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Mar 18, 2024
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If you're about to set off on a long-haul flight, or if you're planning on trekking the outback with no cellphone reception, then how are you supposed to catch up with your favorite YouTube creators? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
In this article, we'll teach you how to download YouTube videos in full quality (up to 8K) so you can watch them anywhere, all without needing to spend a penny.
What is 4K Video Downloader ?
4K Video Downloader is free desktop software that works on Windows, macOS and Linux. It allows for quick and easy downloading of videos from streaming sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitch and more.
Once installed, you can download videos in either MP4 or MKV format at resolutions up to 8K, and you also get control over the codec, frame rate and subtitles. The best part is that it's completely free to get started, all you need to do is download the program from https://4kdownload.com/vd/.
The application supports all types of YouTube content, including Shorts, 3D videos, 360 videos and live VODs. You can even download priv
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Mar 18, 2024
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DoRoyal has been supporting websites since 2012 and has a 4.3/5-star rating on Trustpilot. With DoRoyal, you'll have everything you need to get your website up and running with ease. You'll get unmetered bandwidth and web space, security support from antivirus tech and a Spam Assassin, an online file manager, and Softaculous script installer to customize your site however you see fit. A Jester's Plan also includes unlimited support for domains, subdomains, email accounts, and databases.
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Mar 18, 2024
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Rated 4.6/5 stars, Windows 11 Pro is a game-changing operating system, designed for modern professionals in the hybrid working world. It has a host of security and productivity features and a seamless interface that's easier on the eyes and made for convenience. With features like snap layouts, seamless redocking, and improved voice typing, you can tap into new degrees of productivity. Security features like TPM 2.0 and Smart App Control give you greater peace of mind when working away from the secure office WiFi. Plus, if you're a gamer, you'll love the graphics experience of DirectX 12 Ultimate.
Upgrade your operating system for a steep discount. Now through 11:59 pm PT on March 24, you can get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $29.97 (reg. $199).
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Mar 17, 2024
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This customizable smartwatch is full of features that you'd expect from a leading model. It stays synced with your phone to deliver incoming messages, works as a remote control for your phone to take pictures, and tracks a host of activity and wellness data. It comes with a magnetic no-buckle band that's comfortable and suitable for working out in. You can wear it for two days of constant use without having to recharge.
Enjoy the convenience of a smartwatch without the smartwatch price tag. This week only, you can get the MagPRO Smartwatch with Magnetic Band & Activity Tracker for 75% off $150 at just $39.97.
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Mar 16, 2024
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Microsoft 365 gives you the productivity tools you need to stay on top of your work and personal tasks. You'll get access to all of the household names such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Plus, since Microsoft 365 switched to a cloud-based subscription plan, you'll always have access to the most updated versions of the apps no matter where you are.
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market today and a favorite here at PCWorld. It offers you everything you could want from a premium VPN service including six simultaneous device connections, access to over 5,000 servers all across the world, and a host of extra security features. We think that a VPN is one of the best moves you can make to ensure you're safety online and to keep traffic hidden from prying eyes.
Normally, these individual subscriptions would cost $140, so you'll be saving a cool seventy five percent by opting for this deal. The time is right to upgrade your computer software and you're not likely to find a better savings than this.
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Mar 16, 2024
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Prism Drive utilizes AES 256-bit and HTTPS encryption to protect your file library and makes it incredibly easy to manage your data from any device. If you ever need to share files, you can do so with shareable links, while user-friendly features like mobile upload and drag-and-drop management make staying organized an absolute breeze.
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Mar 16, 2024
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Microsoft Visual Studio makes it easier to write multiple languages and platforms in the same interface, keeping your project workflow all in the same place. You can collaborate with others more seamlessly using Live Share, and track your progress and gain greater insights into your code using CodeLens. With IntelliCode, you can even automate lines or blocks of code based on context.
Simplify your coding workflow. During our St. Patrick's Day Flash Sale, you can get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows for just $39.97 (reg. $499). But act fast, this offer is only available until 11:59 pm PT on March 17.
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Mar 15, 2024
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Why you should trust us: Hey, it's in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We've been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. All of the picks below have been personally tested and vetted by our experts, who've applied not only performance benchmarks but rigorous usability standards. We're also committed to reviewing PC laptops at every price point to help you find a machine that matches your budget.
Update March 15th, 2024: Since our last update, we've published several new laptop reviews, which we'll link to below. We've also added the Alienware m16 R2 as the Best Overall pick and changed the MSI Titan 18 HX to the Best High-End Gaming Laptop pick.
MSI Raider GE78: The MSI Raider GE78 delivers phenomenal gaming performance for a high
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Mar 15, 2024
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What's SIM jacking?
This attack is called SIM jacking, where someone transfers your phone number to a SIM card in their possession. Afterward, they break into your bank account (and any others that rely on phone calls or SMS for verification). They don't need your password, either. It can be trivial to complete a password reset with access to those codes.
In this fresh spinoff on SIM swapping, attackers skip social engineering and head straight for your mobile account, as reported by Bleeping Computer. If they're able to successfully plug in a leaked, stolen, or even guessed password, they can use a feature meant for easy phone switches—scanning a QR code—to transfer your number to their phone's eSIM. Embedded SIMs can be found on many modern phones and are compatible with all major carriers, making such thievery less complex o
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Mar 15, 2024
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CPUs typically ship as a packaged chip, sometimes with a PC cooling solution in the box. "Delidding" is a far more extreme step that involves removing the processor package and heat sink to provide access directly to the die itself. Consumers and even enthusiasts rarely do this, as it exposes the fragile processor die to the elements. However, it also allows for more aggressive cooling solutions, which can allow the chip to run at even higher speeds. It's timely, as Intel's latest chip as already been overclocked from its stock speed of 6.2GHz to 8.8GHz.
"Intel is working with a select group of partners to provide support for delidded i9-14900KS-powered systems with a one-year limited warranty," an Intel representative said in an e-mail. "No other Intel Core SKUs-including standalone i9-14900KS box/tray units-are eligible for delidded warranty support."
It's unknown, however, what that warranty covers. Intel has offered warranty support for overclocking before and it was called the Performance Tuning Protection
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Mar 15, 2024
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Intel updated the technology in conjunction with the launch of the Core i9-14900KS — which, at speeds of up to 6.2GHz, should already be exceptionally fast by itself. But IAO adds an even higher speed boost — up to 11 percent faster performance in Metro: Exodus, according to an Intel presentation.
Intel's IAO launched alongside the 14th-gen Core lineup with only support for Metro: Exodus and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege included, but the new updates has added World of Warcraft, Red Dead Redemption 2, Dirt 5, F1:22 and several additional titles.
The application optimization is delivered as a part of Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology (Intel DTT) and requires the installation and enablement of Intel DTT for operation, according to Intel. You can download a user interface via the Microsoft Store. Intel hasn't said a whole lot about how IAO works, only that it affects how the workload threads are routed to the appropriate cores via Intel's Thread Dir
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Mar 15, 2024
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If you didn't know, Super Pi is a Windows program that calculates the value of pi to 32 million digits. The faster your processor, the faster it can use the single-threaded program to calculate the value. It's about as simple as it can get as a means of measuring a computer's literal number-crunching performance.
