It’s not just Prime Video: Max shows 50% more ads now
When HBO Max launched its ad-supported plan in 2021, it promised no more than four minutes of ads per hour. Now, it’s quietly backtracked. A support page for Max’s Basic with Ads plan says to…
One of our favorite low-cost Thunderbolt docks just got even cheaper
One of the best things about laptops nowadays is that they’re slim and thin, but this can also be their main downside because ports have been sacrificed on the altar of ultra-portability. Thankfully, a dock…
One of our favorite budget Thunderbolt docks just got cheaper
One of the best things about laptops nowadays is that they’re slim and thin, but this can also be their main downside because ports have been sacrificed on the altar of ultra-portability. Thankfully, a dock…
Proton VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
Proton VPN has quickly established itself as one of the best VPNs on the market thanks to its outstanding privacy practices, solid speeds, and top-tier feature set. The service offers a veritable treasure-trove of extra…
9 mundane tasks ChatGPT can handle in seconds, saving you hours
ChatGPT is rapidly changing the world. The process is already happening, and it’s only going to accelerate as the technology improves, as more people gain access to it, and as more learn how to use…
BlueNoroff Deepfake Zoom Scam Hits Crypto Employee with MacOS Backdoor Malware
The North Korea-aligned threat actor known as BlueNoroff has been observed targeting an employee in the Web3 sector with deceptive Zoom calls featuring deepfaked company executives to trick them into installing malware on their Apple…
Secure Vibe Coding: The Complete New Guide
DALL-E for coders? That’s the promise behind vibe coding, a term describing the use of natural language to create software. While this ushers in a new era of AI-generated code, it introduces “silent killer” vulnerabilities:…
Apple’s Federighi: Macs will be Macs, iPads will be iPads, and never the twain shall meet
The star of last week’s WWDC25 keynote was the new iPadOS 26 windowing system. It’s not only a long-requested user feature, but it’s easily the best-designed and executed multitasking system the iPad has ever had.…
Traveling with a laptop can be scary. These 5 tips will keep yours safe
Feature These safety tips are tried and true! Australian Editor, PCWorld Jun 19, 2025 3:30 am PDT Taking a laptop with you when you travel means you have the convenience of your work or entertainment…
Windows vs. SteamOS will be the next great console war. I can’t wait
Have you seen the news? Microsoft has signaled that future Xbox consoles will run Windows, which points to one big possible future: gaming PCs may soon be taking the living room by storm. It sounds…