I tried Microsoft’s new Surface privacy screen. The trade-off is obvious
… My uneducated guess is that Microsoft's new privacy screen technology offsets some pixels slightly, dimming them when the privacy screen technology is turned on. …
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Microsoft’s boring Surface laptop update has one feature I actually want
… To be fair, Microsoft's new privacy screen technology sounds genuinely useful. It's unclear whether Microsoft developed the technology independently, but it sounds identical in concept to the Privacy Display feature on Samsung's new Galaxy S26 phone. …
Surfshark offers amazing deal for its 8th birthday celebrations
2026 marks the 8th birthday of Surfshark, one of the industry’s leading providers of VPN technology. Over the past near-decade, the company has built an enviable reputation of privacy, security and performance for those who care about staying safe online. …
The 6G vision: Fewer dead zones, smarter networks, and built-in 'radar'
… "This is one of the most important technical challenges that must be solved for the technology to gain acceptance. The goal is to design the system according to the principle of 'privacy by design.' ISAC works like a radar, not a camera. …
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 changes very little, but costs a lot more
… Finally, Microsoft added a “privacy screen” technology, exclusive to the 13.8-inch version. Essentially, the Surface Laptop’s “privacy screen” technology, discussed more here , functions about the same as the the Privacy Display feature on Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 phone . …
I write about online scams. A fake Nvidia livestream still almost fooled me
I cover security and privacy for PCWorld, but even I’m not immune to falling for a trick. …
This privacy-first VPN will please even the most paranoid
… Recent stories by Sam Singleton: Best VPNs for torrenting: 5 top picks for speed, privacy, and security Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
MSI's triple-mode OLED gaming monitor goes from 4K to 680Hz
… The display technology is also innovative: the MPG OLED 322URDX36 features a 5th-generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung with Penta-Tandem technology. …
Tested: eMeet's budget 4K webcam has me sold on its remote control
… While Windows’ Studio Effects technology will crop and zoom to frame your face, the technology doesn’t always work with external webcams, and depends right now on whether you’re running a Windows preview or not. …
The best PC webcam doesn't have to bust your wallet
… Privacy shutter These devices are not a privacy threat, for the simple reason that they can be unplugged easily. Most have a flip-down privacy shutter, but you could always put tape over the camera or drape it with a dark cloth. …