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Graphics cards ranked, from fastest to slowest
We've compared and ranked all the major consumer GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, starting with the fastest graphics card you can buy.
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Fix Windows 11’s Start menu with Stardock’s simple new app
Stardock has announced Start11, an app that alters the look and feel of Windows 11 in the same way Start10 did for Windows 10.
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PCWorld’s August Digital Magazine: Everything you need to know about Windows 11
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Get ready for school with this 24-hour blowout on Acer PC gear
Amazon has a one-day sale on Acer laptops, displays, peripherals, and more with a number of items available at their all-time low prices.
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The best online marketplaces for selling your used devices
Our top picks help you minimize time and risk while earning the most money possible for your unwanted laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
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Windows 10 will soon aggressively block dubious downloads
Windows 10 is getting tough on what it calls potentially unwanted apps (PUAs), blocking you from downloading them beginning in August. Here's what this means for your PC's security.
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Microsoft says Surface, Windows sales were hurt by chip shortages
Microsoft's second-quarter results for calendar year 2021 were limited by what appears to be chip shortages affecting PC sales, including its Surface lineup.
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Windows 365: Five key differences from Windows Home and Pro
Microsoft released Windows 365 pricing for Cloud PCs on Monday, and it's just for businesses. Here's how it contrasts with Windows Home and Pro.
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How to remote-access a Windows 10 PC
These three Windows 10 remote access options don’t cost a dime—making it that much easier to provide tech support or access your computer’s files from afar.
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How to set up and use Teams Chat in Windows 11
Microsoft has just begun rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams, aka Teams Chat, within the first Windows 11 Insider builds. Here's how to use Teams Chat.
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The second-generation Apple Pencil is cheaper than ever
Amazon is selling the Apple Pencil 2 for $99, down from $125.
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The best processors for laptops 2021: Intel vs. AMD
What's the best processor for your next laptop? Good question. We discuss the pros and cons of Intel's 11th-gen and 10th-gen Core CPUs, plus AMD Ryzen 4000 and Ryzen 5000.
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Pirate gamers, beware: This malware targets you
Bitdfender recently discovered a new family of malware it calls MosaicLoader that tries hard not to be detected and works to install all kinds of malware on your system.
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Save up to $130 on the Apple Watch Series 6
Get a good deal on the Apple Watch Series 6 right now at Amazon.
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PCWorld’s July Digital Magazine: Intel’s new Tiger Lake H laptop chips take the fight to AMD
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Dropbox wants your photos in the wake of Google’s data cap
Dropbox said Tuesday that it's making photo uploads a free feature, while beefing up password management with a dedicated browser extension.
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Microsoft’s next-gen storage tech won’t be locked to Windows 11 after all
Relax, gamers. Microsoft's ultra-fast DirectStorage technology will be coming to Windows 10, despite an Xbox exec saying otherwise.
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Windows 10 isn’t dead yet, as Microsoft reveals ’21H2′ feature update
Microsoft hasn't forgotten Windows 10, and Windows 10 21H2, due this fall, will be the next Windows 10 update with a few new features.
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Hey Microsoft, the last things we need are animated emoji
Microsoft's designers said Thursday that it plans to bring animated emoji to both Windows 11 and Teams, just two days after Microsoft's designers told us that Windows 11 was designed to calm us down.
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Save $76 on Apple’s opulent AirPods Max noise-cancelling headphones
Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods Max to around $473.
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How to turn your iPad into a true laptop replacement
Can an iPad replace a laptop? Yes, of course—but it does take some effort, in both your setup and how you use your iPad.
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What’s a Cloud PC? Microsoft’s video offers a first look
What's a Cloud PC? What's Windows 365? This Microsoft video walks you through what Windows in the cloud means.
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Windows 365 launches Microsoft’s Cloud PC era
Microsoft launched Windows 365 at its Microsoft Ignite conference, putting Windows into the cloud as a new managed Windows-as-a-service offering for businesses.
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What to do when your laptop is stolen (and how to prepare for it)
If your laptop is stolen, you'll need to act fast to keep your personal data secure—and actions you take before the hijacking can be crucial. Here's what to do.
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Does the Windows 11 preview slow down your PC?
We tested the current Windows 11 beta with our benchmark suite to find out if Windows 11 is faster or slower than Windows 10.
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Which PCs can upgrade to Windows 11?
