I’m a PC expert, but I still can’t break these 8 bad habits
I have a confession to make: I don’t always do as I say. I’ve been a tech journalist for 20 years. Over those years, I’ve written countless how-to guides and advice columns, and I’ve made…
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Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ tested: A better trackball at last?
Some of us here at PCWorld really liked Kensington’s chunky Expert Mouse TB800 EQ because it’s a comfy wireless trackball mouse with easy-to-use buttons and scroll wheels you can map to whatever functions suit your…
I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi… and won
You should set up a guest Wi-Fi network at home—or so says common advice. Putting visitors and even internet-capable devices (e.g., smart TV, baby monitors, cameras, etc.) keeps their security weaknesses isolated. But not all…
Teamgroup Expert P34F review: A geo-locatable portable SSD
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good 10Gbps performance, especially with very large files Can be geo-located using Apple “Find My” Compact and rugged Cons Test unit’s geo-tag worked only intermittently Requires CR2032 battery (provided)…
Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent
One security researcher discovered a previously unpatched vulnerability in Windows and reported it to the Microsoft Security Response Center. However, they didn’t respond to his report in time and now an exploit is circulating in…
I’m a PC expert. These are the 8 Windows mistakes I still make
I have a confession to make: I don’t always do as I say. I’ve been a tech journalist for 20 years. Over those years, I’ve written countless how-to guides and advice columns, and I’ve made…
A Microsoft expert casually dropped this big tip for safe AI use
In the early days of the web, downloading files was new and fun. You could find all kinds of weird, interesting things, like MIDI versions of your favorite songs. But as fun as unrestricted access…
These expert AirPods Pro setup tips will take your earbuds to eleven
The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most feature-rich earbuds, offering advanced tools and settings to fine-tune users’ everyday listening experience. From touch and pressure sensitivity to health monitoring and immersive audio output, the latest AirPods…
As a Mac expert, these are the first 9 tweaks I recommend for every new MacBook
You went out and splashed the cash on a new MacBook, you’ve completed the hallowed unboxing ritual, and you’re ready to get started with your latest fascination. What now? We’ve got a few ideas of…
I’m an iPhone expert. These are the 10 settings I always change first
When you set up a new iPhone, iOS prompts you about some preferences for customizing certain things, such as the theme, access to location services, and Siri. Still, there are a lot of hidden features…