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Showing an MBA on your resume can help you get ahead in business. But not everyone has the time and money to attend college. If you’re in that boat, e-training like these finance courses from Chris Haroun could be a good alternative. And it’s economical too at just $59.99. ...   PC World

If images begin to look sharper on Microsoft Edge compared to other browsers, there’s a reason for that. Microsoft is building in what it calls a “Turing Image Super Resolution engine” into Microsoft Edge, “upscaling” low-resolution images with higher fidelity. ...   PC World

AMD has released its new Fidelity Super FX Super Resolution 2.0, and that’s awesome news for the Steam Deck. If you don’t know why, you’re probably not alone. This is some complex graphics technology, and how and why it makes games run better on devices like the Steam Deck takes some explaining. ...   PC World

Listen up headset fans! We’ve found an excellent deal on a wireless headset today. Adorama is selling the SteelSeries Arctis 1 wireless gaming headset for $55. That’s $45 off the usual price. The Arctis 1 wireless works with all the major gaming systems including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. It uses a 2. ...   PC World

Have you owned PCs for a while now? That is, over decades, not just a few years. Then you probably have dozens of backup CDs and DVDs sitting in your closet, waiting for you to get that data onto more reliable media. It’s one of those projects that most everyone knows they need to get to, yet never do. ...   PC World

If you’re already a Microsoft Flight Simulator flying ace with an Xbox controller, just imagine how much better your flying could be with a proper joystick. Right now, Amazon is selling the Logitech G Extreme 3D Pro for just $20. That’s 50 percent off the MSRP and $10 better than the last time we found it on sale. ...   PC World

Premium Android smartphones will have a new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor option when they debut this fall: The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which will boost GPU performance by about 10 percent while tacking on an extra hour of battery life. Qualcomm also announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, a similar upgrade to its next performance tier of Snapdragon processors. ...   PC World

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsExcellent graphics performanceEnjoyable keyboard Plenty of connectivity Loud, crisp audioConsUninspired designMixed processor performanceDisplay delivers mediocre image qualityShort battery lifeOur VerdictAcer’s Nitro 5 is a value gaming laptop held back by seriously short battery life. ...   PC World

IT professionals are accustomed to spending too much money to upgrade their skills and land new roles. But, these days, it’s not as necessary. That’s because web-based resources are available that are far more cost-effective—for example, the 2022 CompTIA and AWS Practice Exam E-Book Bundle, which is just $19.99. ...   PC World

HP is coming in hot with a host of new laptop designs. At an event in New York City, the company showed them off to us: the new Spectre x360 13, Victus 15, and Omen 16. Gordon Ung walks us through the features of the new designs in all three new laptops in a trio of videos on the PCWorld YouTube channel. ...   PC World

Love ’em or hate ’em, you can’t deny that Epic brings the goodies to the PC gaming market. The company’s tautological “Epic MEGA Sale” starts today, discounting over 1600 titles. ...   PC World

If you download the latest Windows 11 Insider build, you may get to try out Microsoft’s retro future: widgets on the desktop. Specifically, you’ll have a shot at Windows 11 planting a search box right on your desktop. ...   PC World

At a glanceExpert’s Rating Pros4K front captures in two-channel mode1080p interior and rear capturesVersatile configurationEasy to useConsOnly 1440p when using three channelsInfrared disabled by defaultOur VerdictVantrue’s N4 is the most affordable three-channel dash cam we’re aware of. It captures at 1440p in three-channel mode, and 4K when you drop to two. ...   PC World

Are you looking to keep an eye on your yard? Well, today is your lucky day. Amazon is selling Anker’s Eufy Security Floodlight Camera for $100. That’s $72 off the usual price. To get the deal, you need to clip the $70 off coupon underneath the price on the product page. You also need to use the checkout code EUFY8420 to cover the other two bucks. ...   PC World

There’s just no substitute for Microsoft Office and today you can get it plus some VPN coverage at an excellent price. Newegg is selling a year of Microsoft 365 personal and a year of NordVPN for $42. That’s $35 off the MSRP for this combo deal and far better than the $130 you’d pay for buying these services separately. ...   PC World

With the launch of its first Ryzen 6000 mobile processors earlier this year, AMD supercharged the performance of lighter laptops. Before, you had to look to five or six pound laptops to get the kind of power now available in a three-and-a-half pound notebook. ...   PC World

