Utah residents are facing a major shift in online privacy. A new state law, Senate Bill 73, has made Utah the first state to specifically target VPN use as part of its…
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…
The Sims 4 Has Big Changes Coming Later This Month
150 bug fixes and new features are on the way to The Sims 4 later this month. With “an incredible range of content and experiences” released since The Sims 4 launched way…
18 Pokemon You Probably Forgot Exist
Thirty years and nine generations later, Pokemon has amassed over a thousand Pokemon, and yet most promotional material outside Japan still goes to the original 151. The launch of the US and…
World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
So many 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 your…
This piano app listens and corrects you—and gives you 5 years to master it
TL;DR: Learn piano with real-time feedback instead of passive videos. A 5-year flowkey Classic Plan is $99.99 (MSRP $899). Trying to teach yourself piano usually breaks down at the same point: you can follow along…
Magic’s Heading Back to Foundations With New Starter Precons – Here’s Where To Get Them
Magic: The Gathering already promised a whole host of sets from Marvel to Star Trek in 2026, but fresh from MagicCon Las Vegas, we now know we’re getting a fresh batch of…
Everything We Learned about Stranger Than Heaven During the Xbox Presents Showcase
RGG Studio has lifted the lid on its next big game, Stranger Than Heaven. Announced back at The Game Awards in 2024 with the codename Project Century, Stranger Than Heaven was re-revealed…
2K’s NFL Game Is Dead, Take-Two CEO Rules Out Return to Baseball Games
If you were holding out hope for a return to NFL 2K or MLB 2K, you probably shouldn’t hold your breath. In a new interview with Game File’s Stephen Totilo, Take-Two CEO…
Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
At a glance Top AMD mini PC deal picks GMKtec M8—$390 (19% off on Amazon) Bosgame E5—$320 (20% of on Amazon) Geekom AI A7 Max—$699 (26% off on Amazon) Top Intel mini…