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Two screens are better than one — Acer's dual-screen portable monitor solves a problem I didn't know I had

The Acer PD163Q is a portable monitor with two displays that takes up no more space in a bag than a laptop. For some, it's a great buy, but only if you have USB-C video output on your PC.

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I went hands-on with a Copilot+ mini PC — MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG opts for Intel chips and some quirky features for Windows 11

MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a business-focused mini PC with Copilot+ certification that packs Intel's Lunar Lake processors and focuses its appeal on businesses.

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Gears of War: Reloaded was virtually unplayable for me — that is until a single setting changed the game entirely

The camera movement on Gears of War: Reloaded was really not agreeable with me, and I thought all was lost. Until I found a setting to fix it in a place I wasn't even looking for it.

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The Xbox app will now show and run all your games from Steam, GOG, and more on Windows 11 — it's the new hub for PC gaming

Microsoft is rolling out a big update for the Xbox app on Windows 11 that transforms it into a hub for all gaming on Windows, not just Xbox games.

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Razer let its head of design outside — but only to teach me how the company's gaming gear is brought to life

I was given the opportunity to chat with Charlie Bolton, Razer's Global Head of Design, to learn how Razer designs and releases its popular gaming products.

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The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor?

Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.

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Poll: Is your job at risk? The growing impact of AI on the workforce

Artificial Intelligence and AI bots of all stripes seem to be impacting the work force, with major companies laying off thousands to replace workers. Do you think your career is on the chopping block?

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Unboxing the limited-edition HP OMEN 35L VALORANT desktop: A gamer's dream

HP has released a VALORANT Edition of its OMEN 35L pre-built gaming desktop, with a custom case and components. It's available now, and I've gone hands-on.

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Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless headset review: Purr‑fect for gamers who want it all

I've been testing the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and Razer finally and unequivocally nailed this formula. This is the cutest wireless gaming headset I recommend.

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The most creative game I've played this year also rips straight from classic 3D platformers, and it's awesome

I recently wrapped up Ruffy and the Riverside, one of the more modest games I've played this year that still managed to make a big impression on me.

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Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

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Chinese scientists claim to have built the first "brain-like" AI model — said to be up to 100 times faster than ChatGPT

SpikingBrain1.0 is a large language model built by Chinese scientists that doesn't rely on NVIDIA hardware and could change the space dramatically.

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Nintendo’s new patent could wreak havoc through gaming

Nintendo has acquired a potentially dangerous patent that could put them at an unfair advantage in gaming.

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I finally tried OpenAI's gpt-oss:120b LLM — and without needing thousands of dollars worth of hardware

DuckDuckGo's own AI chatbot, Duck.ai, has added support for OpenAI's 120 billion parameter open-source model, gpt-oss:120b. Anyone can try it now completely free, and without signing up for an account.

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I've savored every moment of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants (and it reminds me why I want Wolfenstein 3)

If you enjoyed Indiana Jones' outing in The Great Circle, then you'll definitely want to check out its first DLC expansion. And I'm excited for what its developers make next.

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Microsoft is finally updating this decade old File Explorer interface with a new color that better fits dark mode on Windows 11 — let's take a first look

Windows 11 is soon getting an updated dark mode that applies to more areas of the File Explorer, including the file operations dialog, which is also getting a new color after more than 10 years.

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Razer BlackWidow V4 Low‑Profile HyperSpeed review: Sleek, fast, and loud

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile HyperSpeed is a great high-performance, wireless gaming keyboard, but its high price tag and niche appeal hold it back.

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I tried WINUX — a promising Windows 11 experience inside a Linux distro, and I think they've nailed it

WINUX is an interesting idea that should make switching from Windows 10 or 11 to Linux much less jarring by offering a very similar experience. And it does.

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I abandoned Microsoft Word for the terminal — here’s what happened

For years, now, I've done virtually all of my written work inside the terminal. Here's why I simply can't let go of it.

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Dell 14 Plus is a capable mid‑range laptop with one big flaw

The Dell 14 Plus (DB14255) is a plain but capable mid-range Windows AI laptop that mostly gets the basics right, but its display is disappointingly mediocre.

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Lenovo’s Legion glasses 2 set to enhance Legion Go 2 with exciting 3D mode — is it worth it?

During IFA 2025, Lenovo announced a new, free update coming to the Lenovo Legion Glasses 2, which will add 3D Mode support for over 20 games with Legion devices.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 specs unveiled: The handheld gaming device to watch this October

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is a powerful handheld gaming PC with premium specs that outshine the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally.

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Helldivers 2’s CEO talks potential Steam Deck support — but what about the Xbox Ally?

Helldivers 2’s CEO has spoken about potential Steam Deck support, sparking discussion about handheld gaming. But with no Xbox Play Anywhere or cross-progression, what does this mean for the Xbox Ally?

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Microsoft engineer revives Windows Mixed Reality headsets with native SteamVR support on Windows 11 24H2

The "Oasis" driver is a deep reverse engineering effort to revive Windows Mixed Reality headsets for use on Windows 11 version 24H2 and above. And you can download it now!

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World of Warcraft's new Player Housing system might be its most important new feature in over a decade — and not for reasons you might think

At Gamescom 2025, I tried out World of Warcraft's exciting new Player Housing feature. This is why I think it could end up being the maturing MMO's most important feature in years.

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