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Obsbot Tiny 3 webcam review: Powerful, but too much for most people

$349 The Obsbot Tiny 3 camera is a professional webcam. That’s my impression, not what Obsbot is trying to sell you. To me, that means three things: a superior image, a premium price, and a number of AI features that are probably unnecessary for the average user. It’s all wrapped up inside a $349 4K webcam that’s among the smallest around. Obsbot seems to realize the dilemma. If you’re…
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Microsoft explains why it killed Windows phone activation

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Microsoft officially ended telephone activation for Windows on December 3, 2025, requiring users to activate through an online portal instead. PCWorld notes discrepancies between Microsoft’s actions and some support…
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Investigation: Even USB flash drives and SD cards are becoming unaffordable

RAM and storage are expensive now. You know that. They’ve been going crazy for months, and though some data points indicate that the prices may have peaked, others show just the opposite. But the woes are spreading beyond computers, game consoles, phones, and any other finished product with chips inside. Now even basic USB flash drives and storage cards are shooting up. About five months ago…
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Windows 11 testing is going back to the future with new Insider plans

One of Windows 10’s strengths was that it felt like a collaboration between users and Microsoft developers, especially in its early going. Now, Microsoft is bringing Windows 11 users back into the fold, mostly. Windows 11 has had a problem: Testing Windows beta builds via the Windows Insider channels has become increasingly difficult, given the complexity of the format. Microsoft is trying to…
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GPU running hot? How to diagnose and fix it yourself

If the frame rate suddenly drops, the PC gets very noisy or games crash unexpectedly, an overheating graphics card is often to blame. The good news is that you can identify and fix many of the causes yourself. If you take a systematic approach, you can usually improve cooling significantly without having to buy new hardware straight away. The first step is a thorough assessment. Start by opening a…
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