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The iMac Fusion Drive is finally dead — good riddance

Now that Apple is replacing the 21.5 inch iMac with the new 24-inch M1 powered iMac, the fusion drive is gone forever in favor of solid-state drives.

How to watch Apple’s Spring Loaded event if you missed it live

New iPads, AirTags, and a colorful iMac made their debut at Apple's Spring Loaded event. Here's how to watch the event if you missed it.
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The Windows 10 app store could get a major update that includes Win32 support

A new Windows 10 app store could deliver major design changes and also solve the app gap problems that developers and Windows users have long complained about.
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Lenovo just revealed the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050

Lenovo listed its Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, confirming earlier rumors that the budget GPU is releasing soon.
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AMD’s Link 4 brings a massive overhaul to its remote play software

AMD released Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1, bringing AMD Link 4 to Windows with 144 fps support, 5.1 surround sound, multiplayer streaming, and more.
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New Windows 10 update could be causing games to become unplayable

Certain gamers are complaining of stuttering and other bugs that could make certain games unplayable after installing the April Windows 10 update
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Microsoft Edge’s new Performance Mode could make it a more powerful web browser

Microsoft Edge is getting a performance boost feature that will optimize the browser for higher-end hardware.
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A new supply shortage is now hitting SSDs and hard drives

After shortages of CPUs and GPUs, the upcoming Chia cryptocurrency could be to blame for an imminent shortage of SSDs, adding to gamers' woes.
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GPU shortages aside, the powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti is almost here

The long-rumored RTX 3080 Ti is allegedly on its way to the U.S. right now, sporting 12GB of VRAM and plenty of improvements over the RTX 3080.
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The next generation of DDR memory is going to be insanely fast

Chinese memory manufacturer Netac is currently testing Micron modules to hit an insanely fast 10,000MHz.
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Unless this one product is announced, Apple’s Spring Loaded event could be a dud

The first Apple event of the year lands on April 20, but you should not expect to see anything particularly innovative, says one well-connected analyst.
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Microsoft Edge’s new Kids Mode is the must-have feature it’s been missing

The latest version of Microsoft Edge is bringing yet another exclusive feature, designed to help keep kids safe online when web browsing.
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M1 MacBooks can now run Windows 10 up to 30% faster than Intel Macs

Version 16.5 of Parallels now lets Mac users enjoy a seamless Windows 10 on ARM experience on Apple's newest Macs with the M1 silicon.
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Buckle in: Intel CEO says the chip shortage won’t recover until beyond 2022

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said it will take a couple of years for the semiconductor industry to build back, even with billions in investments.
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Yes, even a dirt cheap webcam is probably way better than just your laptop

A cheap webcam really can greatly improve your videoconferencing experience compared to your laptop's webcam, with only a few exceptions.
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Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for April 28

Samsung has announced its third Galaxy Unpacked event of 2021 so far, this one scheduled to stream online on April 28.
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AMD’s Ryzen 5000G for prebuilt rigs boasts huge gains over Intel

AMD unveiled its Ryzen 5000 series APUs, tailor-made for pre-built desktops. AMD says its offerings beat Intel by as much as 70%.
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Nvidia admits its horrible GPU shortage will continue throughout 2021

During a call with shareholders, Nvidia explained that GPU demand will continue to exceed supply throughout 2021.
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This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, now with 8-core AMD Ryzen processors

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 4 looks similar on the exterior, but the new AMD processors and improved battery life make it a worthy upgrade.
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Microsoft launches work-from-home audio gear, including Surface Headphones 2+

Microsoft has announced new work from home devices, including the Surface Headphones 2+, Modern USB Headset, Modern Wireless Headset, and Modern USB-C Speaker.
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Dell’s redesigned Inspiron laptops get a fresh coat of paint, Ryzen 5000 chips

Dell has announced a complete redesign to its Inspiron laptop lineup. They include the fast Inspiron 16 Plus and the AMD-powered Inspiron 14 2-in-1.
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The Dell XPS 13 is first to get a 16:10 OLED display, but there’s a catch

The Dell XPS 13 has an exciting new feature: A 4K OLED display. This is a first for the XPS 13 -- one of the most forward-thinking laptops on the market.
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Microsoft’s $70 Modern Webcam is designed for the work-from-home crowd

Microsoft has introdued the Modern Webcam, a 1080p resolution webcam with a 78-degree field of view, HDR, and True Look technology for image optimization.
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AMD Ryzen 7000 leak reveals two important features coming in 2022

AMD is rumored to be working on Ryzen 7000, which is set to launch in 2022 with a new socket, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and onboard RDNA 2 graphics.
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Nvidia to bring GeForce RTX graphics to ARM-based Chromebooks and Linux PCs

Nvidia announced a partnership with SoC maker MediaTek that would being GeForce RTX 3000 GPU technologies to ARM-based processors on Chromebook and Linux PCs.
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Nvidia expands RTX Studio lineup with new Ampere GPUs for laptops, desktops

Nvidia announced new GPUs for creators based on its Ampere architecture, with new cards under the RTX Studio branding for laptops and desktops.
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Microsoft just teased an incoming Surface product drop, and says to ‘stay tuned’

By way of a tweet featuring Panos Panay, Microsoft just teased an upcoming Surface event, and advised people to stay tuned for more information.
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Nvidia embraces ARM on its new Grace supercomputing processors

Nvidia's Grace is a new ARM processor designed for supercomputers, using NVLink interconnect to deliver 10 times the performance of its rivals.
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Flappy Bird comes to Mac as clever interactive notification

One developer has brought mega-popular game Flappy Bird to the Mac in an ingenious way -- by integrating it into a completely interactive notification.
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HP’s Chromebook convertible gets major upgrade with 11th-gen Intel processors

HP's premium convertible Chromebook x360 14c just got a big upgrade under the hood, thanks to Intel's 11th Gen processors. Configurations start at $649.
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Intel Xe DG2 gaming GPU leak reveals serious Nvidia RTX 3080 competitor

Nvidia's flagship GeForce RTX 3080 may soon have a major rival, as early leaks reveal that Intel's Xe-HPG discrete gaming graphics come with serious power.
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This $33 4K webcam from Amazon is shockingly good

The GoHZQ W8A is a 4K webcam for just $33 that provides excellent image quality and rock-solid reliability.
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AMD’s Ryzen 6000 processors could steal one of Intel’s competitive advantages

AMD is about to take its battle with Intel to the next level. Rumors are emerging that all future Zen 4 processors will ship with integrated graphics.
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Asus’ new VivoBook Flip 14 comes with AMD’s Ryzen 5000 and starts at just $600

The latest Vivobook Flip 14 models come with options for AMD's Ryzen 5000 processors, offering plenty of power for both work and play.