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15 terrifying PC horror games to play with the lights off

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15 terrifying PC horror games to play with the lights off

10.24.2014 3:00 AM

Don't be ashamed to curl up in a ball in the corner. These PC horror games will scare the pants off of even hardened gamers.

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How we built one of the most powerful DIY gaming PCs you can buy today

10.28.2014 3:00 AM

PCWorld's new graphics card test rig surges with the power of Haswell-E, Nvidia's GTX 980, and other high-end components. Walk with us as we build this fire-breathing monstrosity.

 

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Graphics card slugfest: AMD and Nvidia's most powerful gaming hardware compared

10.27.2014 3:00 AM

How do the new GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 graphics cards compare to the Radeon R9 290 and R90 290X? We take AMD and Nvidia's flagship hardware to the test bench.

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HP’s Sprout is a double touchscreen PC that makes the virtual feel far more real

10.29.2014 7:32 AM

With powerful imaging tech above, and a touch-enabled work surface below, HP's new $1900 computer is extremely, vividly, palpably hands-on.

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Meet Microsoft Band, Microsoft's $200, fitness-focused smartwatch

10.29.2014 10:09 PM

The Microsoft Band smartwatch is designed both for life at and outside of work, with run tracking, sleep monitoring, plus a customized Intelligence Engine that can modify and suggest workouts -- as well as email, texts, and even Cortana.

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You can hang Lenovo's new Windows-based Yoga Tablet 2 on the wall

10.29.2014 6:07 PM

The Windows-based Yoga Tablet 2 is a lot like its Android counterpart, but it runs proper desktop software.

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The Alienware Graphics Amplifier lets you add a desktop video card to a laptop

10.27.2014 5:00 PM

This PCIe-slot-in-a-box solves the mobile GPU obsolescence issue, but it forever ties you to Alienware’s laptops.

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Build the ultimate AMD gaming PC

10.30.2014 3:00 AM

If you want to crack 5GHz, AMD's the only way to fly--and a powerful all-AMD gaming PC will cost you less than half of our top Intel builds.

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Build a hellacious PC with Intel's Devil's Canyon and AMD's dual-GPU graphics monster

10.29.2014 3:00 AM

Combining Intel's fastest processor with AMD's beefiest graphics card melted our faces--in both gaming performance and sheer power usage. Join us as we build the beast.

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Hands-on with the Fuhu Nabi Big Tab HD 24, a tablet for kids that parents can control

10.28.2014 3:30 AM

This gigantic Android tablet gives kids a curated group of apps and lets parents peering over their virtual shoulder.

Kindle Voyage

Kindle Voyage review: Amazon’s e-reader is too good to be merely a Paperwhite 2

10.27.2014 3:00 AM

The Kindle Voyage delivers higher resolution, new page-turn tech, improved contrast, smoother glass, and other improvements you didn’t know you wanted.

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Three time management apps use data analysis to conquer the clock

10.30.2014 3:28 AM

These apps do more than mark time. They help you see where your day's going and make better decisions about how you spend it.

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Microsoft plans a standalone Office 2016 for end of 2015

10.29.2014 3:30 AM

Office 365 may be the future of productivity for Microsoft, but many Microsoft customers still love their desktop client. For them, Office will rise again in 2016.

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This is what Microsoft's Nokia-less Lumia phones will look like

10.24.2014 6:33 AM

Say goodbye to Nokia Lumia phones and say hello to Microsoft Lumia handsets.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Use Google Maps and GPS offline on your Android device

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Use Google Maps and GPS offline on your Android device

10.27.2014 7:43 AM

Maybe your carrier has tight data caps. Or perhaps you'll be driving (or hiking) in an area with no coverage. Either way, you'll want maps and GPS that aren't dependent upon immediate Internet access.

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Build a hellacious PC with Intel's Devil's Canyon and AMD's dual-GPU graphics monster

10.29.2014 3:00 AM

Combining Intel's fastest processor with AMD's beefiest graphics card melted our faces--in both gaming performance and sheer power usage. Join us as we build the beast.

 

PCWorld Superguides

Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more!

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How we built one of the most powerful DIY gaming PCs you can buy today

10.28.2014 3:00 AM

PCWorld's new graphics card test rig surges with the power of Haswell-E, Nvidia's GTX 980, and other high-end components. Walk with us as we build this fire-breathing monstrosity.

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Back up your PC's files for free with these 3 tools

10.28.2014 7:00 AM

Been meaning to back-up your PC, but not sure where to start? Here are three tools that can get you started.

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Do the research before you upgrade your RAM

10.23.2014 7:29 AM

Adding more RAM can speed up your PC and allow it to run more powerful programs. But you need to know how much RAM your system can take, and what kind to buy.

Two good reasons to stick with POP3 email over IMAP

10.24.2014 7:00 AM

Yes, everyone says IMAP is the way to go when accessing your email via third-part clients, but depending on your needs POP3 may be a better choice.

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How to type special characters and Emoji on your Android phone

10.24.2014 11:40 AM

You can type ü, ñ, ç, and other special characters with ease on your Android phone. Seriously.

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How to use Android Wear's new offline music and Bluetooth headphone features

10.24.2014 6:38 AM

Android Wear's new offline music features are rather inscrutable, but this handy starter's guide should make everything clear.

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How to make Google Now your TV companion

10.29.2014 4:00 AM

If you don't mind giving even more data to Google, it can help you find what to watch on broadcast TV and via streaming services.

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Red Team rocking: Build the ultimate AMD gaming PC

10.30.2014 3:00 AM

If you want to crack 5GHz, AMD's the only way to fly--and a powerful all-AMD gaming PC will cost you less than half of our top Intel builds.

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