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Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 review: A bargain laptop that’s actually fast

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 2025 is often on sale for $329.99 at Amazon, making it an appealing option for price-conscious buyers who still want more performance than a typical entry-level Chromebook. We put this 14-inch ChromeOS laptop through its paces to see how it handles everyday tasks, from web browsing and streaming to running multiple apps in parallel. Here’s what I discovered. Asus…
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Report: Nvidia cancels GPU MSRP program

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Nvidia may cancel its MSRP program that incentivized partners to sell GPUs at recommended prices, potentially leading to higher graphics card costs. Rising memory prices and AI data center demand are…
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I hate PC monitor names so, so much

“The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 shouldn’t be confused with the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, though the two are similar.” I almost spit my morning Diet Pepsi across my keyboard when I read that in a (frankly great) PCWorld review. Of course people will confuse those monitors! The names feel designed to be mixed up and forgotten. It’s not a new problem. Monitor names suck and they always…
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A Lenovo update hints at Nvidia Arm CPUs coming soon

The transition from x86/x64 architecture (the stuff that’s been powering desktops and laptops for decades) to Arm architecture (the stuff more usually found inside smartphones) was supposed to be a massive change for Windows. It certainly hasn’t been that, at least not…
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Your monitor tech is ancient. Get an OLED now!

Guys, I’ve done it. I’ve drunk the kool aid and joined the pantheon of super gamers that will tell you without doubt, that if you aren’t gaming on an OLED monitor, you’re missing out. That’s what I wish I’d been able to tell myself earlier, at least. This upgrade…
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Streaming prices are absurd. This app could be the answer

If you want to avoid cable-like prices for streaming TV, the best way is to aggressively cycle through different subscriptions. A new app called StreamWolf makes that process simpler. StreamWolf provides an overview of all your streaming subscriptions, shows you the total cost, and lets you cancel (or reactivate) individual services with just a button tap. It also offers some watchlist features so…
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RTX 5090 cards sell out while scalpers make bank

Remember during the pandemic and the crypto boom, when it was impossible to find a graphics card at retail price? Remember the launch of the RTX 50 series last year when that happened again? Yeah, it seems like the RAM crunch has us reliving painful memories. After…
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Does the Xbox app for Arm signal a gaming renaissance? Not yet

Is it finally time to game on Windows on Arm? Microsoft thinks so…and the company is right! Well, barely. On Wednesday, Microsoft began rolling out the Xbox app to all Windows on Arm PCs. It’s a bit more significant than that; those PCs are now seeing games that are installable and playable locally, rather than just being accessible via the cloud. In fact, Microsoft says that 85 percent of all…
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