2023-12-08 13:26:01 www.pcworld.com Next year will likely be the first year of the AI PC, and chipmakers are racing to be the ones powering it. This week, AMD launched its Ryzen 8040 series of mobile CPUs …
This super-thin MSI RTX gaming laptop is $500 off
2023-12-08 09:48:26 www.pcworld.com While the term “gaming laptop” isn’t necessarily synonymous with “massive brick” anymore, it’s true that there’s still a tendency for anything packing a discrete graphics card to be thicker and heavier than most …
How to check which version of Microsoft Windows you have
2023-12-08 10:08:08 www.pcworld.com Most people should know that Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system. That’s easy, but do you have the latest update, or are you still on an older build? Each …
Foxit PDF Editor 13 review: Ready for business
2023-12-08 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Multi-platform Business-ready capabilities AI integration helps with document editing Cons Can be expensive depending on product license Our Verdict Foxit PDF Editor is a fantastic Acrobat alternative …
4 ways Canva is better than Photoshop
2023-12-08 07:30:00 www.pcworld.com Photoshop is so successful that the name of Adobe’s image editing program has become a deonym: Anyone who says “This image has been photoshopped” actually means “This image has been edited.” Much like …
Learn Python for just $20 this holiday season
2023-12-08 03:00:00 www.pcworld.com This holiday season, put less of an emphasis on things, and give some more thoughtful gifts. For instance, if you or someone you love wants to learn how to code, now’s a great …
Google Drive missing files error has been fixed
2023-12-07 11:20:00 www.pcworld.com One of the best things about backing up your files to an online service is that they’re, well, backed up. So it’s understandable that a lot of Google Drive users are upset after …
Survey says most PC gamers wait for titles to go on sale
2023-12-07 12:16:03 www.pcworld.com While a gaming PC might cost more than an equivalent game console (a lot more, if you want enough power to run new games at the highest visual fidelity), you can save a …
10 extensions that turbocharge Windows Explorer
2023-12-07 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com The File Explorer is one of the central tools in Windows. This is because the operating system is file-orientated, so the folder in which a file is stored, its name, and extension play …
Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 review: Superb USB-C dock, superb price
2023-12-07 07:30:00 www.pcworld.com At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent performance Great value for the money Optimized build Completely stable Cons Short, built-in cord You’ll need your own power supply/charger Requires a relatively modern laptop Our …
These money-awarding puzzles make great gifts
2023-12-06 05:00:00 www.pcworld.com Still getting your holiday shopping done? Well, we’ve got a fun proposal. If you order by December 7, you’re guaranteed to get The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle by the holidays, and your special …
Save an extra $5 on this wireless iPhone charger for the holidays
2023-12-06 03:00:00 www.pcworld.com Wireless charging is becoming more and more common for phones these days, and if you or someone on your gift list is in the market for a new charger, look no further! We’re …
Windows update labels all printers “HP LaserJet”
2023-12-05 10:22:44 www.pcworld.com HP is the biggest manufacturer of consumer printers in the world, according to this 2021 statistic. But with just under 25 percent of the market, it’s hardly a monopoly. So, it’s no surprise …
How to prevent the Brave browser from saving sites you’ve visited
2023-12-05 10:30:00 www.pcworld.com The Internet browser Brave now offers a “Request Off the Record (OTR)” feature that hides your surfing from other users on your PC. This means that a visited website is not saved in …
Microsoft Copilot turns 1, promising deeper, more sophisticated search
2023-12-05 13:26:46 www.pcworld.com For the first birthday of Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft laid out a roadmap of additional features that it plans to add, including a more sophisticated language model and better ways of generating AI art. …
I loved this zippy Acer Chromebook and now it’s on sale for $300
2023-12-05 10:34:20 www.pcworld.com If you’re looking for a zippy everyday Chromebook, you’ve come to the right place. Best Buy’s selling the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 for just $269, which is a savings of $130. I actually …
Logitech’s Astro HDMI headset instantly switches from PC to console
2023-12-05 10:39:25 www.pcworld.com If you’ve been browsing the Reddit “battlestation” sub for any length of time, you know it’s getting popular to integrate a console like a Nintendo Switch or the PlayStation 5 into an elaborate …
FreeFileSync 13.1 review: Sync, mirror, and back up in real-time
2023-12-05 09:00:00 www.pcworld.com At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Free Mirrors, syncs, and backs up Supports Google Drive Supports versioning Real-time sync on file changes Cons Scheduling requires OS utilities A daunting number of options and …
‘Snake oil:’ Intel slams AMD’s confusing Ryzen laptop branding
2023-12-04 13:57:28 www.pcworld.com Intel has published a presentation that uses “snake oil” and used-car salesmen to imply that AMD is misleading customers with its recent Ryzen branding. Unfortunately, the launch comes on the eve of major …
Did Windows 11’s 2023 Update slow down your PC? Try this
2023-12-04 14:21:06 www.pcworld.com One user who noticed a drop in gaming performance of about 8 percent after updating Windows 11 to the Windows 11 2023 Update received a fix from Microsoft that solved the problem. Reddit …
Save $350 on this RTX 4060-powered HP gaming laptop
2023-12-04 10:18:07 www.pcworld.com If you’re looking to pick up a powerful yet affordable gaming laptop, you’ve come to the right place. HP’s selling the Victus gaming laptop for $1,049.99, which is a massive savings of $350. …
Help! My graphics cards fans aren’t spinning. How do I fix it?
2023-12-04 06:30:00 www.pcworld.com Graphics cards work hard, especially when running fast-paced games in which every second matters. When things heat up and the fans start spinning, there’s nothing worse than when they abruptly stop. If you’re …
Last chance to get a one-year Sam’s Club Membership for $20
2023-12-03 03:00:00 www.pcworld.com Cyber Monday is full of great deals, but few will pay you back the same way a Sam’s Club membership will. We’ve offered a one-year membership for 60% off at just $20, but …
Learn Spanish for under $100 with Rosetta Stone deal
2023-12-02 03:00:00 www.pcworld.com Learning Spanish can open up a world of opportunity and discovery, making lessons a remarkable holiday gift. Get this lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone’s Spanish lessons for just $95.99 through December 3rd with …