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Acer Googlebook 14: Bringing Gemini Intelligence to a New Kind of Laptop
AI, operating systems, and connected device ecosystems are increasingly converging to shape the PC experience. As AI moves beyond standalone applications to become an integrated layer of the computing experience, laptops are evolving into more context-aware systems that can assist with complex tasks, streamline workflows,…
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Acer Project DualPlay Mini: A New Take on Portable Gaming
This first look at Acer Project DualPlay Mini explores how the 8-inch concept combines a gaming handheld with a flip-open mini laptop. We cover its built-in keyboard, two control styles, external display support, Intel platform, dual-fan cooling and anniversary design. Acer Project DualPlay Mini is a concept only, with no…
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Microsoft Wants to Pause Your Games for Ads
Microsoft has filed a patent application for a system that would pause your video game, play an ad, and then let you keep playing for a set amount of time before the next ad. The application, published by the US Patent and Trademark Office on September 3, 2026, describes "ad credits" that you earn by watching promoted…
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How to Check Your CPU in Windows 11 and When to Upgrade
The fastest way to check your CPU in Windows 11 is to press Windows + Pause/Break, or go to Settings > System > About. Your processor's full name appears next to "Processor" under Device specifications, for example "Intel Core Ultra 9 285K" or "AMD Ryzen 7 350." For live speed, core count, and usage, open Task Manager…
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Acer Swift Blade 14 First Look: 799g Ultralight Laptop
The Acer Swift Blade 14 is a 14-inch laptop that weighs as little as 799 g, with a carbon fiber and magnesium-aluminum body available in Marshmallow White or Marshmallow Blue. This first look covers its unusually light build, three display choices, Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors, memory, storage, connections and battery.…
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Acer Nitro Blaze Link: Features, Specs, and How It Works
The Acer Nitro Blaze Link brings games from your PC to a 7-inch handheld screen over your home Wi-Fi network. We’ll look at how the connection works, what Wi-Fi 6 brings to play, and how the 1920 × 1200 touchscreen, ergonomic grips, 464 g weight, and dual speakers fit the experience. The Acer Nitro Blaze Link joins the…
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Top Contenders for GOTY 2026
GTA 6 is our pick to win Game of the Year 2026, as long as it launches on November 19 and reaches The Game Awards jurors in time. Among games already out, Resident Evil Requiem leads the pack, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Pragmata close behind. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake,…
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How to Clean a Laptop Fan
To clean a laptop fan, shut the laptop down completely, unplug it, and blow compressed air through the intake and exhaust vents in 1 to 2 second bursts while holding the fan blades still. For a deeper clean, remove the bottom panel, disconnect the battery, and clear dust from the fan blades and heatsink fins with…
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A First Look at Acer's New Packard Bell Collection
Acer is relaunching Packard Bell for its 100th anniversary with a colorful new identity and nine affordable products built around the “Tech it easy” philosophy. The collection includes the DotBook laptop, DotLoop turntable, DotTune speaker, DotLine feature phone, DotLook audio glasses, DotShine ring light, DotCombo…
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Unboxing The Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation
The Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation packs an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, Intel Arc B390 graphics, up to 96GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage into a VESA-mountable design weighing just 1.39 pounds. Built for local and hybrid AI, it supports models with up to 120 billion parameters…
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How to Clean a Desktop and Laptop Keyboard
To clean a keyboard, turn it off or unplug it, turn it upside down and tap out loose debris, blow compressed air between the keys, then wipe the keys with a microfiber cloth lightly dampened with 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol. Desktop keyboards can go further: most let you remove the keycaps for a deep clean. Laptop…
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How to Check Your Hard Drives Health on Windows 11
To check your hard drive's health in Windows 11, go to Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes, select your drive, and click Properties. The "Drive health" section shows estimated remaining life, available spare, and temperature. This works for NVMe SSDs only. For SATA SSDs and hard disk…
