Windows 11 is here! Microsoft has announced the next generation of its operating system, and we’ve already reviewed some of its next-generation features. As Microsoft rolls out Windows 11, bookmark this page to keep up with the latest news, tips, and our review of Windows 11. Scroll down for our hands-on and video walkthrough of […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/394768/windows-11-superguide-news-tips-reviews-and-more.html
The Fitbit Luxe has the look you’d expect from its name. Encased in stainless steel, available in black, gold, and silver, and backed with a line of fashionable accessory bands, it blends readily with stylish outfits. Its slender, thinner profile is also discreet on your wrist—of Fitbit’s lineup, it’s the smallest and least obtrusive model. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548603/fitbit-luxe-review-this-solid-trackers-deluxe-price-delivers-on-looks-not-features.h
There are two things Avast’s paid security suites have been known for besides solid protection: good design and high prices. That’s changing a little bit, and for the better, with Avast One, the company’s new top-tier product. Avast still offers Premier as a step down, but Avast One is a suite well worth considering if […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548703/avast-one-review-its-new-well-priced-and-looks-good.html
There are so many more enjoyable ways to spend your time than cleaning your floors. Yet, particularly for parents and pet owners, it’s a chore that has to be completed far too frequently. And while it’s true that there are certainly plenty of robot vacuums on the market, few offer the bundle of features that […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548111/the-best-robot-vacuum-for-parents-and-pet-owners-has-more-features-than-other-models-at-its-price.html
In this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Mah Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Keith May, and Adam Patrick Murray hash out the best PC hardware of 2021. It’s immediately fireworks as Gordon nominates Intel’s 12th-gen Alder Lake as the best CPU of the year and Alaina counters that AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600G should be […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551314/the-full-nerd-ep-197-the-best-pc-hardware-of-2021.html
The infamous “Valve time” strikes yet again. Valve has delayed the launch of the Steam Deck, a handheld portable PC gaming system similar to the Nintendo Switch, until February 2022. Unfortunately, that means it won’t be available to purchase in time for the 2021 holiday season. According to Valve, they’re unable to deliver due to […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551279/valve-delays-much-anticipated-steam-deck-until-2022.html
Windows 10 Home has everything most consumers are looking for in a desktop OS, but that’s not the case for everyone. If you’re a PC enthusiast or own a small business, the extra features offered in Windows 10 Pro could make it the much better choice. In total, there are 12 additional features that you’ll […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551258/how-to-upgrade-from-windows-10-home-to-pro-using-an-oem-code.html
Borderlands is a series known for its particular brand of humor. But as sarcastic and goofy as the main games are, the DLC takes it up a notch, starting with space zombies and getting progressively weirder. Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, the final and most out-there DLC for 2012’s Borderlands 2, is now being […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551207/one-of-the-best-borderlands-stories-is-now-a-free-stand-alone-game-on-epic.html
Microsoft has released Windows 11. You undoubtedly have questions about what it will cost, how to upgrade, and more. We can help! We’ve provided a list of common Windows 11 questions and the answers as we learn them. We’ll update this list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) on Windows 11 as we learn more. What […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/394773/windows-11-faq-features-release-date-how-to-install.html
If you’re looking for smoother gameplay but don’t want to spend an absorbent amount of money on a graphics card, you can get a pretty good value out of upgrading your monitor. Walmart is currently selling a Samsung 34-inch, 3440-by-1440 gaming monitor for $249. That’s $30 off of the original sale price. However, the retailer […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551156/graphics-card-prices-getting-you-down-this-ultra-wide-gaming-monitor-is-a-much-better-value.html