PC World

Want to have an adventure or two this summer but don’t want to pay outrageous prices? A OneAir Elite Plan can help. From the 22nd through April 30th, we’re offering a lifetime subscription for the specially reduced price of just $79.97. OneAir is a members-only travel app powered by AI. ...

Intel is preparing for Meteor Lake production to double this quarter, swelling its initial predictions that it will ship 40 million AI PCs this year. But there’s a catch: Intel is trying to build out more production capacity, as its assembly process is holding it back. Meanwhile, its next-next-gen chip, Panther Lake, is already in the fab. ...

In the market for a new computer but don’t want to shell out premium prices? Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M900 checks a lot of boxes for the hybrid working world. This portable computer supports standard VESA mounts and Tiny-in-One configurations, making it far more flexible than standard desktops, and you can get a Grade A refurbished model for a huge discount this Earth Day. ...

You should definitely be using a password manager. Data breaches are happening more frequently, and that flood of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. And it’s not just the “password12345” variety that is at risk—passwords that use variations on a single password or substituting numbers for letters are also vulnerable. ...

Is there such a thing as a monitor that’s too big? Asus doesn’t think so, especially when it comes to fancy OLED screens. That’s why it made the ROG Swift PG42UQ, a 4K gaming monitor that straddles the border between PC screen and TV. (It even comes with side ports and a remote control.) Normally $1,399, Amazon is selling it for just $999 today. ...

If you’re looking to pick up an affordable yet powerful laptop for office work or day-to-day use, you’re in luck. Dell’s currently selling the Inspiron 16 for just $729.99, which is a massive savings of $420. ...

MSI’s Claw looks like a lot of PC-based gaming handhelds that have come out in the last year to compete with the Steam Deck. But underneath it’s packing something wholly unique for the form factor: an Intel CPU and integrated GPU. And Intel’s new-ish Arc GPUs sometimes make huge gains with a little software tweaking. ...

For too long, PCs with Snapdragon Arm chips inside of them have been a mixed bag: some native apps run well, but others have stuttered and hung if they weren’t coded correctly. Those days may be over: the man in charge of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus says Qualcomm has addressed the compatibility issues. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsRespectable performanceLong battery lifeElegant designBrilliant OLED touchscreenConsHefty for a thin-and-lightDesign has usability issuesPricey for the performanceOur VerdictThe Dell XPS 14 is a looker, but even though it can offer respectable performance, it comes at such a high cost above competent — and often faster — competitors that ...

The internet is rife with ads, scams, and malware these days. You’re not going to stop using it, however, so it’s best to use it safely. With an AdGuard Family Plan, you and your family can enjoy not just a safer browsing experience but a better, and even faster one. Now through 4/30, you can get a lifetime subscription for more than $50 off. ...

Most of us charge our phones overnight. But having to disconnect it from the charger when you wake up to go the bathroom can be a hassle. So, why plug it in at all? With this 15W Nightlight Wireless Charging Pad, you can give your compatible phone a charge without having to unplug it when you get up. Right now, it’s $60 off. ...

Antivirus is a lot more than just antivirus these days, but you don’t have to fork over a hefty premium to get extra protections, even if it’s popular software. Just take today’s AVG Ultimate deal at Newegg — you can pay an incredibly low $18 to protect all your family’s gear for a whole two years. ...

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good cables from the bad cables in the review process. ...

A fresh PC usually feels shiny and exciting, except when it comes packed with extra software that you never asked for—like a trial of McAfee’s antivirus software. Inevitably, the evaluation period ends, and with it begins an onslaught of notifications asking you sign up for a paid subscription. Heck, sometimes the reminders begin long before the expiration date. ...

Microsoft is pushing advertising into every possible corner of Windows 11 that it can find, and the Start menu is definitely not a safe space. We reported a few weeks ago that Windows Insider builds were showing “Promoted” applications once again. In a shockingly short amount of time, that function has been pushed into the current Windows 11 wide release build. ...

Humans are terrible at passwords. Simply put, we suck at creating them, we can never remember them, and we share them way too freely. Indeed, the very thing that can ensure our online security has become our biggest obstacle to it. And if you think you have good reasons not to use a password manager, here is why you’re wrong. ...

Ugh, Alienware, you’re killing me here. I’m trying to save up for some new kayak gear, and you’re pushing your OLED ultrawide gaming monitor prices down to the lowest we’ve ever seen. Specifically, Best Buy has the Alienware AW3423DWF, our current pick for the best gaming monitor you can buy, for just $777.77. ...

Wondering what the numbering system for the next-gen AMD CPU you buy for your AM5 system will be called? Me too — frankly the names and numbers for modern CPUs make my head spin. But we have reliable information that the company is going with “Ryzen 9000” as the family name for the upcoming models, widely expected to debut later this year. ...

