A new Windows feature could allow your PC to fix itself

One of the most frustrating things about owning a Windows PC is when it crashes, refuses to boot, or simply doesn’t work. Microsoft is preparing to roll out a technology called “quick machine recovery” for consumers to help solve this, after testing it in an enterprise environment. Microsoft tests various features across different Windows Insider […]

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Intel spins off RealSense as a new depth-camera company

RealSense, a depth-camera technology that basically disappeared within Intel, has returned as a separate company. The company has spun out from Intel and raised $50 million in funding. The company will be led by Nadav Orbach, Intel’s former vice president and general Manager for the Incubation and Disruptive Innovation group. RealSense plans to address “increased

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A Chromebook for $75? That’s not a typo.

TL;DR: Save 84% on this refurbished Lenovo Chromebook and get free shipping until they’re sold out. You don’t always want to risk your main laptop on a plane, a family trip, or in your kid’s sticky fingers. That’s when this affordable Chromebook starts to make sense. It’s lightweight, durable, and cheap enough that you won’t stress over scratches, spills, or

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$75 Chromebooks are a thing during PCWorld’s version of Prime Day

TL;DR: This Lenovo 300E touchscreen Chromebook is on sale for $74.97 with free shipping through July 15, or while supplies last (reg. $284.99). Amazon’s biggest sale of the year just wrapped, but that doesn’t mean the deals are over. If you were looking for a budget-friendly laptop, but didn’t end up finding anything under $100, our answer to

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I’ve been using Amazon’s Alexa Plus for one day — here are my first impressions

I’ve waited two years to try out the new Alexa, which was first announced way back in 2023, and this week I finally got access to Alexa Plus. I’ve now spent 24 hours with Amazon’s generative AI-powered voice assistant, and it’s not just an improvement on the original; it’s an entirely new assistant. Alexa Plus

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This QuickBooks lifetime deal is quickly going viral at 71% off

TL;DR: Download Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 for Windows or Mac at just $199.97 through July 15 (reg. $699). While many small businesses rely on QuickBooks, the subscription pricing for the online version can be a serious financial burden, especially with payroll features that push monthly costs to as much as $270 when promotions aren’t active. That

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Best Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks & USB-C hubs: Final chance!

Amazon’s Prime Day sales offer one of the year’s best opportunities to score deals on USB-C hubs and docks and their more powerful cousins, Thunderbolt docking stations. All offer important, necessary ways to expand your laptop’s ports and connect legacy devices like printers and mice. It’s your last day to seize advantage of the discounts

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