Sony’s PlayStation Network services have been offline for hours today, leaving fans unable to play some digital games. Unsurprisingly, impacted users have been left pointing to the benefits of physical copies —…
I use this $17 USB-C gadget every week, and I bet you don’t have one
Every so often, I end up with a new gadget, accessory, or tool that’s so good that I wonder how I ever lived without it. My most recent example is this USB-C…
This $1,400 PC mouse is controlled entirely with your tongue
Augmental, a company that builds skinware (“body-coupled interfaces that let people control computers, communicate, and interact with AI without relying on their hands”), is now selling a tongue-controlled computer mouse called MouthPad….
Retrospect 20 backup review: Reliable, versatile, and still frustrating to use
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely powerful and granular selection criteria Support for legacy and modern storage — including online Excellent performance Anti-ransomware monitoring Perpetual license unlike some of the competition…
Real PC enthusiasts swear these 23 desk accessories changed their life
When buying a PC, you can spend a lot of time zeroing in on the right specs for your situation. But the attentiveness often ends there. After the decision’s made, we slot…
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…
10 desk gadget gifts under $50 that any PC user would love
As a tech journalist, I have a lot of gadgets… not just the ones I research and write about, but the ones that keep me sane and productive day to day. I…
AI is learning to go rogue—and hack the system
ChatGPT maker OpenAI made a stir this week when it revealed that one of its most powerful AI models managed to sneak out of its confines for a joyride. This unreleased model…
Please stop me from using a leaf blower to clean my PC
Hey there! Welcome to the Full Nerd newsletter, your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts here at PCWorld. I’ve been digging around in an old PC case this week,…
This $20 app is your complete PDF toolkit—and it’s yours for life
TL;DR: Get IndyPDF Editor & Converter for $19.99 and manage PDFs with editing, OCR, conversion, signing, encryption, and more—all without ongoing fees. PDFs have a way of showing up when you least expect them—tax forms,…