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Best motherboards for Intel Core i9-12900K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair this powerful processor with the perfect motherboard.
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Where to buy a Surface Pro Flex Keyboard and how to get one TODAY
By Sean Endicott published
In stock The best Surface Pro keyboard is now in stock and ready to order.
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Acer went all-in on the Swift Edge 16's gorgeous OLED display and forgot to balance the rest of the laptop
By Cale Hunt published
Review An OLED display of this quality for around $1,200 is tempting no matter what, but the rest of this laptop can't keep up.
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Best motherboard for Intel Core i7-13700K 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Find a home for the best PC gaming CPU.
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How we test and review on Windows Central
By WC Staff last updated
Building trust is key to Windows Central's review process. Here's a look at how we ensure we remain independent an honest with every review.
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We love this mini PC because it's compact and comes with tons of RAM, storage, and ports — You can get it at a special low price with this coupon code
By Rebecca Spear published
Mini PC deal This powerful little mini PC features an AI-accelerating AMD R9 8945HS and a 780M graphics card. It's currently at a steal of a deal with this coupon code.
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Hi Alexa, Amazon's Echo device team isn't convinced a new subscription service and refreshed personal assistant will save the company from the billion in losses
By Kevin Okemwa published
PROFIT MARGIN Amazon lost over $25 billion in its device business between 2017 and 2021. The losses cut across its Echo devices and other products, including Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, and video doorbells.
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Razer Blade 18 (2024) review: Still the world's most powerful gaming laptop — and your wallet is terrified
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Razer refreshes its phenomenal Blade 18 gaming desktop, still marketed as a desktop replacement due to its sheer power and all-encompassing size. It's a beast.
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