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The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this yearly penultimate episode of The Full Nerd, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Adam Patrick Murray, and Will Smith came ready to brawl. Picking the best PC hardware of the year is…
Windows users, this is one upgrade you won’t want to miss
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $19.97 (reg. $199). Sale ends January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. There’s a lot to love about Microsoft’s recently updated operating system. Besides enhanced security…
Meet the platform that’s making ChatGPT obsolete
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to 1minAI while it’s on sale for $29.97 (reg. $234). Sale ends January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Instead of paying for all your AI subscriptions individually,…
Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer….
Going Full Nerd: My favorite Gordon Ung video is a masterclass in his talents
My colleague and co-conspirator Gordon Mah Ung passed away this weekend, after a battle with cancer. I’m heartbroken. Gordon is the journalist and the person I want to be when I grow…
The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple:…
Philips 5000-series smart deadbolt review: To open, just scan the hand
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works incredibly well Robustly engineered and manufactured Comprehensive event logging Cons Interior clip design makes for difficult installation No means of…
Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for a killer 52% off
Jumping from Windows 11 Home to a Pro license supercharges Windows—useful if you need more advanced features. If you’ve been considering the leap, there’s good news for the holidays. Right now a…
Rising to the TOPS: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?
2024 has been a big year for on-device AI in consumer electronics. Both Microsoft and Apple took swings with their respective operating systems, with Microsoft debuting its “Copilot+ PC” branding for AI-capable…