Picking up a brand new laptop can be a stressful experience. How much storage will I need? Which hardware is the best for my budget? The sight of the alphabet soup model…
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
VPNs aren’t just useful for keeping your online activities private and safe, they’re also a great way to bypass restrictions on streaming content in different countries. The top VPN providers are winning…
Microsoft’s PC Manager app pushes Bing Search as a ‘repair’
Microsoft’s PC Manager is a cool, useful, and free tool for PC users who want to optimize Windows quickly and easily. But using PC Manager apparently can also have unwanted side effects….
Microsoft’s AI obsession is destroying the company’s climate goals
Technology giant Microsoft recently released its for the 2023 financial year, and it didn’t exactly have positive numbers. Microsoft set a climate goal in 2020 to become , sequestering more carbon dioxide…
Adata SE920 portable SSD review: Cheaper, faster USB 4 storage
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fastest external storage we’ve tested (at 40Gbps) Affordable for the ilk Stylish enclosure Available up to 4TB Also fast on the Mac Cons Pricier than USB…
Nvidia’s awesome RTX Video Super Resolution comes to Firefox
Got a fairly recent Nvidia discrete graphics card? Got a Firefox browser, huge collection of extensions optional? Then you’ve got everything you need to let your GPU flex its muscles on upscaling…
Why are laptop webcams always so bad?
It never fails. You get a shiny, brand-new laptop with ALL the bells and whistles, and yet the same thing lets you down every time. The built-in webcam. Even laptops that promise…
Exclusive: Upgrade your PC protection with 80% off Norton 360 Deluxe
Upgrading from Windows’ built-in antivirus tools can cost a pretty penny at full price. Fortunately, you can get top-notch protection at more affordable prices if you know where to look—like PCWorld’s own…
What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for
Malware is just one way hackers and scammers can get you. Another common tactic is social engineering—a collection of methods that exploit vulnerabilities in human behavior to steal sensitive info, takeover accounts,…
Acer Swift X 14 (2024) review: A fast GPU still can’t outrun rivals
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent OLED display Good range of physical connectivity Solid CPU and GPU performance for the price Cons Generic design Mediocre battery life GPU performance is held…