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You're cleaning your desktop PC wrong: 5 cheap and easy ways to maintain it

Cleaning your PC will keep your hardware running smoothly for years. Here's how I recommend doing so.

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You can save $1,100 on the HP Omen 17 at Best Buy, and it's a powerhouse laptop
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Save $80 on the Asus ProArt PA27 professional monitor at B&H Photo
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Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it
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Your PC's critical security certificates may be about to expire - how to check
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

You're cleaning your desktop PC wrong: 5 cheap and easy ways to maintain it

Cleaning your PC will keep your hardware running smoothly for years. Here's how I recommend doing so.
3 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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You can save $1,100 on the HP Omen 17 at Best Buy, and it's a powerhouse laptop

The recent rise of RAM and GPU prices has made it hard to find good gaming laptop deals. This one's an exception.
1 week ago by Taylor Clemons in Laptops
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Save $80 on the Asus ProArt PA27 professional monitor at B&H Photo

Asus' ProArt PA27 is a creator-focused monitor with excellent color accuracy, making it a good option for photo, video, and design work. It's on sale for Presidents' Day.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

Linux Mint release cycles are changing: Here's why and when to expect the next one.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in PCs
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Your PC's critical security certificates may be about to expire - how to check

Another crucial Windows expiration date is right around the corner for more than a billion PCs. Here's what you need to do now.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Security
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I tested the best antivirus software for Windows: Here's what I'd use to protect my PC

ZDNET tested the best antivirus software on the market, with support for multiple operating systems, VPNs, and robust protection.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Services & Software
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3 Apple devices you shouldn't buy this month, and 10 I recommend

Check this list out before you hit the Apple Store to make any big purchases.
3 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Smartphones
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The best Windows laptops you can buy in 2026: Expert tested

We've gone hands-on with dozens of Windows laptops, evaluating their performance, portability, and value. Here are our top picks.
3 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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LG will literally throw in a free 27-inch UltraGear monitor with its new preorder deal

For a limited time, you can get a 27-inch LG UltraGear LED monitor with the brand's latest preorder bundle deal.
3 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in PCs
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The best mini gaming PCs you can buy: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested and researched the best mini gaming PCs with processors from both AMD and Intel that pack a big punch into a small package.
3 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs
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Save $600 on the Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor and get a 24-inch Samsung S3 Essential for free

For a limited time, when you buy the Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor from Samsung, you'll get a 24-inch essential screen for free. But you'll have to hurry, these screens are selling fast.
3 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in PCs
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I tested several AIO computers in 2026, and these are the best for the office

We tested the best all-in-one computers that combine the power of a desktop PC with a slim, lightweight design.
4 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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There's a right way to wipe your Windows PC before getting rid of it - here's how I do it

If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.
1 month ago by Ed Bott in Hardware
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Finally, a mini Windows PC that convincingly beats my full-sized tower (and is full of ports)

Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports and a portable form factor.
1 month ago by Cesar Cadenas in PCs
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Lenovo's new Intel 'Panther Lake' desktops are killer, design-forward machines

Lenovo's fresh all-in-one PCs for CES 2026 are the luminous Yoga AIO I Aura Edition, and the near-square ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition. I grabbed a first look at these unique desktops—plus a space-saving Yoga mini PC shaped like a big hockey puck.
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