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Kindle Oasis (2019) Review

Amazon Kindle Oasis vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Which Prime Day deal is better?

Amazon's Kindle Oasis and Kindle Paperwhite are two of the best e-book readers, and this Prime Day they're more affordable than ever. But which is best?
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Save $200 on the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15.6 in early Prime Day deal

Get a premium laptop at a far-from-premium price before Prime Day even begins, with this Samsung Galaxy Book Ion deal that shaves $200 off an already-low price.
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AMD Ryzen 4000: Everything you need to know

AMD Ryzen 4000 offers incredibly competitive performance in the laptop space, whether you're working or just playing.
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Fortnite to support RTX ray tracing on Nvidia graphics cards

Nvidia has teamed up with Epic Games to bring ray tracing and DLSS technology to Fortnite, enabling real time shadows and advanced A.I. sharpening technologies.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme vs. MacBook Pro 15

Finding the best 15-inch laptop isn't easy. This comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme and MacBook Pro 15 weighs them on power, portability, and price.
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Razer Blade 15 vs. MacBook Pro

Apple and Razer typically have quite different audiences, but which makes the best laptops? In this post, we compare the Razer Blade 15 and MacBook Pro.
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AMD RDNA 2 graphics: Everything we know so far

AMD's RDNA 2 graphics cards are just around the corner, and they're expected to shake up the GPU space like team red hasn't done in years. Big Navi is coming.
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Final Cut Pro X vs. Adobe Premiere Pro: Which video editor should you use?

When comparing video editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X are among the best. We compared pros and cons to help you decide which to use.
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How to find your IP address

Need to know how to find your IP address? It's easier than you might think. Here are the best ways to find IP addresses fast with simple, effective tools.
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How to enable cookies

Despite your reservations, browser cookies are a necessity for surfing the web. Here's how to enable cookies in your browser, regardless of which one you use.
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What is AMD’s plan for ray tracing?

What exactly is AMD's plan for ray tracing? We don't have long to wait to find out for sure, but here's everything we know about AMD ray tracing right now.
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How to buy Ripple

Ripple is an exciting cryptocurrency for buyers, sellers, and traders. In this guide, we break down just how to make your first XRP purchase and keep it safe.
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What is Ripple?

Ripple is a much more centralized cryptocurrency than its cousins, Bitcoin and Ethereum. Learn more about this unique cryptocurrency and what it has to offer.

Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti vs. RTX 2060

What is the best midrange graphics card from Nvidia that offers the most bang for the buck? We pitted the GTX 1660 Ti vs. RTX 2060 to determine the best value.
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Litecoin vs. Ethereum

When you pit Litecoin vs. Ethereum, which is the better cryptocurrency? Both have fast block times and low transaction costs, but does one come out victorious?
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Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: What’s the difference?

Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: That's the question many are asking themselves when it comes to investing. What's the difference and how do they stack up when compared?
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The best email clients

Find the best email clients for work or home, from free solutions to popular email apps. If you're tired of frustrating email, check out alternatives instead!
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What is a blockchain?

Blockchain is the basis for cryptocurrencies worth hundreds of billions. But there's more: Governments and people all over are using it for various purposes.
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Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive

What happens when you pit the Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive for specifications? There's only one way to find out. These PC headsets go toe to toe in this guide.
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Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin

Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency has drawn a lot of attention and many comparisons to the very first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. But how do these two digital assets compare? To find out, we pitted Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin in a head-to-head on regulation, privacy, value, and their buying power.
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How to cancel Amazon Prime

Although Amazon Prime has a few neat features, you don't have to be stuck with it. Want to cancel Amazon Prime now? Here's how to do it in just a few clicks.
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What is Microsoft Teams? A look into Microsoft’s collaboration platform

If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace.
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The best 3D modeling software

The best 3D modeling software will vary based on your needs, but there plenty of options available, including for free. Here are our favorite software picks.
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Dell XPS 15 vs. MacBook Pro 15

The XPS 15 and Macbook Pro 15 are impeccable, so to find out which one's the better buy, we’re going to have to dig deep under the hood and to the exterior.
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What is Bitcoin mining?

Mining is how people bring new Bitcoin into circulation. Here we explain the basics, including looking ahead to how these trends will play out in the future.
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The best website builders

Fortunately, regardless of your background, there are tons of free and paid platforms to help you get set up. Here's a roundup of the best website builders.
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Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift

The Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest are the two best virtual reality headsets Oculus VR has ever made, but with an identical price tag on each, it begs the question: which one should you buy? One needs a PC and one doesn't, but there's much more to the debate, so we pitted the Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift to settle it.
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How to help fight the coronavirus with your PC using Folding@Home

Folding@Home has been helping to fight some of the world's nastiest diseases for years, and now its crowd-sourced computing is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10

Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage system is built right in to Windows 10. Here's how to store files on OneDrive on Windows 10 so you can keep your data safe.
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Intel Cascade Lake X CPUs: Everything we know

Intel's 10th-generation Cascade Lake CPUs don't reinvent the wheel, but with higher clocks and much lower price tags, they have something to offer HEDT buyers.
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Leaked specs for AMD’s ‘Nvidia Killer’ could make it the most powerful GPU ever

The specs for the long-rumored AMD "Big Navi" graphics cards may have leaked, painting it an absolutely monstrous GPU, with as much as 24GB of HBM2e memory
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Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake: Everything we know so far

Unlike the 10nm Ice Lake mobile processors, 10th-gen Comet Lake CPUs are built on the more conventional 14nm architecture and can hit higher clock speeds.
Intel Announces The Xeon 5100 Microprocessor For Servers

Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake chips could be more expensive than ninth-gen

Intel may be raising clock speeds with Comet Lake CPUs, but it might be raising prices, too, if early listings on European webstores are to be believed.
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Intel Comet Lake F-series chips make its next-gen all the more confusing

Intel's 10th-generation Comet Lake CPUs will come in 18 different guises, thanks to a mix of K-series, F-series, and standard, locked processors.