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How to run Stable Diffusion to make awesome AI-generated art

Stable Diffusion is one of the most impressive generative AI art tools available today. Here's how to run Stable Diffusion online and on your PC.
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How to reset a Chromebook

Starting over can be difficult when your PC goes haywire. Luckily, resetting a Chromebook is easy. Our guide covers Powerwashing and a full-blown recovery.
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What is Wi-Fi 7: Everything you need to know about 802.11be

Wi-Fi 7 is the next generation of wireless data transmission and it's coming this year in a range of routers and devices. Here's everything you need to know.
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Reddit was hacked — here’s how to set up 2FA to protect your account

Setting up 2FA, or Two Factor Authentication, on Reddit will help you protect your account in the event of a site breach. Here's how to get it up and running.
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LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?

In light of LastPass breaches, it's hard to recommend it as a password manager. But is 1Password a worthy alternative?
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The best PC power supply for 2023

The best power supplies have a high wattage, great efficiency, and modular cabling. Here are some of our favorite PSUs you can buy in 2023.
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Microsoft Word vs. Google Docs

Microsoft Word or Google Docs? The decision may seem simple if you're already integrated into either service, but there are other factors to consider.
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The best stick PCs for 2023

The best stick PCs can offer a solid desktop experience within a package that is as small as a thumb drive. Here are some of the best stick PCs in 2023.
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The best OLED laptops for 2023

The best OLED laptops in the world offer truly gorgeous displays. These are our favorite models for many different purposes -- all with stunning screens.
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The best gaming speakers for 2023

Picking the best gaming speakers means determining what's most important. Need RGB lighting? On a tight budget? These are our favorites to help you decide.
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The best 4K laptops for 2023

Looking for high resolution on the go? Our ranking of the best 4K laptops has options for gamers, travelers, mobile workers, and more.
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I streamlined my PC VR setup, and now I use it more than ever

One of the biggest hurdles of PC-based VR is the setup time. Here's how I streamlined my own setup to encourage me to use it more.
AMD CEO Lisa Su delivering AMD's CES 2023 keynote.

How to rewatch AMD’s CES 2023 keynote from today

Here's how to rewatch AMD's major announcements from CES 2023, including new processors and graphics cards.
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CES 2023: AMD is bringing RDNA 3 graphics to some Ryzen 7000 laptop CPUs

AMD is using all its graphics technologies for Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs, with new chips sporting Vega, RDNA2, and RDNA3 onboard GPUs, with impressive performance.
AMD's CEO showing off the RX 7600M XT at CES 2023.

CES 2023: AMD’s next-gen laptop GPU could beat a desktop RTX 3060

AMD showed off onboard and dedicated RDNA3 graphics at CES 2023, with the latest-generation GPUs exhibiting impressive performance and efficiency.
Nvidia's Jeff Fisher presenting its CES 2023 keynote.

How to rewatch Nvidia’s CES 2023 keynote today

What did Nvidia debut at CES 2023? New graphics cards, mobile GPUs, and more.
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How to roll back Nvidia drivers

Rolling back Nvidia drivers can be a good way to get a game or app working again if a new release broke it. Here's how to do just that.
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Why I’m still using a 14 year-old Dell monitor and I’m not ashamed

I upgrade my technology on a regular basis, but there's one that I haven't for almost 15 years: my Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP. Here's why it's lasted so long.
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Ryzen 7000 CPUs have a serious problem with their heat spreaders

The Ryzen 7000 CPUs we have for testing keep scratching up the cold plates on our AIO coolers. Is it time we all started delidding our CPUs?
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What is power over Ethernet?

Power over Ethernet is a useful technology for simplifying cabling, reducing cost, and placing your network endpoint devices wherever you want.
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600Hz displays are coming. Here’s why they’re not as silly as you might think

Super high refresh rates aren't for everyone, but for comeptitive gamers, is there a case to go beyond 360Hz? With new 600Hz gaming laptops, maybe there is.
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How to take a screenshot on Windows 11

You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 in a few different ways. Some of them will be familiar to anyone who's taken a screenshot on Windows before.
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The best hard drive enclosures for 2022

Hard drive enclosures come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the best enclosure models, with options for USB-C, durable, multiple drives, and smaller SSDs.
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RTX-washing old PC games makes for an impressive tech demo, but not much else

Nvidia is using nostalgia and goodwill to market its latest GPUs. But RTX-washing betrays the original games' intentions, and it needs to stop.
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Nvidia RTX 4090 vs. RTX 3090 vs. RTX 3090 Ti: Which graphics card is the best?

The Nvidia RTX 4090 is a beast. But how does it fare against last-generation monsters like the RTX 3090 and 3090 Ti? Let's find out.
The Arc A770 graphics card running in a PC.

Can I use an Intel Arc GPU with AMD Ryzen?

AMD Ryzen CPUs can coexist with Intel Arc graphics cards, but you need to have the right ones, as Intel's new GPUs won't run their best without ReBAR.
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The best keyboards for 2022

Choosing the best keyboard can be difficult given all the options begging for your bucks. Check out our favorites for gamers, creatives, the office, and more.
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The RTX 4090 is begging for a game that can take advantage of it

The NVidia RTX 4090 is the most powerful graphics card ever made, but is there actually any point in owning one? At $1,600, it's a hard sell.
A Seagate external hard drive connected to a laptop.

How to back up your computer

Afraid of losing files but daunted by the many backup options out there? Don't be concerned. Our handy guide will walk you through how to back up your computer.
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

Why I downclock my powerful GPU, and you should too

I'm lucky enough to have an RX 6950 XT from work that I get to use to play games with every day. And I deliberately make it perform worse.
A woman on a bed using the Surface Laptop Go 2.

I couldn’t manage my work and social life without this one app

Rambox has become the true lynchpin of my digital life for months now. It helps me manage my work and social life under a single, edifying banner.
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The best MacBook Pro cases and covers

MacBooks aren't cheap, so keeping them well protected is a good plan. We've put together a list of our favorite great cases, from hard shells to soft sleeves.
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USB4: features, release date, transfer speeds, and more

USB4 is the newest version of the most popular port in the world, and you should definitely be excited for it. Here's how USB4 is going to improve computers.
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DisplayPort 2.0: everything you need to know

The new DisplayPort 2.0 standard is the highest bandwidth connection we've seen for a dedicated display connection. Here's when to expect it and how it works.