2023-09-23 06:00:00 www.pcworld.com When you’re traveling, you need to be able to rely on your devices to navigate and communicate responsibly. So what happens when you run out of battery in a new country? A whole …
Connect to data networks all over the world with $28 off this digital eSIM
2023-09-23 04:00:00 www.pcworld.com When you’re traveling abroad and enjoying your day, you don’t want to have to stop into a cafe or hotel to check your email. Stop dealing with roaming charges and annoying interruptions while …
How MSI graphics cards have evolved over the years
2023-09-22 10:30:00 www.pcworld.com The “gamer aesthetic” is a shifting, nebulous thing. From the transparent plastics of the ’90s to today’s seas of rainbow LEDs and brushed metal, we’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. …
Hands-on: Intel’s radical new Core Ultra laptops running AI tasks
2023-09-22 10:57:07 www.pcworld.com After this week, there’s no question about it: AI will definitely be a big part of the future of PCs. That was shouted loud and clear during Microsoft’s Surface event on Thursday, where …
What games can I play with budget graphics cards?
2023-09-22 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com If you want to play current games on your PC, you don’t necessarily have to reach for a graphics card that costs $1,000 or more. You can also play current titles with entry-level …
Transit time is learning time with Headway, now an extra $10 off
2023-09-22 04:00:00 www.pcworld.com Travel is all about broadening your horizons. But when you’re at the airport, stuck in a cab, or on a train, it can feel pretty restricting. Transit time is a great time to …
How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
2023-09-21 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com For all its positives, Windows sometimes acts in unexpected ways—like a sudden lack of audio. If your computer abruptly stops playing sound, try these easy steps to fix the issue: No sound in …
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 is built for AI, content creators
2023-09-21 12:09:13 www.pcworld.com Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 is an update to its dynamic, unique predecessor, refreshed with a 13th-gen Intel Core chip and a dedicated AI processor, too. Microsoft updated three of its Surface laptops …
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3 takes another try at a budget laptop
2023-09-21 12:29:05 www.pcworld.com Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 allows Microsoft to take a another crack at the budget laptop market. It remains virtually unchanged from its earlier offering, simply providing an updated 12th-gen Core chip inside …
Microsoft makes its Surface Go 4 tablet a tool for professionals
2023-09-21 12:51:03 www.pcworld.com Microsoft has apparently decided to make the Surface Go line of tiny tablets a purely business device, announcing the Surface Go 4 for Business but without a consumer option. What’s new? The lack …
AMD driver adds new Radeon Anti-Lag+ feature for Starfield and more
2023-09-21 09:35:26 www.pcworld.com Anyone who plays cutting-edge games should keep their graphics card driver regularly updated to ensure you’re taking advantage of the latest performance optimizations and features. Case in point: With the new Adrenalin Edition …
No, Assassin’s Creed Mirage isn’t supporting only Intel XeSS
2023-09-21 09:40:04 www.pcworld.com Assassin’s Creed Mirage looks to be a return to the series’ roots—and fans are excited. But some have been far less stoked about a rumor from earlier this week: That the game would …
Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers
2023-09-21 07:30:00 www.pcworld.com Tired of the tech giants’ surveillance? Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are not the only browsers for your computer. Here are some of the challengers — many of which have recently received smart …
FastStone Capture 10 review: A powerful screenshot, video capture tool
2023-09-20 14:00:00 www.pcworld.com At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Many program options and settings as well as a separate picture and video editor Simple operation via program bar Cons No live update function with information on …
Asus tells us all about the Matrix RTX 4090
2023-09-20 10:25:04 www.pcworld.com Should you buy a 2007 Honda Accord with 111,000 miles on the odometer and leather upholstery that still looks pretty good, or should you buy a new graphics card? Such is the question …
How long does data last on an SD card?
