Intel recently abandoned 4K Blu-ray playback for its newer CPUs, and the news sadly came as little surprise. Security issues have long plagued the company’s SGX technology, and relatively few people watch physical media on a computer. AMD’s Ryzen CPUs never even supported 4K discs.
But people who regularly pop 4K Blu-ray discs into a 11th- or 12th-generation Intel PC don’t have to accept the downscale to 1080p. You can continuing getting that experience with the help of a
Dell has a few killer deals on laptops today, but this one really stands out from the rest. For an extremely limited time, the retailer is selling a Dell Inspiron 15 3000 for just $310. Specs are limited at this price, but it should still be a solid on-the-go laptop. The trouble is there’s limited stock available, so you’ll need to act fast. At the time of writing this post, 57 percent of the deal stock was already gone.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 features a 15.6-inch 1080p disp
Whether you’re looking for powerful internals or an awesome keyboard, Lenovo laptops are both reliable and highly rated. Here at PCWorld, we’ve personally used and tested a number of Lenovo laptops, from ThinkPads to Yogas and everything in between.
While everything on the list below has its pros and cons, there’s one laptop that really stands out from the rest. The Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon Gen 9 nabbed our top spot because of its roomy display, stellar keyboard, and quiet
Skimming through the endless reviews slamming AMD’s new $199 Radeon RX 6500 XT this week, you might think the affordable graphics card is nothing short of an abomination. “Worst GPU!” Hardware Unboxed’s video title screamed. “Worse Than 2016’s GPUs,” Gamers Nexus declared. “A GPU you might be able to buy… But shouldn’t,” Linus Tech Tips proclaimed. The list goes on.
Here’s the thing though: While those perspectives are
Accountants record, track, and analyze financial data. And they’re pretty important, especially at tax time. Do you fully understand your cash flow? If not, get a handle on it with Ultimate Financial Accounting and CPA Certification Training Bundle, offered this week for just $34.99.
This bundle features eight courses that present accounting fundamentals in a language that’s easy to understand. Students will learn about debits and credits, come to understand financial
The latest social-media craze is Wordle, the simple game where you have six guesses to match the game’s five-letter word. Five green squares means you’ve succeeded, and can rack up likes on Twitter and Facebook. But there are at least three simple ways to cheat at Wordle—including a way to discover Wordle’s word in advance for the next days or weeks. We have Wordle spoilers!
We’re not trying to ruin Wordle, which has become a fun activity for millions. But we c
Late last year, during the annual commercial-fest that is the Game Awards, we heard that Google was planning to bring its Play Games platform from Android to Windows PCs. It’s arrived, at least for a few lucky players: The limited beta is only available in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea as of today. And it’s a closed beta, so even if you’re in the rollout zone you’ll have to apply to get in.
According to Google’s initial promotion, the system allows playe
It’s a good day to power up your mobile gear and maybe even your PC, too. Amazon has a one-day sale on Anker chargers and cables, which includes a three-port power strip. The deals end just before midnight on Thursday evening, PST. Here are some of our favorite picks from the sale:
First up is the Anker USB-C power strip for $26, which is down from $40. It has three regular power outlets plus two standard USB ports and one USB-C port for charging mobile devices. This is a pure power s
Today you can get a solid deal on a whole lot of expanded storage for your PC. Newegg is selling the WD Elements 10TB desktop hard drive for $170, which is down from $210. You’ll need to use the checkout code SSBN2Z24. The deal ends just before midnight Pacific time on Thursday evening.
As this is a desktop external hard drive, it requires its own power source as opposed to the portable kind that can run off of a USB port. The box includes the hard drive, a USB cable for connecting to
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsAttractive designAffordablePunchy audioExcellent keyboardConsMediocre performanceSubpar battery lifeOur Verdict The Lenovo Flex 5 is a good mid-range Chromebook with a decent display, excellent speakers, a nice keyboard, and versatile connectivity.
Best Prices Today
Retailer
Price
Delivery
$389.00
Fre