3 Gmail features that save you from embarrassing email mistakes
Gmail has a few handy tools that give you more control over when your emails go out, and what happens after you hit the send button. Here are my favorites: Schedule send I don’t know…
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World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
So many arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your online security only…
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…
Even cybersecurity experts make simple mistakes. Here’s the real lesson
Turns out that helming the forefront of cybersecurity is not a shield from basic mistakes. Such was the lesson buried in a talk at RSAC 2026, where a pioneer in cryptography recapped a notable slip-up…
6 risky battery charging mistakes (and what to do in case of fire)
A mobile phone battery stores enormous amounts of energy in a very small space. As long as everything is working properly, we don’t notice anything. But a technical defect or incorrect handling can trigger a…
I’m an IT expert. Here are the 6 most common backup mistakes people make
Feature Avoid these pitfalls when backing up your data! Australian Editor, PCWorld Sep 25, 2025 6:00 am PDT Image: Pexels: Jakob Zerdzicki Backing up your files can be a lifesaver when data gets corrupted, or…
No, Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill your drive
Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only occurs on…
Relax! Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill yours dead
Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only occurs on…
I’m a PC security expert. These are the 5 dumbest mistakes I’ve made
Feature I’ve learned a lot about PC security, but I’ve also made some cringeworthy mistakes. Here are some of the biggest! Australian Editor, PCWorld Sep 9, 2025 6:00 am PDT Image: 13_Phunkod / Shutterstock.com I’ve…
I’m a tech expert, but I still commit these 8 Windows PC mistakes
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…