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Don’t ditch your gaming chair – upgrade it!
Gaming chairs are becoming increasingly popular. But what can you do if your current chair is no good? Simply upgrade it with these extras and ideas for accessories.
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Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X integrated GPU fare against Intel's Arc graphics? We tested and compared both.
Opinion
Why 3D spatial audio is an unheralded game changer
Why 3D spatial audio is making games a zillion times more enthralling.
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Best VPN for Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will soon add Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas to its list of blocked states following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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How PCWorld tests cloud backup services
Fom Carbonite to iDrive, PCWorld has tested all the online backup services out there. This is our evaluation process.
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Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.
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Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
A laptop docking station can boost productivity, reduce clutter, improve security, and more.
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Apple says no retro PC emulators on the App Store
While retro game emulators were given the go-ahead earlier this year, those hoping to run classic DOS and Windows programs are out of luck.
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Crypto scammers are double-dipping victims as fake lawyers
Law firms claiming to hunt down crypto scammers are, in fact, just perpetrating one more scam on victims.
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Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more
KB5039302 for Windows 11 brings minor innovations for emoji fans, gamers, and others.
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Data breaches are everywhere—but you still need to pay attention to them
There’s one very important reason you shouldn’t tune out the news of data leaks, even though they’re now so common.
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Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission
Microsoft really, really wants you to back up files and folders to OneDrive.
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How to get Amazon Prime for free for Prime Day
Prime Day is back in July! If you're not a Prime member already, here's how to become one without paying a cent before the big day.
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Get 15 free PC games from Amazon in the leadup to Prime Day
Prime Day doesn't start until July, but Amazon is already giving away some games titles for the PC.
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Logitech's new gaming keyboard finally gets the price right
The G515 is about average for a wireless, low-profile gaming keyboard… and that's positively bargain bin by Logitech standards.
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Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best
At launch—and without Recall—there's just not much here to get the blood pumping for Windows Copilot+ PC's.
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Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts
Microsoft apparently wants Windows users to use connected online accounts so badly, it's chopping off parts of its own service page.
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iFixit says Surface 2024 devices are even more repairable
The new Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop both get remarkable iFixit scores for repairability.
Opinion
Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?
Some companies been around longer than some of us have been alive, but they refuse to learn from experience—and wonder why we’re hesitant about new tech.
How-To
6 powerful Windows apps that tweak, tune, and speed up your PC
Use tweaking tools to repair, speed up, and clean up Windows and customize it to your requirements. These are the best programs.
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New Windows update makes it easier to move files around
Microsoft is beta testing a new feature that could make your life a little easier.
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How PCWorld tests and rates external storage
From optical disc to Thunderbolt SSD, we've tested it and rated it — here's the lowdown on the hows and whys.
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Watch PCWorld build a pair of SFF video production PCs!
Adam and Alex both need beefy new computers for editing video, but they also want them stylish. Fortunately they've got the Fractal Design Mood and SSUPD Meshroom S to build in.
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Latest Windows update patches critical Wi-Fi vulnerability
A trio of security issues are fixed in this Windows Update, including a remote Wi-Fi driver exploit.
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Still use Kaspersky antivirus? The US is banning it, so prepare to switch
The US government has decided to bar sales and updates of Kaspersky's antivirus software. If you're a user, you need to switch.
Opinion
Buying a prebuilt gaming PC is like eating Fugu – it’s all about trust
Pre-built gaming rigs are tempting propositions for gamers. But are they really worth it?
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9 vital gaming laptop settings to tweak for faster performance
To get the most out of your gaming laptop, you'll want to make these important tweaks ASAP.
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Microsoft hunts for fix to annoying Windows 10 taskbar bug
Windows 10 is currently annoying many users with a right-click problem in taskbar apps.
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Jonsbo's new wood SFF case is adorable and functional
You can put this case's stylish wood handle up top for portability, or on the side for your headset. Or just leave it offentirely.
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Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.
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Framework adds a RISC-V motherboard to its laptops
Developers and tinkerers will get to play with a full RISC-V laptop soon…and they won't even need to buy a new system to do it.
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The Copilot key isn't working on some Copilot+ PCs. Here's how I fixed it
Microsoft's Surface Pro (2024) hit my doorstep with an unresponsive Copilot key. If your Copilot+ PC has the same problem, try this fix.
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Got a new Copilot+ PC? Don't rush to install Chrome
We tested performance for top web browsers to find out which one is the most powerful browser for Copilot+ PCs right now.
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5 cheap laptops to play Roblox on
Looking to pick up an affordable laptop to play Roblox on? Here are some of your best options.
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LCD monitor panels explained: TN vs. IPS vs. VA
What's the difference between all these LCD monitors, and which one should you buy? We break it down.
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Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I
My first hour or so with the Microsoft Surface Pro (2024), or Surface Pro 11th Edition, suffered through unexpected reboots, a malfunctioning keyboard, and weird AI apps. Aside from that, this Copilot+ PC is terrific.
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Linux gets its own Windows-style Blue Screen of Death
Linux now has a barebones BSOD that'll eventually provide precise details whenever a "kernel panic" occurs.
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Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ laptops hit retail, sans Recall
Microsoft's big Arm-powered push to get PC sales moving is here, but it's missing its most dramatic feature.
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Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.
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The 10 most important laptops of all time
These iconic laptops innovated in important ways, shaping the modern laptop industry and beyond.
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Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.
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Are there too many PC gaming handhelds now?
The Steam Deck blew the doors off the handheld PC gaming market. Now every company wants a slice of the pie.
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DOJ sues Adobe for hiding fees when you try to cancel a subscription
The U.S. Department of Justice says that Adobe has harmed consumers by hiding early termination fees inside the convoluted process to cancel its subscription services.
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Windows 11 is finally getting a popular time-saving Windows 10 feature
A clever Windows 10 feature is apparently returning to Windows 11—and you can try it out right now.
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First Nvidia SFF card designs shown off by Asus and Zephyr
The 2.5-slot RTX 40 series cards should ease some of the troubles of building high-power PCs in ITX cases.
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Intel denies root cause for CPU instability, still investigating
Intel said in a report on Friday that it continues to search for the "root cause" of its crashing CPUs.
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VPNs and the law: How often does law enforcement actually request VPN logs?
VPNs regularly field requests for data when illegal activity is suspected. But what sorts of activities make up the bulk of those requests, and more importantly, how do the VPN providers respond? Those details are revealed here.
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7 warning signs your computer has been hacked — and what to do
If something seems off with your PC or laptop, there's a chance you've been hacked. Here are the warning signs to look out for.
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How we test internal SSDs at PCWorld
Nothing has advanced in performance over the last decade like internal storage, first SATA and then NVMe SSDs — here's how we test and rate these drives.
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