New research from the Oxford Internet Institute shows that “friendly” AI chatbots—ones that have been trained to be warmer, kinder, and more empathetic—tend to provide poorer-quality and less-accurate answers. The study was…
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Windows 11’s April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
A few weeks ago, Microsoft released KB5083769, an update containing several important security fixes for Windows 11. Unfortunately, it’s also been problematic for some, causing issues like BitLocker lockouts, unexpected boot loops,…
Best ultrawide monitors 2026: Picks for gaming, budget, 5K, and more
Do you want a large expanse of usable display space, but without the hassle of setting up dual monitors? An ultrawide monitor is the ticket. Ultrawide monitors have a wider display panel…
Samsung says the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027 and beyond
We’ve long known the ongoing memory shortage could last several years. Even though RAM prices dipped for a bit, it was a false alarm… and now there are more signs that the…
Free up your desk with this dual monitor arm (now $55 at Amazon)
NOW 21% OFF Huanuo FlowLift Dual Monitor Stand View Deal If you have a dual monitor setup, the best thing you can do is lift those babies off your desk. Mounting them…
AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-rated antivirus protection Expanded protection against malicious websites and remote attacks Clean, straightforward interface Cons Some PCs may experience a performance hit during heavier workloads Several…
The legendary Logitech G502 Hero mouse drops to $33 (53% off)
NOW 53% OFF Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse View Deal There are regular mice, and then there are legendary mice that regularly reign atop “best mice” lists. The Logitech G502 Hero is…
Is VR gaming now dead in the water?
Meta is looking a lot less meta lately, reportedly pivoting from the virtual reality Quest brand and the ghost of Oculus to double down on pervert glasses. After a decade of work,…
It’s World Password Day! 4 free, easy ways to improve your security
A ton of arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening…
5 truths I discovered while spring cleaning my tech
I’m on vacation this week, so this set of thoughts will be brief. Especially since I won’t be idle–I’ll still be grappling with my annual spring cleaning… and several deep truths about…