Two years ago, budget PCs were often passed over in favor of expensive, premium laptops. Now, they’re all anyone can talk about. Two new processors—Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C and Intel’s Wildcat Lake—are setting the stage for…
When you buy a new iMac, not only do you get a new Apple USB-C cable to charge your Magic Mouse and Keyboard, but you also get it in a color to match. Unfortunately, Apple…
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld, and I’ve held laptops made of so many materials in my hands: Metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and even ceramic. People often think of plastic as a cheap,…
It was fun while it lasted, but it’s starting to look like the end for flat-rate AI plans as we know them, with GitHub being the first to turn out the lights. Just a week…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Massive 8TB or 20TB capacity Doesn’t require separate AC adapter when used on a 15-watt Type-C port Data recovery included with two-year warranty Xbox on PC-certified Cons Pedestrian performance…
If there’s a time to buy a Microsoft Surface, it’s now. Right now. NOW. Because Microsoft is raising prices in a big way. Microsoft has increased the prices of its Surface devices across the board,…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good level of customization and settings Good CPU and RAM usage measurement tools Low price point, one-time payment Cons Disk permissions errors when attempting to delete applications Our Verdict…
We love AirPods of course, but the design isn’t for everyone. If you fall into that group, the Beats Studio Buds are worth a look. They’re normally cheaper than AirPods, but instead of paying $150…
TL;DR: This refurbished Acer 311 Chromebook offers lightweight portability, Chrome OS simplicity, and solid everyday performance for just $82.99. Not every laptop needs to be a powerhouse. Sometimes you just want something quick to start, easy to…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Free plan Growing collection of server locations Great for geo-unblocking Cons Significant speed drop Five device limit is lower than rivals Our Verdict X-VPN has improved significantly and is…