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Google might be cutting support for ‘the world’s most popular ad-blocker,’ but this Windows Registry trick will help Chrome and Edge users keep intrusive ads at bay for a year longer

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As a long-time user of Google Chrome and an advocate for ad-free browsing, I find myself disappointed by Google’s recent decision to phase out support for uBlock Origin on their browser. Over the years, I have come to rely on this extension to protect myself from intrusive ads while surfing the web, particularly when using Google services. This change in extension support from Manifest V2 to V3 leaves over 30 million Chrome users like me vulnerable to an influx of unwanted and potentially harmful advertisements.

Vampire Survivors gets another free (darker) update because there wasn’t already enough to do

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As an analyst, I can confidently say that Vampire Survivors was undeniably among my top-played games in 2022, and it continued to captivate me throughout the beginning of 2023 with countless hours of engaging gameplay due to Poncle’s unwavering support. Given its latest free content update in 2024, I suspect the trend will persist. Vampire Survivors has just received another update, offering more gameplay, additional achievements, and new secrets to discover – but this time, things have taken a slightly darker turn.

Arguably the best PC gaming handheld is now at its best ever price

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The ASUS ROG Ally stands as one of the top-tier gaming handhelds available today, holding its ground against heavyweights like the Steam Deck and other portable gaming devices. Its Z1 Extreme processor and Windows 11 operating system provide it with a significant advantage over numerous competitors in the market. Moreover, exceptional support from ASUS has elevated the console to surpass its initial performance at launch. Currently, you can purchase the ROG Ally equipped with the Z1 Extreme chip for just $499.99 at Best Buy – that’s a substantial $150 discount on its regular price!

Students can head back to school with an AI PC for only $500

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HP’s mid-range Envy series continues to excel, with noticeable improvements from my initial evaluation of the cost-effective Envy x360 15 in 2021. Since then, HP has enhanced both the design and features, and now offers a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for local AI acceleration, making it one of the most affordable AI-capable PCs available on the market today.