My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a huge bust
Thunderbolt 5. The cutting edge of I/O. All of it — monitors, a Thunderbolt 5 dock, and even a Thunderbolt 5 SSD — was perched on my desk. I was pleased, in the way only…
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This powerful Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is $450 off
With just a few days left of the year, we found an amazing deal for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360, which is now $450 off at Best Buy. Instead of paying $1,350, you can get…
AI impersonators will wreak havoc in 2025. Here’s what to look for
Picture this: You receive an audio message from your sister. She says she’s lost her wallet and asks if you can send some cash so she can pay a bill on time. You’re scrolling through…
The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this yearly penultimate episode of The Full Nerd, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Adam Patrick Murray, and Will Smith came ready to brawl. Picking the best PC hardware of the year is no easy task,…
Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Gordon was 58,…
Going Full Nerd: My favorite Gordon Ung video is a masterclass in his talents
My colleague and co-conspirator Gordon Mah Ung passed away this weekend, after a battle with cancer. I’m heartbroken. Gordon is the journalist and the person I want to be when I grow up. But you…
The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple: One socket, one…
Philips 5000-series smart deadbolt review: To open, just scan the hand
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works incredibly well Robustly engineered and manufactured Comprehensive event logging Cons Interior clip design makes for difficult installation No means of backup power in…
Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for a killer 52% off
Jumping from Windows 11 Home to a Pro license supercharges Windows—useful if you need more advanced features. If you’ve been considering the leap, there’s good news for the holidays. Right now a Windows 11 Pro…
This amazing 4K Asus gaming monitor just got more budget-friendly
It’s the very best season of the year to find amazing deals, and this 27% discount on this 4K Asus TUF monitor is simply perfect. Now available for $399 instead of its usual $549, this…