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Samsung pioneers 8-gigabit GDDR5 for even better PC graphics performance

The latest memory innovation from Samsung sees GDDR5 speed limits pushed to 8 gigabit using 20-nanometer process technology.
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January Patch Tuesday mends eight important and critical Windows security defects

Just as promised, Microsoft delivered fixes for the two Windows security vulnerabilities discovered by Google, as well as six additional glitches.
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Say hello to Firefox 35 and Firefox Hello, Mozilla’s in-browser Skype competitor

Mozilla has been prepping a Skype challenger for a while now, and version 35 of its Firefox browser introduces the fully working Firefox Hello.
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NZXT’s $100 Doko vows to stream anything and everything from a PC to your living room TV

NZXT has revealed a new streaming box that can handle both PC games and video for only $100, but there are some drawbacks to this affordable device.
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AMD sees senior executive exodus as trio of higher-ups pursue ‘other opportunities’

After recently undergoing a CEO transition, CPU maker AMD needs to find replacements for three other senior employees, including GM John Byrne.
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Rise or fall, PCs did better than expected at the Q4 2014 box-office

Two research firms have posted their PC market analysis for Q4 2014, with Gartner noticing a growing trend, and IDC the exact opposite.
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It may be frozen in time, but Windows 7 will live on until at least 2020

Windows 7 will no longer receive new features and design-tweaking updates after tomorrow's end of mainstream support, but security updates continue.
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Intel’s pocketable Compute Stick now has a release date and price

Intel has used CES 2015 as a platform to give the Compute Stick, originally announced in November at IDF 2014, a release date and price.
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Microsoft condemns Google for revealing another Windows 8.1 security bug

Microsoft isn't happy Google didn't let the company quash recent security bugs in Windows 8.1 before letting the world know all about them.
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Two more reasons to get psyched about the Windows 10 preview

Windows 10's Technical Preview could introduce the rumored Spartan browser in its next build, and facilitate easy ISO downloads from the get-go.
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Dell’s new Latitude laptops let business consumers score Broadwell on the cheap

Business consumers are highly regarded in Dell's camp, apparently, and will soon be served with a full range of enterprise-friendly Latitude laptops.
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CyberPower’s Trinity Fang is ready to sink its teeth into competitors

CyberPower's Fang Trinity, an unusual gaming PC split into three individual sections, has ambushed the competition at CES 2015.
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Forget theoretical speed, these TP-Link Wi-Fi routers have a lot more going for them

They're not flashy, and they're not going to break records, but TP-Link's newest routers promise robust features and stability.
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Gigabyte’s palm-sized Brix desktop jumps on the Broadwell bandwagon

Gigabyte's pint-sized Brix desktop family now includes a slew of Intel Broadwell-powered systems set to hit store shelves later this year.
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Western Digital’s newest hybrid drive offers HDD capacity, speedy SSD performance

A solid-state hybrid drive capable of near-SSD speed with 4TB capacity at an affordable price? Western Digital makes that dream a reality.
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Seagate goes on a hard drive announcement spree at CES 2015

Seagate has taken CES 2015 by storm, unveiling no less than five new hard drives, including four portable storage solutions.
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HP’s smallest PCs to date are surprisingly feature-packed

Looking for a big desktop experience in a small package? HP has you covered with its upcoming Pavilion Mini and Stream Mini, a pair of PCs barely larger than a hockey puck.
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Acer’s Aspire V17 Nitro is refreshed with RealSense

Acer's newest version of the V17 Nitro features Intel's RealSense 3D camera, a new technology that will enable 3D scanning and hands-free navigation.
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Lenovo’s new Yoga 2-in-1s offer more while shedding weight

The third generation of Lenovo's popular convertible shaves weight and improves performance with Intel 5th-gen Core processors and optional Nvidia discrete graphics.

Lenovo Flex 3 learns yoga, gains 360-degree hinge

They're slimmer, quicker and more flexible than ever. Meet Lenovo's brand-new Flex 3 convertibles with Intel Core M inside.
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A not-so-pricey lightweight laptop for work and play? Meet the Lenovo S41

The Lenovo S41, a thin and light notebook with an Intel 5th-gen Core processor and striking design, could be one of the best values revealed at CES.
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Inside job: Lizard Squad and ex-Sony employees likely aided North Korea’s hack attack

North Korean hackers likely didn't act alone in their Sony attacks, with former company employees and fellow cyber-criminals suspected of involvement.
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Microsoft may replace Internet Explorer with lightweight ‘Spartan’ in Windows 10

Microsoft is rumored to equip Windows 10 with two web browsers. Internet Explorer 11 will stay on, and get Spartan as a "lightweight" alternative.

Chromebooks get chatty with always-on ‘Ok Google’ voice commands

Voice search is easier to activate, control and use in more areas of Chrome OS software for anyone running the latest developer build.
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HP’s new Chromebook 14 offers 1080p on a budget

Although it sports a Full HD touchscreen, HP's newest Chromebook 14 isn't overly pricey. Get its full story here.
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All Amazon wants for Christmas is to sell you a bunch of discounted Chromebooks

Who needs Santa Claus? Amazon is proving its desire to be your Christmas gift go-to with a long list of discounted Chromebooks, some under $200.
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Is it a router? Nope! It’s Asus’ new mini-PC

The Asus E210 is a new, fanless mini-PC that includes a Bay Trail processor and runs a full version of Windows. Pricing is not yet known.
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Most Americans have access to 100Mbps Internet, but from just one source

59.4 percent of Americans could opt for a 100 Mbps Internet service if they wanted do, but very few can select between more than one high-speed ISP.
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Roses are red, violets are blue, this BenQ monitor sees color better than you

Color accuracy and easy hardware calibration are the main selling points of BenQ's first "professional photography monitor."
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1.5 million people have given Windows 10 a whirl, 450k use the Technical Preview daily

It's safe to say Microsoft's Windows Insider program is a success, with 1.5 million registered users and 450,000 "highly active" members.
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What’s that under the Christmas tree? A dirt-cheap HP Pavilion X2, courtesy of Microsoft

The 11th day of Microsoft deals shaves a cool $130 off the list price of the all-new HP Pavilion X2 2-in-1 laptop.
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Oh, the Who-manity: ‘Grinch’ security bug wreaks havoc on Linux

A critical security concern on PCs and servers running Linux has come to light, called "Grinch" and deemed just as dangerous as Shellshock.
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Mozilla hopes you’re in a giving mood, asks for in-browser Firefox charity

Despite recently signing a no doubt lucrative partnership with Yahoo, the Mozilla Foundation needs more money from Firefox fans to make the browser better.
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Sony Pictures tries to regroup as fraud concerns emerge

Sony's CEO promised employees the entertainment branch of the tech giant will rise after recent hack attacks, no matter the proportions of the PR disaster.