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You need to disable these Windows 10 settings immediately

You need to disable these Windows 10 settings immediately

These 10 default features and settings can be disabled. Here's how and why you may want to.

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PS5 restock updates: Target rumored to have consoles available today

PS5 restock updates: Target rumored to have consoles available today

Here's how to ensure you get a PlayStation 5 this week.

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Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: The best upgrade may not be the screen

Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: The best upgrade may not be the screen

I tried the new version of Nintendo's Switch, along with the upcoming Metroid Dread game.

Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's free update now

Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's free update now

Can't wait for the Windows 11 general release later this year? You can download an early version of Microsoft's new OS now. Here's how.

You'll love these new Windows 11 features. Here's how they work

You'll love these new Windows 11 features. Here's how they work

Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade will bring Android apps, Snap Layouts, Widgets and more new features to PCs.

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You need to disable these Windows 10 settings immediately
You need to disable these Windows 10 settings immediately

You need to disable these Windows 10 settings immediately

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PS5 restock updates: Target rumored to have consoles available today
PS5 restock updates: Target rumored to have consoles available today

PS5 restock updates: Target rumored to have consoles available today

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Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: The best upgrade may not be the screen
Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: The best upgrade may not be the screen

Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: The best upgrade may not be the screen

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Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's free update now
Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's free update now

Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's free update now

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You'll love these new Windows 11 features. Here's how they work
You'll love these new Windows 11 features. Here's how they work

You'll love these new Windows 11 features. Here's how they work

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Windows 11 compatibility: The PC Health Check app actually works now. Here's how to use it
Windows 11 compatibility: The PC Health Check app actually works now. Here's how to use it

Windows 11 compatibility: The PC Health Check app actually works now. Here's how to use it

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Windows 10: Customize your taskbar with weather, news, stocks and more

Windows 10: Customize your taskbar with weather, news, stocks and more

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Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend
Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend

Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend

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MacBook Pro 2021 rumors: Release date, price, M1X and everything else we know
MacBook Pro 2021 rumors: Release date, price, M1X and everything else we know

MacBook Pro 2021 rumors: Release date, price, M1X and everything else we know

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Storage sale: Save up to 52% on SanDisk flash drives and WD hard drives
Storage sale: Save up to 52% on SanDisk flash drives and WD hard drives

Storage sale: Save up to 52% on SanDisk flash drives and WD hard drives

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Apple, long a champion of consumer privacy, now sits at a crossroads
Apple, long a champion of consumer privacy, now sits at a crossroads

Apple, long a champion of consumer privacy, now sits at a crossroads

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Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7: Microsoft's new 2-in-1 is bigger, better
Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7: Microsoft's new 2-in-1 is bigger, better

Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7: Microsoft's new 2-in-1 is bigger, better

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New Microsoft Office is coming: Release date, pricing and major changes
New Microsoft Office is coming: Release date, pricing and major changes

New Microsoft Office is coming: Release date, pricing and major changes

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Apple's new SharePlay: How screenshare on FaceTime will work in iOS 15
Apple's new SharePlay: How screenshare on FaceTime will work in iOS 15

Apple's new SharePlay: How screenshare on FaceTime will work in iOS 15

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Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Save $99 on the 256GB model
Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Save $99 on the 256GB model

Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Save $99 on the 256GB model

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Here's how to choose the best Apple iPad tablet for your needs

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Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

When 13 inches is too small and 17 is too big, a 14- or 15-inch laptop from a company such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple or Acer may be just right.
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Best Apple MacBook deals: Save $109 on an M1 MacBook Air, $100 on M1 MacBook Pro

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You need to disable these Windows 10 settings immediately

These 10 default features and settings can be disabled. Here's how and why you may want to.
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Storage sale: Save up to 52% on SanDisk flash drives and WD hard drives

This one-day sale includes major price drops on more than 25 top-rated storage products from Western Digital and SanDisk.
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2021 is the Year of the Gaming Handheld

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Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend

There are so many to choose from, so let CNET help you choose the right laptop.
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BenQ, Asus, HP and more make our cut of monitor recommendations for 2021.
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Adobe Lightroom is getting more powerful with AI-based selection tool

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Microsoft begins Xbox Cloud Gaming testing on consoles

No more need to download games and take up valuable storage space.
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6 questions to ask yourself before reserving a Steam Deck

Valve's portable gaming device might not be for you.
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Best Lenovo laptop deals: Discounted IdeaPad with RTX 3050 graphics is less than $1,000

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Get 67% off on two Aukey power banks today

Charge all your tech at once with this Aukey two-pack deal.
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Amazon Fire HD 10 with 64GB is down to $96 (all-time low)

It's the lowest price we've seen for this powerful tablet with 64GB of storage.
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How to make your laptop last longer so you don't have to buy a new one now

Some laptops can take a licking and keep on ticking. But you shouldn't count on it if you want to maximize their usable lifespan.
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