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    The HP Victus 15L gaming PC just dropped to $520, nearly 40% off

    HP Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L<!–> direct from HP.com for 38% off with this post-Labor Day deal. And just because this PC is $480 doesn’t mean it skimps out on quality components. This configuration is built with an Intel Core i5-13400 processor, Intel Arc […] More

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    Apple retires iPhone 13 and iPhone 15 Pro models – what should you buy instead?

    The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.  Jason Cipriani/ZDNetApple has scrubbed two of its older model iPhones in the wake of Monday’s launch of the new iPhone 16 lineup. No longer up for sale are the iPhone 13 and the two Pro models of the iPhone 15. This leaves the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus, iPhone SE, and of course, the new iPhone 16 models as your only options should you want to buy directly from Apple.Also: iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16: Should you upgrade to Apple’s latest model?The retirement of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max comes as no great surprise. When Apple launched the iPhone 15 series last year, it also jettisoned the Pro models of the iPhone 14. Retiring only the Pro flavors of the previous year’s phone is an attempt by Apple to push buyers who want a Pro version to grab the latest model. That’s as true this year as it was last year.But, the exit of the iPhone 13 marks a significant milestone for Apple’s phone lineup. The iPhone 13 was the last model to include a physical SIM. The iPhone 14 and its predecessors are eSIM-only phones. For me, that’s perfectly fine. I’m not a huge fan of physical SIMs. More

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    How VR and digital twins are streamlining remote work in technical professions

    XH4D/Getty Images “Houston, we’ve had a problem here…We are venting something out into space.” Those are two phrases you never want to speak, especially when you’re about 200,000 miles from the nearest mechanic. It was April 13, 1970, and an explosion had just taken place aboard Apollo 13. The spacecraft lost power and oxygen, and […] More

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    Microsoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here’s how much

    undefined undefined/Getty Images As Windows 10 begins its final year of official support, Microsoft is executing a familiar game plan for its business customers.  Also: What is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one? Last April, in separate posts on the Windows IT Pro Blog and on the Microsoft Education Blog, the company revealed its price list […] More

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    Buy Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac for $25

    Score a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount. StackSocial Whether you’re setting up your new laptop or using a machine you’ve had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a lifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional […] More

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    Google Chrome is adding 3 new features to help you better manage your tabs

    Google Juggling your tabs in Chrome can be a challenge — especially if you’re trying to find a specific tab amid all the open ones. Now, Google is kicking off three new ways to help you better organize multiple tabs. In a blog post published Tuesday, Kayce Hawkins, Product Manager for Chrome, said the new […] More

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    Our favorite AirPods are $60 off right now

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple just unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s newest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware. If you aren’t interested in the new products, think about the deal you can get on a competitive pair of older AirPods, like the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro (second generation), which are some of our favorite earbuds and our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, are on sale at Amazon for $60 off. More