So naturally, when Intel officially unveiled the Core i9-14900KS, which can reach speeds of 6.2GHz even without overclocking, it did so on Pi Day, 3-14 in American notation. And of course maxing out the Super Pi benchmark was one of the first things users did with it.
The i9-14900KS now holds the top two spots on the public leaderboard, at 3.662 seconds and 3.768 seconds to run the calculation. Noted overclocker speciali
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Mar 15, 2024
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But choosing an external SSD means sorting through a dizzying array of options, and making a poor choice can leave you feeling hard done by. Lucky for you, we've done the testing and can offer some sure-fire recommendations that are guaranteed to help, and not hinder, your gaming setup.
Why you should trust us: We are PCWorld. Our reviewers have been putting computer hardware through its paces for decades. Our external drive evaluations are thorough and rigorous, testing the limits of every product — from performance benchmarks to the practicalities of regular use. As consumers ourselves, we know what makes a product exceptional. For more about our testing process, scroll to the bottom of this article.
Updated March 15, 2024: We have a new pick for the best 20Gbps external SSD for gaming: the Lexar SL600. Granted, the top-tier gaming drives all perform within spitting distance of each other, but this uniquely shaped portable drive still managed to edge out Crucial's X10 Pro for this honor. Read on to learn more.
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Mar 15, 2024
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FTC investigators allege that Restoro and Reimage, two companies run out of the same office in the Republic of Cyprus, have been scamming customers with fake antivirus software for years. The two companies have settled with American investigators for $26 million USD, which the FTC says will be used to "provide redress" to the companies' victims. Both companies will be prohibited from misrepresenting technical problems or distributing deceptive products or services in the US.
It's a pretty simple setup: A pop-up ad posing as an official Windows alert tells you your PC is infected with a virus, complete with a timer that says permanent damage is imminent if you don't download an antivirus program right-the-hell-now. Once you install the program, which costs between $27 and $58, you have to call a number to "activate" it.
The software does nothing, and the number you called puts you on a spam list for even more fraudulent services. The FTC says that the two companies could sometimes bilk hundreds of dollars more out of victims by offering live remote "support." According to
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Mar 15, 2024
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Take my keyboard preferences, for example: For FPS games like Counter-Strike 2, I can't go past my SteelSeries Apex Pro Tenkeyless, which is so compact it gives me a ton of space beside me for wild mouse maneuvers.
On the other hand, for games needing numpads and for writing reviews, I opt for my Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro since it rocks full keyboard sizing. Its linear switches are also ridiculously quick and comfortable to type on.
My devices now look like they're floating above my desk.
Dominic Bayley / IDG
Likewise for gaming mice, I have preferred devices for different games: for FPS games I tend to gravitate
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Mar 15, 2024
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Let's dive into the specs for a moment. The Asus Vivobook 16 is rocking an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, AMD Radeon graphics, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. That's more than enough oomph (aka power) to handle office tasks, browsing the web, watching YouTube, and so on. The 16-inch display also has a resolution of 1920×1080, which is fine for day-to-day use. As for connectivity options, you're getting one HDMI, one USB-A 2.0, two USB-A 3.0, and one USB-C 3.0.
This is a good deal, but I don't expect it to last very long, so you better swoop in sooner rather than later.
Get the Asus Vivobook 16 for $499.99 a
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Mar 15, 2024
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A new federal government definition of broadband raises the minimum threshold to 100 megabits down, 20 megabits up, thanks to a long-awaited ruling that comes into effect today. That's a 400 percent/600 percent increase over the previous minimums set in order to advertise for wired broadband service, 25Mbps down/3Mbps up.
For a quick example, the cheapest "broadband" package advertised by my local ISP, Blue Ridge, meets this standard for downloads (300Mbps) but not uploads (7Mbps). In order to count as true broadband, users in this service area have to upgrade to the highest advertised package, 2Gbps/40Mbps, at nearly $100 a month for a promotional price.
The FCC last raised its standard of broadband in 2015, and the next bump will be to 1Gbps/500Mbps at some point in the future. According to the Commission's short announcement (PDF link), 24 million Americans (7%) lack access to fixed internet at the new speed. That figure rises to 24% and 28% of people in rural areas and Native American tribal lands, respectively.
Mobile networks are helping to close that gap — notably companies like T-Mobile and Verizon offer 5G service to the home as a replacement for wired internet. But mobile broadband still i
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Mar 15, 2024
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For more notebook options, check out PCWorld's roundup of the best laptops available right now. We've got can't-miss picks for every use case and budget, putting our thousands of hours of hands-on testing to work for you.
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Everyday laptops
Sometimes all you need is an everyday, no-frills laptop for browsing the web and checking e-mail. If you're in the market for such a machine, check out our picks below.
Lenovo IdeaPad 1, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU/AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1080p display, $259.99 ($160 off at Microcenter)
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Mar 15, 2024
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It's a similar chain of events to what happened last year when Utah enacted a law requiring websites to verify the ages of users.
Pornhub's official statement to those trying to access its content in Texas. No further comment about how I obtained this screenshot.
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And as with Utah, Texas's actions prompted an increased interest in virtual private networks, or VPNs. Google searches for "VPN" immediately skyrocketed in Texas as folks looked to circumvent the ban. I chec
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Mar 15, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$139
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Mar 15, 2024
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On Windows PCs, you can use Windows Hello to lockdown access to your Chrome passwords. When turned on, you'll have to enter a PIN or use a biometric authentication method (like a fingerprint or webcam) before Chrome will fill in a login form with your user name and password.
Here's how to enable the feature.
Step 1: Verify that Windows Hello is set up
Already sign into your Windows PC with a PIN code, fingerprint, or facial recognition? You should be able to skip to Step 2. (However, if you don't see the option for Windows Hello in Google Password Manager's settings, return to this step.)
The Sign -in options in Windows 10.
In the Windows 10 or 11 start menu, type sign-in options — or open your Settings app and use the search bar to find the si
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Mar 15, 2024
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This drone has a 4K HD 90º front camera and a 120º wide-angle bottom camera, allowing you to capture incredible photos and video while high above the ground. With optical flow positioning, the drone can get more stable footage while hovering and can send a first-person view transmission from up to 328 feet away.
Piloting the drone is easy for beginners, thanks to one key-start/stop that makes take-off and landing easier, as well as gesture control, obstacle avoidance, gravity control, and more intelligent functions to save beginners from themselves. You can even do 360º flips to show off! When you're done, simply fold it up and stow it away.
This week only, get a great deal on a beginner-friendly drone. This 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance is 40% off $119 at just $69.97 now.
