Image: PCWorld / Foundry You need antivirus software. Attacks on your PC keep getting more sophisticated, thanks to the help of AI—we’re seeing more and more AI-fueled attacks as the months tick by. Even the tech-savvy and cautious can get tricked into exposing themselves to malware, spyware, ransomware, or a phishing attack. Antivirus protection is …
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very comfortable to wear Up to 100 hours battery life Stable wireless connection with long range Clear localization in the game Simple operation, plug & play Cons Microphone sounds thin No surround sound and no software No jack connection, no Xbox support Bass a little weak Our Verdict The …
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Image: Microsoft Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Microsoft 365 subscribers with Copilot+ PCs can now access automatic alt text generation for images in Word and PowerPoint. This accessibility feature requires Microsoft 365 version 2512 and a Copilot+ PC with at least 40 TOPS NPU to function properly. Users can …
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Image: Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld explains how to track Santa’s Christmas Eve journey using two main services: Google Santa Tracker and NORAD Tracks Santa. Both platforms offer real-time location updates and present counters, with NORAD featuring engaging 3D animations of Santa’s travels. These free tracking services help families follow …
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Image: Corsair While older computers and storage drives might still use the common SATA or the older PCIe 3.0 interfaces to sling your bits of data around, more recent computing equipment typically supports the far faster PCIe 4.0 protocol. If you’re really lucky (or spent a lot of money), you might even have faster PCIe …
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High transfer speed Compact design Many upgrade options HDMI connection Cons High price Increased power Consumption Our Verdict Even in its factory configuration, the QNAP TS-264-8G is an extremely fast NAS server for the 2.5GbE network. At the same time, it also commands a correspondingly high purchase price for …
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Image: nawrasruhaima Research firm IDC predicts that the average price of computers could rise by up to 8% in 2026 due to a global shortage of memory chips (RAM and NAND). The background is the sharp increase in demand for HBM memory for AI data centers, which is prioritized over the production of consumer memory, …
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely bright, with excellent color presentation Remote control is good for quick adjustments, and saves you from the app Ample customizability if you invest the time Cons App is a bit of a mess Preloaded themes are too similar Quite expensive Our Verdict If you really need the extra …
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Image: HP The end of the year is always a great time to get midrange laptops at budget-tier prices. These are the kinds of laptops that will carry you through an entire day without getting on your nerves, so why settle for an entry-level clunker when you can score an awesome holiday discount instead? Right …
HP’s OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 plummets to $630 with a huge 40% discount Read More »
IO Interactive’s James Bond simulator 007 First Light has been delayed until May 27, 2026. It was supposed to come out in March. The company says two-month delay is for polish and refinement, which is fine by me. I’d always rather wait a bit longer for a better end product. IO says the game is …
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