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Windows 11 Is Finally Removing PowerShell 2.0
Command Prompt & PowerShell

Microsoft deprecated it in 2017.

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A close-up of two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports on a laptop.
Don’t Buy a Laptop if It Doesn’t Have Two USB-C Ports
Laptops

One USB-C port isn’t enough (and it never was).

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Here's How I Get an Email When Someone Logs Into My Windows 11 PC
Email

Know who's using your computer.

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Xbox button smashing through glass in the ROG Xbox Ally reveal.
Why Microsoft’s Xbox Branding Binge Has Me Worried
Xbox

Shouldn't an Xbox play Xbox games?

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Anker dock on a desk.
Anker’s 15-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Impressive, but Expensive

All these ports don't come cheap.

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An image showing Windows 11 logo.
Microsoft Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome on Windows—Here Are Your Options

Try these fixes if Chrome is not opening on your child's account.

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Windows 11 running on a laptop computer.
Want More Privacy on Windows 11? Here Are 6 Features I Always Disable
Windows 11

Windows 11 is quietly collecting more data than you might think, but you can take control of your privacy.

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This Checklist Saved Me From Being Scammed By a Mini PC Reseller
Mini PC

This eBay purchase ended up having a surprise in store.

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A GEEKOM A6 Mini PC sitting on a table connected to a monitor.
The Best 5 Windows Mini PC Alternatives to the Mac Mini
Mini PC

Windows-powered Mac Mini-likes.

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In Defense of Windows Aero
Windows Vista

I can see clearly now.

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Person playing Fortnite on a Samsung Odyssey Curved Monitor at CES 2024.
Samsung's Insane Ultra-Wide Monitor Is $200 Off Today
Computer Hardware

A monitor that really takes over your setup.

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Your Printer Might Have an Unpatchable Security Flaw
Computer Hardware

Yikes.

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GEEKOM Mini IT11 PC front-facing on a black desktop.
4 Affordable Mini PCs That Can Replace Your Aging Windows 10 PC
Mini PC

These mini PCs pack serious performance and features into a compact, budget-friendly package.

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Great Specs, Terrible Fit: Why I'm Not a Fan of Razer’s New Mouse
Video Games

Pretty lights and one-touch AI can't fix a broken design.

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Have a Dusty PC? One Inexpensive Piece Can Help

No more dust bunnies hanging out in your PC case.

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A gaming PC with glowing lights, featuring a small tombstone placed on the GPU that reads 'RIP' with an Overclocking gauge.
I've Stopped Overclocking My PCs—And You Should Too

No more manually adjusting voltages.

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A person holding the CUKTECH 15 GaN 140W Charger.
This Bulky Little Laptop Charger Packs Quite the Punch
Android

Tell your MacBook charger to scram.

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Lock screen of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition.
These Are The Few Laptops That Are Actually Worth Buying Today
Laptops

If it doesn’t check my boxes, it doesn’t check into my backpack.

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A photo of the AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU on an orange background.
Building a New Ryzen-Based PC? Don’t Overspend on RAM

DDR5-6000 for the win.

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A collage of smartphones running postmarketOS.
Linux Phones, the New HDMI, and More: Weekly Roundup
Linux

Everything you may have missed from the last week.

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