Just as in past years, Fitbit has slashed the prices of its fitness trackers and smartwatches for Black Friday. Good timing too, given the gluttony of year-end holidays. Right now you can grab the company’s most popular models at sizable discounts—as much as 40 percent off. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/554277/best-black-friday-fitbit-deals-save-big-on-popular-fitness-trackers-and-smartwatches.html
Should I buy a Chromebook or a Windows laptop? It’s a common question, whether asked by parents weighing the best computer option for back-to-school or by people who just want an inexpensive computer for themselves. We’ll help you choose the right one. Our latest update includes more answers to questions you might have: such as, […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/402141/chromebooks-versus-windows-laptops-which-should-you-buy.html
Antivirus software is nearly as crucial as a PC’s operating system. Even if you’re well aware of potential threats and practice extreme caution, some threats just can’t be prevented without the extra help of an AV program—or a full antivirus suite. You could, for example, visit a website that unintentionally displays malicious ads. Or accidentally […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/407277/best-antivirus-for-windows-pc.html
A random, strong password is a key way of protecting your accounts—but keeping track of them can be a hassle. The best way to balance online security with convenience is a password manager, and signing up for one doesn’t need to be expensive. Especially since right now, LastPass is offering 25 percent off its paid […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553414/safeguard-your-passwords-for-cheap-with-lastpasss-black-friday-sale.html
Microsoft is offering deep discounts on its Surface Go 2 for Black Friday. The configuration with the Intel Pentium 4425Y, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal SSD storage is on sale for $400. That’s $150 off the MSRP, which is the same asking price as the base model unit. When we reviewed the Microsoft […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/554154/get-a-128gb-microsoft-surface-go-2-for-400.html
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