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Investigation: RAM prices are falling. Don’t fall for it
…Both the Xbox and the PlayStation have had huge price jumps for existing hardware, sans any kind of upgrade, more than five years into a console generation. That's the first time…
Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS
…The main task of the UEFI software is to activate all hardware components and hand the computer over to the operating system in a working state. But it also has another important…
Tested: 11 great 4K monitors to meet any need or budget
…PCWorld prides itself on PC hardware experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since the 1980s, and we now review dozens of monitors every year. All of our recommendations have been…
I used the Dell XPS 16, and it's a mixed bag
…It’s a great-looking machine with some solid hardware, but other devices are much more practical, pleasant to use, and (often) more affordable. Price When Reviewed This value will show the…
Tested: Acer's Predator X32 X is another solid 32-inch 4K gaming monitor
…It will only be an issue in a room where you don’t have much control over ambient light. The monitor’s glossy finish will also amplify glare issues in this situation…
10 free ways to make your Windows PC harder to hack
…Eventually, developers and companies end long-term support and stop issuing security updates for older hardware and software. At that point, the hardware/software should be treated as unsafe and you should…
I tested AVG antivirus. It's proof great AV doesn't need to be pricey
…The only real issue with AVG’s app is the continued upsells for its other products. Paying for AVG reduces the flow, but doesn’t stop it all together. Virus, malware, and…
I switched to Starlink. These are the 6 biggest surprises
…That means I don't have to wait for service to be re-established or new hardware setup kits to arrive. Starlink is faster than some broadband Getting Starlink was a big…
Best portable monitors 2026: Displays that go with you
…PCWorld prides itself on its decades of PC hardware experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review dozens of monitors every year. All of our recommendations…