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Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy

Chrome is the most popular browser in the world by a country mile. With more than 77% of the browser market across all kinds of devices, it’s most people’s first choice—especially after a fresh Windows install. But Chrome isn’t some privacy-centric upstart that puts the user first. Just like Google’s “free” search engine, Chrome’s users are the product. The browser collects a lot…
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Cougar’s new PC case has a trick I want everyone to steal

Sometimes it feels like the PC case segment moves at a snail’s pace. The most exciting development I’ve seen in years is rear-mounted connections. But Cougar’s new MX600 MAX RGB case caught my eye as a PC builder focused on utility and performance. The fans are big…
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Intel’s new Core Series 3 is its answer to the MacBook Neo

“Everyday productivity.” “Value-orientated computing.” “Right-sized performance.” All of these are terms Intel is using to describe the Intel Core Series 3, Intel’s response to budget CPUs that are appearing in laptops like the Apple MacBook Neo. Intel unexpectedly launched the Core Series 3, based on its excellent “Panther Lake” (Core Ultra Series 3) architecture and 18A…
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The hidden laptop parts that decide speed, heat, and noise

Laptops are way more than just a slew of powerful components crammed into a tight space (a bit like a tin of sardines!). The CPU and GPU are a big part of it, for sure, but they’re only half the story. The other half is the cooling system, which may be the most vital…
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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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