New operating systems generally make claims of better performance, but bugs and other issues tend to undercut them, at least at the start. Such is the case for at least some users who’ve upgraded to Windows 11. In addition to some introductory problems on AMD Ryzen CPUs (which have since been fixed), reports of dramatically […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558176/windows-11-might-seriously-slow-down-your-ssd.html
If you want to add some Bluetooth headphones as a stocking stuffer or something under the tree, Amazon has a nice sale today. The online retailer has a one-day deal on the Anker Soundcore Q30 and Q35 over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones for $60 and $91. According to Anker, the Q30 feature active noise cancelling that use […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558153/give-the-gift-of-bluetooth-sound-with-this-one-day-sale-on-anker-headphones.html
Not sure what to get the gamer in your life this year? Try a year of Humble Choice for $99 with the checkout code HOLIDAY21. Humble Choice is the best gaming deal behind Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and right now you can save $80. After the first year, the price returns to its usual $180. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/558161/get-a-year-of-humble-choice-for-just-99.html
The Internet narrative for Intel’s stupidly fast 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs has been set: They’re stupidly power hungry too. While that can be true, especially under heavy all-core loads, the actual truth is far more nuanced than the Twitter hot takes you’ve seen jammed into 280 characters. We briefly covered some of the nuances around […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/556749/stop-screaming-that-intels-alder-lake-is-a-power-hog-its-not.html
Sam’s Club is a members-only warehouse shopping destination with locations all over the country. Under normal circumstances, an annual membership would cost you $57.96. But we’re going to show you how you can get one of these memberships for way less. Just purchase our Sam’s Club Membership bundle, which is available for purchase right for only $19.99. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557391/find-out-how-to-get-a-sams-club-membership-for-basically-nothi
E-commerce is growing by leaps and bounds. If you want to market a product or service, but aren’t sure what tools you need to use to make your social channels draw interest, then look no further than The Essential 2022 Movavi Multimedia Software Bundle. And right now is a great time to get it since it’s […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557394/get-four-critically-acclaimed-multimedia-software-titles-for-just-79.html
It’s a good day to get some speedy storage for you PC. Amazon is selling the 1TB Sabrent Rocket Q NVMe SSD for $85 and the 2TB for $170. That’s $15 and $30 off their most recent prices. This PCIe 3.0 NVMe features QLC (quad-level cell) NAND, which packs 4 bits of data per cell. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557909/get-the-1tb-sabrent-rocket-q-nvme-for-just-85.html
I hate to state the obvious, but it needs to be said. Keyboards are important. In fact, I’d argue they’re the most important peripheral of them all, as they allow us to communicate with our computers. Whether you’re working or gaming, chances are you spend a great deal of time typing on a keyboard. But […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557179/full-travel-keyboard-vs-low-travel-whats-the-difference.html
Intel’s 12th-gen “Alder Lake” CPUs have largely put the company back in the pole position when it comes to the best desktop CPUs. In fact, the Core i5-12600K dominates its AMD counterpart so severely that it’s nigh impossible to recommend a Ryzen 5 over it in terms of raw performance. Does that mean it’s game […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557094/8-reasons-why-amd-ryzen-cpus-deserve-your-attention.html
Zoom, Skype, and Teams are really great platforms for getting people together who may be physically distant. For giving presentations, though, they’re a little substandard. That’s exactly why XSplit Presenter Premium has grown so popular. And now’s a great time to get it since a lifetime subscription, which normally costs $200, is discounted by 70 percent. XSplit […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/557397/engage-your-video-conferencing-audience-with-xsplit-prese