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Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs haven't lived up to their promise. If AI is the future of Windows, Copilot+ PCs will need some serious upgrades.
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LG's new Gram laptops include Arrow Lake, new AI features
LG has launched its CES 2025 lineup of Gram laptops, featuring Intel's Arrow Lake mobile processors as well as AI capabilities that run both on the laptop as well as the cloud.
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PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
We asked PC vendors what 2025 holds for the AI PC. The answer? Small incremental changes, as consumers, developers and PC makers figure out what AI is capable of.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
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This MSI Katana with RTX 4070 is a jaw-dropping $400 off
Besides a great graphics card there's also a Ryzen 9 CPU in there—all for just $1,100 over at Best Buy.
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Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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Google's biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
Google's year hasn't been great. There are a lot more lows than highs, but it's worth taking a look at them all.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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This powerful Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is $450 off
This Best Buy deal is good enough to capture Santa's attention as the laptop crashes down to $900.
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Need a last-minute gift card? 20 compelling options for tech and beyond
From Amazon to DoorDash to Fortnite, we found some amazing online gift card ideas for the last-minute shoppers.
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Best holiday tech deals on Amazon: Save big with expert-curated picks
Deck the halls with the best tech deals we found at Amazon.
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This HP Envy laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off right now
Score this 16-inch gaming laptop for 33% off at Best Buy and get it before Christmas.
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This portable USB-C laptop monitor is only $72 with this holiday discount
Score this 15.6-inch USB-C portable monitor for 34% off on Amazon right now.
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This RTX 4060 Acer laptop can be yours for just $800 right now
Best Buy has the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop on sale for $300 off right now.
Opinion
I'm switching to a long-lasting laptop. Here's why I want Intel inside
The new Arm-based PCs are very capable but the reality of using one right now is that you're going to encounter compatibility problems.
Deal
This premium 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock is 39% off today
Get the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 docking station at a 39% discount on Amazon while you still can.
News
You can now reinstall ChromeOS without losing all your Chromebook data
The latest version of Google's operating system gets new features for reinstallations and notifications.
Deal
This $650 RTX-loaded MSI gaming laptop is a total steal
You can save $250 on the MSI Thin at Best Buy.
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Get this Dell laptop with Core i5 for the super-budget price of $300
The Dell Inspiron 15 is currently 33% off at Dell.com.
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Asus' portable laptop monitor is 36% off, down to its best-ever price
Get the 15.6-inch Asus ZenScreen for just $89 on Amazon.
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Battery life on gaming laptops doesn't have to suck anymore
Gaming laptops have better battery life than they used to thanks to advances in cooling technologies and more power efficient hardware.
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Save $400 on this RTX 4070 laptop, perfect for gaming and productivity
The powerful Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop is down to $1,000 at Best Buy.
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Fast-charge four devices at once with this USB-C wall plug, now 20% off
The Ugreen Nexode X 160W charging plug is on sale for $80 on Amazon.
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This 2-in-1 HP laptop with Ryzen 7 CPU is $450 off right now
The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop is only $650 at Best Buy!
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Save $600 on our favorite gaming laptop, Alienware's long-lasting m16
PCWorld's favorite gaming laptop, the Alienware m16 R2, is on sale for up to $600 today.
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Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals
Cyber Monday Thunderbolt docking station deals have arrived! Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of what to buy and why.
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Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals
Here are the best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, Walmart, and more.
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Save $350 on the laptop that dominates our battery life tests
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop lasted almost 24 hours on a single charge, which is positively ludicrous!
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Crazy! Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM plummets to $799
This Cyber Monday deal knocks $200 off the model that Apple just updated last week.
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HP's RTX 4070 laptop is insanely cheap: now $880 for Cyber Monday
The HP Victus is a crazy $520 off at Best Buy.
Best Deals
The 32 best Amazon Cyber Monday tech deals our experts found
We've sifted through all the Cyber Monday tech deals so far to reveal the best that Amazon has to offer this year.
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Best Cyber Monday laptop deals
Whether you're looking for a blisteringly fast gaming laptop or a day-to-day productivity PC, Black Friday is a great time to shop laptop deals.
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The Acer Aspire 3 is a total Cyber Monday bargain for $280
The Acer Aspire 3 is an absolute steal at Amazon right now.
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Save $200 on the best laptop we've ever tested
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, one of the best laptops PCWorld has ever tested, is $200 off for Black Friday.
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This Ryzen 5 Lenovo laptop is a budget bargain for $280 right now
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a stunning $300 off at Best Buy.
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This is the best Thunderbolt dock deal I've found on Black Friday
The Kensington SD5800T Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Dock is my pick for the best ultra-premium docking station for your laptop, and Amazon has it for over $100 off.
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This is the best Chromebook deal I've found for Black Friday
Costco's $199.99 deal on the Acer Chromebook Plus gets you a premium Chromebook at a bargain price for Black Friday. It's available for non-members, too!
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Our favorite Thunderbolt dock is 38% off this Black Friday
The Kensington SD5800T is only $186.97 at Amazon right now.
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Save $350! This RTX-powered MSI gaming laptop is a Black Friday steal
The MSI Cyborg costs only $750 on Best Buy right now. That's a $350 savings for a Core i7, RTX 4060-powered gaming machine.
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Black Friday deals are here! 7 tips to avoid being scammed
Watch out for fraudsters hoping to make a quick, dirty buck amid the online chaos.
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Whoa! This Asus RTX 4070 gaming laptop is going for absurdly cheap
Want to save $400? Best Buy has the Asus TUF for $1,000 on Black Friday. It comes correct with an Intel Core i7, RTX 4070, and 16GB of RAM.
News
Windows 11 bug prevents Dell PCs from shutting down, but there's a fix
New problems have arisen in Windows 11 24H2. Shutdown cannot be triggered on certain PCs. But there is a solution.
Deal
The best Thunderbolt dock I've ever tested is on sale for 38% off
Amazon and Kensington are teaming up to sell the ultra-premium SD5800T Thunderbolt 4 dock for over $100 off, bringing the price down to mainstream levels.
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Your beloved old tech is a security risk. It's time to let go
Sometimes you have to move on before you’re truly ready—especially when it’s a matter of safety.
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This speedy HP laptop with RTX 4060 is now $350 off ahead of Black Friday
This gaming laptop with RTX 4060, Core i7, and 165Hz refresh rate is down to $950 at Best Buy.
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This RTX 4060 Lenovo laptop deal is so good, you don't need Black Friday
Get this snappy Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop for $300 off at Best Buy right now.
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Whoa! The MacBook Air 13 M3 just dropped to a new best price: $849
Save a whopping $250 on the latest MacBook Air. It's the best Black Friday ever!
News
The U.S. Justice Dept. wants to break up Google and Chrome
Google hopes to delay the case until a business-friendly Trump gets control of the DoJ — but that may not be the blessing the company hopes for.
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