For the longest time, Microsoft chained off PC games downloaded through the Xbox app. Users couldn’t modify or move the files. Unlike Steam and other services, storage management was nonexistent.
But last fall Microsoft unveiled a change in its draconian control over the files. Xbox Insiders got first crack at choosing the folder for game installs, with the files in them no longer kept under lock and key.
Now this feature is available to all Xbox app users, with most games supporte
There’s thousands of options for watching shows and movies on your TV: Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max are just a few popular options. But what if you want to watch live TV, including local channels? You can watch live TV through your PC just as you would watch Netflix, or you can kick it old-school with a TV tuner and an antenna. Here’s how.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with current recommendations and pricing info.
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At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsClass-leading contrast and black levelsExcellent color accuracy and wide color gamutHigh refresh rate with crisp motionAttractive and sturdy designFantastic warrantyConsStand is too largeDisappointing connectivityHDR performance is mixedText clarity could be betterOur VerdictThe Alienware AW3423DW’s isn’t perfect, but the QD-OLED panel makes it the best 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor yet.
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Jobs are being lost in almost every industry. But the tech field seems fairly immune, and particularly so in the coding sector. Interested in becoming a programmer but aren’t sure how to get started? Then the Coding 101 Bootcamp Beginners Bundle may be an ideal resource at just $29.
Students who purchase this package can discover some of today’s most relevant coding languages including Python, C++, JavaScript, Java, HTML and more. They’ll learn the syntax, f
Wayne Watson asked for advice about backing up his PC.
First I’ll give you six great reasons to back up your PC: Hardware failure (especially your hard drive or SSD). Ransomware. Theft. Fire. Flood. User error (probably the most common).
Next, I’ll give you an easy, three-item checklist for backing up said PC.
They’re steps well worth taking. Answer Line gets emails every day from people desperate to recover lost files. The ones who backed up didn’t bot
At a GlanceExpert’s Rating ProsExcellent performanceExceptional sustained writes from the 2TB versionNice-looking copper color schemeCons1TB version ran out of cache before the end of our 450GB writeOur VerdictThis drive is a worthy competitor to Samsung’s 980 Pro, at least in the 2TB version. The 1TB will run out of juice on very long writes, something the 980 Pro won’t do. Regardless, for the price, an excellent SSD.
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PDFs are notoriously difficult to edit. Have you ever found yourself going to an online converter just to sign and date a document? Yeah, it’s frustrating. This is to ensure the integrity of the content within the file. If you need to make any changes to a document, one of the best ways to do it is to convert it to a Microsoft Word document and make your edits there.
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Hey, you. Yeah, you. You like building PCs, right? Demographically you probably do, if you’re reading our site. But odds are also good that you don’t actually have a full computer’s worth of parts in front of you ready to assemble. Because if you did, you wouldn’t be reading this. So that being the case, why not watch us fill up a PC case instead? PCWorld just built a PC for streaming games and our Full Nerd podcast from the ground up, and you can watch from start to fi
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an enthusiast CPU through and through. So if you tell a bunch of PC gamers that they can’t overclock their $450, octo-core, 4.5Ghz, polygon-pushing machine, they’re going to be upset. But that’s just what AMD has done. The company’s Director of Technical Marketing, Robert Hallock, recently confirmed that the processor won’t support any kind of CPU voltage or frequency overclocking, with the option locked out in UEFI motherboard firmware. It
Samsung opened preorders for its Galaxy Book2 notebooks today. But what’s noteworthy is what the company is offering as a buying incentive: A free, curved, high-refresh-rate gaming monitor worth up to $320 that will be bundled together with the new Galaxy Book2 laptops.
We’ve reviewed two Samsung Galaxy Book notebooks from the prior generation: the 13.-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G, and the 15-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360. While the former is a little underpowered to r