This is the new, more productive Windows 11. On Friday, Microsoft said that it has begun making improvements to File Explorer, speeding up Windows under the hood, and minimizing distractions from the…
The $20 AI subscription era has become untenable
Welcome to the inaugural edition of PCWorld’s latest newsletter! The subject: AI, and how it’s coming to change our world, whether we like it or not. The best way to prepare for…
Pragmata Community Comforts a Dad Who Shared That Diana Reminds Him of His Late Daughter
The Capcom community is getting misty-eyed after one fan shared how Pragmata reminded him of his late daughter. The subreddit for Capcom’s new third-person sci-fi action game has been home to hundreds…
Battlefield 6 Players Divided After EA Opens the Door to Battle Pass Pre-Orders
Battlefield 6 fans are divided after they noticed that publisher EA and developer Battlefield Studios added an option to pre-order the Season 3 battle pass almost two weeks before its launch. Confusion…
Oxford study: ‘Friendly’ AI chatbots are less accurate, more sycophantic
New research from the Oxford Internet Institute shows that “friendly” AI chatbots—ones that have been trained to be warmer, kinder, and more empathetic—tend to provide poorer-quality and less-accurate answers. The study was…
Windows 11’s April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
A few weeks ago, Microsoft released KB5083769, an update containing several important security fixes for Windows 11. Unfortunately, it’s also been problematic for some, causing issues like BitLocker lockouts, unexpected boot loops,…
Best ultrawide monitors 2026: Picks for gaming, budget, 5K, and more
Do you want a large expanse of usable display space, but without the hassle of setting up dual monitors? An ultrawide monitor is the ticket. Ultrawide monitors have a wider display panel…
Samsung says the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027 and beyond
We’ve long known the ongoing memory shortage could last several years. Even though RAM prices dipped for a bit, it was a false alarm… and now there are more signs that the…
Free up your desk with this dual monitor arm (now $55 at Amazon)
NOW 21% OFF Huanuo FlowLift Dual Monitor Stand View Deal If you have a dual monitor setup, the best thing you can do is lift those babies off your desk. Mounting them…
AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-rated antivirus protection Expanded protection against malicious websites and remote attacks Clean, straightforward interface Cons Some PCs may experience a performance hit during heavier workloads Several…