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NZXT BLD Kit review: Building a gaming PC doesn’t get easier than this

The NZXT BLD Kit is for people who want to build a gaming desktop PC for the first time but might not know where to start or are intimidated by the process. You don’t need to hunt for parts on Amazon or fight scalpers on reselling sites for graphic cards. NZXT will send you one …

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The new 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (14.2 inches to be precise) was announced as part of Apple’s Unleashed event on Monday alongside the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. It’s a complete redesign of the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro and is approximately the same size as that model but with a larger display. The laptop is also one of the first to use Apple’s M1 …

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Apple’s M1 Pro chip finally gives MacBook Pro fans what they’ve been waiting for

Apple found the best way to get even the least savvy consumer on board with its new homegrown M1 Pro and M1 Max processor: throw a slew of long-requested features into the redesigned MacBook Pro 16 and MacBook Pro 14 that many fans had given up on as the company stressed more streamlined Macs year after year. A larger display? …

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Apple event 2021: Today marks a critical moment for Apple’s next M1 Macs

Update, Oct. 18: Apple is hosting a launch today to show off its latest devices. You can follow CNET’s live blog here. So far we saw the AirPods 3, an Apple Music ‘Voice’ plan, new HomePod Mini colors and new MacBooks with Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Apple’s new MacBook Pro laptops will ditch the Touch Bar but bring back MagSafe, add …

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Apple 16

Apple boasted about how efficient its new MacBook Pro laptops are during their debut Monday, but it takes Apple’s most power-hungry laptop charger, a beefy 140-watt brick, to top up the biggest of the new laptops. Apple’s previous 16-inch MacBook Pros, which use the Intel processors Apple is kicking out of its Mac family, came with a 96-watt charger. The 140-watt …

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MacBook Pro 2021: Every rumor we’ve heard ahead of today’s Apple event

Update, Oct. 25: At Apple’s fourth product launch event of 2021, the company unveiled Apple Music’s “Voice” plan, new HomePod Mini colors, the AirPods 3, an upgraded MacBook Pro M1 16-inch and 14-inch model with MagSafe charging, HDMI ports and updated cameras. The new laptop also ditches the Touch Bar. Here’s how you can buy Apple’s new MacBook Pros. Original story follows.  If …

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Top weekend deals: HP 2

Get ready for the next collection of great bargains this weekend. We looked through this week’s offers and found great deals from HP, Ulta Beauty, Cricut and Bed Bath & Beyond — all still available right now. We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for your next smart kitchen appliance or a new Chromebook. Let’s get to our favorite …

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Friday PC deals at Amazon: Huge sale on monitors and laptops from Acer, Dell and more

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Looking to upgrade your monitor or laptop? Amazon has good news for you. The mega-retailer is highlighting a wide assortment of both on its pre-Black Friday “Epic Deals” page from a nice array of brands, including Acer, Dell, ViewSonic, LG, Asus and Philips.  See at …

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What to look for in a cheap gaming laptop

High-end gaming laptops like the Alienware m17 R4 and Razer Blade 17 are fun to test because of their amazing performance and ground-breaking designs and features. But when it comes down to it, they’re completely impractical for my laptop needs, and I’m not about to spend upward of $4,000 when I can get all the graphics performance I need in …

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Black Friday is still weeks away, but that doesn’t mean that retailers like Office Depot aren’t trying to get a head start. With the current shortages caused by supply chain issues, it may not be a bad idea to do your holiday shopping a bit earlier. We’ve scoped out some of the best deals this week at Office Depot, like …

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