It’s been twenty years to the day since Microsoft announced the Xbox, its first home gaming console. To celebrate, the company released a 30-minute presentation showing off the history of the platform, from the bulky original to the Xbox 360, Xbox One, and the new and still hard-to-find Xbox Series X and S. To cap […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551889/halo-infinites-free-to-play-multiplayer-goes-live-early-on-pc-and-xbox.html
The Windows Store has been terrible for years, mocking Microsoft’s attempts at a more mobile-style integrated platform on Windows 10. The company seems to have learned at least a couple of lessons from its failures. The Windows 11 version (now rebranded “Microsoft Store”) is a notable improvement when it comes to design, though still “somewhat […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551798/windows-10-users-are-now-getting-11s-snazzy-new-microsoft-store-ui.html
If you want to track your sleep and fitness while looking good while doing it, then today is your day. Amazon is selling the Fitbit Luxe fitness tracker for $100. That’s the all-time low and much better than the usual $150 it sells for. The sale price only applies to models in black, white, and […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551767/the-fitbit-luxe-is-just-100-right-now.html
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If there’s one thing you can say about Windows 10’s Settings it’s that, like a relationship on Facebook, it’s complicated. Like really complicated, with nooks and crannies offering more and more settings everywhere you look. Microsoft fixed that in Windows 11 with a much more simplified version, but with so many people sticking with Windows […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/546882/windows-10-settings-superguide-system-part-ii.html
IT professionals don’t usually have a lot of free time, so it can be difficult for them to keep their training up to date. That’s why Whizlabs, which provides fast and easy access to web-based certification courses, is so popular. Whizlabs features a wide range of technical certification courses for practically every type of professional. They […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548512/save-big-on-whizlabs-it-certification-courses-during-our-pre-black-friday-sale.html
Python programmers reportedly make a hefty average salary of $120K per year. If you’ve been considering a career change, then this may be the perfect sector to get into. And especially right now since you can enroll in The Premium Python Programming Certification Bundle for only $29.99. The Premium Python Programming Certification Bundle is a ten-course package that introduces students […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551285/train-yourself-to-be-a-skilled-
Drones continue to grow in popularity. And not just with hobbyists. UAV’s, in fact, are being put to work in professional settings all over the country. If you aren’t already using a drone, maybe it’s time to consider getting one — such as the Ninja Dragon Alpha Z PRO, which is on sale for an extra 15% off […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548504/save-15-extra-off-this-dual-camera-drone-with-pre-black-friday-code.html
Don’t be one of those people who’s fumbling around with their phone while driving. We get it, for many people who don’t have a standalone GPS in their car, a phone is an indispensable navigation aid, not to mention quite useful for hands-free communication when in transit. Given it’s centrality as a travelling companion, it […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/407689/best-phone-mounts-and-holders-for-cars.html
A recent Twitch data leak revealed how much money their top streamers are earning. And, spoiler alert, it’s a lot — One, in fact, has made nearly $10mil in just two years. The point? There’s money to be made in content streaming, but to get started you need pro-grade software. That’s why we’re offering lifetime subscriptions to XSplit […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548492/pre-black-friday-get-xsplit-broadcaster-premium-for-15-less-with-code