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Oct 13, 2017

Alienware 17 R4 review: Worth its weight in performance

The Alienware 17 R4 gaming laptop delivers the goods with a Core i7-7820HK and GTX 1080, albeit in a hefty package. Read More ▶

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Podcast #3: It's Time to Tackle the Legacy Support Challenge

Are You Positioned for IT Optimization and Innovation? Tom speaks with Ray Wang, founder of Constellation Research, to explore the steps you can take now to make sure you are ready to transform into a digital first business. Read More ▶

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We take a look at the performance and features of the big four internet browsers to see which one will serve you best in 2017. Read More ▶

Samsung Galaxy Note 8: 10 Killer tips and tricks

The Note 8 wasn't cheap, so you might as well get the most from it with these power-user tips and tricks. Read More ▶

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AOL's AIM is shutting down, 20 years after its debut. Read More ▶

BlackBerry Motion dumps physical keyboard for a huge battery, water resistance

BlackBerry has a new Android phone, and surprise, the Motion doesn't have a hardware keyboard. But it does have a 4,000mAh battery, IP67 water resistance, and a ton of hope. Read More ▶

How loot boxes are turning full-priced PC games into pay-to-win games of chance

Worse: History indicates we're not going to be able to stop it. There's just too much money to be made by exploiting players for every last dime. Read More ▶

RIP Windows phones: New Windows 10 Mobile hardware and features 'aren't the focus'

Windows 10 Mobile phones have entered the bug fix and stability phase, with no new hardware or features planned. Read More ▶

Hands-on: Oculus Santa Cruz proves stunning wireless VR isn't a pipe dream

The Oculus Santa Cruz blends mobile VR's wireless flexibility with the power of PC-based virtual reality. Read More ▶

Why the Internet is worried that Microsoft's consumer services are doomed

After Microsoft unexpectedly killed its Groove Music Pass, it's natural to wonder about Microsoft's commitment to other consumer services. Read More ▶

Middle-earth: Shadow of War review impressions: More-dor

We go hands-on with Middle-earth: Shadow of War, talking performance, combat, its silly story, and more. Read More ▶

HP Omen 17 (2017) review: You get a lot of gaming laptop for the money

An updated design fixes some flaws in last year's Omen gaming laptop, but the real selling point is still its great value. Read More ▶

What is two-factor authentication, and which 2FA apps are best?

A guide to two-factor authentication and the five best 2FA apps for keeping your data safe. Read More ▶

The highest-performing PC components you can buy today

Looking to build the ultimate PC? If price is no object, this is the hardware you want, from Intel's Core i9 chips to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Read More ▶