Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare
I have a headache from dealing with Secure Boot this past week. I’m also now worried about the future of security on PCs, given the economy right now. Let’s rewind…
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Best free password managers 2026: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
…We advise choosing Google or Firefox for the widest reach across devices, and Apple if you own both MacOS and iOS devices (and don’t plan to leave). Microsoft's password manager…
5 expert-tested cloud backup services you can count on
…well as a hedge against Internet downtime. OS and device support Most services provide client backup software for the major operating systems (Linux, OS X, and Windows) and both Android and…
Tested: These are the only free VPNs I trust
…Do you want unlimited bandwidth but a restriction on devices? Or is it preferable to have more devices but deal with a bandwidth limit? Server network One of the first things you…
These are the best Thunderbolt docks you can buy right now
…Tariffs have been a major wild card on all sorts of purchases. Daily discounts and so-called "lightning deals" affect prices, too. Thunderbolt docks, however, still receive discounts during major shopping events…
Investigation: RAM prices are falling. Don’t fall for it
…Smaller Chinese manufacturers are expanding their capacity to offer memory to both their own gigantic domestic market and major international players like Lenovo, Dell, and HP. It's possible that data centers…
My testing of the WD Blue SN5100 found it to be a worthy PCIe 4.0 successor
…WD Blue SN5100 Retailer Price £106.99 View Deal Product Price When push comes to shove, not a whole lot of users need or can use 14GBps PCIe 5.0 NVMe performance…
The EaseUS PC Utility Buying Guide
…EaseUS adds deeper scanning, broader device support, and the ability to preview recoverable files before restoring them. It supports recovery from HDDs, SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, and other common storage devices…
I review VPNs for a living and these are my top picks for torrenting
…Can I get a better VPN deal? Here at PCWorld, we are regularly hunting down the best VPN deals to help you get the most bang for your buck. VPN services are…
These Windows Hello-equipped webcams give desktop PCs laptop powers
…While most modern laptops include integrated IR cameras for Windows Hello, the majority of desktop PCs do not, making an external Windows Hello–compatible webcam an essential upgrade. At PCWorld, we evaluate…