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Mad Catz insane Star Citizen controller will make you the envy of the galaxy

If you spent $14,000 on a spaceship, you want a control panel that's fittingly luxurious, and Mad Catz has a HOTAS that's basically the real thing.
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Is your Heroes of the Storm performance Illidan? Here’s how to patch it up

If you play MOBAs, you know 10 frames per second is life or death, so we've got the tips to help ensure Heroes of the Storm always runs smooth as butter.
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Acer launches X34 ultra-wide gaming monitor – and yea, you can overclock it

Ready to make the leap to ultra-wide gaming? Acer's Predator X34 is now for sale, with a 34-inch 21:9 QHD panel and Nvidia's G-Sync refresh management tech.
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You might not be able to touch the screen, but future Macs may let you touch to log in

Fingerprint readers on everything from smartphones to laptops are nothing new, but Apple is finally ready to add them to Macs after a 2007 patent approval.
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Hands on: Asus ROG GX700

Asus’ ROG GX700 packs desktop-grade parts and never-before-seen features into a laptop, but it’s only for those honest about their gaming habits.
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 rides the wave the Surface Pro 3 started

The Surface Pro 4 didn't surprise anyone at Microsoft's press conference, but it still showed off new features and a slimmer, more efficient design.
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Office 2016 is having trouble staying alive on El Capitan

Despite users complaining of issues since the first beta for El Capitan, Microsoft is just now working to prevent Office 2016 from crashing on the new OS.
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Dell lets Skylake upgrade details slip for the XPS 13

A since-deleted page on Dell's online store points to an XPS 13 makeover with Skylake processors and twice the RAM and storage of the Broadwell version.
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Cougar targets the eSports crew with the highly customizable 700M

The Cougar 700M packs in every feature that you find further down the line, as well as some unique to it, while keeping it super light.
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HP’s new workstations are built with input from real users – and it shows

The latest from HP's workstation line shows that sequels really can be better, with new features from performance to convenience based on real use input.
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Windows 10: Our complete guide to Microsoft’s next OS

With the past few technical preview builds, Windows 10 is starting to take shape into a modern and relevant OS that is sure to please users from XP and 8.1.
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Vaio surges back into the party with a unique convertible tablet offering

If you've been patiently waiting for Vaio's triumphant return, wait no longer. The Z Canvas packs a high-end display and parts into a 12-inch device.
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Want to edit with Office on your iPad Pro? It’s going to cost you

In accordance with existing policies regarding screen size, Microsoft confirmed editing documents in Office on the iPad Pro will require a 365 subscription.

Hinge or detach? Asus’ new Transformer Books let you decide

Whichever side of the debate you fall on, Asus has a convertible laptop/tablet hybrid for you, and both are priced for the budget-minded users.
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Fans are so 2014 — this enclosure uses heatpipes to cool your PC

If you think spinning plastic at your components is a brutish way of cooling them, the new HTPC case from HDPlex uses 16 heatpipes instead.
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Apple finally lets Windows stream a keynote, but there’s a catch

Apple may be announcing the new iPhone in a press conference on September 9th, and for the first time Windows users can watch - but only if they use Edge.
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How Intel’s Skylake processor will dramatically improve your next PC

Every generation of Intel processors brings slightly increased speeds, but Skylake changes the pattern by improving power efficiency and adding features.
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Need to squeeze a few more frames out of Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain? Here’s how

Taking to the open world of Phantom Pain? Nvidia's guide will help you get the best performance out of your system, whatever your system's specs are.
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Lenovo rolls out massive update to mainstream laptop, convertible and AIO lines

If you're feeling like your computer isn't quite up to 2015 standards, Lenovo has a wide selection of new products with Skylake chips and RealSense cameras.
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Google’s logo grows up by slimming down, shaking off serifs

To go along with the new branding, Google's new logo loses the serifs and smooths out the colors for a look that feels right at home in the new Android UI.
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Konami is playing it fast and loose with the Metal Gear Solid V release for PC users

The hype surrounding Phantom Pain is reaching a head, but PC users may run into some issues as they download and install the game, especially off the DVD.
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Razer’s Nabu offers fitness tracking and social connectivity to PC gamers

The newest wearable from gaming peripheral designer Razer features a discreet OLED screen, fitness tracking, and social connectivity targeted at PC gamers.
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Fed up with chintzy tablet keyboards? LG’s Rolly fits fours rows in your pocket

With a four-hinge folding system, LG's Rolly is a truly mobile tablet keyboard that doesn't compromise on the typing experience, and it fits in your pocket.
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AMD’s Radeon R9 Nano is built for tiny PCs, but costs as much as the Fury X

With an impending fall release, we finally have the skinny on AMD's compact flagship graphics card, with 4GB of high bandwidth memory and a 175 Watt TDP.
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Security researcher zeroes in on possible Ashley Madison hacker

With a half million Canadian dollar bounty on the line, everyone's searching for the team behind the Ashley Madison attack, and Krebs may have cracked it.
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There’s now a 750GB version of the Seagate Seven series drive

If 500GB in a seven millimeter thick enclosure wasn't impressive enough for you, Seagate has managed to pack an extra 250GB into their ultra-slim external.
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At long last, the AMD Radeon R9 Nano is ready for its close up

Thanks to some leaked detail shots, we now have our first in-depth look at the physical construction of AMD's compact card with High Bandwidth Memory.
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Confused about USB Type-C? These stickers will help sort it out

As the USB Type-C rollout begins in earnest, the Implementers' Forum has decided it's time to clear up the confusion with a set of logos for each USB port.
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Users heard the Windows 95 startup music for the first time 20 years ago today

It's been 20 years exactly since Microsoft released Windows 95 to the masses. We've come a long way, but there's still a lot of that release in Windows 10.
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IBM’s unveils the brain-inspired TrueNorth cognitive computer

IBM's new TrueNorth chip is the result of seven years of work, and represents a fundamental change in computing architecture, scalability, and power.
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How much do you love Minecraft? Enough to build a PC from scratch?

Diamond collector? Tree punching enthusiast? This Minecraft fan built a custom PC specifically for playing Minecraft, and made sure it looked the part.
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Dell expands its Chromebook line with 13-inch, 1080p option

Building on the success of the Chromebook 11, the Chromebook 13 adds a 1080p display and optional Intel Core i5 CPU.

Update: Rockstar says banned players involved in creation of mod that facilitates piracy

Rockstar warned users that multiplayer mods would result in a ban, and its followed through by banning community members of a multiplayer mod, FiveM.
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New Lenovo mobile workstations include Intel Xeon processors

With 6th Generation Intel Xeon CPUs and Nvidia Quadro graphics cards, the Lenovo ThinkPad P50 and P70 are high end performance without the sticker shock.