Your Windows PC is at risk if you’re missing these security certificates
…and how to tell if your PC will even get this upgrade. What is Secure Boot? At startup, your PC loads the necessary code to start Windows. In the old days, this…
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The MSI AI PC Buyer’s Guide: From Mini AI PCs to Powerful AI Workstations
…But mini PCs also offer increased power efficiency, run cooler and quieter, are simpler to maintain and upgrade – often with tool-free access to memory and storage – and their smaller footprint makes…
The Dell & Alienware 2026 Wish List
…Features such as higher refresh displays, AI-assisted productivity tools, better cooling systems and improved connectivity are increasingly designed to solve real frustrations, including slow multitasking, poor video-call quality and limited…
You can currently get Windows 11 Pro for life for just $9.97
…Microsoft stopped pushing security updates to Windows 10 last October, and anyone still running it has spent months without the steady stream of patches that keep an operating system safe, but upgrading…
RAM prices are brutal. Try these Windows 11 settings first
…Prices can be even higher for well-known brands and faster modules. If you’ve only recently upgraded or are using an otherwise well-optimized system, you don’t necessarily need to…
Steam is building a game performance estimator for your PC
…of PC gamers, and it's only getting more relevant as hardware upgrades become expensive, shading to unattainable. Now, it looks like Valve is working on a tool that can give you…
The remote work problem no productivity app can fix
…I'm your host, Mark Hachman, covering the productivity tips, tools, and trends that you need to know about, both from within PCWorld and beyond. If you want the latest issue in…
June 14 is the cutoff to get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life for $35
…fees and no renewal. Publisher support ends after October 2026, so keep that in mind if you rely on it. Windows 11 Pro is a comprehensive upgrade, giving you security tools like…
Microsoft's new CPU trick might finally fix Windows 11's app stutters
…But instead of tackling performance through additional tools or upgrades, the company is relying on a trick that affects the CPU. With the new "Low Latency Profile," the CPU speed will increase…
Googlebooks are the first anti-personal computers
…They’re the new generation of AI-first laptops, powered by Android and ChromeOS. And it’s not just upgrades, either. It’s an entirely new philosophy. Instead of waiting for your…