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Already using random passwords? Great. It’s still ...
You know you should use random passwords. A lot of people don’t, though. So if you’re already on board this train, that’s fantastic. But you could be doing more and you probably should given how online security is evolving....
Want to build the next viral app? Get coding assis...
TL;DR: Through March 30, grab Microsoft Visual Studio Pro on sale for only $27.97 (reg. $499). Remember when TikTok went dark? Those days might be looming over us again with yet another TikTok ban on the horizon. Instead of desperately...
Facebook’s new ‘OG Friends’ feed feels so damned s...
It’s 2025. We’re barreling toward fascism, driven by a flood of disinformation that barely propelled our current president over the top. And now Facebook wants to go back to the way things were, with a revamped Friends feed that...
Does Intel’s Lunar Lake hold up? Our impressions, ...
It’s been a few months since Intel’s latest play for high-end thin-and-light laptops came out. PCWorld’s Adam and Will have been trying a few: the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo, and the...
Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmon...
Nearly five years after discontinuing its Harmony brand of universal remote controls, Logitech is chopping support for the older remotes in the line. More than two dozen first-generation Harmony remotes are slated to lose support, including the Harmony 670,...
Every NBA streaming option in one place
Just like with hockey and baseball, your options for watching local NBA games this year can vary drastically based on where you live. In 2025, all but one NBA team offers standalone streaming options, allowing you to watch in-market...
Best PCIe 4.0 SSDs 2025: Top picks from experts
While older computers and storage drives might still use the common SATA or the older PCIe 3.0 interfaces to sling your bits of data around, more recent computing equipment most often offers the far faster PCIe 4.0 protocol. If...
Whoa! Get Acer’s 27-inch IPS monitor for just $100...
Since I work with graphics and photos for my job, I don’t buy VA monitors, even if I find a good deal. I need the extra color accuracy of an IPS panel. Today, you can get this 27-inch IPS...
Need a 2nd screen for your laptop? This portable m...
For me, working in a coffee shop or even in my own backyard can be difficult because I need an extra screen with my laptop for maximum productivity. If you feel the same, then what you need is a...
PNY Pro Elite V3 review: This SSD looks like a USB...
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good 10Gbps performance Super svelte and convenient retractable Type-C design Affordable for the performance Cons Slow 450GB write time Our Verdict The PNY Pro Elite V3’s clever, retractable design makes it one of my...
Windows Game Bar gets design tweaks for better han...
Windows is the de facto home of PC gaming, but it’s a rather awkward fit for a slew of new Steam Deck-inspired handhelds. That’s why the prospect of third-party handhelds running SteamOS is so tantalizing. But it looks like...
OpenAI releases impressive 4o image generator for ...
Earlier this week, OpenAI released their “most advanced image generator yet” and made it available through ChatGPT using the GPT-4o model. ChatGPT previously relied on Dall-E to generate images. According to OpenAI, the improved 4o model is able to...
Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spit...
On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were printing out random text. This patch is only for Windows 11 23H2 and...
Malware can lurk in file conversion tools, FBI war...
Malware can take sneaky forms—including software that performs the job advertised. These seemingly legitimate apps and browser extensions behave like wolves in sheep’s clothing. Install one, and it might steal your identity. Or lock up your PC with ransomware....
MLB.TV subscribers: Be careful where you sign up
There are too many ways to pay for streaming TV services now, and that includes MLB.TV. Major League Baseball’s out-of-market streaming service isn’t just available directly through the league. You can also subscribe through Amazon Prime, Sling, and Fubo....
This crazy 20K power bank with wireless charging i...
Power banks aren’t just ideal for traveling, but also for when you’re at home! At least when they have a unique design like Ugreen’s Nexode, which has enough juice to charge multiple devices at once and has a magnetic...
HP’s Ryzen laptop with RTX 4070 is a whopping $600...
Stop the presses! Because I just found an RTX 4070 gaming laptop for under a grand. In fact, with this massive $600 discount, this HP Victus is now just $900 at Best Buy—that’s a steal for a laptop with...
VR isn’t dead. Here’s why I’m going all-in on VR g...
Sifting through the multitude of gaming hardware stories and there’s only been a handful about PC VR written for the start of this year. That’s a shame because new technologies will likely propel VR forward in 2025 — at...