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I saw Alexa+ in action. Here are my 8 biggest takeaways
The new AI-supercharged Alexa is finally coming to an Echo display near you. Here's what looks most promising—and problematic.
6 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
You can't change the Roku remote's quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
3 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
HP forced callers to wait 15 minutes before connecting to support staff
The policy was apparently meant to drive callers away from human support staff and onto online guides.
2 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Mullvad VPN: The ultimate privacy-first VPN
What it lacks in flashy features, it makes up for in unrivaled privacy.
8 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
PC SURVIVAL SKILLS: 5 THINGS EVERY PC USER SHOULD KNOW HOW TO DO
ARE YOU READY FOR A COMPUTER DISASTER? YOU WILL BE WITH JUST A LITTLE PREPARATION.
4 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Chrome's AI can block threats and swap bad passwords. Hooray?
Stronger protection is as stronger protection does.
2 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Tested: AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X3D absolutely dominates
No caveats, no compromises.
6 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Lenovo laptops get an F rating for repairability
The PIRG's annual report on laptop repairability skewers Lenovo, while Asus and Acer laptops are pretty good.
2 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
9 TWEAKS THAT TURN OFF YOUR WINDOWS PC'S MOST ANNOYING ADS
TIRED OF MICROSOFT PUSHING ADS THROUGHOUT WINDOWS 11? HERE ARE THE SETTINGS YOU NEED TO TWEAK.
4 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Intel Arc B580: The first worthy budget GPU of the decade
Finally, a good gaming option for PC enthusiasts on a budget!
8 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Qualcomm chips should make $600 Snapdragon PCs a thing
We would love to see a more accessible processor!
1 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Lenovo has removed its iconic TrackPoint nub from new ThinkPad laptops
At CES 2025, Lenovo showed off the ThinkPad Aura Edition...without its iconic TrackPoint nub.
3 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Newbie's guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up
Essential security for your Windows PC's files. Here's everything you need to know.
6 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Office 365 will lose support on Windows 10 come October
Hoo boy, Microsoft. You're really doing your best to drive away customers, aren't you?
2 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
At CES, Nvidia dropped the mic while Radeon dropped the ball
Only time will tell how much this fumble hurts AMD in 2025.
5 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
THE PC & HOME TECH THAT BLEW US AWAY
FROM HARDCORE HARDWARE TO WELCOME MAINSTREAM ADVANCES TO COOL TECH INNOVATIONS FOR THE HOME, CES 2025 DELIVERED THE GOOD STUFF.
9 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
AMD's monstrous Ryzen 9 9950X3D is ready to stomp all over Intel
The price of AMD's Ryzen X3D processors, though, are a mystery.
2 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Why Microsoft should be terrified of Valve's SteamOS
SteamOS is spreading beyond Valve's hardware. That could threaten Microsoft's hold on PC gaming...or even Windows' hold on the PC market.
6 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58
With heavy hearts, PCWorld pays tribute to Gordon Mah Ung, our hardware guru, host of The Full Nerd, exemplary tech journalist, and very good friend.
4 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
10 laptops that blew us away at CES 2025
There was a glut of fresh laptops at CES 2025, powered by a new generation of CPUs and GPUs. But only the best new notebooks made this list.
8 min |
February 2025
PCWorld
Windows 11's contentious Recall AI feature is finally ready to test
You can now try Windows 11's controversial Al feature on Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ laptops.
1 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
Elgato Facecam Mk. 2: Superb, but it still can't hear you
Elgato's next-generation Facecam offers premium features at a somewhat premium price.
5 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
Intel's Arc B580 is the GPU we've begged for since the pandemic
Powered by the new Xe2 Battlemage architecture and a new XeSS 2 frame generation feature, Intel's $249 Arc B580 is bringing 1440p gaming to the masses.
7 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
Disposable addresses would make Gmail a privacy powerhouse
Your email address can be a liability for online security, but it doesn’t have to go that way.
1 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
How to find your saved passwords in Chrome
If you’re looking for your saved passwords, here’s where to locate them and their related settings.
1 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
Gigabyte G34WQCP: An excellent budget ultrawide monitor
This $350 ultrawide earns high marks in SDR brightness, contrast, and color performance.
8 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
Trump's tech tariffs could slam your wallet, bigly
If Trump levels a 60 percent tariff against China, that will hurt your wallet in a big way.
7 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
The U.S. Justice Department wants to break up Google and Chrome
Google hopes to delay the case until a business-friendly Trump gets control of the DOJ—but that may not be the blessing the company hopes for.
3 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
How to make an old monitor look more colorful
Tips for getting your monitor’s color up to speed.
2 min |
January 2025
PCWorld
WINDOWS COPILOT+ PCS AREN'T THERE YET: 8 MUST-CHANGE GRADES FOR 2025
IF AI IS THE FUTURE OF WINDOWS, COPILOT+ PCS WILL NEED SOME SERIOUS IMPROVEMENTS.
8 min |