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How to View Files in Windows 10 Without Opening Them

Don’t like to wait for programs to boot up when you’re looking for a specific document? With the right tools, you can preview a variety of files in Windows 10 without opening their applications.




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Rumor: No Free Version of Apple's Streaming Service

You'll get a trial, but that's it. If you want any kind of free music, you'll have to stick with iTunes Radio.




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Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which Is Best?

Today, Apple takes on the biggest name in music streaming, Spotify. How do they measure up to each other?




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A Visual History of the Apple iPod

As the Apple iPod turns 14, we take a look back at its history and influence over the last decade-plus.




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Amazon Music Unlimited vs. Spotify: How Do They Compare?

The big difference between Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited is Amazon offers an affordable tier of service available on just one Echo device. Here's how else they differ.




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Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a (Ryzen 9 3950X)

The Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a is a clean, straightforward gaming desktop with excellent performance. It's a bit pricey, though, and doesn't do a lot to differentiate itself from its rivals.




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Deals: Acer Computers, Blink XT2, 65-Inch Vizio P-Series Quantum X

Amazon is offering up to 30 percent off Acer laptops, desktops, and monitors. Plus, you can save $930 on the 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum X 4K TV.




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These Dell Micro PCs Will Fit Anywhere, Even in Your IT Budget

For a limited time, you can get a Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro computer for as low as $269.99 with a full 1-year warranty as part of an off-lease refurbished sale from the PCMag Shop.




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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT

Thanks to its compact, fanless design, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT is a tiny and silent mini PC with enough power for basic office and media-streaming tasks, as well as vertical-market and digital-signage use.




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HP Envy Desktop (TE01-014)

The HP Envy Desktop is a proficient everyday PC, offering excellent productivity performance in an attractive chassis with room for expansion.




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Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A

Lenovo's IdeaCentre 510A is an unassuming budget desktop in every sense. It'll perform basic tasks without hurting your wallet, but some alternatives do it better at this price point.




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HP Pavilion Desktop (TP01-0014)

It's not a particularly good value, but the HP Pavilion Desktop PC is well-built, with an attractive chassis, plenty of USB ports, and a speedy SSD instead of a hard drive.




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11 Apps and Services to Help You Stay Safe on Campus

Don't take your safety for granted. These apps, services, and gadgets will help you communicate your location to trusted contacts and get help should trouble arise.




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Google Pulls Open-Source Android App for Having Donation Button

Google removes the free WireGuard app from the Play Store for having a donation button, reigniting a debate over whether its policy hurts the open-source community.




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VSCO

VSCO is a photo editing and sharing app that's more artsy and low-pressure than Instagram, which has become a war for the most likes.




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Google Drive Offline Access Expands to All File Types

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides can already be saved and edited offline using the web app, but Google is expanding offline access to all file types, as long as you're using Chrome.




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Microsoft Enhances OneDrive With a Personal Vault

Alongside a new protected area of storage, OneDrive and Office 365 storage options are changing for the better.




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Deals: Samsung MicroSDXC, Samsung 4K TV, Dell XPS 15

Snag the Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSDXC card for $88, one of its lowest prices ever. Also, the 75-inch Samsung QLED 4K TV is more than $1,000 off and a Dell XPS 15 is $300 off.




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Weekend Deals: Logitech Webcam, 65-Inch Vizio, Dell Inspiron 15 5000

The Logitech C920 1080p webcam is back down to its Prime Day price, the 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K TV is on sale for less than $1,000, and you can grab the new Dell Inspiron 15 5000 plus a $100 Visa prepaid card for just $600.




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Deals: Amazon Echo Dot, 55-Inch Vizio 4K Smart TV, More

Right now you can grab an Amazon Echo Dot two-speaker bundle for just $50. Plus, the 55-inch Vizio M-Series Quantum 4K Smart TV and Anker charging accessories are on sale.




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Western Digital Launches 5 WD Black External Gaming Drives

Capacities range from 2TB right up to 12TB, with the P50 Game Drive boasting a 'first-to-industry' USB 3.2 gen 2x2 connection and 2,000MB/s read speeds.




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PNY Flash Drives, Memory Cards Are Up to 64 Percent Off at Amazon

You don't have to fork over a bunch of cash to get a bunch of storage. PNY flash drives, SD cards, and portable drives are on sale at Amazon, with prices starting as low as $5.84.




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Early Black Friday Deals: Samsung MicroSDXC, Dell Vostro Desktop

The start of November has brought a ton of great deals, with some matching last year's Black Friday prices. The 512GB Samsung EVO Select microSDXC card is only $78.




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WD Teases Super-Fast 8TB Portable SSD, New Game Drives

The 8TB SSD prototype includes SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps support; WD also showed off a portable Luxe drive with USB-C and five WD_Black drives for console and PC gamers




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Snag a 50-Inch Sceptre 4K Ultra HD TV for Just $200

Normally $399.99, the Sceptre U515CV-U is available at Walmart right now for just $199.99. Don't miss this chance to snag it for half off.




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Roku Announces 'Roku TV Ready' and 15 Roku TV Brands

Own a Roku TV? Audio equipment can now be certified to be 'Roku TV Ready' meaning setup is simplified and control only requires one remote.




