Touchscreen laptops sounded futuristic. Now they just feel unnecessary
Most Windows 11 laptops I review have touchscreens and that isn't changing any time soon. At CES 2026, I went hands on with lots of laptops and most of them had…
Search
These are the 6 apps I trust with my account passwords
…Why you should trust PCWorld for password manager reviews PCWorld has tested computer hardware, software, and services for decades—since 1983. As users of PC hardware and software, we put all products…
I put this Asus laptop for creative work and it surprised me in every way
…In addition to PCWorld, his work can be found on Wired, Ars Technica, Digital Trends, Reviewed, IGN, and Lifewire. Matthew also covers AI and the metaverse for IEEE Spectrum and runs Computer…
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
…McAfee outlines how it handles your info in its privacy and legal terms , but I also asked the company who specifically sees the data and the protocols used to safeguard it. McAfee…
PC Performance: Building, Tuning, and Pushing Your Rig Further
…Given its specs and the current economy, it's a steal.
Tested: These are the only free VPNs I trust
…Why you should trust PCWorld for VPN reviews and buying advice Here at PCWorld we've been testing computer hardware, software, and services since the 1980s. As reviewers and users of PC…
I found a $30 PC controller that beats Microsoft’s $70 Xbox gamepad
…Michael Crider / Foundry And unlike most of the pricey official controllers mentioned above, this one comes with Hall effect joysticks (and triggers). That means that, at least absent any other hardware failures…
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: 6 key things to know
…It takes a game’s code and then pairs it with a specific set of optimizations, based on your particular PC’s hardware. What buyers of Arrow Lake Refresh should know is…
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
…Full Virus Scan gives your system a thorough pass; Targeted Scan looks at specific files or folders; and Quick Scan checks over critical and commonly targeted parts of your PC. Custom scans…
World Backup Day isn't the deal fest it once was
…For now, however, we'd recommend that you review our list of tested, recommended cloud backup services for any available sales. Are drive prices flattening? Fortunately, pricing data acquired and compiled by…