Framework made headlines last year by offering innovation in a seldom-seen way for laptops: making them easy to upgrade and repair with modular hardware designs. The DIY angle proved a hit, and it has a small but growing base of fans and customers. Today the company is announcing the next generation of its hardware, most notably including upgrades to the latest 12th-gen Intel processors. ...   PC World

Even if you’ve been using Windows for decades, it’s big and complex enough that there might be features that can still surprise you. We’ve tracked down ten little-known Windows tools and tips that might just improve your efficiency, your comfort, or possibly even your fun while using your PC.  Here they are, in no particular order. ...   PC World

JavaScript is the language of the web. So if you want to develop sites that offer interactivity, you’ll need to know how it works. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to drop everything to go back to school. Instead, learn from home with the Jumbo 2022 JavaScript Bundle, just $39. ...   PC World

There’s money to be made in IT, but only for those with the right qualifications. Want an easier way to earn the certifications you need without attending college classes? Then the 2022 Cisco Certified Technician Training Prep Bundle, discounted to $34.99, might be an ideal alternative. ...   PC World

The future of Outlook is here, albeit with some caveats. Microsoft officially released the new Outlook for Windows on Tuesday afternoon, with features that integrate Microsoft’s futuristic Loop interface as well as more practical innovations such as quick document attachments, a “My Day” summary, and reminders to respond to important email. ...   PC World

Lingering Micro-USB ports are the bane of consumer electronics. Every time I see an allegedly “new” gadget with one of those fragile, asymmetrical charging tips I cringe. Following in the footsteps of its Kindle e-readers, Amazon is updating its phenomenally popular base model Fire Android tablet with new hardware, and a USB-C charging port is first on the list. ...   PC World

Stop the presses! Acer is launching, quite possibly, the swankiest Chromebooks I’ve ever laid my eyes upon. On Wednesday, the laptop manufacturer announced the impending launch of a refreshed premium convertible Chromebook and tablet lineup. The 2-in-1 laptops feature 12th-gen Intel processors and the tablet is packing an Arm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip. ...   PC World

It’s a good day to start gaming on the cheap. Walmart is selling a budget 1080p gaming desktop rig for just $849. That’s $250 off the MSRP and a good price all around. That said, there are a few tradeoffs for that lower price. First off, let’s talk graphics. This desktop is running an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. ...   PC World

We don’t often feature refurbished goods, but every now and then we find some that are well worth considering. Right now, Acer’s own refurbished store on eBay is selling a 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5 for $250. That’s Chromebook-level pricing for a Windows laptop with reasonably good specs. ...   PC World

If you’re about to bite the bullet on a blazing-fast multi-gig internet deal, you might just have to upgrade your PC’s storage drive and CPU too. I know this because besides having to upgrade my networking hardware, which was too slow for my new Sonic 10Gb internet, I discovered that parts of my PC were also too slow to keep up with the firehose of data. ...   PC World

accSone has announced the release crusher-X 9.5. This free update adds a real-time audio view of the floating (or fixed) Grain Buffer called 'Grain Drop' to the... Read More   KVR Audio

Ample Sound has updated Electric Guitar to version 3.6 with native M1 support, Native accessibility, and Guitar Pro 7 tab reader. New Features: Native support for Mac... Read More   KVR Audio

8DIO Productions has updated Soundpaint to v1.1 which comes with a variety of new features, including the ability to import your own samples into Soundpaint, Import and Export Programs... Read More   KVR Audio

Samba Godschynski has updated Werckmeister, the open source MIDI compiler, to version 1.0.41. This new release includes: Comma separation for conduction rule selectors.... Read More   KVR Audio

Thenatan has announced the release of BRASS, with an offer that ends on the 31st of May 2022. Thenatan says: You know all about these huge trap brass stabs. You... Read More   KVR Audio

Big Fish Audio has announced the release of Bloom: Happy Upbeat Jingles, a multi-format library featuring over 12GB of upbeat Pop kits. Here's what they say: The library comes... Read More   KVR Audio

Impact Soundworks has updated Momentum: Acoustic Rhythmic Loops, a sample library of all-acoustic percussive and rhythmic sounds, to add Kontakt Player compatibility and... Read More   KVR Audio

AudioThing has updated Speakers, a microphone and speaker simulation plugin, to v1.2.1. Changes: Added: 1 speaker model (Card Reader). Added: 2 mic models (Card Reader,... Read More   KVR Audio

