The 5 laptop features that matter most in 2024
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the literal hundreds of choices. And it seems like every laptop out there advertises a different set of “must-have features”…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
Get tips & self help with various Windows, PC, and Laptop Devices.
How to prevent (or survive) a ransomware attack
Of all the common PC security threats today, ransomware may be the most pernicious and painful for users. Not only can it lock up your device and prevent you from accessing your PC and data,…
This 1440p Acer gaming monitor is just $200 today
1440p resolution (2560×1440) seems to be becoming the new standard for PC gaming, finally usurping 1080p for all but the most speed-obsessed esports fans. If you’re ready to upgrade, MicroCenter has a rare deal for…
BenQ IdeaCam S1 Pro review: A terrific webcam and then some
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great value Robust physical design Integrated ring light Macro lens genuinely seems useful Useful remote control in box Cons Not quite 4K (but close enough) No 60fps option No…
Logitech’s new webcam flips down to show your desk
PC accessories like webcams don’t exactly progress at the same breakneck pace as, say, CPUs or smartphones. In fact, Logitech’s top-of-the-line Brio 4K design has seen only a few mild adjustments since it was first…
iDrive adds unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup of Microsoft 365
One of our favorite online backup services, iDrive, has added a new feature: unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup from Microsoft 365 Personal accounts. This might feel somewhat familiar: iDrive offered a similar program aimed at Google Workspace…
Save $300 on this RTX 4060-powered Lenovo gaming laptop
Calling all budget-minded gamers! If you’re looking to pick up a powerful gaming laptop on the cheap, you best stick around, as I’ve just unearthed one scrumptious deal. Lenovo’s selling the Legion Slim 5 Gen…
Raspberry Pi 5: 6 great tips, tricks & uses for the single-board PC
With more than 45 million units sold, the Raspberry Pi is not only by far the most successful single-board computer, but also the best-selling British computer ever. The single-board computer (SBC) has also won countless…
10 things I would never do as an IT professional
I have been working in the IT industry for over 30 years, for most of this time as an editor at PC-WELT (PCWorld’s German sister publication), specializing in security. I test antivirus software, give tips…
Best PCIe 4.0 SSDs 2024: Up your storage game
Most computers and storage drives still use the common SATA or PCIe 3.0 interfaces to sling your bits of data around, but if you’re lucky enough to own a relatively modern PC, you might be…