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Comment by chris on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 30, 2025 02:46 AM)
Hello Bob. Interesting about the various options. I'm a retiree with not much cash to splash. I just bought an as new Panasonic 32" TV for $50 from my...

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Comment by Wilfred Comeau on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 27, 2025 04:24 AM)
Thank you Bob. You have put together very importent Information that I was not aware of, and I'm sure others as well. Thank You. Wilf...

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Comment by RandiO on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 20, 2025 11:43 PM)
I had two matching (same model) 27" monitors for the last 4 years, and thought I was due for a replacement, single 40" big monitor (LCD). What a big...

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Comment by Pat on Here's How Creepy Marketers Capture Your Email Address (June 20, 2025 01:12 AM)
I have this happening all the time if I commence to fill out a form even though I don't submit. I do use a duckduckgo email which blocks trackers to ...

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Comment by Charles Kirk on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 18, 2025 05:51 PM)
A monitor is valueless without a keyboard and a computer of some sort. Some advice on these would be welcome, particularly an advice on a complete pa...

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Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. on Build Your Own PC? (my advice) (June 8, 2025 12:33 AM)
My first PC was a Gateway IBM-compatible/clone, powered by an Intel 8088 CPU, a 100MB MFM internal hard drive, 640MB RAM, and a VGA-compatible color d...

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Comment by Wolf on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 5, 2025 08:57 PM)
These are some excellent tips! I was wondering if you can do an article on getting rid of (uninstalling) browsers, which one does NOT want. I always ...

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Comment by Penny on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 5, 2025 10:09 AM)
Excellent help...

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Comment by RandiO on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 5, 2025 02:39 AM)
Thank you for all that you do for us, BobRankin In Edge, is there a way to change auto-focus to the link opened in a new tab (Ctrl+LeftClick)? ...

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Comment by Charley on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 4, 2025 06:00 PM)
Most of those shortcuts (e.g., typing 60*60, control-shift-t, etc.) also work on Firefox....

I spend a lot of time playing WoW, Call of Duty, and other PC games. My rig is almost three years old, and I'm starting to think about a new system for my gaming. I actually don't live in my parents' basement, and have money to spend. What would you say is the ultimate PC gaming machine?

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I'm into computer gaming, and am looking for a new desktop system. I do need to stay on a budget, but I'm not opposed to building my own system. What do you recommend for someone who is looking for a cheap gaming computer?

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If you're a hard-core game you want dive into your favorite game wherever you are. Gaming laptops are the mobile solution for playing Half Life, Call of Duty 4, Halo, and other highly immersive massively multi-player role-playing games. But gaming laptops are not cheap, and finding the perfect balance of performance versus cost and portability takes a lot of factors into consideration...

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I really have a passion for art and video gaming, and would love to someday have a career as a video game designer. Is this a good career choice, and what schools offer this type of degree?

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My nephew plays the World of Warcraft online game for hours at a time. I've watched a little bit, but don't really understand the game, or its appeal. Can you explain what the World of Warcraft game is all about, who plays it, and why?

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Looking for some challenging word play, or a little mindless diversion? Here are a bunch of websites where you can play online web-based games right in your web browser. Most of them are programmed with Shockwave, Flash or Java so there's no need to download anything.

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