Ready to level up your computing knowledge? Building your own PC will help you understand how every component works and gives you the ability to customize your system for a perfect fit. While it’s certainly more complicated than experienced builders might tell you, if you plan carefully, read the manuals, …
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Microsoft operates Windows, so you'd think its Surface laptops would be the best representation of the desktop operating system, right? Well, these machines were innovative and feature-rich at the start, and the lineup has expanded from a standard laptop to a giant desktop. But Microsoft has stuck with minor spec …
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There are many smart speakers on the market, and picking the best keeps getting tougher. First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using—Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri—and each has its pros and cons. If you’re new, right now we prefer Google- …
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Wireless carriers in the US go out of their way to make expensive smartphones seem affordable. AT&T will advertise a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for just $36 a month, but don't let them fool you. Over 36 monthly installments, you're still spending more than a thousand bucks for the phone. …
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in 2020, Apple’s MacBooks entered a new era. The company announced it was moving away from the Intel chips it had been using since 2006; in their place it rolled out the first Macs with the Apple-designed M1. Cut to 2024 and the company now offers the choice between 11 …
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Here at WIRED, we like Sonos speakers. We really do. Throughout the past decade, we’ve reviewed all of the company’s wirelessly connectable speakers, from its small shelf speakers to its TV soundbars, and we’ve recommended every one of them. But turning your home into a Sonos-powered shrine to sound isn’t …
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Whether you're working from home, binge-watching Netflix, or streaming your gameplay on Twitch, there's no such thing as too much bandwidth. Even if you have gigabyte fiber mainlined into your router, everyone could use help getting faster internet around the house. It doesn't matter if you have the best possible …
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