Whether you’re buying a Chromebook for school or as an expensive device for the family to use, Black Friday can be a great time to shop for Chromebook deals. We’ll tell you what Chromebooks to buy, where to find them, and, of course, the best Chromebook deals currently being offered by major retailers. Yes, Black […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/554285/best-black-friday-chromebook-deals-2021-where-to-find-the-best-sales.html
Black Friday is offering many fabulous discounts on monitors this year. So, if you’re still rocking a tiny 1080p display and looking to upgrade to something bigger, brighter, faster, or simply more pixel-packed, there’s no better time to do it. Whether you’re looking for an ultrawide monitor for the ultimate gaming experience or simply seeking […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/553210/the-best-black-friday-monitor-deals-big-savings-on-dell-samsung-lg-and-more.html
Specialized webcams that support Windows Hello are still, surprisingly, rare. Microsoft’s secure-login system using fingerprint, biometric, and facial recognition technology is, after all, a unique feature of Windows 10 and Windows 11. It makes sense users would want to pair a desktop PC or older laptop with a Windows Hello-compatible camera in order to get its […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/394379/windows-hello-webcams-you-can-buy-right-now.html
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