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Best early October Prime Day 2025 PC gaming deals: Save up to $1,000 on laptops, components, and more

October Prime Day is in just two days, but you can already find great discounts on gaming desktops, laptops, and accessories at Amazon.

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Should you buy a Windows mini PC in 2025? My verdict after a week of testing
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Best early October Prime Day 2025 PC gaming deals: Save up to $1,000 on laptops, components, and more

October Prime Day is in just two days, but you can already find great discounts on gaming desktops, laptops, and accessories at Amazon.
21 minutes ago by Taylor Clemons in Gaming
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4 Apple devices you really shouldn't buy this month (and 9 that are safe for now)

Before you buy that shiny new Apple product, let's look at Apple's release plans. Plus, here's how you can save on the AirPods Pro 3.
2 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Smartphones
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How to switch your Windows 10 PC to Linux Mint - for free

You can even try out Mint on your PC first - without installing anything! - to make sure you like it. Just follow these simple steps.
3 days ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Linux
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The best VPN for Windows: Our favorite services, ranked and reviewed

Our favorite Windows VPNs combine security, extensive server networks, and easy-to-use apps, all while enhancing your privacy and protection.
4 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Should you buy a Windows mini PC in 2025? My verdict after a week of testing

I've tested my share of mini PCs, but Geekom's A9 Max stands out for its combination of power and price.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in PCs
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Save $400 on the 34-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor at LG

Looking to upgrade your gaming setup with a high-end OLED monitor? Right now at LG, you can save $400 on the 34-inch OLED UltraGear gaming monitor, plus a few extra goodies.
1 week ago by Taylor Clemons in Computing
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This top-of-the-line gaming PC is now 30% off at Walmart

The Skytech Prism 4 is a powerful desktop computer that houses the latest gaming hardware and a top-notch liquid cooling system.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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Consumer Reports slams Microsoft for Windows 10 mess, urges extension of free updates

Four years ago, Microsoft declared its intention to discontinue support for some people running Windows on older PCs. That wasn't nearly enough notice, according to the consumer rights organization.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows
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The best laptops you can buy: Expert tested

We've gone hands-on with the best laptops of 2025, from Apple, Asus, Acer, and more - so you can find the best fit.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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Apple's Mac Mini M4 has dropped to its lowest price on Amazon - how to get $100 off

Amazon has lowered the price on every single M4 Mac Mini build, with the base model currently selling for just under $500.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Mac OS
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Microsoft said these 400 readers couldn't upgrade to Windows 11. They did it anyway

Microsoft wanted to pull the plug on these old PCs. Our readers upgraded to Windows 11 anyway.
3 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows
A customized COSMIC desktop.

I swapped my favorite Linux desktop for System76's COSMIC alpha - and I have zero regrets

I did the unthinkable and installed an alpha release as my Linux daily driver. Here's how it's going.
3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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I tested several AIO computers in 2025, and these are the best for your office setup

We tested the best all-in-one computers that combine the power of a desktop PC with a slim, lightweight design.
3 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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Finally, a Windows desktop I can confidently put away my iMac for

Lenovo's Legion T5 is a powerhouse gaming desktop that delivers top-notch performance at a midrange price. But not everyone will love its physical design.
3 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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Linux Mint 22.2 'Zara' makes my favorite distro even better - what's new

For those who want a Linux desktop that works and keeps getting better, release after release, Zara is the upgrade you've been waiting for.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
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