Replacing an old device is straightforward—you just pick out a new one and hand over some cash. Getting money for your moderately older or unused tech can be that easy, too. Instead of using online marketplaces to sell your tech, you can turn to a buyback service instead. They provide a quote based on the […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551956/best-services-for-selling-your-old-gear.html
Most of us have some rather sensitive files on our PCs. Whether it’s our tax returns, financial records, password lists (seriously, just use a password manager already), or just files you don’t want anyone to see under any circumstances, we all have our reasons for wanting a bit more security. This means that it’s time […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/549444/how-to-encrypt-files-in-windows.html
The costs associated with cybercrime are growing larger every year. If you aren’t already taking measures to protect yourself, then you’re just asking for trouble. Want to significantly reduce your chances of getting hacked? Then the Lifetime Password Manager and Privacy Subscription Bundle, offered at a very affordable $29.99, is just what you need. Every web user should invest […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551547/keep-your-accounts-safe-from-hackers-
If you’ve been meaning to beef up your online security and simultaneously add extra streaming options to your lineup, now’s the time to do it. That’s because we’re offering lifetime subscriptions to both CuriosityStream and KeepSolid VPN Unlimited and combining them together for an ultra-low $179 — An extra $20 off our normal sale price. VPN Unlimited is widely considered […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552108/get-lifetime-subscrip
Brave, the browser maker who pioneered the Brave Attention Token (BAT) as a way of paying you for your attention, has taken another unique step: The latest version of the browser has a cryptocurrency wallet built right into it. Brave version 1.32 includes a dedicated wallet built right into the browser, in which users can […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552444/brave-embeds-a-cryptocurrency-wallet-right-in-the-browser.html
It’s that time of year again, folks. With the holidays right around the corner, retailers across the country are gearing up for the chaotic tornado that is Black Friday. However, with supply chain issues hitting the world this year, you’ll want to get your shopping done early. Walmart has officially released its Black Friday 2021 […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551892/shop-the-best-early-black-friday-deals-at-walmart.html
Microsoft will begin phasing out the Groove Music app in favor of a new version of the venerable Windows Media Player, the company said Tuesday. Longtime users of Windows have probably used the Media Player app to play video and audio files from yesteryear. While the classic Windows Media Player will live on inside the […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552380/a-brand-new-windows-media-player-is-rolling-out-now-to-insiders.html
Microsoft has begun rolling out the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2), a glorified patch that won’t do much to improve your PC. Microsoft also said Tuesday that the company is ditching its biannual update schedule in favor of an annual cadence that aligns with its Windows 11 rollout schedule. Microsoft said that the new […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552325/windows-10s-forgotten-feature-update-is-rolling-out-now.html
Qualcomm processors for PCs enhanced by the company’s Nuvia design team will sample in 2022 for devices shipping in 2023, Qualcomm executives said Tuesday. The company also boldly pledged to offer Adreno graphics that could compete with desktop PCs. At the company’s 2021 investor day in New York, Dr. James Thompson, chief technology officer at […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552285/qualcomm-prophesies-2023-as-the-rebirth-of-its-snapdragon-chips.html
The infamous Blue Screen of Death is a rite of passage among PC users, the tell-tale sign that something Bad is happening. But the BSOD in Windows 11 is all-black instead of using the historically standard blue background. Apparently someone at Microsoft was feeling nostalgic: A forthcoming update will change it back to the classic […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/552279/the-infamous-windows-bsod-is-going-back-to-blue.html