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Two computer screens showing Garuda Linux desktops.
Garuda Linux Is Revamping Its Hardware Support

Some legacy hardware isn't going to get drivers out-of-the-box anymore.

GMK Tiny PC Hero
This Tiny PC Has an Intel Core Ultra 9 and 64GB RAM

As powerful as a PC can get.

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A Geforce RTX 3050 Ti GPU inside a computer tower.
5 PC Parts You Can Cheap Out On

Building your own PC is an expensive endeavor, but there are some components you don't have to pay top dollar for.

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Dell 14 Plus Laptop Hero
This Dell Laptop Has an Intel Core Ultra 7, And It's $400 Off

A nice deal on a powerful laptop.

A render of the AMD Zen 5 Ryzen AI 300 Series processor with a 'Best of Computex 2024' badge.
AMD's Latest Budget Laptop CPU Is Actually Pretty Cool

Cheap doesn't have to mean bad.

Someone installing a stick of RAM in a computer.
You Don't Need 64GB of RAM to Futureproof your Gaming Computer

If you want your computer to be able to play any game in the next five years, 32GB will do fine.

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A persons hand pushing a stick of RAM into place inside a desktop PC.
I Upgraded My PC’s RAM, and I Wish I’d Done It Years Ago
RAM

I thought my aging computer was beyond saving, but one small upgrade brought it back to life.

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
AMD Might Have Another Budget GPU Coming

And it might be a bit on the older side.

A man plays a racing game at a desk using a Logitech G29 racing wheel.
The Logitech G29 Is the Center of My Racing Sim Setup, and It's $100 Off Right Now

It's way cheaper than an actual race car.

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An Intel i486 SX (80486SX) processor from 1989 in a socket on a motherboard.
Linux Is Dropping Certain PCs, Here's How to Find Out If Yours Is Included

Somehow still rocking an i486 or i586 processor? Its days are numbered.

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USB ports on a laptop.
Need the Fastest USB Port on Your Computer? Here's How to Identify It
USB

Make your USB transfers lightning fast!

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The refreshed System76 Meerkat mini PC on a blue background.
The System76 'Meerkat' Mini PC Now Has More Affordable Options

Go small on your Linux PC and in price, too.

Some mini PCs side by side with the Linux mascot above them.
5 More Linux-First Mini PCs for Your Next Open Source Project

Small device, big kernel.

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A Geekom mini PC plugged in and powered on.-1
This Checklist Saved Me From Being Scammed By a Mini PC Reseller

This eBay purchase ended up having a surprise in store.

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Person playing Fortnite on a Samsung Odyssey Curved Monitor at CES 2024.
Samsung's Insane Ultra-Wide Monitor Is $200 Off Today

A monitor that really takes over your setup.

Brother Wireless HL-L2460DW with open paper tray
Your Printer Might Have an Unpatchable Security Flaw

Yikes.

GEEKOM Mini IT11 PC front-facing on a black desktop.
4 Affordable Mini PCs That Can Replace Your Aging Windows 10 PC

These mini PCs pack serious performance and features into a compact, budget-friendly package.

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Flat lay of vintage tech items on a teal surface, including a vinyl record, floppy disk, yellow telephone handset, cassette tape, and a Nintendo controller.
16 Vintage Tech Symbols That Live On in the Digital Age

Icons to some, ancient relics to others.

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A man working remotely on his laptop with some purchase recommendations beside him.
These 10 Budget-Friendly Purchases Made Working From Home Much Easier

Remote work can get expensive, but these improvements have your budget in mind.

Samsung Book 5 Laptop Hero
Samsung's Excellent Galaxy Book 5 Is a Whopping $250 Off Today

It's not ARM, but it's still pretty good.

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