With the recent launch of FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), AMD has added yet another powerful tool for gamers. Features like FSR, Radeon Boost, and Smart Access Memory are all meant to help PC…
Only Windows 11 Pro will let you install Windows 11 with a local account
We already know that Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account (MSA) at the beginning of the installation process. What Microsoft hasn’t publicized is whether it’s possible to log in with…
Why Windows 11 is leaving so many PCs behind (it’s not just TPM)
If you’re still wondering just why your relatively recent computer may get abandoned by Windows 11, it’s likely because your CPU’s performance would take a nose dive when all of the security…
Bitwarden review: This free password manager has few restrictions, and little polish
Most free password managers are only free up to a point. Typically, they restrict the number of passwords that can be saved or devices that can be synced for free users. Bitwarden…
Stop! Why you shouldn’t panic-buy a TPM for Windows 11
With the announcement of Windows 11 last Thursday, the humble Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has gotten more attention than ever. Home users are suddenly interested in this esoteric security tech. Windows 11…
Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account, but Pro won’t
Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account (MSA) at the beginning of the installation process, according to a source close to the company. Windows 11 users who want to use a…
How to enable XMP to run your RAM at full speed
There’s a lot of debate about how important faster RAM is for gaming, and whether it makes a noticeable difference beyond a certain point. One thing is certain, however: If you’re running…
The Nvidia Shield TV suddenly has the best menu for streaming
Android TV suddenly has a better menu system than Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV. Powered by WPeMatico
The Lian Li Lancool III case’s thoughtful tweaks ease headaches for PC builders
The Lian Li Lancool II earned near universal praise at its launch—at $90, it was an affordable, beautiful mesh case with good airflow. Now less than a year later, the company has…
The Full Nerd ep. 182: Dissecting Windows 11’s best features and worst controversies
In this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Ung, Brad Chacos, Adam Patrick Murray are joined by PCWorld’s resident Windows guru Mark Hachman to delve deep into the newly announced Windows 11….