2023-09-20 10:30:00 www.pcworld.com The technology behind SD cards is based on flash memory, which retains information securely even without a power supply. Nevertheless, even this technology has its limits. The electrical charges stored in the memory …
Deep-dive into Meteor Lake: Discussing Intel’s 14th-gen CPUs
2023-09-20 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com Intel finally took the wraps off its 14th-gen Core processors for laptops this week, powered by the company’s radical new “Meteor Lake” architecture. It can’t be overstated just how much of a change …
Clean up your desk clutter with this 3-in-1 charging pad
2023-09-20 04:00:00 www.pcworld.com We have so many devices these days, we’re often swimming in cable clutter when it’s time to charge them all at the same time. That can be a real nuisance for your desk …
The cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 will play D&D for real
2023-09-19 15:00:00 www.pcworld.com Baldur’s Gate III is a pretty fantastic RPG that’s getting a ton of love, even as the big fall releases arrive. It’s well-made, incredibly deep with its Dungeons & Dragons combat and character …
The best project planning tools for professionals
2023-09-19 07:30:00 www.pcworld.com Planning projects requires the support of tools, even in smaller companies. This ensures that the project participants know their tasks, schedules can be adhered to, and it’s clear which tasks there are within …
Logitech’s new Yeti microphones have Blue blood
2023-09-19 10:25:49 www.pcworld.com It’s only been a few weeks since Logitech kinda-sorta “killed” the Blue microphone brand, six years after buying the much-loved audio hardware company. Logitech said that the Yeti product name would stick around, …
Nvidia DLSS 3.5 debuts in Cyberpunk 2077, in time for Phantom Liberty
2023-09-19 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com Cyberpunk 2077 has been a showcase for Nvidia graphics tech since its ignoble launch in… 2020? Dang, time flies when you’re taking down the future corpo-dystopia with a pirated copy of Keanu Reeves …
Move over, Apple: Computer users love Samsung in new survey
2023-09-19 08:00:00 www.pcworld.com Apple usually commands the highest degree of fan loyalty and customer satisfaction. No longer. In a recent survey, Samsung tied Apple for the best computer experience. According to the ACSI Household Appliance and …
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start October 10th
2023-09-18 09:46:37 www.pcworld.com Amazon’s master plan has been laid bare. By the year 2300, every single day on the calendar will be Amazon Prime Day. Every month will be Amazon Prime Month, it will always be …
How to test and change your motherboard’s CMOS battery
2023-09-18 10:17:55 www.pcworld.com When you disconnect your computer’s power supply from the wall, it jumps in to save your BIOS or UEFI settings in your motherboard’s CMOS-RAM (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor). But even the most reliable battery only …
Microsoft wants to stream PC Game Pass games, too
2023-09-18 10:49:58 www.pcworld.com Xbox Game Pass’s streaming powers are remarkable, but so far they’ve been limited to titles that have been released on Xbox consoles. Game Pass includes a ton of PC games (and plenty that …
Surface mastermind and Windows chief Panos Panay leaves Microsoft
2023-09-18 12:00:14 www.pcworld.com Though it’s had its ups and downs, Microsoft’s Surface line of tablets and laptops is generally viewed as a big success for the company, helping to shape both its own identity and the …
Seagate Ultra Touch external HDD review: High-capacity, eco-conscious
2023-09-18 10:30:00 www.pcworld.com At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Password protection with hardware encryption 30 percent recycled plastic and aluminium Rescue service included Trial subscriptions for Mylo Photos, Dropbox Backup Plan Cons Only Type-C to C …
How to open Windows’ Snipping Tool with the Print Screen key
2023-09-18 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com You can take a screenshot of the entire screen in Windows using the Print key; the key combination Alt+Print captures an image of the currently open window. However, you can also set the …
A lifetime of web hosting is just $50
2023-09-16 04:00:00 www.pcworld.com Building a website is a fun and exciting thing. But it becomes a lot less exciting when you see you have to pay hundreds for web hosting every year. Kick that anxiety to …
Windows Start will soon become more cluttered, adding websites
2023-09-15 13:16:08 www.pcworld.com The Recommended section within the Windows 11 Start menu has always been like the drain filter for your sink, catching files and photos before they swirl away to the depths of your hard …
GeForce RTX 4070 prices fall, pressured by AMD’s new Radeon GPU
2023-09-15 11:30:21 www.pcworld.com The xx70-class of Nvidia’s GeForce graphics cards has been considered the middle of the pack for a long time. But it seems like with every new generation, that “middle” gets a little more …
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool will let you copy text from screenshots
2023-09-15 09:48:04 www.pcworld.com Well now this will be useful! Microsoft is adding a text recognition function (OCR) to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool. The new feature will let you to copy text from screenshots and paste …
Get more out of your webcam with this $50 tool
2023-09-15 04:00:00 www.pcworld.com You spend so much time on your webcam these days, whether you’re a working professional or an aspiring streamer, it makes sense to get the most out of your webcam that you can. …
Windows Photos’ renaissance continues with new AI features
2023-09-14 13:56:28 www.pcworld.com The Windows 11 Photos app is testing a pair of key AI-powered features, continuing a surprising and welcome renaissance in Microsoft’s multimedia apps. Microsoft said Thursday that the Photos app is adding background …
Severe vulnerability found in all browsers, and it’s being attacked
2023-09-14 10:12:08 www.pcworld.com A severe vulnerability has been found in libwebp, a code library used to render webp images, reports Stack Diary. Webp is a popular image format used by many sites on the Internet – …
Dell’s luxurious XPS 13 laptop is on sale for $650
2023-09-14 10:25:14 www.pcworld.com If you’re on the hunt for a swanky new laptop, you’ve come to the right place. Dell’s XPS line of laptops are luxurious, lightweight, and powerful, with the XPS 13 in particular sometimes …
HP’s remarkably thin new Spectre laptop has a folding OLED screen
2023-09-14 08:00:00 www.pcworld.com Today, HP’s yanking back the velvet curtain and revealing the Spectre Foldable PC, a new 3-in-1 device that switches from a tablet to a laptop or desktop. We love innovation here at PCWorld …
Windows 11 Pro is now just $30
2023-09-14 04:00:00 www.pcworld.com Every PC user wants to run the latest and greatest software, and that includes the most recent OS. So if you haven’t made the switch to Windows 11 Pro yet, now’s your chance …