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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Your travel habits can leak sensitive info about you. Here’s what to do instead
Travel is usually fun, especially during the summer when everyone’s on vacation. So it can be easy to leave cybersecurity worries at home, too. Unfortunately, bad actors don’t take a break. In fact, they’re counting…
Does my writing sound like AI? Claude ranked my red flag habits
What could be better than an em dash? They pepper my writing, adding dramatic pauses and emphasizing my biggest points. I love em dashes — so does AI. The use — and overuse — of…
Switching to Claude? These 4 habits help you avoid hitting usage caps
Just switched to Claude? Me too, but while it’s been a pleasure migrating to an AI that feels more grounded and less emoji-happy than its competitors, it’s also surprisingly easy to get cut off in…
I’ve kept my laptop clutter-free for years. These 9 simple habits are how
Feature Your laptop doesn’t need to be a mess. Australian Editor, PCWorld Oct 6, 2025 6:00 am PDT Image: Pexels: Andrea Piacquadio My laptop’s desktop used to be a dumping ground for all and sundry…
8 must-have healthy habits if you work on a PC all day
Invest in the right setup from the start The first thing to get right is your setup, otherwise you’ll be fighting a losing battle from the start. Your setup includes everything you use while working…
I work on a PC all day. These 8 habits help keep me healthy and sane
Invest in the right setup from the start The first thing to get right is your setup, otherwise you’ll be fighting a losing battle from the start. Your setup includes everything you use while working…
7 laptop habits that coax the most out of your battery
I’ll be the first one to admit to not practicing the best battery habits, especially where my laptop is concerned. Most days I leave my laptop plugged in for far too long, which can deteriorate…