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Sony's CES TV Lineup Includes 8K, a Smaller 4K OLED, Audio Tricks

The Z8H 8K LED vibrates the frame of the television to emit audio and give the impression that the sound is coming directly from the screen itself.




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Get a Free Echo Dot With Any Toshiba, Insignia Fire TV Edition

That free Echo Dot will let you launch apps, search for titles, and switch inputs on your TV with just your voice.




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LG TV Morphs From Flat Screen to Curved With Press of a Button

At CES, LG Display is showing off a 65-inch concept TV that can bend at the edges, allowing it to switch from a flat-screen display to a curved one in about five seconds. The company also put a bendable OLED on a foldable tablet/laptop.




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Get a 50-Inch Samsung 4K Smart TV for $295

This is a 2018 model, but it's got tons of bells and whistles such as 4K ultra high-definition (2160p) picture, built-in Wi-Fi and smart functionality, and High Dynamic Range support.




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Save Up to $1,250 on Samsung's 2019 'The Frame' 4K TV

Use the coupon code below to snag the 55-inch model for just $1,249 (down from $1,999.99) or the 65-inch model for $1,549 (down from $2,799.99).




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Score a TCL Roku Smart TV for as Little as $119

All of the TVs on sale come standard with Roku TV, meaning you can access all of your favorite streaming platforms.




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Samsung QLED Smart TVs Nearly Half Off Before Super Bowl Sunday

At Amazon right now, you can save up to 47 percent on a Samsung Q60 series QLED 4K Ultra HD smart TV with HDR support and Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility.




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Save Big on Sony's X900F 4K TV Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday

In our review, we called this TV 'among the brightest we've tested.' It comes in five different sizes, all of which are currently between 18 and 39 percent off at Amazon.




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Check Out These BJ's Wholesale Club Super Bowl 2020 TV Deals

The 65-inch LG 65SM8600AUA 4K HDR smart LED TV is marked down to just $769.99, a 48 percent discount off its $1,469 list price.




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What Is 8K? Should You Buy a New TV or Wait?

4K is the resolution standard for televisions now, but we're starting to see 8K TVs trickle out. How much better is 8K, and is it worth waiting for?




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Deals: Vizio M-Series 4K TV, XPS 15 With 4K OLED, Roborock S5

The 55-inch Vizio M-Series 4K TV is just $358, $40 less than its Black Friday price. Plus, Dell's XPS 15 laptop is $350 off and the Roborock S5 robot vacuum is $200 off.




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There's Still Time to Save on a New TV Before the Super Bowl

Before inviting everyone over to watch, make sure your TV setup is Super Bowl ready. After all, there's no excuse with sales like these.




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Pre-Super Bowl Deals: Vizio TVs, Samsung Soundbar, Roku Premiere

Save on a new TV, soundbar, or media streamer for the Big Game. Plus, the best deals of the week, including discounts on AirPods, Roombas, and Dell's XPS 13 laptop, are all still available.




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The Best Super Bowl TV Deals

We collected the best deals on TVs ranging in size from 50 to 75 inches, and threw in some bargains on projectors for those with wall space to spare.




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Save $800 on a 65-Inch LG 4K OLED TV in Time for Super Bowl Sunday

Don't watch the Super Bowl on your old, grainy TV. Head over to the PCMag Shop to score a big discount on the 65-Inch LG OLED B9 Series 4K smart OLED TV.




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Coronavirus May Disrupt TV, Laptop, and PC Monitor Production

Research firm IHS Markit expects the display panel factories in Wuhan, China, to struggle to resume full production when the Chinese New Year holiday ends on Feb. 2. As a result, supplies for panels for TVs and PCs are expected to be tight in the ensuing months.




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Everything Leaving Netflix in March

The march of Marvel off of Netflix continues and this month a few DC films join in, too.




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ADHD, Other Developmental Disabilities More Common in Rural Areas

Rural families are less likely to use special education or early intervention services than children living in urban areas, a new Centers for Disease Control survey reveals.




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'Are We Going to Get Ourselves in Trouble?': Districts Struggle With Special Education

With the coronavirus pandemic pressing tens of thousands of the nation's school districts into extended closures, education administrators across the nation are wrestling with a complex and legalistic problem: how to keep services flowing for students with disabilities.




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Fierce Debate as DeVos Weighs Schools' Obligations to Students With Disabilities

Amid coronavirus-related school closures, advocates worry Education Secretary Betsy DeVos may waive requirements of special education law if Congress signs off. Schools say it's difficult to meet some requirements during the pandemic.




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How to Handle IEPs During the Coronavirus Crisis? Some Expert Advice

Very carefully, experts say, while understanding that federal laws governing special education were not written with online education in mind.




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Education Groups Seek Over $200 Billion in New Coronavirus Emergency Aid

The two national teachers' unions and other prominent groups are seeking $175 billion for state K-12 budgets, $13 billion in dedicated aid for special education, and more to help schools deal with the coronavirus.




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Special Ed. Administrators Press Congress for IDEA Waivers During Pandemic

The requests put the nation's special education administrators in conflict with disability rights advocates who fear waivers will place millions of special education students at risk.




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Autism Amid Uncertainty: Expert Advice for Parents and Teachers

A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak.