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Apple unveiled its latest Arm chip, the Apple M4, claiming that it will offer more AI performance than any AI PC on the market today. And that’s true — at least for a month or so.

It’s been seven years since Corsair introduced its first pre-built gaming PC, the teeny-tiny One with a striking columnar design. While more conventional gaming desktops followed, the company is back with a new One, christened the i500. It’s packing a bunch of new features and the latest components, and also it has some wood on it.

VESA is trying to solve a big problem with its updated DisplayHDR 1.2 specification: Low-end HDR effects in PC monitors can be pretty lousy.

Apple’s new iPad Pro is powered by the M4 processor, skipping the M3 entirely. Apple has never debuted an M-series processor in a product other than the Mac, so the launch of this new processor in the iPad Pro is an unexpected surprise.

Microsoft is packing more and more advertising into its Windows operating system. In Windows 11, ads now even appear in the Start menu (though Microsoft calls ads for apps or Windows services “recommendations”), and you’ll see full-screen ads for the Edge browser. You can sift through Windows settings and find individual options to turn them all off, but the flood of ads has encouraged resourceful programmers to develop tools designed specifically to eradicate them. Meet OFGB (“Oh Frick Go Back”). Читать дальше...

Did you know that your favorite PCWorld writers, and also Brad, are on a podcast every week? They are! It’s called The Full Nerd and it’s been going for over seven years, kinda surprised you haven’t heard about it at this point. Anyway, episode 300 is coming up today! It’s a big deal! You should watch it, today, at 3 PM Eastern US time, 12 noon Pacific, TODAY.

As a multi-monitor user for over two decades, I can say that VESA-compatible arms are an essential part of my workstation setup. Since I also have back problems, getting my screens up to a proper ergonomic height (well above most built-in monitor stands) is a big deal. And speaking of deals, you can pick up your own VESA-standard monitor arm for just $22 on Amazon.

We’re finally reaching the point where OLED gaming monitors are, if not exactly affordable, then at least somewhat attainable. Consider Gigabyte’s 49-inch ultrawide OLED: With a retail price of $1100, it’s a steal next to the similar Samsung model, which is $1800 at sticker price. Today you can take a slice off of even that, with multiple stores selling the Gigabyte at just $999.99, matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Earlier this year, it would’ve cost you $1,300.

If you’re unable to drop thousands of dollars on a souped-up gaming rig, you’re not alone, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a below average machine. Right now you can pick up the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 for just $749 at B&H. That’s $560 off the usual price!

I’m kind of obsessed with my desktop PC setup, since it’s where I do almost all of my work and a good chunk of my relaxation. There are a lot of us out there — just check out Reddit’s “battlestation” sub if you doubt me. And while I’ve recommended a bunch of small upgrades before, like a headset holder or power cable trays, the thing I use most often is a humble carabiner.

At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Available in large 4TB and 8TB capacities
• Good 10Gbps performer
• Attractive and unusual, if somewhat large, heat-shedding design

Cons

• Requires AC adapter

Our Verdict

More capacity is always better when it comes to storage, and the Desk Drive USB SSD from SanDisk delivers that in either 4TB or 8TB flavors, along with good 10Gbps performance.

SanDisk’s new 10Gbps USB Desk Drive is all about capacity. Читать дальше...

The Windows system consists of thousands of files. Many of them have strange names, others have extensions that most users have never seen before. Normally you do not need to worry about these files.

At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Fast like an external SSD
• Decently affordable
• Small form factor
• Captive Type-A USB connector

Cons

• Costs more than the common thumb drive

Our Verdict

SK Hynix’s Tube T31 looks like a standard Type-A USB thumb drive, but performs more like the external SSD it actually is. Fast, portable, universally connectable. Nice.

SK Hynix is nothing if not creative with naming. Читать дальше...

If you’re traveling abroad this summer, you’ll be happy to know how to speak the language of your destination. While you’re probably not going to become fluent by the summertime, Babbel Language Learning claims you can become conversational in a new language in as little as 30 days of consistent study. And this week only, you can sign up for a lifetime subscription for $450 off.