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Unboxing a 1988 IBM PC

Unboxing a 1988 IBM PC

“I’m gonna need a moment here.” Watch Lazy Game Reviews geek out while opening and setting up an IBM AT – 8Mhz CPU! 512KB RAM! – and the legendary Model M keyboard. You can skip to 23:15 to see the setup come alive, but you’re going to miss out on the fun.

Corsair One Gaming PC

Corsair One Gaming PC

PC parts maker Corsair’s first attempt at a complete computer is a surprisingly competitive package. The One is a compact (mini-ITX) build with a restrained design, separate radiators for the GPU and CPU, a huge exhaust at the top, and a competitive price, given its power.

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Computer Cooking

Computer Cooking

We’re thinking this video in which a woman stops what she’s doing at work and turns her PC into an impromptu pancake griddle is sort of like the Chinese equivalent of HowtoBasic. Though the result of her cooking looks far more appealing than that channel’s food stuffs.

Computer Predictions from 1979

Computer Predictions from 1979

David Hoffman released this footage from a 1979 documentary he worked on called The Information Society. In it, privacy expert Alan Westin provided a remarkable view of what future computing might be like. Among his predictions – online review services like Yelp.

iBuypower Snowblind PC

iBuypower Snowblind PC

iBuypower’s new computer doesn’t come with a mouse or a keyboard, but it does come with a display – a transparent display built into its side panel. The 19″ 1280 x 1024 screen acts like a second monitor, so you can show whatever you want on it. 2017 y’all. The fyooch.

Volta V PC

Volta V PC
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Computer Direct Outlet’s Volta V is a custom-made PC that houses high end components in a compact bamboo or walnut chassis. It has liquid cooling and magnetic dust filters to keep it cool, clean and quiet, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO Y910

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO Y910

The IdeaCentre AIO Y910 is a 27″ gaming PC with a considerate design. It’s an all-in-one, but you can upgrade its RAM, storage and desktop-class GPU. It also has an HDMI input so you can use it as a monitor, extending its life even when its CPU becomes obsolete.

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2017 Dell XPS 15

2017 Dell XPS 15

Call it the DellBook Pro. The latest update to Dell’s bestselling 15″ laptop now uses the latest Intel Kaby Lake CPUs, has a larger battery and gives you the option to upgrade to an NVIDIA GTX 1050 GPU, 4K touchscreen, up to 1TB SSD, and 32GB RAM. Price starts at $999.

Intel Compute Card

Intel Compute Card

What you’re looking at here could be the future of home and office computing. Intel’s 5mm thick gizmo holds the brains, storage, and ports of a complete computer system. It’s designed to be docked into a monitor, appliance, or other devices, allowing for quick and easy upgrades.

2017 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

2017 Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Lenovo managed to cram in a 14″ 1080p/1440p screen, the latest Intel CPU, 2 USB-C ports, 2 USB 3 ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, a microSD/SIM card slot, and its vaunted full-size keyboard in a tiny weatherproof carbon fiber case that weighs just 2.5lb.

2017 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

2017 Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

Dell’s compact and nearly bezel-less laptop now has a hybrid variant. The XPS 13 2-in-1 has Intel Core M CPUs for a fan-less setup, a 1080p or 1800p touchscreen, two USB-C ports and a microSD card slot. It also comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

HyperDrive for MacBook Pro

HyperDrive for MacBook Pro

In Apple’s endless quest to reduce thickness and weight, they trimmed nearly all of the ports from the new MacBook Pro. HyperDrive brings them back, trading two USB-C ports for HDMI, microSD/SD, Thunderbolt 3, two USB 3.1 ports, and a USB-C port for good measure.

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HP Z2 Mini PC

HP Z2 Mini PC

Despite measuring just 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 2.28″, HP’s new desktop system packs a punch, which can be kitted out with workstation-class parts like an Intel Xeon E3-12XXv5 CPU, NVIDIA Quadro M620 (mobile) GPU w/2GB VRAM, a speedy M.2 SSD, and up to 32GB ECC DDR4 RAM.

2016 Alienware 13

2016 Alienware 13

Alienware’s smallest gaming laptop now comes with a mobile version of the new GTX 1060 GPU and quad-core i5/i7 CPU, and its keyboard now has N-key rollover. It works with Alienware’s external GPU dock and can be configured with a 2560×1440 OLED touchscreen.

Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft’s new all-in-one PC has a 28″ 4500×3000 touchscreen that can be angled nearly flat, and a precision stylus, turning it into a digital drafting table. The $100 Surface Dial (free for the first pre-orders) adds an intuitive way to scroll, zoom and access shortcuts.

2016 HP Envy 27″ All-in-One PC

2016 HP Envy 27″ All-in-One PC

The svelte new HP Envy All-in-One has an adjustable 27″ 1440p IPS touchscreen and a base that houses most of its components, such as a 6th gen. Intel i5/i7 CPU, up to 16GB RAM and up to 2TB HDD. It also has a clever retractable webcam. Drops 10/2016 for $1300+.

Lenovo Yoga Book

Lenovo Yoga Book

The Lenovo Yoga Book’s flat keyboard doubles as a Wacom digitizer so you can sketch or take notes on the go. It has an Intel Atom CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and a microSD slot. It will be available as a $549 Windows 10 or a $499 Android system.

HP Omen X

HP Omen X

HP’s hardcore gaming PC, the Omen X Desktop offers a fully customizeable, easy access chassis, liquid cooling, overclockable Intel K CPUs, VR-ready NVIDIA GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX graphics, DDR4 RAM, quad storage bays, a 1300w power supply and much more.

Seagate Barracuda Pro 10TB Drive

Seagate Barracuda Pro 10TB Drive

Seagate’s new Barracuda Pro hard drives includes the world’s first consumer-grade 10TB drive. The 3.5″ HDD runs at 7200rpm, has a 256MB cache and a transfer rate of up to 220MB/s. Gamers should also consider the Firecuda hybrid SSHD.

The MEMZ Malware

The MEMZ Malware

(Flashing images) Malware historian danooct1 shares a trojan made by one of his viewers, a prankster going by the handle Leurak. Leurak’s MEMZ makes playful Google searches before turning the infected PC into a festival of errors.

A4-SFX Mini-ITX Gaming PC Case

A4-SFX Mini-ITX Gaming PC Case

Dan Cases’ upcoming Mini-ITX PC case fits many full-sized graphics cards despite measuring only 8″x 4″x 12″, thanks to an included 3M PCIE riser and an efficient design that separates the GPU from the other components. Compatible GPUs here.

Corsair Lapdog

Corsair Lapdog

The Lapdog is a keyboard tray that fits Corsair’s K70 and K65 keyboards. It has a built-in 11″x 11″ mouse pad, a removable memory foam underside cushion, four USB 3 ports and a cable management compartment.

How the ILOVEYOU Worm Works

How the ILOVEYOU Worm Works

Malware enthusiast danooct1 breaks down the infamous ILOVEYOU worm, which destroyed millions of files on 5/4/2000. Masquerading as a love letter in a text file, it spread through chat and email apps, and replaced various file types with copies of itself when opened.

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