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Mar 15, 2024
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Before Thursday's upgrade, which was announced in a Google blog post, Chrome automatically checked links against a list of known bad sites, which was kept on your device and updated every 30 to 60 minutes. This standard mode in Chrome Safe Browsing, similar to rival browsers like Firefox, allowed user traffic to remain anonymous but left room for visiting shady web pages, since the lists weren't refreshed constantly. For real-time defense, Chrome users had to opt into Safe Browsing's Enhanced protections. These also enabled access to AI-powered identification of malicious links and pages. The trade-off was allowing Google to directly associate you with your browsing habits, including any downloads.
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Mar 15, 2024
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The lightweight, versatile external display has a 16:10 aspect ratio and 2560×1600 resolution, along with a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 60Hz refresh rate to deliver crisp visuals. It's extremely portable and offers wide compatibility with USB-C and HDMI ports that support laptops, desktops, smartphones, game consoles, and more. Plus, with the built-in speakers, you don't even need an additional peripheral to get outstanding sound. It's also durable, with a scratch-proof magnetic smart cover that golds into the stand as a monitor support.
Enjoy more screen space at a better price. This week only, you can get the 13.3? 2K Portable IPS Display Monitor for 15% off $169 at just $144.97.
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Mar 14, 2024
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Actually, the ratio came from nature—it's the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter, and it was always there, just waiting to be discovered. But who discovered it? In honor of Pi Day, here's a semi-brief history of how pi came to be known as 3.14(1592653589793238462643383279502884197169…and so on).
Editor's note: This article originally published in 2010. We're rerunning it today in honor of Pi Day, 3/14. You may also want to check out our roundup of 10 surprisingly practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do.
The history lesson
It's hard to pinpoint who, exactly, first became conscious of the constant ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter, though human civilizations seem to have been aware of it as early as 2550 BC.
The Great Pyramid at Giza, which was built between 2550 and 2500 BC, has a perimeter of 1760 cubits and a height of 280 cubits, which gives it a ratio of 1760/280, or approximately 2 times pi. (One cubit is about 18 inches, though it was measured by a person's forearm length and thus varied from one person to another.) Egyptologists believe these proportions were c
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Mar 14, 2024
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When determining the best VPNs for Android, we consider several criteria. First, it's crucial that it is a top performer on the OS. Also, since Wi-Fi can be inconsistent at times, we test these apps over the course of three days, running a total of 15 tests each day (three times for each test country location) to look at speed and consistency of service. Finally, we considered the Android app itself and its ease of use, as well as other things such as pricing and the number of simultaneous devices allowed per account.
Why you should trust us: Here at PCWorld we've been testing computer hardware, software, and services since the 1980s. We're continually testing all of the major VPNs on the market and many lesser-known services in order to curate a list of the very best VPNs across a variety of categories. For a more in-depth guide, you can check out our article on how we test VPN services at PCWorld. Below you'll find our favorite VPNs and additional information about how we test these services as well as help
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Mar 14, 2024
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I resolved that in order to remind myself to actually put my desk in standing mode and move around on a regular basis, I needed a timer. An old-fashioned egg timer, $5 at any grocery store, would do the trick — just an audible and unignorable reminder to switch from sitting to standing every hour or so.
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Mar 14, 2024
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But don't expect it to easily outclass the competition, either. Intel acknowledged that, in certain games, AMD's recent Ryzen 7000X-series chips outperform it.
Last year, Intel announced the Core i9-13900KS, a 6.0GHz chip that superseded the fastest "normal" chip in Intel's desktop lineup, the 5.8GHz Core i9-13900K. The current Core i9-14900K tops out at 6.0GHz. (All of these speeds represent the top speed under Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost.) You can see the progression.
Otherwise, the fastest iteration of the 14th-gen "Raptor Lake Refresh" generation is identical to the 13th-gen "Raptor Lake" chip: It has 24 cores (8 performance cores, 16 efficiency cores) and 32 threads, with 36MB of Intel Smart Cache and 32MB of level 2 cache. That's important, as buyers will compare it to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and its massive 144MB of total cache. Intel's new Core i9-14900KS also runs at the same 150W as its predecessor, demanding 253W under load.
Intel's 1
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Mar 14, 2024
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Simply right-click on the desired file and then select "Share" and then "Whatsapp" from the list that Windows 10 then displays. Then select the contact to whom the file should be sent via Whatsapp.
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Mar 14, 2024
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While we always recommend keeping a local backup for quick restores (see our roundup of the best Windows backup software for desktop solutions), uploading your data to an online backup service can be a reliable way to cover your bases. After all, the "backup rule of three" exists for a reason.
The good news for consumers is that there are many commendable options, each offering unique selling points. Our primary concern here is backup, but we do note other roles that a service can fulfill, such as sharing capabilities, multi-device support, and emergency-restore options.
Why you should trust us: It's in our name, PCWorld. Our reviewers have been testing PC hardware, software, and services for decades. Our backup evaluations are thorough and rigorous, testing the promises and limitations of every product — from performance to the practicalities of regular use. As PC users ourselves, we know what makes a product stand out. Only the best online backup services make this list. For more about our testing process, scroll to the bottom of this article
You might wonder why you don't see services like Google Drive, One Drive, or Dropbox here. Those are more accurately defined as cloud storage. Besides typically lacking a desktop client, and offerin
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Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 14, 2024
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The Arlo Pro 4 cameras have a resolution of 2560×1440 and a field of view of 160 degrees. These cameras can be used either indoors or outdoors, and they work with popular voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. The audio communication works two ways and the cameras can even capture color night vision video. Whether you want to spy on your neighbors with the live streaming feature or set up motion and sound alerts for incoming packages, you can do a lot with these cameras. This bundle also comes with rechargeable batteries, anti-theft mounts, a dual battery charging station, and more.
This is a phenomenal deal, especially for three cameras. There's no better time than now to make your home more secure.
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Mar 14, 2024
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Acer's Predator laptops are known for their high-end configurations, but the Predator Helios Neo models find a few areas to hold back in order to combine high performance with stronger value. The 2024 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 aims to do that with a middling design that doesn't exude elegance or boast of a fancy bill of materials, but it still manages to pack in components ready for gaming.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024): Specs a
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Mar 14, 2024
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Much of the coverage you'll see around the web focuses on the more fantastical projects—magic mirrors, portable gaming handhelds, intelligent drones, and so forth. Those maker masterpieces certainly show what sort of power the sub-$100 mini-PC is capable of in the hands of someone with a little imagination and a bin full of spare electronics.
But most people, particularly beginners, won't use the Raspberry Pi to whip up crazy creations. There are near-endless practical uses for this bare-bones kit, from media streaming to extending the range of your Wi-Fi network, as the following 10 projects demonstrate. Time to put that lil' computer to real work. Heck, many of these projects will even work with the $10 Raspberry Pi Zero.
Further reading:
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Mar 14, 2024
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When shopping for a new VPN or researching how to optimize your service you'll likely run into a head-spinning amount of technical jargon. Encryption this and protocol that. Even reading VPN reviews can seem like a foreign language at times.
