PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer….
Going Full Nerd: My favorite Gordon Ung video is a masterclass in his talents
My colleague and co-conspirator Gordon Mah Ung passed away this weekend, after a battle with cancer. I’m heartbroken. Gordon is the journalist and the person I want to be when I grow…
33 Games Under $10 in the Steam Winter Sale
It’s the holiday season, which means festive activities, family time, and, most importantly, the Steam Winter Sale. With discounts on everything from massive open world RPGs to pixel-art platformers, it can be…
Fatal Fury Series Returns with First New Entry in 26 Years
The Fatal Fury series from SNK began back in 1991 as part of the fighting game boom that dominated arcades across the world, and its popularity led to the series releasing several…
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Is Leading Mufasa: The Lion King in the Box Office Race After One Lap
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is off to a fast start at the domestic box office, pulling in $62 million during its opening weekend. That’s significantly more than Mufasa: The Lion King managed…
The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple:…
Sonic the Hedgehog Film Writers Reveal the Big the Cat Cameo That Almost Was
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zipped into theatres this past weekend, and so far we’re having a pretty good time with it. Amid the delight of learning there would be a fourth Sonic…
Philips 5000-series smart deadbolt review: To open, just scan the hand
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works incredibly well Robustly engineered and manufactured Comprehensive event logging Cons Interior clip design makes for difficult installation No means of…
Space Marine 2 Modders Put the Axe From Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 Episode Into the Game
Space Marine 2 modders have once again answered players’ prayers by putting the axe from Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 episode into the game. The Secret Level Warhammer 40,000 episode, called And They…
Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for a killer 52% off
Jumping from Windows 11 Home to a Pro license supercharges Windows—useful if you need more advanced features. If you’ve been considering the leap, there’s good news for the holidays. Right now a…