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KTC 27M1 review: Not your typical budget gaming monitor

Buying a budget gaming monitor (or any budget monitor!) isn’t easy, as you face literally hundreds of displays with nearly identical specifications. The KTC 27M1 manages to stand out from this crowd with several unusual features. It’s not perfect, but it’s a good choice if you want an inexpensive do-it-all monitor. Read on to learn more, then see our roundup of the best gaming monitors for…
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How to store and share encrypted cloud backups for free

The online storage service Internxt secures data with encryption in accordance with the AES-256 standard, ensuring strong protection for sensitive files. The tool is based on open source technology and is available on GitHub. According to the provider, it’s GDPR-compliant.
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Silverstone’s newest retro PC case shrinks down to MicroATX

We’re absolute suckers for retro vibes here at PCWorld. What can I say, we’re old and only getting older. So yeah, we love Silverstone’s FLP series, sue us. But these giant beige boxes are offering some flexibility that modern cases often lack while sticking with wide ATX compatibility. What’s not to love? The newest offering gets a little smaller, but still offers signature external bay…
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How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams

You tap the alert on your phone just as someone steps onto your porch, then the screen locks up. The figure freezes midstride, the image pixelates, and before you can make out a face, the camera goes dark. A few seconds later, the app tells you what you already know: camera…
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Can Valve save VR gaming with the Steam Frame?

The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive flop. I haven’t heard anyone mention the Meta Quest in months, despite it getting a new model just last year. I can’t even remember the name of Samsung’s incoming Android-based headset. While virtual reality gamers remain…
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Stream for free: 7 best streaming services with free trials

Why pay for Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, and other streaming services when you can give them a try for free? Many of the big streaming services will let you sample their wares for a limited time—generally a week, or sometimes even a month—for the ultra-low price of zip. These free streaming trials come and go, so you’ll want to grab them while they’re still available. Also, most free…
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‘Windows sucks’: How the dev who created Task Manager would fix things

Dave Plummer was once a programmer for Microsoft, where he played a key role in the development of the Windows Task Manager as well as the ZIP archive import for the operating system. The man has definitely earned his spot as an essential part of Windows history. So you know there’s weight when he begins his latest YouTube video with the words “Windows sucks.” But Plummer doesn’t call…
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