No sound in video calls? Here’s how to fix it
You’re in the middle of a video conference, everyone is waiting, but your microphone isn’t working? Or you can be heard, but all the other participants remain mute? Welcome to the club of Windows audio…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Amazon’s Starlink-style satellite internet project just got a new name
Starlink offers some big benefits over regular home internet, but what we really need are competitors in that space. Amazon wants to be one of those competitors with Project Kuiper, a satellite internet service that’s…
Beware! How AI is writing phishing emails that look real
Back in February 2025, several media outlets warned of a new threat targeting users of Google’s Gmail email service. Attackers used AI technology to perfect phishing emails and make them look more convincing. To do…
$100 off! Snag Sony’s best wireless noise-canceling headphones today
When’s the best time to splurge on something nice for yourself? If you ask me, it’s Black Friday—or more specifically, the days leading up to Black Friday. There are already some hot deals going on,…
Don’t want Windows 11 25H2? Too bad. Microsoft is forcing it on some PCs
It’s been just over a month since Microsoft released Windows 11 25H2 and anyone who wants to install the major Fall 2025 update can do so. But what if you’d rather hold off instead? Turns…
Shopping for a VPN? These are the top 6 features to look for
To make our PCWorld best VPN list a VPN needs to offer a comprehensive list of features. There are many features that make up a VPN but the most important among them directly impact a…
Valve’s Steam Machine will help PCs replace consoles—and I’m down
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the surprising topics on our YouTube show or latest news from across the web? You’re in the right…
I hated the old Steam Controller, but Valve’s new one looks promising
Valve launched the Steam Controller a decade ago. It was designed to make traditional PC games playable on TVs in tandem with the original Steam Machine, which never took off. Now, Valve has announced a…
Kensington EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Spec’d and priced for pros
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Thunderbolt 5 Integrated M.2 slot for an SSD Dedicated function keys Dock will charge without need for a laptop connection Unusually varied ports (optical, CompactFlash) Generally stable Cons Some…
Get these three apps before getting a new computer
TL;DR: The PC Transfer Kit Bundle gives you three apps to move, backup, and permanently erase files, and it’s only $30. Moving to a new computer doesn’t have to be annoying. The PC Transfer Kit Bundle simplifies the entire process…