How to use your smartphone as a Windows 11 PC webcam
Although it was already possible in the past to use smartphones as a webcam on a Windows PC, this was cumbersome, not very stable and hardly useful. Now Windows 11 has been updated to allow…
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4 quick ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
Many arbitrary holidays litter our calendars (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your security takes…
Lenovo Yoga 7i review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with tradeoffs
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Long battery life Large, flexible touchscreen Pleasing metal construction Respectable speed for everyday computing Cons Low-quality display Mushy keyboard Weak graphics performance Our Verdict The Lenovo Yoga 7i (16IML9)…
Microsoft’s latest Windows update breaks VPNs, and there’s no fix
Microsoft said this week that the most recent Windows security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 may break VPN connections. According to Microsoft (via Bleeping Computer), “Windows devices might face VPN connection failures after…
Nvidia’s ‘Premium AI’ push for PCs claims GPUs rule, NPUs drool
“AI PCs” are all the rage in the computer industry right now, at least if you listen to anyone trying to get you to buy a new laptop. Neural processing units or NPUs are the…
Make cooking easy (and healthy) with 29% off Ninja’s Air Fryer Pro XL
If you’ve never used an air fryer, you’re truly missing out. It’s a magical cooking machine that can do almost anything at record speeds — and the results are delicious. Good news! Right now, you…
This $450 Dell 2-in-1 laptop is ready for work and play (35% off)
Nothing beats the versatility of a 2-in-1 laptop. Need to use it like a tablet for taking notes? Want to prop it up like a tent and watch a movie? All you have to do…
Does lift-off distance matter in a gaming mouse?
Mouse lift-off distance, or LOD, often appears as a setting you can tweak in the companion software apps for gaming mice. But what it means and how to use it to get the best performance…
This award-winning Corsair keyboard is an even better deal today
Mechanical keyboards are great for gaming, but it’s all too easy to spend way too much on one. Corsair’s most expensive model is nearly $300, and it’s missing a lot of premium features. Meanwhile the…
Microsoft Windows EOL pop-ups: Watch their long, annoying history
In recent weeks and months, Microsoft has increased the pressure on Windows 10 users to finally upgrade to Windows 11, highlighting the impending end of Windows 10 support. However, this end of support is not…