Microsoft said Thursday that it’s preparing to offer gamers the ability to save PC games downloaded from its Xbox store in whatever location they’d like, which allows greater access for modding them. It’s a freedom that other games stores have offered for years. It’s a small but important change for PC gamers. Currently, if you […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551528/microsoft-will-unlock-xbox-games-on-the-pc-to-allow-mods-and-possibly-backups.html
Nothing excites us more than discovering a great laptop deal. As part of its Black Friday Sneak Peek, Dell is selling a Core i3-powered version of the Inspiron 15 3000 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for just $300. That’s a little over $200 off of the list price. If you double […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551489/dells-black-friday-sneak-peek-includes-this-300-inspiron.html
It wasn’t that long ago when you had to drop $100 just to get 1TB of NVMe storage. If you’re willing to spend a little extra, you can double that capacity. Thanks to Adorama’s early Black Friday deal, the 2TB Kingston Technology N1 NVMe drive is available for $145. That’s $55 off the MSRP. It’s […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/551493/early-black-friday-deal-alert-get-a-massive-2tb-kingston-nvme-ssd-for-145.html
PC brands love to tout expensive, high-end laptops, but history has shown most people buy a budget laptop. And why not? A $500 laptop can be a capable machine that will serve you well for years. There’s just one problem: the brands are on to you. They’ve flooded the market with hundreds of slightly tweaked […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/549407/how-to-buy-a-budget-laptop-without-getting-screwed.html
Nvidia’s GeForce Now is a cloud streaming service that targets the current weak spot in the market: hardware availability and pricing. Essentially, you pay a subscription fee for the ability to use Nvidia’s “Superpod” computers to stream games from your library in lieu of having a physical GPU in your PC at home. The company […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/550273/is-nvidias-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-worth-it.html
It pays to be the leader. Since launching as the world’s first language learning app in 2007, Babbel has held its front-runner status in the field. Almost 15 years later, more than 10 million students worldwide have tackled a new language through the company’s trusty interface. With more than 10,000 hours worth of study material […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548115/babbel-launches-babbel-live-making-online-language-learning-come-to-life-2.html
You can connect all sorts of things, from a Nintendo Switch Pro controller and Apple AirPods to wireless mice and keyboards to your Windows 10 PC using Bluetooth. To do that, you’ll need to enable Bluetooth on your PC and then pair it with the other devices. Here’s what you need to know. How to […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/550822/how-to-turn-on-and-use-bluetooth-in-windows-10.html
Windows 11 is here! Microsoft has announced the next generation of its operating system, and we’ve already reviewed some of its next-generation features. As Microsoft rolls out Windows 11, bookmark this page to keep up with the latest news, tips, and our review of Windows 11. Scroll down for our hands-on and video walkthrough of […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/394768/windows-11-superguide-news-tips-reviews-and-more.html
The Fitbit Luxe has the look you’d expect from its name. Encased in stainless steel, available in black, gold, and silver, and backed with a line of fashionable accessory bands, it blends readily with stylish outfits. Its slender, thinner profile is also discreet on your wrist—of Fitbit’s lineup, it’s the smallest and least obtrusive model. […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548603/fitbit-luxe-review-this-solid-trackers-deluxe-price-delivers-on-looks-not-features.h
There are two things Avast’s paid security suites have been known for besides solid protection: good design and high prices. That’s changing a little bit, and for the better, with Avast One, the company’s new top-tier product. Avast still offers Premier as a step down, but Avast One is a suite well worth considering if […] https://www.pcworld.com/article/548703/avast-one-review-its-new-well-priced-and-looks-good.html