I’ve reviewed a few battery packs from Otterbox, and have had a good experience with them so far. I’ve also reviewed a handful of battery packs that have a wireless charging pad built into them, and, again, have had a good experience. But I’ve never used a battery pack with a wireless charging setup quite […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553486/otterbox-folding-wireless-power-bank-review-charge-it-fold-it-and-power-your-phone-on-the-go.html
Mobile carriers have spent millions touting the benefits of 5G over the past several years. Their bragging makes it easy to forget that most devices spend a significant amount of their time connected to Wi-Fi. This is true even of smartphones and, of course, absolutely true of your PC. Yet people pay relatively little attention […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552421/wi-fi-performance-matters-more-than-you-think.html
Cellular contracts can be expensive. There is a way, however, to keep your bills under control, rid yourself of limiting contracts, and still enjoy the same level of service. All you need to do is switch to Tello Value Prepaid, which is on sale for a very limited time during our pre-Black Friday Sale. The Tello Value […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553382/pre-black-friday-doorbuster-get-6-months-of-top-rated-cellular-service-for-just-49.html
Choosing the right virtual private network (VPN) service is no simple task. A VPN should keep your internet usage private and secure, but not every service handles your data in the same way. How a VPN handles privacy is important, but so are things like the number a servers and country locations a VPN service […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/406870/best-vpn-services-apps-reviews-buying-advice.html
Whether you’re buying a new laptop for school or trying to find a gaming laptop, Black Friday can be the best time of the year to find deals. This year, more than others, you should act fast! The ongoing supply chain shortages mean that there may be fewer PCs this holiday season and they might […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/550968/best-black-friday-laptop-deals-2021-sales.html
We are terrible at passwords. We still suck at creating them (two of the most-used passwords remain “123456” and “password”), we share them way too freely, and we forget them all the time. Indeed, the very thing that can ensure our online security has become our biggest obstacle to it. This is what makes a […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/407092/best-password-managers-reviews-and-buying-advice.html
Black Friday is here and ready to rock and roll. If you’re looking to upgrade your computing setup with a better mouse, this is the best time to find a good deal. But with so many discounts out there it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed. No need to fret, we are here to help. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553207/the-best-black-friday-2021-mice-deals-savings-on-razer-logitech-corsair-and-more.html
DuckDuckGo is a familiar and popular search engine for people who think their searches are their own business, and no one else’s. But your search history is only one small part of the online profile that advertisers create for you, whether you know it or not. DuckDuckGo already offers a mobile Privacy Browser, a Chromium-based […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553701/duckduckgo-will-block-third-party-trackers-on-any-android-app.html
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