I got this crazy cyborg keypad to improve at PC games. I still suck
I’m not great at games. At least, not on PC. I have no aptitude for using a mouse and keyboard. That’s right—I play everything with a controller. At least, I play all of my usual…
Alaina Yee
Alaina Yee
RoboForm review: A simple password manager with buried flaws
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely easy to use Affordable pricing Supports popular operating systems and browsers Cons Weaker security settings than similar rivals Windows app feels clunky at times Standout feature falls flat…
Gmail’s security scare is a dark reminder of the Internet’s fragility
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the latest topics on our YouTube show or the hot news from across the web? You’re in the…
Your Windows 11 PC hangs at shutdown? Adobe may be at fault
Recently, my Windows 11 PC began to choke when shutting down. A small error window would appear, holding up the process. The cause? A program called LogTransport2.exe. If you have the same problem and are…
It’s time we blow up PC benchmarking
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the burning topics on our YouTube show or the latest news from across the web? You’re in the…
The best game about an unhinged goose is just $7 on Steam right now
Back in 2019, an indie game launched with a simple tagline: “It’s a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.” And Untitled Goose Game tells no lies. This one sentence describes…
Everyone should know which passwords suck. Do you?
You probably already know that a password like 123456 is bad. It’s so simple and predictable that even other humans can easily guess it. But do you know all the other passwords that are just…
This low-tech ‘fix’ for digital hacking is out of date. Stop using it
You probably live in 2025. That is, you’ve created online accounts for major services like utilities and finances. But a handful of people still avoid it, and usually it’s because they think doing so will…
Hyte believes computer cases are fashion. I think they’re right
We’ve come a long way from the beige PCs of the 1990s. But even though I’ve gladly followed the evolution of computer cases, I’ve started to become cool toward today’s sleek, clean styling. But I…
‘Juice jacking’ is back, but rogue USB chargers don’t scare me
Remember juice jacking? This kind of attack happens when you plug your phone or tablet into a public USB charging port (like at an airport), and the malicious charger compromises your device. Most commonly, the…