World Backup Day isn't the deal fest it once was
…KingSpec is one of those up-and-comer SSD makers, which is betting on another relative newcomer in the flash market, YMTC. (Gamers Nexus did a brief examination of YMTC and its…
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GPU running hot? How to diagnose and fix it yourself
If the frame rate suddenly drops, the PC gets very noisy or games crash unexpectedly, an overheating graphics card is often to blame. The good news is that you can identify and…
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…
Ryzen 9950X3D2 tested: AMD made a creator's dream chip in gamer clothing
…threads), a more gamer-friendly X3D alternative with one CCD, and Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus on a test bench machine. We matched up the hardware closely, but these shouldn…
Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox
…The console, whose alpha hardware is scheduled to be delivered to developers in 2027, will support PC games as well as Xbox titles. This will further blur the lines between console and…
Framework's new Linux laptop is selling faster than its Windows one
…So, yeah, we're talking about an already-niche design, and an expensive one that's laser-targeted to users who know both their hardware and software inside out. "The Macbook Pro…
PC Performance: Building, Tuning, and Pushing Your Rig Further
…Here's the one thing it needs Meet Windows 11's Dev Drive, the gaming speed trick hiding in plain sight Full Nerd The PC hardware slump is real. So is the…
Linux users surge on Steam, doubling in a year
Slowly but surely, Linux is gaining a foothold in PC gaming. According to the March 2026 Steam hardware survey, 5.3 percent of users are on some flavor of Linux, compared to…
Don't pay scalper prices for a Steam Controller
…It doesn't take space wizard powers to predict that the redesigned Steam Controller is a hot item, both because it's elusive Valve hardware and it's the first (hopefully not…
Microsoft cut the price of Game Pass. Now it should reinvent the Xbox
…Cheaper Game Pass is a big deal. PCWorld's team, including yours truly, recommended the streaming element as a cheap way to get a gaming fix without investing in expensive hardware. And…