So to help you make sense of it all, we've compiled a list of the top terms and VPN features that everyone should know. Understanding the following terms can help you more confidently navigate the VPN environment and better understand what a VPN provider offers.
Custom DNS
DNS, or Domain Name System, is a way for web addresses to be translated into numeric IP addresses. Normally, a VPN manages DNS independently without guidance from the user. However, custom DNS is an advanced feature that allows users to specify a DNS server while connected to the VPN.
There are a number of reasons why one would want to change their DNS settings, but some of the most common are to increase browsing speeds and bypass website or ISP censorship restrictions.
The use-cases for a custom DNS are very specific and the average VPN user won't likely benefit greatly from messing around with the DNS settings. However, if you're a tech-savvy user or someone who likes to tinker
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Mar 14, 2024
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OneAir is a members-only travel app that is powered by an AI engine that scans and tracks millions of airfares and hotels all over the globe. As soon as the AI finds dropped prices, it alerts members via email and mobile. You can find special private rates from more than 700 airlines and two million top-rated hotels — all with zero hidden fees and award-winning live service to help you manage your booking. OneAir is an accredited online travel agency by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) so you can rest assured you're getting great deals on keeping your personal information safe.
See the world on a budget with a lifetime subscription to the OneAir Elite Plan. This week only, you can sign up for just $79.97 (reg. $790).
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Mar 14, 2024
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Microsoft is testing builds in the Windows 11 Canary and Dev Channels to streamline Teams into something that makes a little more sense: a single app. Build 26080 brings with it a unified Teams experience, allowing you to simply switch between accounts and environment rather than load separate apps for business users and consumers. You'll simply switch between them by clicking your icon in the upper right-hand corner of the app.
"We received consistent feedback from personal and work users: You prefer a single Teams app that allows you to easily access and switch between personal and work accounts," Microsoft wrote in a blog post. "This update lets you use one app for all kinds of Teams accounts."
Microsoft's terrible Teams, for consumers
That's true, and if you look back at Teams over the last few years you'll understand why: Microsoft Teams for Home launched in 2020, with shared grocery lists and other features for consumers on iOS and Android. Then there was Personal Features in Teams, in 2021. If you haven't heard of either of these, you're not alone — t
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Mar 14, 2024
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Dreamscreens is a plug-and-play drive that slides into the USB slot of your Smart TV and giving you a collection of more than 500 of the world's most iconic paintings, each in 4K quality. It works on both Smart TVs and other digital frames, and allows you to play a slideshow, display one painting at a time, or play the paintings as a video with background music. It's like having a museum frame on your wall at home, with works by Van Gogh, da Vinci, Michelangelo, and more.
Turn your TV into a work of art. This week only, you can get Dreamscreens for 34% off $49 at just $32.97.
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Mar 13, 2024
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Given the restrictions by services such as Netflix's towards VPNs, you need to choose a service that has active compatibility with that streaming site. Also, it's a good idea to choose a VPN with good overall server spread so that if one server is down in the country you are trying to access, there are other options available as well. The PCWorld staff have thoroughly tested the top VPNs on the market to see how they fare at unblocking the top streaming sites and we've curated our favorites in the list below.
We highly recommend that you use a VPN not only to access location-restricted content, but also to provide one of the best possible upgrades to your online security. So, if you're looking to use your VPN for more than streaming, be sure to check out our comprehensive roundup of the best VPNs in all categories.
Updated 3/13/2024: Check out our latest review of
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Mar 13, 2024
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Below you'll find my picks for the best home office monitors, and below that you can learn more about what specs and features matter when shopping for a home office monitor.
For even more monitor recommendations, check out our roundups of the best monitors and the best portable monitors. The latter can be especially useful if you like to be able to work from locations in and out of the home.
Updated 03/13/2024: Dell's U4025QW joins our list of recommendations as the best ultrawide for a home office. It's got ports aplenty including Ethernet and a KVM, supports daisy-chaining of additional displays, and offers great image quality. Read our summary below to learn more about this fantastic option and why it deserves a central spot in a professional setup.
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Mar 13, 2024
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Six hundred bucks gets you the 9315 version of the XPS 13, notably missing the touch-sensitive function row of the XPS Plus designs (which have been incorporated into the non-plus models as of late). The lack of these somewhat finicky buttons might actually be a Plus for you. A somewhat pokey 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 256GB of solid-state storage augment a 13.4-inch, 1920×1200 screen in the base version. This model doesn't use a touchscreen, though its 500-nit rating is unusually bright.
You'll get a USB-C port on both sides, but take note that the laptop doesn't include a headphone jack, so you'll need a USB-C dock or adapter for a lot of external hardware. In his review of the 9315 model, PCWorld's Matt Elliott observed that while the laptop is as sleek as it ever was, it's somewhat lacking in pure performance, and its lid is tricky to lift with one hand.
For my money, I'd go for a gentle upgrade option: a $200 upsell that gets y
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Mar 13, 2024
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At CES 2024, Maingear debuted the Maingear Zero Drop and the Maingear NV9 Zero, based on Maingrear's MG-RC (Maingear Rear Connection) technology. It's Maingear's response to the so-called War on Cables, dating back to 2022. The idea is that migrating as many cables to the rear of the motherboard, rather than the front, makes for an aesthetically cleaner look and eliminates the impediments to airflow those cables cause. It's that technology that serves as the foundation for the Zero series.
Maingear has begun taking orders for the Maingear Zero series, which ranges from the Silver configuration (Core i5-14440F/RTX 4060/16GB DDR5/1TB SSD, $1,399) on up to the Ultimate configuration (Core i9-14900K/RTX 4090/32GB DDR5/2TB SSD, $3,929). MSI offers "boost" configurations which double the RAM and SSD capacity for about $300 more.
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Finally, MSI will offer custom configurations, as well and offers zero-percent financing.
According to Mainge
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Rated 4.6/5 stars, this special offer is good for instant download and delivery of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows or Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac, so regardless of your preferred operating system, you can lock in a lifetime of Microsoft Office.
Both versions include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, while the Windows edition goes a step beyond to include Publisher and Access, too.
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Mar 12, 2024
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In the Windows settings, you can restrict the installation of software to content from the Microsoft Store. Other programs are then blocked.
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This is how it works: In Windows 10, open the Windows Settings app, click on "Apps" and set the option "Microsoft Store only (recommended)" at the top of the list under "Select sources for retrieving apps."
In Windows 11, also click on "Apps" in the Settings app, but then on "Advanced settings for apps — Microsoft Store only (recommended)". The setting takes effect immediately.
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Mar 12, 2024
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With many free VPNs you'll encounter a lot of restrictions such as speed constraints, bandwidth caps, or a limited country network. These restrictions can add up, making the experience of using a free VPN feel pointless. That's why it's important that you choose the right free VPN service based on your own needs.
While we advise that you opt for a premium VPN, such as those in our roundup of the best VPNs, we understand that sometimes you just need quick and easy basic protection without having to pay for yet another service. Therefore we've curated a list of the best free VPNs around. We lay out any restrictions they may impose and what activities they're best used for—streaming, torrenting, browsing, etc. Following our recommendations you can read about what to look for in a free VPN and how we test.
