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Portable monitors are gaining popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They are a boon to both desktop and laptop users. While portable monitors might not reach the large screen sizes of conventional displays, they offer other advantages: They are relatively…

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A new year means another tax season—and all the associated headaches. Not just navigating the byzantine maze of US tax code, but dodging related scams, too.…

You may have heard the news about the PowerSchool breach—hackers breaking into a software system that helps schools keep track of student data, then demanding a ransom in exchange for not leaking the information. Depending on the school and its data storage…

I don’t know about you, but working on multiple devices at once makes me feel like some kind of 90s hacker. I’m programming on my PC, answering emails on my laptop, responding to chat messages on my tablet, all while transferring files on my other PC.…

You have to do your taxes, so you might as well lock in the best price for filing your federal and state returns. For just $39.99, H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2024 streamlines your federal and state tax filing. But act fast — this deal sold out in…

The dreaded moment for lovers of #dancechallenges and #funnyvideos has come and passed for now. On January 19, TikTok briefly closed up shop in the U.S. following a federal ban on the app. However, it took only about 12 hours for the app to reappear for U.S.…

Whether you’re looking for something that will give you the privacy you need or access location-restricted streaming content, we’ve got you covered with the very best VPN deals currently available. But not all deals are worth it, so we only highlight those…

Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer sales and put together a curated list of the best deals…

TL;DR: Charge four devices at once with the 100W Omega USB-C GaN Charger on sale for $59.99. …

Coding can be pretty tricky as is, so why spend another year without Microsoft Visual Studio Pro? Start the new year on the right foot with this Microsoft must-have. It could help you code faster by pointing out typos, offering coding suggestions, and more.…

You’re not the only one who’s mourning the loss of TikTok. Instead of putting your internet addiction into yet another social media app, invest it in your 2025 learning goals with Pearls!…

TL;DR: Track your wallet anywhere with a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card on sale for $26.99 (reg. $42). …

Microsoft is adding a new ability for third-party developers to add widgets to Windows, as well as a new “top cards” summary of your PC within the Settings menu.…

If you’re looking for an affordable laptop that’s fast enough for personal use and office work, you’ve come to the right place–as long as you don’t mind working in Google’s ecosystem.…

According to one analyst firm, the combined shipment of desktop and laptop computers in 2024 was 245.3 million units. That’s a big number — a new computer for one out of every thirty or so people on the planet — and it’s showing a growth over 2023. But…

If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is lengthier than prior updates, so plan accordingly.…

A few years ago, CyberPowerPC created a double-PC-in-a-box system called Pro Streamer — one to play games and one to stream them — which was a dream machine for the Twitch set.…

Two days ago, Google announced that it was doing away with a separate upcharge for its Gemini AI features in Workspace and forcing you to pay for it instead whether you want AI or not. Today, Microsoft is following suit, raising prices for its Microsoft 365…