Portable monitors have gained in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They’re a boon to both desktop and laptop users. While portable monitors might not reach the large screen sizes of…
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Older Windows 11 PCs need a Secure Boot fix ASAP
Microsoft has recently begun replacing expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 systems running 24H2 and 25H2, according to a report by BleepingComputer. Update: On February 10, Microsoft confirmed plans to…
Why Ring’s Super Bowl ad hits so sinister
A lost pooch. A heartbroken young girl. A parent stapling up “lost” posters. And then, an unlikely hero—a network of Ring security cameras—arrives to save the day. That’s the 30-second elevator pitch for Ring’s big…
This dual-CPU PC from 1995 was so cool, Microsoft had to kill it
If you’re interested in classic computing, there’s no better expert to talk to than Huxley Dunsay of Retro Roadshow. He brought a perfect example of an oddball 90s machine to the PCWorld…
Best 5 VPNs for streaming Netflix and other services
VPNs aren’t just useful for keeping your online activities safe and private, they’re also a great way to bypass restrictions on streaming content in other countries. The top VPN providers work hard…
1,300 games for $10: ‘No ICE in Minnesota’ bundle launched
If you want to invest in a massive bundle of indie games and support the ongoing crisis in Minnesota at the same time, a new games bundle offers the opportunity to do…
Gemini gave my Plex server a checkup. Its diagnosis surprised me
Who needs Netflix when you have Plex, the media server software that runs locally and lets you stream your own local video files? I’ve been hosting my own Plex server on a…
Valve adds Steam feature: Release dates for Early Access games
Valve has released a new feature in Steam that allows developers with games in Early Access to specify a planned date for when one of their games will be released in its…
Windows 11 is getting mobile-style app permissions
Security is one of the most crucial aspects of any PC. Microsoft does an admirable job at keeping Windows 11 secure (which is more than you can say for other parts of…
Best online backup 2026: Expert reviews and top picks
Online backup is your protection against any physical disaster that might befall your computer or local storage devices. Mechanical failure, acts of malice, or natural disasters are serious threats to the data…