Apple needs to become a software company again
I have an admission: Though I frequently review new Apple products, I don’t always buy them. Like many of you, I can’t afford to update every bit of Apple hardware every time the company revises…
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Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on them
Enlarge / The Framework Laptop 13. Andrew Cunningham Since Framework showed off its first prototypes in February 2021, we’ve generally been fans of the company’s modular, repairable, upgradeable laptops. Not that the company’s hardware releases…
Best Windows backup software 2024: Free and paid options reviewed
Our PC storage drives won’t last forever and that’s why it’s always a good idea to use backup software to keep your data safe. The best Windows backup software can keep us covered when our…
Apple pushed a new iOS 17.4.1 build but you won’t find it in Software Update
Apple last week released iOS/iPad 17.4.1 with a couple of important bug fixes and security updates that you’ve probably already installed on your iPhones and iPads. But if you haven’t you’ll be getting a new…
Best photo editing software for Mac: Photoshop alternatives
If you want some of the features of Adobe Photoshop without the monthly subscription outlay one option to consider is Adobe Photoshop Elements. It isn’t the cheapest photo editor available for the Mac, but it’s…
Best Virtual Machine (VM) Software for Mac – Parallels vs VMware
Even the most loyal Mac users recognize that Windows still rules the roost in the world of desktop and laptop computers, and there are many important apps that only run on Windows. For example, the…
How we test antivirus software at PCWorld
Antivirus software can be confusing. If security protections are already built into Windows, what makes a third-party alternative worth the switch, much less the money you might pay for it? And heck, what makes Microsoft…
Windows: How to only allow software from the Microsoft Store
Free programs from the internet are not controlled by any central authority and can therefore contain malicious code depending on the download source. It is therefore safer if you only allow apps from the Microsoft…
AI PCs need useful software. Amazing audio filters are the first step
You’re working at home, rocking out to an embarrassing pop playlist. Suddenly, your boss requests a video chat. Do you scramble to turn off Spotify? Two years ago, sure. But not now. You’re probably used…
Multi-display support is coming to the M3 MacBook Pro via a software update
The news of the new M3 MacBook Air came with a little bit of a surprise: It can run two external displays with the laptop closed. That’s a change from the single-display support for all…