4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: enabling biometric login through Windows Hello, verifying encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, and setting up ...

A Mini PC Could Replace Your TV's Streaming Devices - Here's How

Ditch your streaming devices—use a Mini PC instead. Remotes, keyboards, or controllers make it easy to navigate and enjoy all ...

A $319 mini PC with a Ryzen PRO chip is a sneaky-good way to upgrade a desk setup

Mini PCs are having a moment because they solve a real problem: you want desktop power without a tower, the noise, or the space commitment. The GMKtec M8 mini PC is $319.99 for a limited time, down ...

You Can Speed Up Any Old Computer With Your Spare USB Ports - Here's How

While it's not as necessary on newer hardware, old and less capable desktops or laptops could get a helpful boost from any ...

Building a Budget Gaming PC in 2026 Is a Pain in the Ass

The end result is a Frankenstein’s monster of a PC, a cobbled-together mess of modern and venerable components that still ...
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The RAM Crisis Is Getting Worse. Here's How to Buy or Build a PC Without Going Broke

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a ...
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How I turned my old Wiimote into a PC mouse (using two candles)

The Wii 'sensor bar' is a lie: How to turn an old Wiimote into a PC mouse ...

Amazon Drops ACEMAGIC K1 Mini PC to Nearly 40% Off, Now Several Times Cheaper Than a Mac mini

This mini PC is the perfect option if you want to improve your gaming space without spending too much cash. The ACEMAGIC K1 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 4300U is a mini desktop computer. In addition to a ...

A retro roguelite for DJs who love dungeon crawlers? Sign me up!

Released on PC via Steam and GOG in July 2025, Look Mum No Computer came to consoles — Xbox One and Series X, PlayStation 4 ...

This dual-CPU PC from 1995 was so cool, Microsoft had to kill it

Huxley Dunsay of Retro Roadshow joins us in the PCWorld studio to show off the BeBox, a 90s dual-CPU PC with a custom operating system.

Is Microsoft PC Manager worth using? Here’s what it really does

Microsoft PC Manager is a free Windows utility that combines existing system‑maintenance tools into a simplified dashboard.

Stuck in a Power Outage? Use a UPS Backup to Charge Your Non-Computer Devices.

Your UPS backup is good for more than just keeping your computer alive when the power goes out. You know the signs: The lights flicker, your humidifier stops humming, and some piece of tech—there’s ...