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Windows Photos editing changes for the better…and worse

A new update to Microsoft Photos brings with it a fairly radical overhaul of the way that Windows’s native image app looks and feels — and with the removal of two features, not always for the better. The new update (2021.21120.8011.0) is rolling out to everyone, and not just the Windows Insiders Microsoft occasionally tests…

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Best wireless gaming mice: Tested and approved

Hayden Dingman / IDG Now that wireless mice can keep up with their wired counterparts in performance and features, there’s really no trade-off in cutting the cord and freeing your trusty rodent from its tether. You still need to be discerning when choosing a particular wireless mouse, of course. That’s especially true of a gaming…

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How many CPU cores do you have? How to check

At some point, everyone learns that a CPU has a variable number of cores inside, and that number influences its performance. The next natural impulse is to find out how many cores your CPU has. The good news is, figuring that out is extremely easy in Windows 10. Simply tap the Windows key (or click…

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Save 62% off this portable, rechargeable vacuum cleaner

StackCommerce A full-size vacuum cleaner is probably pretty good at picking up dirt that’s sitting in the middle of the floor. But if the dirt is tucked away in a corner or hard to reach area, however, then we’d bet it’s not quite up to the challenge. Which is where this rechargeable, portable handheld vacuum…

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