Getting an e-reader can do wonders for bookworms struggling with library management. (Physical space is a finite and precious resource, as we all found out during 2020.) You don’t even have to spend that much either, as today’s entry-level options pack a slew of features. Case in point: Amazon’s $90 Kindle, which sports a front […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552166/amazon-kindle-vs-kindle-paperwhite.html
It’s that time of year again. Early Black Friday deals are already rolling out, with more new sales showing up every day. But this isn’t your typical shopping season. For 2021, there’s concern whether shipping issues will mean less stuff on the shelves for the holidays. As we’ve already been hearing for months, the global […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/550848/best-black-friday-tech-deals-2021.html
PC gaming is fun, versatile, and chock full of snazzy utility software tailored to supercharge your experience. That said, there’s plenty of bulky, frustrating utilities out there too. Fear not! After years of playing around with all sorts of tools during intense gaming sessions, we’ve identified the best sidekick utilities for PC gamers. Who knows—they […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/547316/7-free-programs-every-pc-gamer-needs.html
Our favorite SSD is on sale at its best price yet. Amazon is selling the 1TB Gold S31 2.5-inch SSD for $80.74, which is down from $95. In order to get this deal, you need to click the 15 percent off coupon underneath the price on the product page. The Gold S31 is the best […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553646/get-our-favorite-1tb-2-5-inch-ssd-for-80-74.html
Do you want to build websites? Do you want to build them with Python on the backend? If so, we’ve got the course for you. One of our top picks in our roundup of the best online Python courses has a phenomenal deal going on right now. Udemy’s “Python and Django Full Stack Web Developer […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553661/learn-to-build-websites-with-all-the-tools-including-python-for-just-12.html
Windows 11 has a few rough spots. But for power users, there are none rougher than the new interface, specifically Microsoft’s new approach to the Start menu and taskbar. What had evolved into a surprisingly functional and elegant tool as of Windows 10 seems to have taken a few steps back, imitating other modern operating […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552936/startallback-fixes-what-i-hate-about-the-windows-11-ui.html
Buying a processor for a gaming rig isn’t as hard as it used to be. Now that Ryzen 5000-series and Intel’s 12th-gen Core CPUs come with more performance and cores than ever before, it’s hard to buy a stinker these days—especially because most games favor graphics firepower over CPU oomph. All that said, there are […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/401980/best-cpus-for-gaming.html
The web can be a truly wonderful place. And it can be equally terrifying. But is it possible to have all the good while keeping out all the bad? In short, yes. And all you need to do that is a lifetime subscription to AdGuard, on sale right now for an extra 30% off in pre-Black […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553387/save-an-extra-30-off-a-lifetime-of-adguard-during-our-pre-black-friday-sale.html
With Windows 11 officially here (review), you might think every single new laptop is now shipping with Windows 10, but we’re actually seeing many laptop vendors still offering both operating systems with the newest models typically shipping with Windows 11. Some, however, still ship with Windows 10 but obviously include the option to upgrade them. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/436674/the-best-pc-laptops-of-the-year.html
The video game industry is worth more than $300 billion globally. And that enormous number is expected to keep rising every year. The takeaway? If you want a career with a lot of upside, then game development is where it’s at. And there’s no better way for beginners to get trained than with The 2022 Ultimate Learn […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552292/learn-how-to-develop-games-using-the-unreal-game-engine-just-35.html