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PC World, also known as PCWorld, is an international computer magazine that comes out every month and is published by IDG. Since 2013, it has transitioned to an exclusively online format. The magazine provides guidance on a wide range of topics related to PCs, the Internet, and personal technology products and services. Each issue includes reviews and evaluations of hardware and software from different manufacturers, along with assessments of other tech gadgets like still and video cameras, audio equipment, and televisions.

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The Full Nerd: GeForce Now on Steam Deck is awesome, USB-C spec clarity is not

11 hours ago | pcworld.com | Alaina Yee

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. In it, we dive into the hottest topics from our YouTube show, plus interesting news from across the web. This week, we’re still riding high from visiting Micro Center on opening day, but not so excited that we can’t talk shop (or complain) about SteamOS and USB-C headaches. Want this newsletter to come directly to your inbox?
This radical suggestion is simplifying my digital security

12 hours ago | pcworld.com | Alaina Yee

Here’s the scene: I’m at the 2025 RSAC Conference, in a session about home network security. Some of it is complicated—layers designed to protect high-profile targets like CEOs from attacks. But even for us normies, you’ll end up spending time on necessary maintenance. I’ve long accepted this as normal, even with the voluntary extras I’ve added to the process.
Fanttik Aero X review: This robotic pool cleaner is an underwater monster

1 day ago | pcworld.com | Michael Brown |Christopher Null

At a glanceOutstanding cleaning qualityEpic battery lifeBest-in-class remote controlEasily gets stuck on stepsBoth retrieval and cleanup can be trickySnaking cable makes for less tidy storage and appearanceThe Fanttik Aero X robotic pool cleaner runs fast and runs long: With six hours of running time and top-notch cleaning power, the device makes short work of underwater debris.
I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices

1 day ago | pcworld.com | Michael Brown

My smart home extends to both my front and back yards. But I have only one weather-protected duplex outlet in each location, which isn’t enough to accommodate all the smart devices I need to plug in. I have multi-outlet surge protectors all over the inside the house to power things like smart plugs, smart speakers, and my router, but I can’t do that in the yard—at least not without some way of protecting everything from the weather. That’s where the $18 Iwillink Outdoor Electrical Box comes in.
Want stronger online security? Think like Gen Z

1 day ago | pcworld.com | Alaina Yee

On Wednesday, Google released the results of its latest scams survey—a snapshot of how often US adults between ages 18-65 encounter online scams, as well as their digital security habits. And as it turns out, Gen Z is ahead of older generations in one big way. How? You’re probably familiar with passkeys already—a form of account login that involves zero memorization and takes less time at sign-in. Also, unlike passwords, they can’t be stolen through phishing attacks and then reused by someone else.
Update Chrome now! Your PC is at risk from this zero-day exploit

1 day ago | pcworld.com | Alaina Yee

Another major flaw has been found in Chrome—and it’s already being exploited in the wild. First discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group on May 27th, this zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to run malicious code on compromised devices. But not all PCs have yet to apply the fix, which released last week on May 28th and was announced this past Monday. You could be a sitting target right now without knowing it.
Don't toss your Windows 10 PC! Try switching to Plasma instead

2 days ago | pcworld.com | Mikael Markander |Joel Lee

Come October 14th, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more new features or improvements, no more security fixes, and the gradual loss of apps as they also stop supporting Windows 10. Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 11—and if your PC doesn’t meet the requirements, then Microsoft wants you to trade it in or recycle it and get a brand-new Windows 11 machine. But maybe you don’t have the money for that. Or maybe you’re repelled by Windows 11.
Why use a good password? Here’s what you stand to lose

2 days ago | pcworld.com | Alaina Yee

Think about all your online accounts. Do you reuse passwords? Use weak ones? Maybe you think your password is “good enough”—a phrase often rooted in outdated habits like rotating simple base passwords. But modern computer hardware can crack many of these in seconds. You shouldn’t update your passwords to strong, random ones just because I said so. Instead, consider what you could lose. Let’s take your personal email address. Sure, you probably have it linked to all your important online accounts.
Stop wasting time looking for what to watch. Let AI do it!

2 days ago | pcworld.com | Dominic Bayley

Hey, PCWorlders, here’s a tip for any TV buffs out there. I’d like to call myself that, but the truth is that my busy schedule means that watching anything on TV these days is a rare treat!On the odd occasion I do get time, I tend to whittle away the short hour or so I have searching for something that I’d like to watch, which means by the time I find something I hardly get any viewing time at all. That’s why I now use Streamin.
Razer Blade 16 (2025) Review: Sleek and light but lags in performance

2 days ago | pcworld.com | Mark Knapp

At a glanceImpressively svelte for a 16-inch gaming laptopSurprising battery lifeGorgeous displayHuge trackpad fumbles palm rejectionMore sluggish on battery powerTrails cheaper competitors at every turnThe Razer Blade 16 is sleek but sacrifices performance, with its RTX 5090 model often trailing RTX 5080 laptops despite a higher price. Lower-end configurations may offer better value.