At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsThe ability to get high throughput from most places in your home Great range Uses the electrical wires in your home to hardwire all of the nodes 2-year hardware warranty ConsLight on features Missing crucial router configurability like IP reservations Doesn’t seem to do well with complicated networks Limited placement options Atypical setup Our VerdictDevolo’s Whole Home Wi-Fi Kit can be a convenient way t
Microsoft knows how you want Windows to look. That, at least, seems to be the company’s message with Windows 11. It makes big changes to the user interface and continues the trend of making user customization more difficult. It’s not currently possible to fully revert Windows 11 to the look for Windows 10 and, given Microsoft’s current attitude towards UI customization, it may never be. Still, there are several key tweaks that can make you more comfortable.
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Are you in the market for a budget gaming laptop? Well, today’s your lucky day. Amazon’s selling the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop for just $660. This 1080p gaming machine offers some solid specs for a killer price.
We haven’t personally tested this version of the Nitro 5, but we generally like the line, as this review will attest. The Acer Nitro 5 that’s on sale today features a quad-core, eight-thread Intel “Comet Lake” Core i5-10300H. This CPU has a maxim
Twitter’s reputation for being a place where reports about one’s breakfast go to die isn’t unfounded. Nor its notoriety for a place where hot takes drop shortly before ending up on the evening news.
But there’s still a use for Twitter even if you don’t love arguing with internet strangers or wading through memes and endless jokes. In fact, it can save you time and headache when used judiciously. Here’s how.
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Whether you’re in the market for a powerful workhorse, or something more portable you can toss in a bag, or a laptop with a beautiful OLED display, Asus is known for its innovative designs (hi, dual screens!) and quality products. Here at PCWorld, we’ve personally reviewed a number of Asus laptops. We’ve looked at everything from inexpensive VivoBooks to powerful gaming machines like the ROG Strix and Zephyrus.
To make your search for an Asus laptop easier, we’ve cu
Desktop computers might be powerful, but they aren’t exactly the most portable option on the market. So what do you do if you have to step away from the office and need the power of a desktop on the go? You get DeskRoll Pro, temporarily marked down to just $99 for a two-year subscription.
DeskRoll Pro is a full-featured remote desktop that’s compatible with any system that has an HTML5 web browser. Yes, that includes mobile devices. You simply use DeskRoll Pro&nbs
On Friday, April 22, UBreakiFix stores will hold a one-day recycling event for Earth Day. That means it’s a fine time to clear out any old electronics that you can’t easily sell for cash.
UBreakiFix’s eligible device list includes DVD players, cables, keyboards, mouses, and printers, most of which will have little to no value on tech buyback sites. You can find nearby UBreakiFix stores by scrolling down to the “Find your store” section on this page.
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Just like in the real world, computer security requires constant vigilance. Even so, a lot of users might not realize that downloadable browser extensions can be yet another vector for malware. After an embarrassing string of incidents wherein Chrome extensions have been found to contain something nasty (sometimes after being sold to a third party), Google is adding some tools to the official Chrome Web Store repository to help users download with confidence.
As of yesterday, the Chrome We
If you’re building a new PC and dreading the pricey cost of a new Windows license, we’ve got a deal for you. The PCWorld Software Store is selling Windows 10 Home for $50. That’s $90 cheaper than the usual price for Windows 10 and 11 Home.
Why get Windows 10 in the age of Windows 11? For starters, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free after the installation if you want to. Besides, there are many people (like our Windows reviewer) who aren’t fans of the changes in W
Another flash of light appears on the horizon as our graphics card pricing nightmare slowly wanes. Right now, Evga is selling its GeForce RTX 3050 XC at the MSRP of $250. That’s excellent, as this card costs about $400 on eBay.
We reviewed the RTX 3050 in January and gave it 4 out of 5 stars. It’s a good budget graphics card. We said the card “delivers great 1080p gaming performance with modern features.” As for the MSRP, the RTX 3050 was priced at $300, which was fa