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Google Chrome’s latest decision could prevent most ad-blockers from functioning

Google Chrome's newest change is cited as a step forward for speed and security, but could profoundly alter how the majority of ad-blocking extensions operate. The new developer API change potentially gives Google more control over exactly which ads can be blocked while browsing the web.
Wifi Porter

Wifi Porter is a high-tech block of wood that lets you share your broadband

Tired of manually connecting your guests to your home Wi-Fi network? The latest invention from the folks at Ten One Design, the WifiPorter, allow family and friends to quickly connect to your Wi-Fi with the tap of their phone, or by scanning an available QR code — available for iOS and Android devices.
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Data breach compromises 773 million records, 21 million passwords

Security researcher Troy Hunt was alerted to a massive collection of breached data that included more than 773 million compromised records. After digging deeper, the breach, now known as Collection No. 1, contains more than 21 million unique passwords and over 772 million email addresses.
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LG’s Neo Art is a grab-and-go monitor that follows you wherever you go

If you're looking for a portable 27-inch monitor that you can easily grab from your desk and take into another room, then LG might have the perfect product for you at CES 2019 — or at least an exciting concept. The Neo Art USB-C display attempts to change the way you use your desktop monitor.
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IBM offers a peek at the future of quantum computing with the Q System One

IBM continues to invest in quantum computing for commercial applications with the unveiling of the fully integrated Q System One at CES 2019. An industry first, the Q System One is a completely integrated quantum computer aimed at commercial businesses looking to solve the world's toughest problems.
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Aluminum, ultrawide, and sleek. These are the best monitors of CES 2019

CES 2019 delivered a great selection of new monitors for those who demand ultrawides for productivity, high response times for gaming, or simply massive displays. Check out our selection of the top five monitors from this year's CES event in Las Vegas to find your next desktop splurge.
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From Ice Lake to Coffee Lake, here’s everything Intel announced at CES 2019

Intel finally broke the ice at CES 2019, introducing their 10nm chipset, Ice Lake, said to touchdown this Holiday season. New Coffee Lake CPUs, hybrid Lake Field CPUs, and artificial intelligence, whether in cars or at the Olympics, all made onstage appearances at the Las Vegas event.
Acer Predator Triton 900

Acer unleashes the beast with 2-in-1 Triton 900 packing RTX 2080 GPU

Have you been caught between desiring a monster gaming laptop and a hybrid 2-in-1 Windows machine? If so, then the new Acer Triton 900 might be the perfect machine for you with a convertible chassis, a six-core Intel Core i7 GPU, and Nvidia's latest GeForce RTX 2080 GPU.
Acer Swift 7

Acer Swift 7 dazzles with near-borderless touch display, weighs under two pounds

Not a fan of borders and looking for the thinnest and lightest machine on the market? Acer's latest iteration of the Swift 7 introduces an impressive 1080p 14-inch touchscreen with a 92-percent screen-to-body ratio, all coming in at under two pounds — with an Intel Core i7 CPU.
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This sale slashes the price off a 2017 MacBook Pro by up to $1,500

If you're looking to pick up a new and powerful MacBook Pro for 2019, look no further than Adorama's current deal offering up to $1,500 off select models of Apple's 2017 MacBook Pro — both 15-inch and 13-inch variations are included, but only for a limited time.
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Microsoft’s latest patent lets you issue voice commands silently

Embarrassed of issuing voice commands in public, or tired of screaming over a bunch of houseguests to communicate with a smart speaker? Microsoft might have the answer to a less awkward experience with a new technology that claims it can understand voice commands ushered in near silence.
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USB-C to become more secure, fight malicious devices with authentication system

Computers and electronic devices with USB-C ports may have less to fear in the future as the USB Implementers Forum and DigiCert introduces a new security system for the standard. Devices may no longer need to live in fear of malicious flash drives or defective power chargers.
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AMD Ryzen 9 3800X CPU may boast 16 Cores and 4.7GHz TurboCore

With CES around the corner, we are seeing a healthy number of leaks such as the new AMD Zen 2 CPUs including Ryzen 5, 7, and 9 offerings. Stealing the show is the AMD 3800X which is promising to offer up 16 cores and 32 threads in a 7nm package — not to mention an impressive 4.7GHZ top clock speed.
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Windows 10 just now became the most popular version of Windows

Microsoft can rejoice as users begin moving on from Windows 7, increasing Windows 10's overall market share to 39.2 percent worldwide. With support for Windows 7 scheduled to be axed in 2020, Windows 10 remains the best option for the majority of PC users.
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Snag the Lenovo Yoga 730 with a Core i7 CPU for $700 off

Are you looking for a great last-minute Windows PC for the holidays? Lenovo is offering up their Yoga 730 2-in-1 notebook for up to $700 off -- that's a massive 40-percent discount. The specs will keep you more than happy with a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an Nividia GPU.
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Hackers find a way to bypass Gmail two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication might be a great way to protect your online accounts, but it isn't foolproof. A new report by Amnesty International has found that hackers have begun using full automated tools to not only phish a user's password but their two-factor authentication code as well in the process.
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Nvidia says you can supercharge GeForce Now game streaming with these routers

Gamers looking to jump into the world of Nivida's GeForce game streaming service may want to pay attention to a new list of routers officially recommended by the company. With a promise to bring new QoS settings to the scene, Nvidia hopes to decrease your latency and improve your overall experience.
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Here’s why you might still be using Wi-Fi after cellular 5G launches