Updated 3/12/2024: Check out our latest review of
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Mar 12, 2024
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Allow us to remove some of the questioning and doubt. Below are the best mechanical keyboards we've reviewed, in a variety of categories—best overall, on a budget, for gaming, wireless, et cetera. Not everything makes the list — for example, though G.Skill's KM250 is a shockingly good deal, we can't say the same for the larger and very different KM360 design. Though they excel in different areas, each mechanical keyboard pick is absolutely the best in its class, and well worth both your attention and your hard-earned dough.
Be sure to check out some of our most recent reviews, like the Happy Hacking HHKB Studio and the Razer Huntsman V3.
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Mar 12, 2024
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While we feel that our favorite monitor overall is an awesome choice for most people, we also have alternative options for budget shoppers, gamers, and those seeking the best HDR performance. After all, not everyone needs the same features from a monitor. (If you're looking specifically for a 4K monitor or gaming monitor, go check out our separate roundups highlighting your best options for those particular needs, as well.) You can find out more about how we evaluate monitors and what specs matter most below our list of recommendations.
Updated 03/12/2024: Three of our recent monitor reviews really illustrate the range of options and price points that consumers face when shopping for a new display. The BenQ SW272U is unique in offering a display that mimics the look and feel of print using what BenQ calls a "fine-coated panel." It's effective, but is this pricey 4K monitor for everyone? Not really.
Another monitor in the high-end is Dell's Ultrasharp U4025QW — a big, 40-inch ultrawide 5K display with lots of connectivity, including
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Mar 12, 2024
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Will, and no doubt a few other Nvidia users, appreciate that you don't need to log into this app in order to access its features, which is more than you can say for GeForce Experience. But it's also pretty decent on its own. The homescreen includes your most often-played games and a selection of links to relevant Nvidia services like GeForce Now and Nvidia Broadcast, though these remain discrete programs.
The Drivers page is probably where a lot of people will find the most utility. Like GeForce Experience, this is an integrated system. But the new version gives some great, easy-to-read info on the latest patch notes. This at-a-glance presentation is great for people who want to know why they should update.
The new Graphics page is especially user-friendly. While you can manually adjust most of the major settings within the high-end games, a simple optimization
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Mar 12, 2024
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Mar 12, 2024
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While this is the last-gen Surface Laptop design in its 13.5-inch frame, the machine is no slouch. Along with an 11th-gen Core i5 processor, it's packing 16GB of RAM, which I would consider the minimum for smoothly running the latest Windows 11 builds, and a generous 512GB of storage. The storage, but not the memory, is user-replaceable with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
Like all Surface devices it features a touchscreen, though the fabric-covered Alcantara palmrest might not be to everyone's liking. (There's a black all-metal option available for $10 more.) PCWorld's Mark Hachman gave the AMD version of this laptop high praise back in 2021, though its proprietary Surface charge
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Mar 12, 2024
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Let's jump right into the specs. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 rocks an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U CPU, AMD Radeon graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. That means this laptop can handle spreadsheet work, day-to-day tasks, coursework, and so on. The 14-inch display has a resolution of 1920×1080, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and a maximum brightness of 300 nits. While it's not the brightest or most color saturated screen we've ever seen, it's still a good screen for productivity and casual use.
It's also well-reviewed on Lenovo too, with one person saying it charges fast and the battery lasts a long time.
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Mar 12, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$53.88 per year
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Price When Reviewed$449.99
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New features are constantly being added to the corresponding options and offer ever more precise choices. This is because the trend is clearly moving towards more protection against tracking and more shielded privacy.
For many users, however, the current browsers do not go far enough. This is because much more is already technically possible, as demonstrated by the large number of extensions for better data protection and anonymous surfing on the internet. They want a browser that protects them from being spied on as they surf the internet by default.
Over the past few years, a whole series of new browsers have appeared that cater to these wishes and include appropriate protective measures. Most of them come from companies that already focus on anonymity on the internet. These include manufacturers of antivirus tools as well as VPN providers and alternative search engines.
Further reading: 50 antivirus and PC security terms everyone should know
Most of them use the same open source projects as the established manufacturers for their source material: The Gecko engine from Mozilla Firefox, on which the Tor browser is also based, and the Chromium project with the Blink engine, from which Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, among others, have emerged.
For the manufacturers, this has the advantage that they do not have to worry about developing, maintaining, and servicing their own competitiv
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Mar 12, 2024
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This travel-friendly charger works with all Apple Watch series and has a USB Type-C connector for newer iPhone models. The charger has a 2,500mAh battery capacity, allowing you to fully charge your Apple Watch up to five times. With the LED display, you'll have clear visibility into how charged your devices are so you can get a quick boost when they're running low, whether you're at home or on the move.
Charge two devices with one handy wireless charger. Right now, you can get the 2-in-1 Keychain Wireless Charger for iPhone and Apple Watch for 26% off $25 at just $18.99.
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Mar 11, 2024
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In a conversation with podcaster Ryan Patel, Su outlined the number of ways in which AI is being used, stating that it would become virtually ubiquitous in a few years. Here are the most important takeaways from her conversation.
"I think the best thing to kind of keep in mind is I think AI is the most important technology that has come sort of on the scene over at least the last 50 years," Su said.
You can watch the conversation here.
AMD has bet big on AI, internally
AMD ships AI hardware inside accelerators and PC processors, but also uses it to accelerate its own business.
"So at AMD, we want to be at the bleeding edge of using AI through every aspect of our business," Su said. "We're using it to design chips, we're using it to design faster chips, make them more reliable, build better software… it's a productivity tool. And my goal i
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Mar 11, 2024
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Why you should trust us: PCWorld has been covering PCs since 1983, and reviews more than 70 notebooks a year in our never-ending quest to find the best laptops. Our expert reviewers evaluate every machine using a combination of performance benchmarks and rigorous usability standards, with an eye toward identifying the best laptops for specific needs and at various price points. We also edit lots of videos ourselves, with the results appearing on PCWorld's thriving YouTube channel. Take a look at our top picks for video editing below, followed by buying advice and more details about our testing process.
If you're on a budget or just looking to save some money, you may also want to check out our daily roundup of the best laptop deals to scope out any discounts on content creation notebooks.
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Mar 11, 2024
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Why buy a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 dock? Because of the bandwidth and power it provides. The best USB-C hubs and dongles provide legacy ports (USB-A, microSD, and others) for connecting PC peripherals like mice, printers, external hard drives, and more. Thunderbolt docking stations use the same USB-C connector, but supply enough bandwidth to drive two 4K displays, while a USB-C hub can only power one. Good Thunderbolt docks can also charge your smartphone.
This roundup begins with the very best Thunderbolt docks, including budget options. We'll close by recommending our favorite DisplayLink USB-C docks—simpler, cheaper solutions that have recently emerged. Our best USB-C hubs and dongles are covered in a separate story. Our included FAQ and buying guide helps make sense of it all, including the powerful, upcoming Thunderbolt 5.