Everyone wonders if their PC can upgrade to Windows 11. PC makers including Microsoft, Dell, and Asus, are publishing detailed information.
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Windows 11 Build 22000.65 adds search to Start, brings back performance booster
Windows 11 Build 22000.65, has added a search function to the Start menu and added back the missing power/performance slider, referred to as power mode.
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The PrintNightmare exploit is so scary, even Windows 7 got an emergency fix (but it’s imperfect)
Microsoft took the unusual step of releasing an emergency security patch for the PrintNightmare vulnerability, even for Windows 7—a dead OS.
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This 256GB U3 SD card is still at its Prime Day price
Amazon is selling the 256GB Samsung Pro Plus SD card for $30 today.
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Mandatory Microsoft accounts for Windows 11 Home might be a good thing
Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account to install, a move that rankles users who prefer to use a local account. But maybe it's actually a good idea.
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Windows 11 will give you 10 days to roll back to Windows 10
Windows 11 will give you 10 days to go back to Windows 10 if you don't want to stay on the new operating system, Microsoft says.
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Windows 11 video: First official beta hands-on
Microsoft's Windows 11 is here, and we're testing the first official build. Here's a video tour of its best features so far.
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Apple’s ultra-fast M1 iPad Pro is already $50 off
Amazon is selling the 128GB iPad Pro with the new M1 chip for $749.
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Only Windows 11 Pro will let you install Windows 11 with a local account
A source close to Microsoft has confirmed: Windows 10 Home will require a Microsoft account during the signup process.
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Why Windows 11 is leaving so many PCs behind (it’s not just TPM)
Security features only in the newest CPUs may be responsible for why your Ryzen 7 or Core i7 get abandoned by Windows 7, not just TPM requirements.
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Stop! Why you shouldn’t panic-buy a TPM for Windows 11
Are you planning to buy Trusted Platform Module right now in anticipation of Windows 11? You really shouldn’t do it.
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Microsoft explains why you’ll need a TPM for Windows 11
Microsoft unveiled the hardware specifications for Windows 11 on Thursday, to some confusion. On Friday, the company explained how TPMs will secure the PC.
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Is a Surface Pro 8 coming soon? A new Windows 11 feature adds to the evidence
Is a Surface Pro 8 on the horizon? A new clue is Windows 11's Dynamic Refresh Rate, an inking technology that uses a 120Hz screen.
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The Full Nerd ep. 182: Dissecting Windows 11’s best features and worst controversies
In this episode of The Full Nerd, resident Microsoft guru Mark Hachman joins the gang to discuss all things Windows 11.
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Hands on with Windows 11 (and this time it’s official)
Microsoft released the first official Windows 11 preview build on Monday. We've gone hands-on with the OS, digging into the lovely new Settings app, the updated Notifications center, File Explorer, the new Windows Store, and more.
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Windows 11 hands on: First look at the leaked OS
Microsoft's Windows 11 has been leaked, and we've gone hands-on with the first new Windows operating system in the last six years. It's got a new taskbar, Start menu, and massive new Widgets drawer.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming opens to all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on PC and iOS
No graphics card? No problem. Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to PCs and iOS devices as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Windows 11: Microsoft pulls PC Health Check, eyes broader CPU support
Microsoft is pulling the PC Health Check app to determine Windows 11 security, and plans to open up Windows 11 to earlier Intel and AMD CPUs.
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How to join the Windows Insider preview program to get Windows 11
Want to upgrade to Windows 11's beta? Try out unreleased Windows 10 features? Here’s how to become a Windows Insider, and what you should know beforehand.
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Windows 11 upgrades for Windows 10 PCs won’t happen until 2022
Microsoft confirmed late on Friday that Windows 10 users will have to wait until 2022 to receive Windows 11. New Windows 11 PCs will get first crack.
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Microsoft won’t allow Windows 11 on many older Surface devices
Microsoft's minimum hardware requirements will prevent many of its own older Surface devices, including most Surface Pro tablets, from upgrading to Windows 11.
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Why TikTok on Windows 11 might run great on all hardware
Android applications on Windows 11 will run just fine on both AMD and Intel processors, thanks to Intel's Bridge technology.
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Windows 11 removes these Windows 10 features, including Cortana
Windows 11 eliminates several familiar Windows 10 features, changing the way you'll use your PC. We've listed several of the most significant changes.
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Microsoft officially unveils Windows 11
Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11, the next generation of Windows. It begins rolling out next week to Windows Insiders.
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