Computing
Data that is stored and not used has a carbon foot...
In today's world, huge amounts of data are being created all the time, yet more than half of it is never used. It stays in silos, or isn't managed, or can't be accessed because systems change, or isn't needed...
AMD mobile CPU roadmap leak claims Zen 6 arrives i...
AMD’s leaked mobile roadmap suggests Zen 6-based Medusa and Gator Range CPUs will arrive in 2027, bringing Copilot+-ready NPUs to premium, mainstream, and gaming laptops, while Zen 5-powered Gorgon Point will hit in 2026, and older chips like Mendocino...
Console repairer encounters Xbox 360 that Microsof...
A Microsoft Xbox 360 console that refuses to play due to ‘bad debt’ has raised more than a few eyebrows.
Immersion Cooling for data centers: An exotic inev...
Rising power demands from AI GPUs like Nvidia's Blackwell and future Rubin and Feynman processors are pushing data centers beyond air and cold-plate cooling, making immersion cooling appear inevitable within a few years despite high costs and complexity. But...
Check out PCWorld’s new Linux podcast, the Dual Bo...
Like most of you, I’ve been using Windows for basically my entire life. And I’ve only briefly been tempted by the alternatives… but with Microsoft’s behavior as of late, those temptations are becoming less brief. If you feel the...
Best VPN services: 8 top picks for every VPN need
A VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best tools you can use to boost your online privacy and security. But in the vast ocean of available services, it can be incredibly difficult to find the best...
This high-speed 256GB Samsung USB flash drive is o...
When it comes to storing or transferring private files, a physical drive is hard to beat. Compared to cloud storage, physical drives are safer, faster, and more reliable. And right now, you can snag the 256GB Samsung Bar Plus...
Windows 11 tests new feature for resuming Android ...
Microsoft has released a new test version of Windows 11—version KB5064093, also known as Windows Insider Preview Build 26200.5761. Among the new features is the ability to resume apps from an Android phone directly on the PC. The first...
Samsung’s huge 49-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monit...
If you’re going to get an insanely large monitor for your PC, you might as well splurge on the best out there, right? I’m talking about something like this 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED that’s 44% off on Amazon, with...
AMD blames Ryzen CPU burnouts on out-of-spec mothe...
PC builders with ASRock motherboards paired to the latest AMD processors have been having some rotten luck lately. And while BIOS updates allegedly had things resolved earlier this summer, it looks like the problems haven’t gone away. Amid failing...
Grab this 75″ QD-mini LED 4K TV for $500 less whil...
Last Updated on August 25, 2025 Labor Days sales are in full swing and if you were waiting for this time to get your hands on a new 4K TV, we just might have the deal for you. While...
Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser leaves users...
Brave and Guardio have revealed serious vulnerabilities in the AI-powered Comet browser.
Windows 10’s extended support option is taking its...
If you want to continue using Windows 10 safely after October 2025—and if an upgrade to Windows 11 is off the table for you—then you should know that Microsoft offers three different options (see below) for extending security updates...
Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better altern...
At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Simple interface Browser extension is genuinely useful Cons Weak offline protection against malware Several underwhelming features, including the password manager Potentially showstopping bugs Our Verdict Even when you can count on Trend Micro Maximum...
Save $100 on this excellent mid-range 7800X3D, 507...
Last Updated on August 25, 2025 If you were on the market hunting for a solid mid-range gaming PC, then there are plenty of options available with a price cut due to Labor Day sales, but we spotted the...
Elon Musk doubles down on goal of 50 million H100-...
Elon Musk lays out his highly-ambitious plans to scale xAI's compute power to 50 million H100-equivalent GPUs in the next five years. He doubles down on the vision while open-sourcing Grok 2.5 and even claiming that eventually billions of...
How to Prepare for Leadership Roles in Software En...
Struggling between the comfort of an individual contributor (IC) role and the desire to move into software engineering leadership? It’s a tough fork in the road that many engineers face. The idea of stepping away from hands-on technical work...
Prisoner laments reliance on floppy disks for appe...
A prisoner has complained about his legal appeals being stymied by ancient 'like 1985' computer resources.
This 7800X3D, RTX 5060 gaming PC is at its lowest ...
Last Updated on August 25, 2025 Labor Day sales have knocked down the prices of a lot of PC components and prebuilt PCs, and if you were looking to get your hands on a new gaming PC, check out...
UltraRAM scaled for volume production — memory tha...
Efforts to commercialize UltraRAM have made a significant stride forward with the development of a scalable new industrial process.