Installing an AI assistant on your PC? 5 do's and don’ts
An AI that can rename your screenshots, organize your receipts, tidy up your notes, and build apps, all while you’re busy with other things or even sleeping? Count me in. From…
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Google's new Spark AI agent will run your digital life for $100/month
…Spark will live in the cloud rather than on your desktop PC, similar to Claude Cowork. That means Spark won't be able to directly access files on your system, but it…
Xbox Ally X gets performance boost from Microsoft's DLSS alternative
…Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X processors, which are nowhere near as good at running most games as AMD handhelds. The early Auto SR test is available via Windows Insider builds, but it…
20 free Windows apps that fix the most annoying parts of your PC
…That means you could have a bunch of old drivers still lingering around on your PC, and when old driver files build up over the years, they can rear their heads at…
Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones
…on Amazon) If you’re hunting for a solid entry-level gaming PC, this Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 build for $115 off on Amazon is a pretty compelling option right now. The…
Framework just made Oculink impossible to ignore
…the lack of PCs that choose to support it. Now this high-speed external I/O connection for gamers has found support from an unexpected source in Framework, the modular PC manufacturer…
I built a web page with OpenAI’s Codex in 5 minutes. Here's how
…Nothing will be going live on the internet–this will just be a simple web page living on your Mac or PC’s storage drive, and you’ll be able to open…
Malwarebytes Premium Security review: A one-time staple, now optional
…Since joining the team in 2016, she’s written about CPUs, Windows, PC building, Chrome, Raspberry Pi, and much more—while also serving as PCWorld’s resident bargain hunter (#slickdeals). Currently her…
Tested: These are the best budget computer speakers you can buy
…How we test PC speakers We test speakers on a range of different criteria, including their design and build, their sound quality, their ease of setup and additional features. For a more…
AI is changing PC graphics. Microsoft wants DirectX ready
DirectX, the Microsoft technology that allows PC games to talk to your gaming hardware, is going to build in support for the AI technologies that graphics vendors are already using.