Note that not every Thunderbolt dock we review appears on our list. Our most recent review in March 2024 was the Kensington Thunderbolt 4 and USB Quad Docking
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Mar 11, 2024
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Skullcandy describes the Barricade mini as rugged and water resistant with a 6 hour battery life, and boasts "powerful, full-spectrum sound." Over 1,200 reviewers on Amazon have given this model 4.5 out of 5 stars. This price probably won't last past today, so grab it while you can here at Amazon.
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Mar 11, 2024
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There are a few things you'll want to consider when looking for a VPN: First, it should be able to keep your internet usage private and secure without leaks. Speed is another factor—privacy and security are crucial, but you don't want the service to cripple your internet speed either. And if you're concerned with anonymity, you should seek out a VPN with data collection policies that are clear and transparent. Finally, the number of available servers and country locations a VPN offers is worth bearing in mind if you're trying to get around region locks in specific countries.
Why you should trust us: Here at PCWorld we've been testing computer hardware, software, and services since the 1980s. We're continually testing all of the major VPNs on the market and many lesser-known services in order to curate a list of the very best VPNs across a variety of categories. For a more in-depth guide, you can check out our article on how we test VPN services at PCWorld. Below you'll find our favorite VPNs and additional information about how we test these services as well as helpful advice about what to look for when choosing a VPN on your own.
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Mar 11, 2024
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That's an absolutely wild price for all of those goodies. The HP monitor is a good option for everyday use as well as some casual gaming, and the NordVPN subscription will help protect your online privacy. The Microsoft 365 subscription, which includes Word and Excel, is just the cherry on top.
Let's talk specs for a second. The 22-inch HP V22v G5 monitor has a resolution of 1920×1080 and a refresh rate of 75Hz, which means visuals should be as smooth as your mother's homemade butter. It also has AMD FreeSync, which reduces screen tearing by syncing up the monitor's refresh rate with your PC's GPU. The Microsoft 365 and NordVPN subscriptions, which are included in the price, will be available as digital downloads. After the first year of purchase, you'll then be charged $69.99 per year for your Microsoft 365 subscription.
This is a killer deal, but I don't expect it to last long — a year of Microsoft 365 Personal usually costs $70 by itself, much less with a monitor and NordVPN included. Grab it now before it's gone forever.
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Mar 11, 2024
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Andrew of RetroHandhelds.gg gave it a shot after seeing a Reddit user's attempt, combining a 7-inch USB-based display (roughly the same size as the Steam Deck's) and a small USB-C dock with a shell case and some magnetic mounts to keep it all tidy. Getting the hardware together was a frustrating bit of trial and error, but he's documented his progress (along with Amazon links) if you want to try it yourself.
The software side was comparatively easy. Andrew ran the Steam Deck's Linux-based software in desktop mode to install and boot up the Citra Nintendo 3DS emulator (which might be a little hard to find at this point), making sure to set up the emulator's output to separate into two different windows.
This is what trips up a lot of DS emulation: on a single screen you have to either squash two roughly square-shaped displays onto one, or set a hotkey to switch between them. But with an external display plugged into the Steam Deck, and its built-in display already
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Mar 11, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$129.99
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Over the years, I have acquired a whole range of behaviors and principles that seem completely normal and sensible to me. However, when I observe other PC users, I often discover risky or at least less security-oriented behavior.
That's why I've put together the 10 most important things I would never do as an IT security expert, with tips on what to do instead.
Further reading: Best antivirus software
1. Move instead of copy
You can hardly tell the difference in Windows Explorer: Here, photos and videos are moved instead of copied. This can worsen data security rather than improve it.
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Mar 11, 2024
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The "NvStrapsReBar" tool on GitHub is a modification to recent UEFI/BIOS systems (the stuff that shows up on your boot screen before Windows), allowing ReBAR to run on these slightly outdated cards. It's based on another popular mod, ReBarUEFI, bringing support for ReBar to processors as far back as 2011.
The new mod is a little tricky, but should be doable for anyone with enough tech savvy to edit registry files. Sadly the support is a bit more narrow than the mod on which it's based, with the extremely popular GTX 10 series left out in the cold (as noted by VideoCar
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Mar 11, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$1,299 (base)
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Stable Diffusion debuted two years ago as the way to create AI art on your PC. While I've used some of the techniques that David Wolski outlined in his tutorial on using Stable Diffusion, it just feels so complicated to set up. Fooocus (yes, three "o's) offers essentially a one-click setup process in the same vein as something like winget: You tell it what to do, and then Fooocus goes out and does it. It's an absolutely free app that runs on Windows, with no hidden costs. You will need a pretty powerful PC to run it, though.
Just a reminder: There are many ways of running AI art, and yes, many of the established ways are quite good. Both Google Bard and Microsoft Copilot (previously Bing Image Creator) will generate AI art for you while running in the cloud, and both offer detailed creations that you can download and use, too.
you want a gpu to run local ai art
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Mar 11, 2024
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Mar 11, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$1,299
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Mar 11, 2024
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The plug-and-play Polar Wolf is sleek and lightweight, making it easy to take anywhere and plug into your device whenever you need a file. It works seamlessly with almost all USB-A and USB-C devices, from laptops to tablets, and with an intuitive user interface and lightning fast transfer speeds, you can have large files available on your device quickly. It's a reliable way to streamline your data management.
Keep your data safe and available. Right now, you can get the 256GB Polar Wolf Aluminum Ultra Portable External SSD for 42% off $75 at just $43.99.
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Mar 11, 2024
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Babbel is the world's top-grossing language-learning software, with more than 10 million users worldwide. It was even named Fast Company's "most innovative company in education."
With Babbel, you'll have access to bite-sized language lessons that fit easily into your day and focus on practical vocabulary so you can become conversational in a new language in as little as 30 days. With personalized review sessions, you'll be able to hone your strengths and improve your weaknesses as you develop fluency in the language of your choice.
Start learning a new language today. From March 11 to 11:59 pm PT on March 17, you can get a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learnin
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Mar 10, 2024
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Rosetta Stone is the worldwide leader in language learning, having been called the "Gold Standard" by CNN. It has been trusted by international organizations like NASA and TripAdvisor for nearly three decades. With this deal, you'll be able to learn a new language (or several) of your choosing by leveraging Rosetta Stone's award-winning curriculum and proprietary speech technology, TruAccent.
Beyond languages, StackSkills Unlimited gives you access to more than 1,000 courses from 350 of the web's top instructors. From finance and marketing to graphic design and coding, you can dive deep into practically any skill you're interested in exploring. It has a 4.5/5-star rating on Trustpilot.
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Mar 10, 2024
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More than one million people have learned to play the piano on Skoove, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, Skoove is designed to help you get to the next level at your own pace. Skoove's cutting edge artificial intelligence gives you real-time feedback across more than 400 lessons and thousands of instructional videos. Skoove tailors your learning to your needs and preferences, helping you learn by playing everything from chart hits to classical pieces. Plus, when you need it, you can always get one-on-one support from Skoove's human music instructors.
