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Wake up, PC makers: Hitting bottom isn’t a revival, but a sign of lowered expectations

Hubert Joly, CEO of Best Buy, recently said that the PC is seeing a revival. That may seem great for PC builders, but it's just a form of denial.
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How to upgrade your PC to put it on par with the PS4 and Xbox One

PC gamers shouldn't be jealous of the next-gen consoles. PCs that are few years old can be upgraded for less than the cost of a PS4. Here's how.
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Is Apple asleep at the wheel on the MacBook Air?

The recent MacBook Air update and price cut was underwhelming. Does Apple just want a value laptop in its line-up, or is the Air doomed to be discontinued?
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Why I cancelled my PlayStation 4 preorder (It wasn’t to get an Xbox One)

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One promise eight cores and eight gigabytes of RAM, but the devil is in the details. Can they stand up to a competent gaming PC?
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon has everything business travelers want, but is it enough to peel them away from Apple's MacBook Pro 13 with Retina?
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The vultures are circling: Which PC maker will be the next to die and why?

Even the largest multinational companies, like Sony, might abandon traditional computing for greener (and more mobile) pastures. Which firm will go next?
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T440s

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina and the Lenovo ThinkPad T440s are popular picks among business professionals, but which one should you buy?
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Devil’s Canyon proves Intel doesn’t care about PC enthusiasts

Intel's new Devil's Canyon was supposed to be perfect for enthusiasts, but it was over-hyped and has under-delivered. Does Intel even care for enthusiasts?
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Build your own Steam Box revisited: What a difference a year makes

Valve's Steam Box is still a year away; if you want one, you'll have to build it yourself. Here's how to do it.
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How to benchmark your PC for free

Do you think your system is sluggish? Benchmarking is often the only way to know for sure. We've rounded up six free benchmarks that everyone should use.
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Alienware provides Steam Machine photos, transforms the X51 into one as well

Alienware launched a console-sized gaming PC, the X51, nearly two years ago, and now it's among Valve's Steam Machine partners.
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Maingear reveals tiny, but mighty, Spark Steambox

Maingear has revealed the details of its Steambox, the Spark, which is powered by an AMD A8 processor and runs AMD Radeon graphics.
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PCI Express: The next frontier for hard drives

SATA's limitations are a problem for SSDs. PCI Express offers all the bandwidth drives could need and Intel's new P-series SSDs are paving the way forward.
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Still using Windows XP? Here’s how to bunker down and survive the end of support

Fans of Windows XP worry that they're being forced to upgrade. In fact, XP will remain usable for years to come, if you take the proper precautions that is.
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Why Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is the perfect device … for fictional consumers

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 3 is improved, but it still only fills the needs of a niche. So why does the company think that everyone should buy it?
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Why mechanical keyboards aren’t just for geeks anymore

Some mechanical keyboards are available for just $60, making them affordable even for the average user. Here's why such a keyboard should be your next one.
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Pipe dream: Watercooling your PC is finally cheap, quiet and easy

Modern liquid cooling is inexpensive, effective and quiet, making it the perfect way to elegantly cool your desktop PC's processor.
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Here’s what you need to know about buying a custom built PC

Today's custom PCs are the best, most affordable rigs ever built. What components do you need in such a computer, and how much do you need to spend?
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It’s already happening: Six major Internet Service Providers accused of deliberate traffic throttling

Level 3, a major backbone Internet provided and communications company, has revealed that at least six ISPs are deliberately throttling traffic.
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Acer introduces new 4-in-1 hybrid, AIO desktop PCs, and more

As PC sales flag, Acer is looking toward a variety of different devices to prop up its business, including a 4-in-one hybrid, ultra-thin AIO, and Chromebook.
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Windows 8.1 Update 2: Here are five things we want to see in Microsoft’s next update

The lack of news about Windows 9 remains disappointing. Perhaps Windows 8.1 Update 2 is in the cards instead. If so, here's what we want to see included.
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Here’s how the Heartbleed bug scurried into the hearts and minds of millions

The Heartbleed bug existed undetected for about two years. How did such as a severe flaw slip into a widely used security protocol?
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Hands on: Update 1 knocks a few rough edges off a still-prickly Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 Update 1 hopes to make desktop users more comfortable with the Start screen and Metro-style apps. We go hands-on with it and check it out.
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Wake up! At Build 2014, a sleepy Microsoft scrambles to catch up with competitors

Microsoft's Build conference introduced features that merely catch up with competitors. Does Microsoft have a path forward, or is it spinning in place?
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Where are the affordable Ultrabooks? Ask Intel

Ultrabooks took a small piece of the notebook market in 2013. The shortfall is due to high pricing, and Intel is to blame.
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Apple Mac Pro vs Falcon Northwest Talon: Which is the better super-charged desktop?

The Mac Pro has been completely revamped, while the Falcon Northwest Talon has been produced since 1999. Which is a better workstation desktop?
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Forget the monitor, here’s how to buy the best HDTV for your PC

The traits that make a great HDTV can conflict with the capabilities of a computer. Our guide lists what every PC user must know before buying an HDTV.
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4K may make sense on TVs, but what about your next PC?

4K monitors and laptops will become more widely available and affordable throughout 2014, but should you spend your hard-earned money on the Ultra HD fad?
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Five important laptop innovations you probably don’t think about

The processors, video cards and displays found in laptops are better than ever, but they're not the only innovations that impact the future of portable PCs.
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Happy Birthday, Steve Jobs! A look at the life of a tech luminary

Steve Jobs, one of the tech industry's most influential figures, would be celebrating his 59th birthday today. Here, we take a brief look at his life and legacy.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs. HP Spectre 13t x2

The HP Spectre 13t x2 is one of the best 2-in-1 computers sold so far, but can a PC convertible stand up to Apple's excellent MacBook Pro 13 with Retina?
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Thin and fast: How Ultrabook performance stacks up beside larger laptops

How much power do you sacrifice to go thin and light with an Ultrabook? With their popularity soaring, we took a hard look at the numbers to see how Ultrabooks really stack up.
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Core i-What? Processor product names demystified and decoded

Are you confused by processor names? We don't blame you. They're a foreign language of their own. We can help by decoding AMD's and Intel's latest products.
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Common Windows XP problems and how to fix them

Microsoft's looming discontinuation of support for Windows XP has some worried. So here are common issues XP users experience - and how to fix them.
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10 Satya Nadella Quotes That Tell Us What He’ll Do As Microsoft’s CEO

Satya Nadella is now in the driver's seat at Microsoft, but what will he do with the company? We take a look at some of his more notable quotes.
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As PC sales dwindle, high-end builders find that gamers aren’t going anywhere

Think the PC is dead? Just talk to these three CEOs.
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Why 2014 will be a great year for Chrome OS

Chromebooks have, in just one year, seized a notable chunk of the PC market. Despite the skepticism, I think Chrome OS is here to stay. Here's why.
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5 ways Satya Nadella could fix Microsoft as its next CEO

Rumors suggest that Satya Nadella, the head of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group, will be the company's next CEO. What might he do if hired as CEO?
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