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Lenovo's Legion Y740 17 brings RTX graphics in a mature chassis
Last year's Legion Y730 underwhelmed with its GTX 1050 Ti, but Lenovo has upped its game with the Y740 17.
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Build it yourself
Here's the hardware Cale Hunt is using in his custom gaming PC
It's not flashy and it won't comfortably run 4K, but it does altogether cost about $1,000 and is ideal for 1440p gaming. Check out what's inside this PC.
microSD to the rescue
Upgrade the storage in your Surface Book 2 without breaking the bank
One of the best ways to lower the initial cost of a Surface Book 2 is to dial back the solid-state drive. But what happens when you need more storage in a device without upgradeable hardware?
So much new stuff!
Here's what's going on with the Oculus Rift S
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The next PC-based Oculus Rift is here, and it's called the Oculus Rift S.
Lightweight battle
How does the MacBook Air compare to LG's gram 14 2-in-1?
These two slim laptops ultimately provide a wildly different experience, even without factoring in the OS. Do you know which one you'd rather buy?
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Protect your Surface Pro with one of these great cases
You have a Surface Pro in your hands and you want to protect it. This roundup of cases covers rugged and stylish options so that you find something you like.
Make your pen happy
You can now get the Leonardo drawing app straight from the Microsoft Store
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While it's long been a staple for many creative types, Leonardo was only available as a desktop app. That changes now with it being made available straight from the Microsoft Store.
With precision
Make the most of your Surface Pen with these awesome apps
To really maximize the Surface Pen’s ability, there are some essential apps you should check out. From note-taking to form-filling and coloring, these are the best apps to grab if you love using your Surface Pen.
The old-fashioned way
You too can manually configure a VPN connection on Windows 10
If you have a VPN subscription and would like to set things up manually, it should only take a few minutes. Here's what you need to know.
Can you hear the difference?
Turn on Windows Sonic and experience spatial audio in Windows 10
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Windows Sonic, a spatial audio feature in Windows 10, delivers an enhanced listening experience. Here's how to enable it and what to expect when you do.
Extra VR
Your Rift experience is about to get a lot better with these accessories
You’ve finally got your hands on an Oculus Rift and you want to maximize your VR experience. These accessories will take things to the next level.
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These affordable WMR accessories are sure to boost your VR experience
Looking for some gear to complement your WMR system? Don't want to spend too much? We've rounded up some great options right here.
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These are the best sleeves and cases available for your Surface Laptop
The best way to keep your Surface scratch free is to protect it with a sleeve. Here are the best options.
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These great HTC Vive accessories won't empty your wallet
There are a lot of Vive accessories on the market, but most cost quite a bit of money. If you'd like to add to your VR experience without breaking the bank, we've rounded up a bunch of affordable options here.
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Here are the best 27-inch 4K monitors on the market
A 27-inch 4K monitor is a beautiful thing to behold, but there are a lot on the market. We've rounded up the best right here to help you decide which is best for you.
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