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Our computing guide section is a great learning resource for your new PC or Mac. Learn how to use that new laptop or Microsoft Office suite so you look like a pro when it comes time to get things done. Our expert editors compare a number of products as well, so you know what to spend your time on, and what to pass up.

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Apple home hub: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple is working on two smart home hub devices, with the first one coming this year. But what should you expect from these products? Here’s everything we know.
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MacBook Pro M5: Here’s everything we know so far

Logo on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.

RTX 5080 vs 9070 XT — battle of the stock

I can log into my Google account on Windows by using a passkey.

How good are passkeys in 2025 or do I still need a password manager?

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What is Mistral’s Le Chat?

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1Password vs. NordPass: which password manager is best in 2025?

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a Panther Lake chip.

Intel Panther Lake: Everything we know so far

Intel CPUs.

Intel Nova Lake: Everything we know so far

The RTX 4090 Super installed in a motherboard.

Building the ultimate AI and machine learning PC

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Everything you need to know about OpenAI’s browser-based agent, Operator

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How to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited

Bladur's Gate 3 being played on the M3 MacBook Air.

M4 MacBook Air: Everything we know about Apple’s next laptop

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Nvidia Reflex: what it is and why you should enable it

Nvidia Reflex helps deliver a competitive advantage by reducing latency and improved responsiveness.
Sam Altman at the OpenAI developer conference.

Stargate Project: everything you need to know about OpenAI’s $500 billion gamble

OpenAI's Stargate Project promises to build AI data centers and clean energy facilities across the U.S., creating 100,000 jobs. But will those promises be kept?
Phone running Deepseek on a laptop keyboard.

How to jailbreak DeepSeek: get around restrictions and censorship

You can jailbreak DeepSeek to have it answer your questions without safeguards in a few different ways. Here's how to do it.
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DeepSeek: everything you need to know about the AI that dethroned ChatGPT

Chinese startup DeepSeek has been taking the AI industry by storm with a new chatbot rivaling ChatGPT and Gemini that uses a fraction of the power, time, and money to train and operate.
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Nvidia says the RTX 5070 is as fast as the RTX 4090 — let’s look at the specs

The Nvidia RTX 5070 is almost here, and Nvidia claims it can match the RTX 4090 frame for frame. But how much frame generation does that need? Let's find out.
The RTX 5090 sitting next to the RTX 4090.

Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs: performance, specs, prices, availability

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards are undoubtedly going to rival some of the best GPUs.
RTX 5090.

Nvidia’s DLSS 4 just came to your old GPU — here’s what you can use

DLSS 4 is arguably the biggest selling point of the new RTX 50-series, but any Nvidia RTX GPU can benefit. Here's how.
The RTX 5090 sitting on top of the RTX 4080.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080?

Here's what kind of PSU you'll need for Nvidia's top-end RTX 50-series cards.
Various AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

Radeon RX 9000 series: everything we know about AMD’s next GPUs

AMD Radeon RX 9000 series is right around the corner. Here's everything we currently know about AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards.
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VPN Test: How to see if your VPN is working

Not sure if your VPN is protecting your privacy? Here's the best method to check whether your IP address, location, and browsing activity are secure.
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What does a VPN do? Here’s what they are and how Surfshark can help

What does a VPN do? If you get a service like Surfshark it is more than just a simple internet redirect. VPN services are robust and provide more features.
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Apple M5: Everything we know about Apple’s next-generation chip

With Apple’s M5 chip expected to launch this year, what kind of performance and features should you expect? We’ve scoured the rumor mill to find the answers.
An official rendering of the Apple M4 chip.

M4 Ultra: Everything we know about Apple’s mysterious Hidra chip

Apple’s Hidra chip -- or M4 Ultra -- will land this year. What could we see in terms of performance, price, features, and more? Here’s all you need to know.
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Everything you need to know about AI agents and what they can do

Agents are specialized language and reasoning models that can work independently to automate repetitive tasks without direct human oversight. Here's everything you need to know about the "next big thing" in generative AI.
Hyte Y70 case with Nexus front panel.

These were the best gaming PCs we saw at CES 2025

CES 2025 is almost over, but before we wrap up the last couple of days of exciting hardware action, let's take a look at the best gaming PCs of the show.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS installed.

Lenovo Legion Go S vs. Steam Deck OLED: here’s what we know so far

The Steam Deck might be amazing, but it's showing its age. Lenovo's new Legion Go S is here to duke it out at the $500 portable gaming price point.
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Sticky Password vs. Enpass: best one-time purchase password managers

Find out whether Sticky Password or Enpass is the best one-time purchase password manager that can autofill your logins forever.
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Surfshark vs. Windscribe: Which unlimited device VPN is best?

Surfshark and Windscribe are VPNs that allow unlimited simultaneous connections at low prices, but you want the fastest and best overall.
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How to transfer your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph

Goodreads isn't the best book-tracking app, but it was the only one. Until now. Here's how to move all your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph.
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Surfshark vs. VPN Unlimited: Which VPN offers the best long-term value?

I compared Surfshark and VPN Unlimited, VPN services with long-term plans that can cut your average monthly costs to a minimum.
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ChatGPT Plus vs. Pro: Is it worth the upgrade?

OpenAI's Pro subscription tier costs a jaw-dropping $200 per month. This guide will help you decide if that much generative compute power is really necessary.
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ChatGPT o1 vs. o3 vs. 4o: Which should you use?

There are more than a half-dozen versions of OpenAI's various large language and reasoning models. Here's what you need to know about each.

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