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Firefox 143 gets Microsoft Copilot AI and Google Lens support

September 18, 2025
The latest update to Firefox brings the browser up to version 143 with various new features and improvements, including some that other browsers already offer. However, some of these features—like Google Lens—are only being introduced gradually. The update also fixes some security vulnerabilities as usual. Mozilla plans to release Firefox 144 on October 14th, 2025. What’s new in Firefox…
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Buying an SSD? Ask yourself these 4 crucial questions first

September 17, 2025
Most people will put a lot of thought into their CPU and GPU requirements when buying or building a new PC, but the storage often gets left by the wayside or is considered only insofar as picking an SSD as opposed to an HDD. But truth be told, not all SSDs are equal. Without…
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Private Internet Access review: A low-price, high-value VPN

September 17, 2025
Private Internet Access (PIA) has seemingly been around since the advent of third-party VPNs. Since that time, it’s been a favorite VPN service for many users thanks to its excellent pricing and good privacy guarantees. Recently the service has made some truly promising…
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I bought a $15 ring light to use with my webcam. I wish I’d done it sooner

September 17, 2025
A few weeks ago, when I was getting ready to go live on This Week in Tech’s Windows Weekly video podcast, TWiT’s studio engineer said my microphone and webcam setup looked great. I mentioned I was using a ring light, too. “I can tell,” he said. A good image is about more than just your webcam. Lighting is critical and can make the difference between an ad hoc amateur look and a…
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1000 FPS! AMD boasts Ryzen X3D CPUs can hit blistering milestone

September 16, 2025
Having achieved supremacy in most reviews of high-end gaming CPUs, AMD is now flexing a bit. The company recently pointed out that several of its Ryzen X3D CPUs can reach 1,000 fps in esports titles when paired with the right GPU. Unfortunately, that GPU isn’t always made by AMD. Nevertheless, AMD China has published a slide listing six titles in which two of its CPUs — the fantastic Ryzen 7…
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12 tweaks to make your Windows PC lean, mean, and fast

September 15, 2025
If the storage space on the C drive is running low, every free gigabyte counts. Windows often occupies more than 25 GB of space for things such as updates, restore points, and cache files. Plus, pre-installed bloatware further increases memory utilization. Freeing up memory…
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12 clever USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed

September 15, 2025
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones, tablets, and laptops that use these, however, but also a long list of gadgets. We’ve scoured the market for hidden gems: 12…
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