Find out why Skoove has earned 4.4/5 stars on the Google Play Store and 4.5/5 stars on the App Store. Now through 11:59 pm PT on March 10, you can get a lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons for just $119.99 (reg. $1,198) when you use promo code ENJOY20.
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Mar 10, 2024
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With Micmonster, you can find the right voice and add it to your project in just a few clicks. It's easy to fine-tune voices with rate/pitch controls, and you can use multiple voices to speak dialogue. With preview mode, you can listen to a single paragraph or full text before converting it to speech to make sure everything sounds right.
From YouTube and podcasts to audiobooks, corporate training, and more, when you need a voice Micmonster AI Voiceovers has you covered. Now through 11:59 pm PT on March 10, you can get a lifetime subscription for just $47.99 (reg. $119) when you use promo code ENJOY20.
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Mar 09, 2024
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PDF Reader Pro has been downloaded on more than 60 million devices worldwide and has earned a 4.7/5-star rating on Trustpilot. The comprehensive tool makes it easier than ever to edit PDF text, replace images, annotate files, and much more so you can seamlessly update and collaborate on PDF files like never before. Not only that, but you can easily convert to and from PDF to other file types, scan text using OCR, and much more.
Change the way you work with PDFs. Now through 11:59 pm PT on March 10, you can get PDF Reader Pro for Windows for an extra 20% off $59 at just $31.99 when you use promo code ENJOY20.
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Mar 09, 2024
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PDF Reader Pro for Mac has been installed on more than 60 million devices in over 200 countries and has earned 4.5/5-star ratings on Software Advice, Capterra, and GetApp. That's because it's an all-in-one tool that makes it easy to work with PDFs. Whether you're editing text, annotating files, replacing images, converting file types, creating forms, or you need to manage documents by redacting information, adjusting pages, and more, PDF Reader Pro has you covered.
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Mar 09, 2024
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Rated 4.6/5 stars, both of these offers include lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, while the Windows edition also includes Publisher and Access. That's a veritable powerhouse of office tools that will help you in all aspects of your professional life, but you're running out of time to get the extra discount.
Now through 11:59 pm PT on March 10, you can get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows or
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Mar 08, 2024
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Manufacturers go to great pains to design specialist devices that give players an edge, with enhancements like unique body sizes and shapes, customizable weight, and extra grips to increase speed and accuracy. On top of that, the best gaming mice have unique hardware enhancements like highly sensitive sensors and complex button configurations to keep up with fast-paced games.
Deciding on the right mouse is a highly personal decision that needs careful consideration. Factors like the size and shape of your hand, your preferred grip style, the types of games you play, and the number of buttons you need, are all factors in your quest for the best gaming mouse.
PCWorld reviewers have done the hard part for you, testing the heck out of scores of gaming mice, to present a list of the very best gaming mice in a variety of categories. For more on how they were selected and further buying advice, see below our list of recommendations.
Updated 3/8/24 to include the Razer DeathAdder V3. This wired, right-handed mouse has a lighting-quick 30,000 DPI optical sensor with a whopping 8,000Hz hyper-polling rate making it deadly responsive in FPS games. It also weighs just 2.08 ounces so it's a breeze to move over your mouse mat.
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Mar 08, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$1,999
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If you still prefer Windows laptops, you'll definitely want to check out PCWorld's roundup of the best laptops available today.
Why you should trust us: PCWorld has been going strong since 1983, back in the days when print magazines were more common. Now that we've made the leap to digital, we've been reviewing more than 70 laptops every year. Every laptop that passes through our doors goes through an arduous testing process, in which we evaluate everything from processor performance to display quality. We're committed to reviewing laptops in every price range too, as we feel it's important to keep varying budgets in mind.
Updated 03/8/2024: Since our last update, we made quite a few changes to this roundup. In addition to new sections and pros and cons, we've also included a list of recent laptop reviews, which we'll list below if you're interested in checking out non-Chromebook options (aka Windows laptops).
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Mar 08, 2024
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The day pass is probably the bigger news for anyone who's not already a subscriber. For $3.99 at the Priority tier or $7.99 at the Ultimate tier, you get access to the upgraded hardware, increased visual fidelity, and super-long play sessions of those tiers. Pricing for other currencies wasn't mentioned.
You also get the privilege of not seeing the pre-session advertising that Nvidia, a company now valued in the trillions of dollars, decided was necessary on the free tier. Not that we're salty about that or anything.
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Mar 08, 2024
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Price When Reviewed379.99
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Not only is this machine powerful for everyday work, but it also comes with a stylus, a fingerprint reader, and a backlit keyboard. The 1080p webcam is also ideal for Zoom meetings, so you'll always look your best on a call.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is rocking an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U CPU, AMD Radeon graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. In other words, this laptop is more than capable of handling office work as well as day-to-day tasks like watching Netflix or browsing the web. The convertible design is a nice touch, as it allows you to flip the 13-.3-inch screen all the way around and use the device like a tablet. You're also getting three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a fabric top cover, which protects the lid from scratches.
You can't really argue with the deal price. I mean, $549.99 for all of those features? Come on. It's a no brainer.
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Then you will appreciate the two-step instructions in this article, with which you can convert analog media to digital and then process them further.
Scan documents and have text recognized
Important insurance papers, contracts, invoices, or simply the page-long letter from your favorite aunt — there are many paper documents that you want to scan in order to preserve them.
If it's even a text that you want to search and edit, you can run OCR software over it after scanning, which recognizes the text so that you can search it and, if necessary, edit it with a standard word processor.
Step 1: Scan documents
With the freeware Not Another PDF Scanner 2 (Naps 2), you have plenty of options for editing and saving the scan after scanning a document. The tool is also very easy to use.
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To digitize a paper document, you need a scanner and the correspo
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Mar 08, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$1,849.99
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But since we're being sold the idea that it's now the best technology for gaming, the truth is you can skip buying a Gen 5 SSD for any kind of major boost to your gaming performance right now — no matter how fast they look on benchmark charts.
It's weird, I know, but hear me out.
Why PC gamers don't need a PCIe 5.0 SSD
The main reason is that a PCIe Gen 5 SSD's blazing-fast transfer speeds make virtually no difference to the load times of games when compared to previous generation PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. There are more case studies that show this than clouds in the sky, but the one I quite like is a test carried out by our friends over at The Verge, which found game load times on PCIe Gen 5 SSDs to be almost identical to that on Gen 4 SSDs for games like Counter-Strike Global Offensive and Cyberpunk 2077.
Using the benchmark CrystalDiskMark 8.0, The Verge showed a 2TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD could load Counter-Strike: Go a mere 0.44 millisecond
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This special offer gives you lifetime licenses to Windows 11 Pro, plus the 2019 versions of Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio. Not only will you get a solid operating system upgrade, but you'll get the complete Office suite to help you do your best work, as well as more niche products for project management and data visualization. It's a comprehensive toolkit that will help any professional thrive.
