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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
A new tool gives you a lifetime of guidance for trading options
TL;DR: StratPilot AI gives you the information to be a smarter options trader, and it’s only $50 for life. Options trading requires a lot of research and data review before placing a single trade. StratPilot AI brings real-time data,…
Apple TV drops its paywall for Major League Soccer
Good news, soccer fans: You’ll be paying a lot less for your Major League Soccer habit next year. Apple has announced that starting next year, it will do away with the add-on paywall for Apple TV’s Major…
Black Friday mini PC deals: What to expect, early sales
We blinked and, somehow, Black Friday is already here. Well, technically, it’s a couple of weeks away, but we’re already seeing some of the best deals of the year, including for the impressive mini PCs.…
Black Friday USB flash drive deals: What to expect, early sales
Having some extra storage on hand is absolutely essential for anyone and everyone because it’s not always best to rely on the internet to send them off, either due to an unreliable connection or the…
AMD continues gaining desktop CPU share, holding its own in mobile
AMD’s share in the desktop CPU market continued to increase during the third quarter, a market researcher reported, while Intel’s decision to pull back in the low end of the mobile market left the two…