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Survey says most PC gamers wait for titles to go on sale
A new survey says that only about a third of PC gamers will buy a game at full price.
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Google Drive missing files error has been fixed
Hundreds of Windows and Mac users say they're missing files going back months, but Google has issued a fix in the latest version
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Worried your inactive Google Account might get deleted? Log in now
Personal accounts unused for two years (or more) are now heading to the chopping block. You can easily save them from the reaper, though.
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Evernote drastically cuts back on its free plan
Note-taking app Evernote has placed steep limits on its free plan, pushing users to paid plans instead.
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Update Chrome right now or your computer will explode (again)
For the sixth time this year, Chrome needs an emergency update to keep users safe.
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Didn't enjoy Starfield? Bethesda says you're wrong
Bethesda's customer support team has taken to arguing with gamers in the Steam reviews for its mega RPG Starfield
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How much antivirus protection is right for you? Here’s how to tell
You don't have to pay for antivirus software to be adequately protected online, but that largely depends on your habits and how much energy you have to devote to PC security.
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This is the best Microsoft Office deal on Cyber Monday
Grab a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal, plus ESET antivirus, for just $35 on Cyber Monday.
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Get the Surfshark VPN deal that won me over for less than $2 per month
Surfshark VPN is offering two great deals for Cyber Monday, allowing you to install VPNs on all of your PCs and phones for 80 percent off for a two-year subscription.
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One of the best VPNs is 83% off for Cyber Monday
Private Internet Access is one of our favorite VPNs and it's currently on sale for next to nothing with this Cyber Monday super deal.
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Adobe's Creative Cloud is a whopping 50% off in this Cyber Monday deal
Adobe’s all-in-one plan for Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, and other popular software usually costs a pretty penny, but not with this whopping Cyber Monday sale.
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Our favorite antivirus, Norton 360 Deluxe, is just $20 for Black Friday
Among the best Black Friday deals is a sizable discount on our top pick for antivirus software—and other top-notch security suites, too.
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GeForce Now gets Xbox and Game Pass account sync
Nvidia and Microsoft join forces to give you even more ways to stream PC games.
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Microsoft 365's Copilot AI moves out of beta and into… everywhere
Microsoft is migrating its Copilot AI into the majority of its Office apps with Microsoft 365 Copilot and new features such as meeting planning, summaries, analysis, connectors — and more.
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Microsoft Teams adds AI backgrounds as it moves to the metaverse
Microsoft used its Microsoft Ignite conference to debut several new features within Teams, including its Mesh metaverse and AI backgrounds.Deal
Black Friday 2023: How to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop
Holiday shopping this year may be chaotic. Here's what's important to know in preparation for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.
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Brave browser's free Leo AI dodges questions about the 2020 election
Brave is rolling out Leo, an AI chatbot integrated with the Brave Web browser. But the free version initially refused to acknowledge Joe Biden won the election, a tactic U.S. politics has seen before.
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'Zero Punctuation' game review series ends after 16 years
Ben 'Yahztee' Croshaw and The Escapist's video team are returning as an employee-owned company called Second Wind.
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Fix Windows 11's Start menu and search with Stardock's Start11 v2
Stardock Software has released Start 11 V2, which adds three new Start app launchers as well as a cool way to pin apps to the taskbar.
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