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I downsized my PC hardware stash and learned 4 harsh truths about myself

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the hot topics on our YouTube show or startling news from across the web? You’re in the ...
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Your laptop has a built-in hardware test you’ve never run — here’s why you should

Even after using laptops for years, many users don’t even touch the most important tool: the built-in hardware diagnostics. These tests are preinstalled on every Windows laptop and Mac. Since they are ...
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Doom: The Dark Ages PC performance analysis: Always-on ray tracing isn't a problem and even a cheap gaming laptop copes just fine

Though once path tracing makes an appearance, all bets will probably be off. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Doom has been around ...

I used Microsoft's free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC - and got helpful results

I used Microsoft's free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC - and got helpful results ...