Move over, League of Legends. Does anyone even care about Overwatch? No, the real future of esports is spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel. Don’t believe us? Then tune in to ESPN3 or YouTube this weekend to find out. No, this isn’t a joke. The Financial Modeling World Cup will be held this weekend entirely in Microsoft […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/559001/the-future-of-esports-is-microsoft-excel-and-its-on-espn.html
Even a generous 24-inch monitor can feel cramped when you’ve got multiple windows open on your desktop (and who doesn’t?). It’s much worse if you’re confined to a laptop screen. Fortunately, it’s simple enough to add a second monitor to your PC setup and spread out. Note: While the monitors we discuss below are 1080p, […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/448298/how-to-set-up-two-monitors.html
One of the most interesting parts of the Windows 11 announcement was that Microsoft would allow users to install Android mobile apps on their laptop and desktop computers. But there were a few caveats. One, it wasn’t what many would consider “the real Android.” Instead, Amazon’s forked App Store would be officially supported. And two, […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558723/google-play-games-will-run-android-games-on-pc.html
Dell has a fantastic deal on a Core i7 Dell Vostro right now. The manufacturer is selling the 13-inch Vostro 5301 for $749. That’s $963.87 off of the $1,712.87 list price, or a 56 percent discount. Of course, Dell’s list prices are always on the ridiculous side. Nevertheless, $749 is an excellent price for this […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558759/this-13-inch-dell-vostro-with-an-nvidia-mx350-gpu-is-749.html
Conventionally, software makers are supposed to be against piracy. But even the most lawful-good of them understand a basic principle: If someone can’t afford to buy something from you, they won’t, whether or not they get it at a cheaper price somewhere else. Microsoft seems to have realized this, as it’s sending discounted offerings to […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558659/microsoft-offers-some-office-pirates-a-sweet-deal.html
Many antivirus providers offer a discount to first-time subscribers, but it’d be hard to beat the deal Bitdefender has right now. The antivirus provider is offering new customers a one-year subscription to Bitdefender Total Security for just $10. That’s $80 off the list price. Our latest review of Bitdefender gave it 4 out of 5 […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558735/get-a-year-of-bitdefender-total-security-for-just-10.html
If graphics performance matters to you, you should never settle for your GPU’s out-of-the-box state. The real power comes from the tweaks and “extra” features you enable on your GPU. You just need to know where to look. We’ll point you to six must-use features for wringing more from your Nvidia GeForce graphics card . […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557823/supercharge-your-geforce-gpu-with-these-6-must-use-features.html
Ah, college. A time of true enlightenment. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re heading into your final year, you’re going to need a good laptop for research and writing papers. But with so many different brands and confusing model numbers out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. We’ve […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557622/the-best-laptop-for-college.html
The internet is a truly wonderful place. At the same time, it’s also a nightmare. That’s because the web is riddled with ads, trackers, and malware that infringe on your right to privacy. Thankfully, though, there is a way to filter all those things out. All you need is Adblocker Ultimate, which is offered on sale […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557407/get-an-adblocker-ultimate-lifetime-personal-security-license-for-30.html
Calendar management isn’t easy, even at the best of times. Between appointments, meetings, and other commitments, it can be next to impossible to keep everything straight — which is why so many have switched to Probooking. And right now is a great time to get it since their basic, one-year subscription plan is temporarily discounted […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557423/keep-your-calendar-under-control-with-probooking-just-14-99-for-a-1-yr-subscription.html