In current enterprise environments, the need for an efficient PC management solution is clear. IT teams are expected to build, manage, and secure networks that must keep up with increased corporate headcount and device usage. Unfortunately, the ongoing focus on cost control means that even as their workloads get larger and more complex, IT teams […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/544662/amd-ryzen-pro-5000-series-processors-the-answer-for-it-efficiency.html
The best Windows tablets squeeze as much performance, battery life, and features as they can inside their ultraportable form factors. Also sometimes referred to as 2-in-1s, thanks to their ability to function as a laptop with the aid of rotating or removable keyboards, these compact PCs can replace a traditional laptop or an iPad for […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/395001/best-windows-tablet-2021-microsoft-surface-pro-vs-tablets-from-dell-hp-and-lenovo.html
Sometimes you’ll be using your PC and suddenly notice it feels sluggish, for no apparent reason. It’s the type of situation where you’re clicking on things and doing your normal “Windowsing,” but for whatever reason your PC is not as responsive as it usually is. You’re not doing anything intense like encoding video, so why […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/541489/how-to-check-cpu-and-memory-usage.html
Do you know what time it is? Time to pair that iPhone with a 40mm Apple Watch SE. Amazon is selling Apple’s basic smart watch for $240 right now. That’s $39 off the MSRP, and a $30 savings from Amazon’s usual price. The deal is only for the SE with a silver aluminum case and […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/544513/bump-up-your-wearables-game-with-the-apple-watch-se-for-just-240.html
Witopia PersonalVPN in brief: P2P allowed: Yes Business location: Reston, VA Number of servers: 300+ Number of country locations: 43 Cost (annual): $50 (Basic), $70 (Pro), $100 (Premier) VPN protocol: OpenVPN (Pro and Premier) Data encryption: AES-256 Data authentication: per-user 4096-bit certificate Handshake: TLSv1.2 The last time I looked at PersonalVPN from Witopia I was impressed […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/407993/witopia-personalvpn-vpn-review.html
System temps weigh heavily on many builders minds. If not for practical reasons, like maintaining longer lifespans for components, then for the sheer enjoyment of optimization. Most people focus on CPU and GPU temperatures, as those heavy hitters are expensive to replace, but some folks also come to wonder about other parts—like RAM. Generally they […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/540244/why-heatspreaders-on-ram-dont-matter-for-now.html
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 8 tablet arrives as Windows 11 goes out the door. Microsoft has already shipped one tablet this year, the Surface Pro 7+, which rose to the top of our roundup of the best Windows tablets of 2021. Can the Surface Pro 8 improve upon it? Yes. The Surface Pro 8 boldly strides […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/538941/microsoft-surface-pro-8-review.html
Just a week or so after formally announcing its first Acer Vero eco-friendly PC, Acer is expanding the lineup with new consumer and commercial devices, including the Acer TravelMate Vero. Acer launched its Vero brand in May, as a way to alert consumers that Vero laptops were made with sustainable practices in mind. Acer launched […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/543986/acer-expands-vero-green-pc-lineup.html
Popular Chromebook maker Acer is debuting several Chromebooks today, ranging from an inexpensive $399 Chromebook 514 on up to the similarly named $699.99 Chromebook Spin 514. Most Chromebook manufacturers typically offer processor options that include more traditional Intel Core processors, cheaper Pentium Gold options, and ARM processors from MediaTek, Samsung, or others. It’s this latter […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/544136/acer-chromebooks-aim-for-power-price.html
Acer just claimed the prize for announcing the first Intel 12th-gen “Alder Lake” gaming rig with its feature-filled Predator Orion 7000. Your wait is almost over. Sure, it’s been no secret that Intel’s Alder Lake desktop processors are in the works, but the reveal of the Acer Predator Orion 7000 confirms the new CPUs are […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/544054/revealed-the-first-intel-12th-gen-alder-lake-gaming-rig.html