This 8BitDo phone controller is my most fun travel gadget
You can play a lot of games on your phone, old and new. I’ve gone through Skies of Arcadia on international flights thanks to near-perfect emulation of the GameCube era. And the best way to…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
The new Outlook app is fixing 3 annoying inbox quirks this fall
Microsoft recently confirmed that three spiffy features are heading their way to the new Outlook app for Windows 10 and 11. Even though Microsoft has been extending support for classic Outlook, you may want to…
Now $10 for 2: Anker’s 100W USB-C cables charge phones in 30 minutes
NOW JUST $10 Anker 100W USB-C Cable (2-pack) View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(“#sticky-promo-block a”).addEventListener(“click”, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(“#sticky-promo-block”).querySelector(“p.promo-title”).textContent; const data = { event: “stickyConversionUnitClick”, eventCategory: “Sticky…
Google fixes 2 critical Chrome bugs with two quick patches in a row
In Chrome versions 150.0.7871.114/115 for Windows and macOS, and 150.0.7871.114 for Linux, released on July 8th, the developers have fixed 27 security vulnerabilities, some of which are critical. According to Google, none of them are…
Atomic Mail lets you send fully encrypted emails
Atomic Mail promises secure communication with end-to-end encryption, which protects messages that only you and the sender can read. Here’s how it works. First, create a new account by clicking the Create Inbox button on…
Alienware AW3426DW review: Maximum monitor bang for your buck
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Minimalist, functional design Excellent SDR and HDR image quality Low price for latest QD-OLED ultrawide panel High HDR brightness Cons Design is arguably a bit too reserved No USB-C…
I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app
While lots of free streaming services offer lineups of live TV channels to flip through, they all have the same problem: You’re not in control of the content, and you’re constantly interrupted by ads. A…
The best new laptop might be an old one
The smartest laptop to buy in 2026 may not be a 2026 laptop. That’s why PCWorld’s laptop deals roundup has become one of the most useful things we publish. Now, more than ever, I’m convinced…
I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi… and won
You should set up a guest Wi-Fi network at home—or so says common advice. Putting visitors and even internet-capable devices (e.g., smart TV, baby monitors, cameras, etc.) keeps their security weaknesses isolated. But not all…
This antivirus doesn’t slow your PC down — it quietly keeps it safe for $19.99
TL;DR: Protect your Windows PC from malware, phishing, and ransomware without performance slowdown — ESET NOD32 Antivirus is available for $19.99. Most antivirus software falls into one of two categories: heavy enough to slow your PC…