Get a major upgrade on your everyday workflow. Now through 11:59 pm PT on March 10, you can get the Ultimate 2019 Microsoft Bundle: Office, Project, Visio and Windows 11 Pro
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Mar 08, 2024
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Mashvisor gives you access to up-to-date data from public sources like the MLS, Zillow, Rentometer, Aribnb, and the Census Bureau to help you analyze properties in markets all over the country. With AI algorithms, Mashvisor analyzes the data to provide you with actionable analytics to better understand the opportunity on each property. You can set specific criteria search specific markets and use the Mashmeter score to understand potential rental revenue, long-term potential return, short-term rental potential, and much more.
Find out Mashvisor has an Excellent rating on Trustpilot. Now through March 10, you can get a lifetime Professional Plan to Mashvisor for just $159.99 (reg. $3,599) when you use promo code ENJOY20.
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Note that laptop prices can fluctuate and there might be times when the price of one of our picks hovers over $1,000.
For more recommendations on gaming laptops, see our roundup of the best gaming laptops across all prices, or take a look at our roundup of the best laptop deals.
Why you should trust us: Hey, it's in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We've been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. All of the picks below have been personally tested and vetted by our experts, who've applied not only performance benchmarks but rigorous usability standards. We're also committed to reviewing PC laptops at every price point to help you find a machine that matches your budget.
Note 3/7/2024: Since our last update, we've published a number of new laptop reviews, which you'll find below. We also added an editor's note about the recently reviewed Lenovo LOQ 15 underneath our top pick. Although it couldn't knock our current top pick off of its pedestal, it still delivers reliable performance for the low price.
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Unsurprisingly, the North XL is a super-sized version of the North, its extra space in all dimensions allowing for even more cooling configurations and extra-long graphics cards at up to 413mm. That gives it room for E-ATX motherboards and super-deluxe cooling setups, including 420mm-long radiators in the front or 360mm radiators on top. You can even have massive 180mm fans up there, as seen on the Torrent, if you like. Air CPU coolers get up to 185mm of clearance.
You also get an extra 140mm fan in the box, three versus just two in the standard North case. Otherwise the defining features, like the removable wood front panel, pull-tab top, and the top-mounted I/O ports and brushed metal power button remain the same. It comes in the same color options as the North, both black and white with either a mes
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When choosing the best dash cam for your needs you should first consider if you want a front, front/interior, or front/rear model. Additionally, you'll want to decide on how wide a viewing angle you'll need. Then there are special features to take into account, such as voice control or parking assist. Since there are a number of reasons to use a dash cam, we understand that there isn't a one-size-fits-all model. With that in mind, we've curated a list of the best dash cams of all types with various features and prices below.
For even more information on what to look for when buying a dash cam, scroll to our buyer's guide under our best picks. And after you've bought a dash cam, save yourself some time and frustration by reading our guide on how to install a dash cam.
Updated 2/29/2024: Check out our review of the Ombar 4K Dash Cam. At $140 it's an affordable 2-channel (front and back) model that's easy to install and provides strong 4K front captures, even if the back captures are a bit lacking. Definitely a good bargain buy.
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According to Foxit Security Bulletins from March 5, all Reader versions up to and including 2023.3 are vulnerable - for both Windows and macOS. In the case of Foxit PDF Editor, older versions of generations 13.x, 12.x, 11.x and 10.x are also affected. The majority of the vulnerabilities can be exploited with prepared PDF files to inject and execute arbitrary code. Significantly fewer vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Mac versions than in the Windows software. However, the risk potential is still high.
Foxit PDF Reader (formerly Foxit Reader) is considered a comparatively lean alternative to Adobe Acrobat Reader. As the range of features of Foxit Reader has also continued to grow (partly due to plug-ins supplied), this is only true to a limited extent: the download now comprises more than 140 MBytes. To quickly read a simple PDF file, the PDF viewers now built into most web browsers (such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox) are usually sufficient. The open-source Sumatra PDF c
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Mar 07, 2024
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For the regular, no-frills version of FreeSync, most smaller monitors will need at least 144Hz of refresh rate in order to be certified compatible with FreeSync. "Smaller" in this case means under 3440 horizontal lines of resolution, basically under a 34-inch ultrawide like those popular Alienware OLEDs.
For FreeSync Premium (which just means "peak performance"), smaller screens need to be 200Hz or better, while larger screens need at least 120Hz. And to hit FreeSync Premium Pro certification, displays need to both hit those size/refresh rate requirements and support FreeSync HDR (High Dynamic Range).
AMD
The bar remains lower for laptops. FreeSync
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Mar 07, 2024
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"Advancing the new era of work with Copilot," says the headline for the announcement page. It follows with "Tune in here for the latest in scaling AI in your environment with Copilot, Windows, and Surface." That's about it as far as any substantive information goes, aside from the fact that the event will be starting at 9 a.m. Pacific time, noon Eastern.
That's all there is, there isn't any more…until March 21st.
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I find the very deliberate order of that promo illuminating — Microsoft literally gives the headline to Copilot, while Windows and Surface get "also starring" roles at the end of the text. Eve
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Mar 07, 2024
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While any of these would be a great reason to pick up an external drive, the advantages of having reliable backup is the number-one reason your setup isn't complete without one. Why? Chances are you have important data on your PC that you can't afford to lose. To protect that data you'll want to do two things: store it off-site on the cloud if possible and back it up to an external drive. This way you ensure your data is completely safe should anything go wrong with your computer.
While we highly recommend that you consider cloud storage as a backup option, restoring from local storage is generally far, far faster than pulling your data down from the cloud. Therefore, an external drive should be your primary hedge against disaster.
Why you should trust us: We're PCWorld. We've been putting computer hardware through its paces for decades. We've seen it all and we know how to root out a drive's strengths and weaknesses, using a combination of rigorous benchmark testing and real-world hands-on use. Below we offer our expert recommendations on the best external drives for everything from blazing-fast performance, to budget options, to portability, and more.
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Mar 07, 2024
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Price When Reviewed$42
Best Prices Today: Air Explorer Pro
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Mar 07, 2024
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On iOS or Android, tap and hold the message and then tap "Read Aloud". We've also started rolling on web - click the "Read Aloud" button below the message. pic.twitter.com/KevIkgAFbG
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 4, 2024
The Verge reports that the feature supports a total of 37 different languages.
You can use "Read Aloud" in the Chat GPT apps bot
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Mar 07, 2024
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We've narrowed down the five laptop features that really matter. That said, if all you want is the absolute best laptop recommendation, whether it's for gaming or day-to-day tasks, we have that covered for you too. But if you prefer a "choose your own adventure" with guidance, keep on reading. Bear in mind that your choice of operating system will pose limitations automatically. For example, you're not going to buy a new MacBook with an Intel process anymore.
You need RAM
framework offers easy ram upgrades
Framework Laptop 16 (2024)
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