: Arkham Knight have left PC owners leery of cross-platform titles, but there's no reason to fear Fallout 4's wasteland.
Computing News
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Enter the wasteland without leaving home with our 5K screenshots from Fallout 4

Want to see what Fallout 4 looks like at its very best? We fired the game up on Dell's 5K monitor at ultra detail and took a few screenshots.
Computing Gaming
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Update: Google denies plan to “phase out” Chrome OS

Google has officially denied reports that it plans to "phase out" Chrome OS while confirming a project is under way to combine the best of Chrome and Android.
Phones Android
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Zotac goes small on desktops, big on graphics

Zotac has shown its commitment at CES 2015 with two new pint-sized models, one of which is passively cooled. The company is also showing a heavily overclocked variant of the GTX 970 video card.
Computing News
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