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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port. Now included: Thunderbolt 5!
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Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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Best wireless keyboards 2025: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
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Best external drives 2025: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Best monitor arms 2025: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2025: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
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Best home office monitors 2025: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2025: Picks for gaming, budget, 5K, premium, and more
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
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Best gaming monitors 2025: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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Best 4K monitors 2024: HDR, 144Hz, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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Best antivirus software 2025: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
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Best USB-C monitors 2025: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays — your monitor and a USB-C hub — for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
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Best budget computer speakers 2025: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Best webcams 2025: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2025: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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Best portable monitors 2025: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.
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Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
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