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Advertisers are using inaudible noise to figure out what devices are yours

You can't hear it, but your TV and computer may be broadcasting ultrasonic noises to your phone to tie all of your devices together for advertising.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 100S Chromebook review

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Intel’s Haswell Core i7 chips include Just Cause 3 and CS:GO for a limited time

If you're thinking of upgrading your CPU, Intel is offering Just Cause 3, CS:GO, and in-game credit for World of Warships with Haswell Core i7 chips.
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Tear off that tinfoil hat and chill, Windows 10 isn't watching your every move

With the frenzy the computing community has been whipped into over Windows 10, it's time someone sat down to explain why there's nothing to worry about.
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Cherry’s new MX Nature White switch is built for gaming – and RGB lighting

Squeezing in between the MX Red and Black in terms of actuation, the MX Nature White has a clear body for backlighting and a smooth, linear action.
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Dell’s 2-in-1 XPS 12 packs a 4K display and Skylake chip into a fanless system

With two different fanless models, the Dell XPS 12 boasts a Core m CPU, 8GB of RAM, and an optional 4K display with pressure-sensitive multi-touch.
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Not alone in the wasteland: Fallout 4 shatters record for concurrent Steam users in a non-Valve game

Less than 24 hours after release, and Fallout 4 peaked at just under 450k concurrent users, shattering GTA V's previous non-Valve title record of 280k.
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EvoDesk Gaming Desk review

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BenQ SW2700PT review

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590K Comcast emails and passwords go on sale online

Around 200,000 Comcast customers had their passwords reset after 600,000 login details went up for sale on a dark Web marketplace.
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Poorly written malware demands a ransom, but never releases your files

It's usually not a good idea to pay the ransom on a virus, but a newly discovered strain forgets the encryption key as soon as it finishes locking files.
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Asus’ new Skylake UX305 ups the ante for laptop screen resolution

Asus is capitalizing on the success of the Zenbook UX305 by releasing a slew of new configurations for both the Skylake and Broadwell versions.
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AMD may be in hot water over CPU core exaggerations

Computer manufacturers aren't strangers to class action suits, but if the claims in this one are true, AMD could be in serious trouble over CPU cores.
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You may need a GPU upgrade to play Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate at 1080p

PC gamers are used to a slow system requirements creep, but Assassin's Creed: Syndicate may jump a bit too far forward for most gamers, even at 1080p.
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Microsoft puts out a new bug-fix update for Insiders ahead of next week's big Threshold 2 release

Standing on the precipice of Threshold 2, Microsoft has potentially one last update for Insiders hoping to put their hands on it before everyone else.
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Want to step up to a faster laptop? Samsung’s new Ativ Book 9 Flip and Pro could be what you need

Looking for something a little more high-end? Samsung's new Ativ Book 9 Pro and Spin have great performance without skimping on display quality.
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Microsoft’s Surface Book flops iFixit teardown

When iFixit tried to tear down the new Surface Book, they found a laptop with too much glue, not enough screws, and impossible Tetris-inspired motherboards.
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Zotac dives head first into the Steam Machine battle with a pint-sized gaming rig

Not to be outdone, Zotac is rolling out its very own Steam OS computer with a bite-sized form factor and connectivity that will leave your desktop shaking.
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Warner Bros admits defeat and offers refunds to Arkham Knight PC owners

As one final attempt at making amends, Warner Bros is offering gamers their money back, regardless of how much time they've spent playing.
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Having trouble upgrading to Windows 10? Microsoft enlists cats to help

Even with 110 million devices running Windows 10, Microsoft isn't satisfied, so the upgrade process is easier and more cat-laden than ever before.
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Arkham Knight's PC port is back on Steam, and still a steaming mess

After four months cloistered away in the Batcave, you'd think Arkham Knight's PC port would be new and improved. but users are reporting the same issues.
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Definitive Technology Symphony 1 review

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Colorize your next PC build with NZXT's HUE+ LED lighting

If your gaming PC is boring, your next build won't be if you strap in NZXT's new HUE+ lighting system, with support for up to eight color-changing LEDs.
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Case Logic LoDo 14-inch Laptop Attaché review

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Oculus Rift DK2 sells out as final consumer release looms

Hoping to get your hands on a Rift DK2? You're too late! After a year and a half of sales the second iteration of the developer kit has sold out.
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Bring home a frosty Winter White AMD R9 Nano for the holidays

Need something special to put under the tree this holiday season? AMD has an all-white R9 Nano for the system builder in your household.
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Gaming community MPlayer rises from the grave

Back in the day, playing online games meant finding friends, and online communities like MPlayer helped. It's poised to return in 2015, but is it relevant?
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Speck MightyPack review

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El Capitan update adds support for 150 new emoji

It's not the most exciting OS update ever, but OS X 10.11.1 packs in emoji for Unicode 7 and 8, plus bug fixes for a number of issues plaguing users.
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Illegal gambling, match fixing, mafia ties — eSports is starting to look interesting

You might not normally associate mafia ties and illegal gambling to professional gaming, but apparently it's a bit of an issue in South Korea.
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Job post suggests Google is working on a secret virtual reality project

Normally a company posting a job listing wouldn't make the news, but this time it's Google X, and the position to be filled is one that shows Google's hand.
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Is your Heroes of the Storm performance Illidan? Here’s how to patch it up

If you play MOBAs, you know 10 frames per second is life or death, so we've got the tips to help ensure Heroes of the Storm always runs smooth as butter.
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Samsung S34E790C curved monitor review

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Mad Catz insane Star Citizen controller will make you the envy of the galaxy

If you spent $14,000 on a spaceship, you want a control panel that's fittingly luxurious, and Mad Catz has a HOTAS that's basically the real thing.