GS DSP has updated MagicDelay to 2022.1 and announced the release of MagicPitch with introductory pricing of $49.49 / €49.49 until June 18, 2022. MagicPitch is a multi-curve... Read More   KVR Audio

Sonic Cat has updated Purity, the workstation and PCM Sound Module / ROMpler software, to version 1.4. Changes: HiRes/HiDPI/Retina display support (Setup:... Read More   KVR Audio

Kilohearts has announced a significant free update to the entire Kilohearts Ecosystem of plugins with the release of Kilohearts v2. The Kilohearts v2 update is focused mainly... Read More   KVR Audio

Acon Digital has released version 7.4 of their powerful audio editor Acoustica for Windows and Mac. Acoustica is available in a Premium Edition and a lower cost Standard Edition.... Read More   KVR Audio

Audio Brewers has released their newest sample library for Kontakt, Crescent, which consists of a Cello Quartet in half-moon formation recorded, mixed and delivered both... Read More   KVR Audio

Auro Technologies has announced another update of the AURO-3D Export plugin. Version 1.1.1 finally makes the AURO-3D technology accessible also for Windows users... Read More   KVR Audio

Ivosight has updated Soundop Audio Editor, a Windows application for audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering, to version 1.8.14.1. Changes: Supported... Read More   KVR Audio

Universal Audio has released UAD software v10.1, featuring the Hitsville EQ Collection. Here's what they say: Hitsville EQ Collection delivers the rich tone and color of the... Read More   KVR Audio

UVI has announced the opening of a public beta for the new version of UVI Portal, their much-improved product gateway and management utility. The completely redesigned application provides... Read More   KVR Audio

Michelle Moog-Koussa It is unlikely that there are any synthesizer players of either hardware or software products who are not familiar with the name Bob Moog, inventor of the first... Read More   KVR Audio

Sound Magic has released Bass X, featuring 7 carefully picked bass models. Sound Magic Explains. Bass X evolves your Bass track into the next level of realism and... Read More   KVR Audio

Steinberg has announced the release of Scoring Percussion, which includes real percussion loops as well as single shots. Composer Martin Wiese collaborated with Elbtonal... Read More   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: This app makes the BureÃ¥ Church pipe organ sample set available for playing with MIDI keyboards and a MIDI pedal connected to your iOS or macOS device. The sample set was released by Lars Palo under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 license, see...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Reference: Mahler Translations contains over 2300 English translations of the German words and phrases found in the symphonic works of Gustav Mahler. Now in-app purchases feature complete and alphabetized translations for each work that you can share with your orchestra...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: The mikme app is a smartphone-sized, audio-visual studio crafted to elevate your content and keep your audience captivated. Created to pair with mikme microphones and work with external microphones like RØDE Wireless GO II, Shure MV88 etc., this...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: The power of a digital audio workstation in the palm of your hand. Release your creativity with up to 32 high quality audio tracks. Record multiple takes, harmonies, solos, and experiments. No more worrying about bouncing - each instrument can have...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Controllers: Lemur is the world's best MIDI/OSC controller for iOS. Benefiting from nearly 10 years of development, Lemur is synonymous with multitouch music control. All these major artists can't be wrong: Daft Punk. Björk, Plastikman, CHVRCHES, Glitch Mob, Sub Focus, Max...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Analysis: AudioTools from Studio Six Digital is a suite of professional-grade audio and acoustic analysis apps. Included in the price of this app is a great collection of professional tools SPL, RTA, FFT, Speaker Polarity Test, Generator, Audio Scope, CLF Viewer, and...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Metronomes: Smart Metronome turns your iPhone into a simple, stylish and very accurate metronome! It contains three modes; Normal, Repeat and Program. Normal Mode Start practicing instantly, just like with any basic metronome. Enjoy its beautiful look with realistic...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Percussions: Whether you're already a dab hand or a tabla novice but have always wanted to learn, this app will help you live the dream! Introducing TABLA: the best and most comprehensive app of its kind on App Store. This user-friendly app transforms your...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: It's very easy! Fine tuning for all guitarists. TN-1G is tuning meter only for guitarists. It detects the pitch of notes that picked up by a microphone, and it displays the difference from the right pitch. It's easy to use, but high-precision, high-performance, and...   440Software