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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very comfortable to wear Good, detailed stereo sound with strong localization Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection Wide compatibility (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile) Long battery life with quick-charging function Intuitive operation Extensive software Cons Microphone sounds tinny and not very natural Wide USB dongle blocks neighboring connections Slight high-frequency …

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Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld highlights Super Resolution in Windows Photos app, an AI-powered feature that upscales and sharpens small, pixelated images using the NPU in Copilot+ PCs. This free tool serves as an alternative to paid services like Topaz.ai, making it valuable for enhancing icons, scanned photos, and other low-resolution …

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So you’ve got a new computer. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with your family to blowing off some steam on, uh, Steam. But a new PC isn’t like a new car; you can’t …

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Even if you’ve been using Windows for decades, it’s so sprawling and complex that there might be truly helpful, yet more obscure features that can still surprise you. We’ve tracked down ten little-known Windows features that might just improve your efficiency, your comfort, or possibly even your fun while using your PC.  All of them …

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Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld highlights essential free software for PC users, covering productivity tools, security applications, and entertainment options to maximize computer functionality without cost. Key recommendations include VLC media player for DVD playback, Audacity for audio editing, Microsoft PowerToys for system utilities, and Bitwarden for password management. These free …

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Upgrading to the Switch 2 is a big step forward, thanks to the larger screen, new features and improved performance. But shifting to a new console naturally raises the question of what happens to all your games and save data on the one you already have. Thankfully, Nintendo has built a clear System Transfer process …

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Christmas Day famously belongs to football. This Dec. 25, there are three NFL games to watch: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s football slate, and the rest of the Week 17 schedule. …

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One of the best things about the Switch 2 is how familiar it feels if you have used any previous Switch console. You can still move between handheld and TV play without thinking about it, and most of your favorite games come along for the ride. Nintendo’s compatibility page highlights the rare titles with quirks, …

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Starting at around 1PM ET on December 24, Steam experienced an outage that impacted users ability to access the game store and play games online. Valve didn’t acknowledge the outage publicly, but SteamDB’s unofficial Steam Status page reported that the Steam Store, Steam Community, and Steam Web APIs were all offline. DownDetector received over 6,000 …

Steam and Valve’s online games are partially down Read More »

Image: Michael Crider/IDG Many people’s daily browsing is now done on their mobile devices. So it’s more important than ever to have a great VPN that works well on your phone. While some services work best on Windows, others particularly shine when used on Android devices, and I’ve curated a list of my favorites to …

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