Cellular 5G might be around the corner and promising to deliver lightning fast speeds, but it will take some time before the technology fully rolls out. Additionally, the folks over at the Wi-Fi Alliance have a few reasons why they think you shouldn't dump Wi-Fi just yet.
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ViewSonic’s 1080p gaming monitor lets you experience the action in style

ViewSonic is catering to gamers with its latest monitor, the XG240R. Featuring a 1080p 144Hz panel, RGB lighting, and a fast 1ms response time, you can conquer your opponents, and do so in style. Coming in at under $300, the XG240R is poised to be a favorite for gamers looking for a bit of flare.
Microsoft Edge

Former Microsoft intern claims Google may have sabotaged Edge browser

Google's Chrome web browser has been able to establish such dominance that Microsoft is abandoning its propriety web rendering engine, switching Edge over to the Chromium Project, but did Google may have played dirty with code in an attempt to force Microsoft to make the decision with little choice?
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Chrome fights manipulative sites that don’t allow you to hit the back button

Have you encountered a webpage that won't let you hit the back button? Some unscrupulous websites employ what is known as history manipulation, preventing you from hitting the back button and returning to your original destination, but now Google Chrome will be fighting back.
Microsoft Andromeda Device

Microsoft’s latest patent paves the way for Andromeda dual-screen mobile device

The latest patent discovery from Microsoft showcases a new hinge design for quickly opening a dual-screen mobile device with a single hand. The leak could this be additional proof surrounding the rumors of the company's upcoming Project Andromeda device or something entirely different.
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 updates have been a disaster despite safeguards

After a string of Windows 10 update issues, including severe data loss for a number of users, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Windows, Michael Fortin, has spoken out out about quality control surrounding Windows development at Microsoft. But is the company making excuses?
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Firefox 64 helps keep your numerous tabs under control

Mozilla has officially launched Firefox 64 placing new features into the laps of its users including new tab management abilities, intelligent suggestions for extensions and features, and a new task manager for keeping Firefox's power consumption under control.
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Razer’s classic DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse drops to $40 on Amazon

If you're looking to pick up a new gaming mouse for the holidays, then Amazon.com has you covered with this great deal on the classic Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse with customizable buttons, RGB lighting, and an optical sensor with up to 16,000 DPI.
Nvidia Chipset

Leak reveals that Nvidia’s RTX 2060 gaming chipsets will be headed to laptops

The latest leaks of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 2060 have given performance benchmarks and further detail about the future chipset and its capabilities on the latest Turing architecture, while a RTX 2060 Max-Q variant has also been discovered for thin and light gaming machines.
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Google+ continues to sink with a second massive data breach. Abandon ship now

Google+ was scheduled to shut its doors in August 2019, but the second security breach in only a few months has caused the company to move its plan forward a few months to April. In that case, it might be a good idea to delete your account sooner rather than later.
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Microsoft’s Chromium Edge browser may be adding your Chrome extensions

Fans sticking to Google Chrome because due to its vast extension library might be able to switch over to Microsoft's latest iteration of Edge, as a Microsoft project manager confirms that the company has its eyes set on supporting full-fledged Chrome extensions in the future.
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Snatch Apple’s 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro for up to $1,200 off at B&H

The latest deal at B&H is offering up 2017 15-inch Apple MacBook Pros, in space gray and silver, with Intel Core i7 quad-core CPUs, 16GB of RAM, and AMD Radeon Pro 560 GPUs with up to 2TB of SSD storage. Save up to $1,200 on these completely brand new in box machines perfect for resource-intensive work.
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Razer Blade 15 gives more bang for your buck, adds ‘mercury white’ edition

Razer introduced a new base model of its popular Razer Blade 15 laptop; gamers looking to get their hands on great hardware, with an Intel Core i5 6-core CPU and Nvidia GTX 1060 GPU, at a lower price are now in luck. Otherwise, pick up Razer's new "mercury white" limited-edition PC.
HP Chromebook x360

HP x360 premium Chromebook bends over backward to impress

The HP x360 Chromebook is aimed at bringing a dash of premium to the world of Chrome OS computers. Featuring 8th-gen Intel Core CPUs, a full HD touchscreen, 64GB of SSD storage, and aluminum construction, this isn't your average Chromebook. It might run all day with up to 14 hours of battery, though.
Alienware m15 Gaming Laptop

Alienware has unleashed the M15, its thinnest gaming PC yet

Alienware has introduced the m15 laptop to the world. Featuring a complete redesign, the new machine comes in at only 4.8 pounds and 0.83-inches thick, while still packing hefty PC gaming power. Approximately 14 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than the Alienware 13, the m15 is one serious machine.
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Is this amateur hour? Surface Pro 6 and Laptop 2 ship with Windows 10 Home

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 will include Windows 10 Home out of the box — a downgrade for Surface Pro users, but a substantial upgrade for fans of Surface Laptop. Business will now find themselves paying more for the upgrade that was previously included.
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Windows 10 October 2018 Update brings DirectX ray tracing to gaming PCs

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update brings DirectX ray tracing technology to consumers, allowing gamers to step into a world of entirely new graphical capabilities with more realistic lighting. Upcoming blockbusters to announce support for the technology include Battlefield V and Metro Exodus.