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Best USB-C monitors: 4 displays with a hidden talent

USB-C is the one connection to rule them all. Its popularity has made USB-C a common sight on new monitors. A USB-C monitor can act as USB hub, giving you additional ports for connecting various USB devices, but the monitor’s USB-C port can also serve as a video-input alternative to HDMI or DisplayPort; and some USB-C monitors can even charge a connected device while in use. The details of USB-C…
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How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable games console

A lot of gamers go to great lengths to find a portable retro gaming device with the lightest and most compact kit. The Linux powered Raspberry Pi 5 does a decent job on that front. But what many players don’t know is that an even smaller and lighter solution is available…
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I don’t need Windows 11 anymore. One final tool freed me from Microsoft

I’ve been using Windows for as long as I can remember. It was on the very first PC I recall using, literally on my father’s knee. But I don’t need it anymore. That’s a weird thing to say as a writer for a site named PCWorld. But it’s been a long time coming, a slow mix of broad tech trends, feeling betrayed by multiple brands, and a little bit of intention on my part. To be clear, I…
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The best monitor arms: 10 top models you can trust

One of the best upgrades you can make to your home office is the addition of a monitor arm. A good-quality arm not only frees up usable space on your desk’s surface, it enables more ways to move and position your display/s for optimal comfort and ergonomics. And a monitor…
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Microsoft’s AI Copilot slides into Samsung TVs, with eyes on LG

If you’ve been exhausted by the unstoppable deployment of AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot across your entire PC, be warned: don’t turn on your TV. Samsung said Thursday that it has begun rolling out Copilot to its 2025 lineup of AI-powered TVs, meaning your living room won’t be the escape from AI you might have been hoping for. Samsung’s smart monitors, including the Samsung Smart…
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles: Add ports to your laptop or tablet

The best USB-C hubs add ports to your PC, providing connections to legacy peripherals like mice, keyboards, printers or more. If you follow my advice, you shouldn’t pay that much, either. I’ve selected the best USB-C hub I’ve tested and put it at the very top of this story, followed by a cheaper budget option. For each, I’ve explained why I chose it and added further considerations, if…
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