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EVERY MICROSOFT WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM, RANKED
HONORABLE MENTION GOES TO WINDOWS NT, WHICH FORMS THE STABLE FOUNDATION OF MANY OF WINDOWS' BEST OFFERINGS.
10+ min |
May 2025
PCWorld
Samsung 9100 Pro: Return of the SSD king
Once consistently top of the leader board, but recently an also-ran, Samsung is back to form with its latest NVMe SSD.
4 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
I tried running AI chatbots locally on my laptop-and they suck
Just because you can doesn't mean you should. There are still too many obstacles to overcome.
5 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
I DON'T NEED WINDOWS ANYMORE. ONE FINAL TOOL FREED ME FROM MICROSOFT
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, BUT EVERYTHING I RELY ON FOR WORK IS NOW COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM.
8 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
'I will make it perfect.' New Intel CEO promises to fix what's wrong
Intel chief Lip-Bu Tan asks for brutal honesty in his bid to rebuild Intel.
2 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
Copilot Vision for Windows can walk you through tech issues
Copilot Vision for Windows will show what to click and why.
2 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup
Microsoft knows Office is slow to load. The solution is, apparently, to make Windows load slower.
1 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
The Nintendo Switch 2 almost makes PC gaming look cheap
Between a much higher price, $80 games, plus many more options for cash-strapped PC gamers, the Switch 2 looks pretty spendy right now.
6 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
Acer Predator X27U X1 monitor: The OLED price war heats up
The Acer Predator X27U X1 is focused on one thing: delivering OLED image quality for less. It's hard to argue with the monitor's image quality or pricing.
7 min |
May 2025
PCWorld
"EXPECT PAIN AT THE CASH REGISTER." PC INSIDERS WEIGH IN ON TARIFES
IT'S COMPLICATED.
10 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Acer Vero B247Y G: Office monitor looks, gaming monitor chops
The Acer Vero B247Y G looks boring at a glance, but it delivers good image quality and motion clarity for about $150.
7 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
AMD Radeon RX 9070 & 9070 XT: New 1440p gaming champions
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT offer faster performance and more memory than Nvidia's lackluster RTX 5070.
8 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Want a tidier inbox? Start using email aliases. Here's how
A little extra planning makes organizing your inbox a lot easier.
3 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Graphics card pricing is a lie
Both Nvidia and AMD are announcing prices for new GPUs that customers have essentially zero chance of actually paying.
4 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
5 new Windows 11 features should hit your PC soon
The only question is when.
3 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
YouTube launches cheaper $8 Premium Lite plan without the best parts
The new plan is now available to U.S. users for around half the price of full Premium, but it has several gotchas.
1 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
How to save your older PC when Windows 10 hits end of life
This fall, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing updates for the operating system.
8 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
eMeet Piko+ 4K webcam: Excellent 4K video for hundreds less than an ultrapremium model
Can you live without a laptop mount, though.
6 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Can VPNs really save you money on hotels? I tested them to find out
Buyer beware—prices may vary drastically.
5 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
Using a VPN with Chrome just makes sense. Here's how to do it
Here's how to set up a VPN Chrome extension, which providers are available, and whether free Chrome VPN solutions are secure.
4 min |
April 2025
PCWorld
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 |