Shopping for a laptop starts simple enough, but it always ends with a dozen open tabs full of specs you didn’t really care about in the first place. Graphics cards, display types,…
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Claude and ChatGPT’s latest models are nitpicky and burning tokens. Here’s the fix
I’ve been using two of the newest Claude and ChatGPT models to tinker with my personal self-hosted projects… and lately, I’ve found myself drowning in bugs. Not that Claude Opus 5 and…
TechCrunch Disrupt: Find the Startups Everyone Will Talk About Next
TechCrunch Disrupt Tickets Save 10% with PCWORLD10 Don’t miss one of the year’s biggest startup events Book Now Disrupt. Could there possibly be a more apt word to describe what AI is…
Firefox 153 brings HDR video, QR code sharing, and 63 security fixes
Updated July 29th, 2026: After Firefox 153 released, some users ran into browser crashes that occurred when certain internal Firefox files couldn’t be loaded or when launching following a browser update. Mozilla’s…
NordLocker review: Obsessively secure, delightfully affordable cloud storage
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Hyper focused on security Easily navigable, improved interface Relatively affordable yearly plans Free 3GB plan Cons No revisions or trash macOS client removed Limited preview and…
Windows BitLocker is fine. I still don’t trust it with everything
A lot of people don’t know Windows has built-in encryption. Called BitLocker, it’s supposed to protect your files from unauthorized access when your PC is off or otherwise locked down. But not…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
I’ve built PCs for years. These 5 cheap tools make every build suck less
I’ve built a PC with just a single Craftsman screwdriver. I didn’t like doing it. If I could go back in time to that first build, I’d invest $30 to $50 in…
Protect your files with my favorite free encrypted cloud storage app
Google Drive and Dropbox are fine for storing your everyday files, but if you’re looking for a privacy-first alternative, check out Filen. It’s an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service that gives you…
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more are now available as a lifetime license for only $20
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus for $20 (reg. $229). Most office software now runs on a subscription, so you pay again every year to keep opening the apps you use…