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Alienware’s gorgeous 280Hz ultrawide OLED is 21% off for Prime Day
This 3440×1440, 280Hz beauty is $170 off the retail price, and $70 cheaper than similar ultrawides, even though it's faster.
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Building a PC in 2026 is all about choosing your compromises
Building a PC yourself can save money and offer more flexibility, but it comes with real tradeoffs in 2026. Here's what you need to know.
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My favorite Shokz bone conduction headphones are $55 off for Prime Day
The OpenRun Pro 2 is the set I reach for to listen to audiobooks, whether I'm listening on a kayak or pushing a grocery cart.
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Snag this 1440p/240Hz OLED monitor for $300 before it's gone
At $300, this AOC 27-inch 240Hz monitor is the best OLED deal on Prime Day, even if it's not coming from Amazon.
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Samsung Odyssey G80SH review: A great-looking 4K OLED that's easy to like
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) is a stylish monitor with a QD-OLED panel, 4K resolution, and one unique feature that's especially noteworthy.
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Minisforum MS-03 review: A powerful but flawed AI workstation
The Minisforum MS-03 mini PC comes with a Core Ultra 9, one PCIe slot, and three M.2 slots. The CPU performs well but the RAM holds it back.
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Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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Your used CPU might come with someone else’s Valorant ban
Anti-cheat systems for online multiplayer games can flag individual PC parts, which can be a problem if you're trying to find a deal on secondhand hardware.
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My phone ran Skyrim at 60 fps, and it wasn’t even streaming
GameHub lets Android users download and play Steam games locally—no streaming, no Steam Deck required, but with some caveats.
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RAM and SSD prices are soaring. Here’s how to buy a PC without overpaying
RAM and SSD prices aren't coming down until 2027 at least. If you're buying a PC, here's where to spend, where to save, and what to skip.
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SD cards cost way more now. Here's how to make yours last
Memory card prices have jumped. Get the most out of yours by understanding how they die and what you can do to keep them going.
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Meta’s new VR headset forgot about the games
The company that brought virtual reality to the mainstream barely mentioned gaming when it showed off its new flagship headset. That's bad news for anyone who likes VR.
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RAM is painfully expensive. Make these 10 gaming PC upgrades instead
It's a bad time to build a gaming desktop. So build a better gaming desk instead, with a collection of upgrades for your setup that are a lot more affordable than anything attached to your motherboard.
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Google's new Googlebooks aren’t AI-first. They’re phone-first
Google's newest take on the laptop form factor makes sense for some users, but only if they use an Android phone for most of their digital life.
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Microsoft spreads its version of DLSS to more Intel laptops
Windows native Auto SR, which can be applied to thousands of DirectX games, comes to Panther Lake devices.
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8 PC gaming upgrades under $100 that are actually worth it
Great gaming gear doesn't have to be expensive. These picks—from mouse to speakers—combine solid performance with real value.
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Your monitor says it has HDR. That might not mean much
Most monitors advertise HDR support, but few can actually deliver it. Here's what actually matters if you want a display with true HDR.
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iFixit now has a dozen guides for repairing your Steam Machine
Steam Machine owners can now find iFixit repair guides for nearly every component, including a fix for its tricky single-DIMM RAM setup.
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The used PC parts market is full of deals — and traps
Scams are up and prices aren't what they used to be. Here's how to buy used PC hardware this year without getting burned.
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