OLED monitors are the cream of the crop when it comes to gaming, and Samsung makes one of the biggest, widest ones out there. The Odyssey OLED G9 is 49 inches of super-saturated, perfect-black glory, but it doesn’t come cheap, with a regular retail price of $1799. But today Amazon is offering it at one of the best prices we’ve seen yet, just $1099. ...

When it comes to a lot of mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, smaller is better. A mainstream gaming company like Corsair isn’t going to be popping out keyboards without a number row, but this K70 Pro Mini Wireless RGB is about as small as you can find on a store shelf at 60 percent layout. At launch it went for over $150, but today you can pick one up at Amazon for just $63.99. ...

Gamers, as Samuel L. Jackson once famously said, you better hold onto your butts. If you’ve been looking around for a powerful yet affordable gaming laptop, you’re in luck, as we’ve unearthed an absolutely killer deal today. Dell’s selling the Alienware m16 for $1,049.99, which is a whopping $700 off of the original $1,749.99 price. ...

Qualcomm is now breaking down exactly how fast each of its new Snapdragon X Elite and Plus Arm processors are…but with a list of chips and a product number decoder that is virtually impenetrable to read, let alone say. Let’s face it: Processor naming schemes have become ridiculously complex. ...

An AI PC is the next big thing in PCs…or so a lot of companies would have you believe. But what is an AI PC, why should you buy one, and what — if anything — does an AI PC offer? While those answers are evolving over time, we can tell you what we know right now. ...

While there are many free office tools on the market, few utilities are as powerful as Microsoft Office. And right now, you don’t have to break the bank to get it. Now through 4/30, we’re offering Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows or Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for $200 off. Rated 4. ...

It’s probably fair to say that the Generative Fill feature within Adobe Photoshop has utterly transformed my photo-editing workflow. Today, Adobe just made it better — and spun off several additional features that complement Generative Fill, too. ...

Many people believe that Microsoft will eventually provide a version of Copilot that will run within Windows right on your PC. Microsoft may have just tipped its hand with a new AI model, or LLM, that is specifically designed to run on local devices. On Monday, Microsoft introduced “Phi-3-mini,” a 3. ...

As CPU makers push microprocessors even faster, a PC’s memory must keep up as well. JEDEC, a key chip standards body, has responded by issuing a new DDR5 memory standard that pushes speeds up to 8800Mbps. Put another way, that means that PC memory speeds will increase from DDR5-6800 to DDR5-8800, eventually. ...

F5 to copy, F6 to move, or F8 to delete: At the time, these were important shortcuts for quick file management in Norton Commander. The former standard tool among file managers is long gone, but Midnight Commander offers you an adequate replacement. ...

Antivirus software is a necessary tool in today’s online world. Attacks are only becoming more sophisticated, especially with the continued rise of AI. Even the most tech-savvy and cautious among us can drop their guard at wrong time or get tricked into exposing themselves to a malware, spyware, or ransomware vulnerability. ...

You can’t really beat the versatility of a 2-in-1 laptop. You can swing the screen around 360 degrees and use it like a tablet or prop it up like a painter’s easel for watching movies or sharing a work presentation. If you’re interested in picking up such a machine, you’re in luck. Today you can get the HP Pavilion x360 for just $459. ...

At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsFile backup, sync, and imaging in one programEasy interface1TB of online storage for $20 extra with yearly license, $30 with perpetual licenseConsMinor interface glitches and sloppinessDoesn’t support VHD/VHDX Online storage only usable via BackupperOur VerdictWith the addition of online storage, Aomei Backupper 7 can now compete with Acronis and ...

The days of floppy disks and burned CDs may be long gone, but every once in a while you still need just a huge bucket of external storage. The frustrating thing is that the bigger the drives and files get, the longer the transfers take over USB. ...

Windows 11 Moment 5 is currently the latest version of Windows 11, released on April’s Patch Tuesday. The update prepares for the update to Windows 11 version 24H2, which will be released later this year, and adds some new features intended to simplify and streamline everyday tasks in Windows. ...

Mini-ITX motherboards, which measure approximately 6.7 x 6.7 inches, are significantly smaller than Micro-ATX models measuring 9.6 x 9.6 inches. This smaller size makes Mini-ITX ideal for tiny computers that are even suitable for travelling, but offer fewer features and limited expansion options compared to Micro-ATX. Mini-ITX usually only has a single PCIe x16 slot, a maximum of two M. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsAffordableDecent battery lifeGood display visibilityConsBig and bulkyCheap buildLimited performanceOur VerdictThe Acer Aspire Go 15 (2024) isn’t much to look at, but it plods along without much fuss, only struggling when demand is put on the meager integrated graphics or too much CPU horsepower is called for. ...

Every dog owner wants to give their pooch the best life possible. Sometimes to do so, it helps to know more about your dog than just what’s on the surface. That’s where the DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test comes in. This intuitive genetic test for dogs is painless, quick, and it’s on sale for 15% off now. ...