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Seagate Barracuda Pro 12TB: Speedy, Spacious Proof That The Hard Drive Isn't Dead
With 250MBps transfers and 12TB of space, there’s plenty to love.
3 min |
November 2017
PCWorld
Farewell, AIM: AOL Instant Messenger Is Signing Off Permanently
AIM’s final away message.
1 min |
November 2017
PCWorld
How Google Is Using The Pixel 2 And Oreo To Take Android Back From Its Partners
The Pixel is Google’s way of saying, “Our Android is better than yours.”
4 min |
November 2017
PCWorld
Windows 10 Creators Update Could Ship March 31, and We're Already Worried About Bugs
MICROSOFT HASN’T OFFICIALLY committed to a ship date for Windows 10’s Creators Update, but evidence suggests it could reach Insiders as soon as the end of March. Given how the last major Windows 10 update went, however, we’re feeling equal parts eagerness—and caution.
4 min |
March 2017
PCWorld
If You've Ever Owned a PC With a DVD Drive, You May Get a $10 Settlement
DVD DRIVES MAY be a thing of the past, but the past could pay you $10 via a proposed settlement from a class-action suit.
2 min |
March 2017
PCWorld
The 11 Most Intriguing Fall Creators Update Features In Windows 10 Build 16215
WHOA. IF YOU thought Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update seemed somewhat lackluster so far, Microsoft just revealed a service pack’s worth of additions as part of Windows 10 Build 16215: dictation, predictive typing, a Find My Pen mode, full-screen Microsoft Edge, and tons more.
5 min |
July 2017
PCWorld
AMD Threadripper Grab: Dell's Alienware Shuts Out Other Major Vendors For 2017
IF YOU CAN’T wait to order a new PC with AMD’s crazy 16-core Threadripper CPU, there’s bad news and good news. The bad news is, Dell subsidiary Alienware announced recently that it has secured an exclusive deal for AMD’s high-end chip through the end of the year.
4 min |
July 2017
PCWorld
Xbox One X: Everything You Need To Know About This Powerful Gaming Console
XBOX ONE X..That’s the official name Microsoft has given to Project Scorpio, the upcoming 4K-ready Xbox One successor that took center stage at Microsoft’s recent E3 2017 press conference. It will, in Microsoft’s words, be “the most powerful console ever.”
6 min |
July 2017
PCWorld
Petnet Smartfeeder: Robot Pet Feeder Meets Smartphone App With Mostly Good Results
WHEN I FIRST heard about the Petnet SmartFeeder, I bristled. How could something so basic as feeding a pet be in search of a smart solution? I deposit a half-cup of dry kibble in my dog’s bowl twice daily—done and done. Is no human endeavor sacred?
4 min |
July 2017
PCWorld
The Essential Phone Is A Beautiful Example Of Everything That's Wrong With Android
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. An Android phone maker comes along with a hot new premium handset that promises to deliver everything we’ve always wanted: speed, good looks, and performance. This time around it’s Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone, the latest handset vying for hundreds of your hard-earned dollars with the promise of offering the most complete Android experience around.
5 min |
July 2017
PCWorld
What The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Hack Really Means
SHOULD YOU DELETE KASPERSKY PRODUCTS FROM YOUR MACHINE? THE ANSWER’S NOT SO SIMPLE
6 min |
December 2017
PCWorld
Razer Phone Hands-On: A Phone For Gamers But Not A Gaming Phone?
High-end features without a high-end price.
5 min |
December 2017
PCWorld
Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Noisy Autoplay Videos In January
Sites you watch videos on often won’t be affected.
2 min |
December 2017
pcworld
surface book i7 vs. macbook pro: fight!
ali vs. frazier, red sox vs. yankees, kirk vs. khan. and of course, mac vs. pc.
10+ min |
pcworld january 2017
pcworld
the iphone switcher's guide: move from ios to android and keep all your stuff
we can help move your photos, contacts, calendars, mail, music, and messages over to their new home.
10+ min |
pcworld january 2017
pcworld
google wifi: mesh networking made easy
google delivers much more router than you’d expect for $129, but just one google wifi won’t be enough for most people.
5 min |
pcworld january 2017
PCWorld
Windows 10's Future Look Could Be Sets, A Tabbed App Interface Microsoft Will Start Testing
Sets combines the apps and files you need to complete a task in a tabbed window— even ones you worked on weeks ago.
7 min |
January 2018
PCWorld
HDMI 2.1 Released: 10k Resolution, Dynamic HDR, And FreeSync-like Game Smoothing
Goodies for gamers and media enthusiasts.
2 min |
January 2018
PCWorld
HP Patches Hundreds Of Laptops To Remove Hidden Keylogger
Your touchpad can listen to your keyboard.
2 min |
January 2018
PCWorld
6 Settings To Make Your Android Phone Anticipate Your Needs
Don’t do for yourself what Android can do for you.
5 min |
PCWorld December 2016
PCWorld
6 Ways To Take Charge Of The Stock Android Keyboard
SURE, YOU’VE GOT plenty of choices when it comes to picking a new keyboard for your Android phone, but you shouldn’t overlook the growing list of customization options available on the “stock” Android keyboard.
3 min |
PCWorld September 2016
PCWorld
Corsair Void Wireless: This Headset Is Your Best Bet If You Must Go Wireless
ONCE UPON A time, a wireless gaming headset would cost you $300.
5 min |
PCWorld September 2016
PCWorld
Xbox One S: The Xbox One Moves Into the 4K Generation
IF YOU’RE A PC-first type of person, there’s really only one reason to buy Microsoft’s Xbox One S: You own or plan to own a 4K HDR TV, and want a relatively affordable but feature-packed media box to show it off.
10+ min |
PCWorld September 2016
PCWorld
Excel Pivot Tables: How To Create Better Reports
Generating reports for single tables takes a few clicks.
5 min |
February 2018
PCWorld
Rakuten Kobo Aura One Limited Edition: Keeping Up With The Kindles Isn't Easy
What was once a potential Kindle-killer is now playing catch-up.
4 min |
February 2018
PCWorld
Five New Features In Windows 10 Insider Build 17074 Include Quiet Hours, Edge Autofilling
The new Windows 10 Insider Build 17074 also includes Spectre and Meltdown mitigations for Windows 10 Insiders.
3 min |
February 2018
PCWorld
Valve's Steam Link App Will Let You Stream PC Games To Android And iOS Devices
Hope you have a robust home network and thin walls.
2 min |
June 2018
PCWorld
Google Assistant Works With Over 5,000 Smart Devices, But Alexa Is Far In The Lead With More Than 12,000
Google is closing in fast on Amazon.
2 min |
June 2018
PCWorld
Star Wars: Episode I Racer Roars Back Onto Pcs And It's Still One Of The Best Racing Games Ever
Saying ‘It’s the best thing to come out of The Phantom Menace’ is putting it lightly.
4 min |
June 2018
PCWorld
How and Why you Should Use A VPN Any Time You Hop On The Internet
ONE OF THE most important skills any computer user should have is the ability to use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect their privacy. A VPN is typically a paid service that keeps your web browsing secure and private over public Wi-Fi hotspots. VPNs can also get past regional restrictions for video- and music-streaming sites and help you evade government censorship restrictions—though that last one is especially tricky.
7 min |