Matthew Smith

2 months ago | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

At a glanceAttractive and functional designWide range of connectivity including Thunderbolt 4Bundled remote is handyExcellent SDR image qualityNo Ethernet connectivityHDR is available but underwhelmingOnly a 60Hz refresh rateThe BenQ PD2730S will call to creative professionals with its 5K display, but some will find its connectivity and special features just as alluring as its razor-sharp image.

2 months ago | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

Invented back in 1971, the floppy disk is remembered as one of the most iconic and reliable disk storage solutions. Specifically, it was the 3.5-inch floppy that became a literal icon, one we still use today on buttons meant for saving data (even as Gen Zers scratch their heads over it). Today, the 3.5-inch floppy disk is out of production, but you might have a few in your possession. Can you still use them on modern PCs? Surprisingly, yes! Windows 11 can handle them without too much pain.

2 months ago | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

At a glanceAttractive and approachable designGood connectivity including USB-C with 90 watts Power DeliveryGoogle TV is easy to use and supports many entertainment appsBright, crisp imageLow contrast ratio and modest color performanceBundled speakers are weakHDR doesn’t function in WindowsThe Asus ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC doesn’t deliver the best image quality, but it’s a good jack-of-all-trades for shoppers who need smart TV features in a small display.

Jan 10, 2025 | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is always a massive event that sees dozens of laptops announced, but CES 2025 was especially notable. Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm all made significant hardware announcements, and those announcements meant every laptop maker had a hoard of refreshed, upgraded laptops to show. But the show wasn’t just about the hardware.

Jan 8, 2025 | pcworld.com | Matthew Smith

CES 2025 did not disappoint monitor enthusiasts. Samsung, LG, Asus, MSI, Acer, and HP (among others) all came to the show with fresh monitors that push resolution and refresh rates to new heights. OLED once again stole the show, thanks to new 5K2K ultrawides and 4K 27-inch widescreens. But the show also brought new 6K options for content creators and an oddball 27-inch portable monitor from LG. These are the best monitors at CES 2025.