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A zoomed in version of the Elgato virtual Stream deck being used to show off the different buttons that can be added-1
Elgato's Virtual Stream Deck Brings Software Shortcuts to More Devices
Windows

The same useful shortuts as a Stream Deck, without the actual hardware.

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Illustration of a laptop with internet and security icons around it and 'www.' in front of the screen.
Using Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates? You Need to Check Your Setup
Hobbies

Let's Encrypt is about to stop sending emails for expiring certificates, so now's the time to check your renewals are working.

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Windows 11 logo
The File Explorer Menu in Windows 11 Is Getting Worse
Windows 11

No one likes clutter.

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ASUS ProArt P16 laptop in use by a guy on a jeep.
ASUS Takes on the MacBook Pro With New ProArt P16 Laptops
Windows

If a Mac isn't for you, the new ProArt P16 might be worth considering.

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Intel’s New Arc GPUs Aren’t Just For Gaming
Computer Hardware

Branching out.

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Crucial T710 Hero
Crucial's Latest SSDs Go Up To a Whopping 8TB
Computer Hardware

Lots of space.

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My files tab on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11-Inch.
I Took Back My Chromebook Storage By Doing This
Chromebook

Clear space on your Chromebook!

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Microsoft Edit screenshot with logo.
Microsoft's New Text Editor Is a Vim and Nano Alternative
Windows 11

Taking inspiration from the classic MS-DOS Editor.

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Two ASUS gaming laptops
ASUS's Refreshed Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop Is Now Available
Computer Hardware

No frills, but no compromises either.

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Razer Blade 14 from the side
This Is the New Super-Thin Razer Blade 14
Windows

The thinnest Razer Blade packs a punch.

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ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 Hero
You Can Finally Buy ASUS’s Latest Compact Zephyrus G14
Computer Hardware

My personal favorite compact gaming PC just got upgraded.

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Microsoft Edge logo
PDF Translation Is Coming to Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge

Microsoft's Edge translator should be more accurate, if you can believe it.

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A blue ASUS Chromebook open on a table.
Need a Chromebook? ASUS Just Revealed 4 New Affordable Models
Chromebooks & ChromeOS

There's also a 14-inch Chromebook Plus with a faster CPU.

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Acer Aspire Vero 16 Hero
Today Only: This Acer Laptop With an Intel Core Ultra 7 is Almost $400 Off
Computer Hardware

Act right now.

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ASUS TUF GAMING A18 in Eclipse-Grey sitting on a block on the ground, with the same laptop in different positions nearby.
ASUS Has New 18-Inch Gaming Laptops
Windows

If you can afford it, a TUF A18 could be a great next gaming laptop.

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ASUS ExpertBook B5 being used by a business person near important equipment
ASUS Has a New MacBook Air Competitor: the 2025 Expertbook B5
Windows

Thin and light, and still powerful.

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An Excel spreadsheet comparing the XMATCH and MATCH functions, with the Excel logo on the right.
Don’t Use MATCH in Microsoft Excel: Use XMATCH Instead
Microsoft Excel

Out with old, and in with the new!

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An ASUS ROG Ally gaming pc placed on an ASUS ROG Bulwark Dock.
ASUS Unveils an Attractive Dock for the ROG Ally and Steam Deck
Video Games

Subtle lighting, aluminum accents, and a solid port selection.

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MAKR 75 Barebones Keyboard Kit assembled on a desk
Corsair's New DIY Keyboard Kit Is Customizable and Web-Controlled
Keyboards

This Corsair Kit will let you make a cool looking keyboard even without much experience.

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Linux mascot coming out of a laptop screen holding some bills, with a few Linux distros in the background.
All Linux Is Not Free: 5 Distros That Ask for Your Money
Open Source

Convenience always comes at a cost!

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