Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy
…But if you’d rather limit how much data Chrome, and by extension, Google, has on you, there are steps you can take.We don’t know everything Chrome gathers; Google keeps…
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I've tested a bunch of PDF editors. These are the best
…Depending on your PDF editing needs, the AI's ability to summarize, answer questions, or extract key details from documents could earn its keep in valuable time saved. See our article on…
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 changes very little, but costs a lot more
…the $1,699 Acer Swift X 14 AI and the related $1,499 Acer Swift Edge 14 AI . To that I added a pair of Panther Lake laptops, the $2,259 Dell…
The hidden laptop parts that decide speed, heat, and noise
…In PCWorld's testing, the bigger Acer Swift 16 AI produced a better result than the smaller MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+ in our Handbrake 0.9.9 encode benchmark, which forces…
World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
…You need way better defenses in this era of AI. Get a password manager Password managers make better account security so easy. You only have to memorize one strong password to safeguard…
Tested: KTC's H27P3 makes 5K more affordable
…In addition, the contrast ratio becomes a limitation because it means the display can’t show bright objects at maximum brightness without also elevating the brightness of dark areas of the scene…
The verdict is in: These are the 7 best external SSDs for gaming
…Note that SSD prices have risen considerably since our original reviews thanks to the AI / data center gold rush, and the recommendations below reflect that new reality. The older, linked reviews may…
Tested: Acer's Predator X32 X is another solid 32-inch 4K gaming monitor
…There are features like an on-screen crosshair and timer, but the monitor lacks features like a dynamically adjusting dark level stabilizer or an AI crosshair mode that can change based on…
Want a laptop under $500? These 3 are the best
…The idea is to push the laptop to its limits and then compare it against others we’ve tested. Chromebooks, on the other hand, go through a series of web-based tests…
We tested a bunch of external drives, and these 9 are our favorites
…Before you buy Due to the current global shortage of NAND (Thanks AI!), SSD prices have skyrocketed. Many of the prices quoted below and in the referred reviews will soon be, or…