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Google lays off 12,000 employees as the tech industry tightens its belt
Google announced plans to lay off 12,000 workers, following similarly massive cuts and Amazon and Microsoft just days beforeNews
35,000 PayPal accounts hacked, and users could've prevented it
PayPal is notifying nearly 35,000 users that their were accounts were breached. But PayPal wasn't hacked; users weren't using unique passwords or two-factor authentication.News
These fake AMD Radeon drivers reveal a deeper Google problem
Stay sharp: If you’re not vigilant, clicking on a malicious link in search results is all too easy.News
Microsoft 365 Basic is a gift for cheapskates
Microsoft today announced Microsoft 365 Basic, for $1.99 a month, offering access to the Office apps plus 100GB of cloud storage when it launches later this month.Feature
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 vs. RTX 4080: Which 4K GPU should you buy?
Nvidia has dropped its two latest GPUs and the biggest competition is itself. So which new high-end GPU should you buy? We compare the two to see which is the best value for your money.News
Watch out for phishing attacks after the latest credit breach
A major security flaw in Experian’s website allowed identity thieves to view full details of your credit cards, loans, and other debt.News
Fake 'Pokemon NFT' game infects PCs with malware
In a scheme worthy of Team Rocket, two sites hosting fake Pokemon PC games have been spotted spreading remote access programsFeature
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 vs. RTX 3080: Which should you buy?
Nvidia's RTX 4080 is the new kid on the block, but is it really an improvement over its predecessor, the RTX 3080? We put the two up against each other to find out.News
Acer's affordable new Chromebox PCs are like Chromebooks for your desktop
The Acer Chromebox CX15 is the latest addition to the manufacturer's ChromeOS lineup.Opinion
The Full Nerd ep 241: 2023 tech predictions and eating our words
This week, Gordon, Brad, Alaina and Adam take responsibility for their PC predictions of 2022—and then proceed to predict what will happen in 2023.Feature
The best PC hardware and software of 2022/2023
This is the best of the best PC hardware and software released this year, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.Updated
LastPass got hacked again, and this time it affects customers
Update: According to the company's latest communication, LastPass’s recent leak of customer info includes email addresses, IP address info, and even vault data.News
Sorry, tinkerers: The Raspberry Pi 5 isn't launching in 2023
Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton expects stock to return to normal levels in 2023.News
Update Windows now to patch this under-attack vulnerability
A flaw in Windows' Javascript validation is allowing ransomware to be downloaded — patch it as soon as you canNews
Take a trip inside Intel's power supply testing lab
Gordon went to Intel's intensive ATX testing facility to learn how power supplies are certified…and what happens when they failNews
EVGA gives fascinating peeks behind the curtain as it exits the GPU market
Take a tour of the company's design lab, and place a bid on one of the only EVGA RTX 4090 cards on the planetFeature
Tested: Radeon GPUs are finally useful for content creators
With RDNA 3 and the Radeon RX 7900 series, AMD finally challenges Nvidia and Intel in GPU content creation—though not in every workload.Deal
SK Hynix's Gold P31, one of our favorite SSDs, is a whopping 52% off
The SK Hynix Gold P31 PCIe NVMe SSD is a fan favorite here at PCWorld. It's fast, affordable, and comes with a five-year warranty.News
Chrome now supports passkeys, the password killer
Google Chrome has rolled out support for passkeys, a way of authenticating websites and apps, like banks, without passwords.News
Microsoft Teams aims to be a rather dull Discord
Microsoft is launching a Communities feature on its free consumer version of Microsoft Teams, which applies the rigid planning structure of Teams to events like organizing a night out.News
Intel Arc driver performance: A one-month checkup (and DX9 speed boost)
How quickly is Intel improving the drivers for its affordable new Arc GPUs? We put it to the test.Updated
AI text generation is moving mainstream with Canva's Magic Write
Today, Canva launches Magic Write, a GPT-3 powered AI text generation tool. Can more mainstream apps like Microsoft Word and Googe Docs be far behind?News
Even scalpers don't want the GeForce RTX 4080
Scalpers can't sell them, retailers don't want them back, and Nvidia may be forced into an early price cut for the GeForce RTX 4080.News
Steam's most popular GPU isn't the one you think it is
The humble GeForce GTX 1650 is now sitting pretty at the top of Steam's user survey list.News
Windows spyware from North Korea steals data from your phone
Spyware traced to North Korean hacking groups has been caught scanning phones that connect to infected PCs.
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Finally! A pair of affordable Thunderbolt docks on Cyber Monday
Amazon has a pair of Thunderbolt dock deals for you on Cyber Monday, offering tons of ports for about $200 apiece.Deal
The best 1080p graphics card plunges to just $190 for Cyber Monday
The Radeon RX 6600 is a great choice if you're building an affordable gaming machine, and it has a massive discount at Newegg for Cyber Monday.Deal
Save 62% on Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements this Black Friday
This new edition of Adobe’s popular, consumer-friendly software has hit an all-time low price just ahead of Thanksgiving.Deal
Ludicrous! This RTX 3060 Acer gaming laptop is just $650 for Black Friday
Oh my. You don't see RTX 3060-powered gaming laptops going for $650 EVER. Don't miss this insane early Black Friday deal.News
Nvidia finally responds to melting RTX 4090 cable controversy
Nvidia said improper insertion likely cause of the 50 known cases of melted connectors.News
Gamers Nexus may have solved why RTX 4090 power cables are melting
Improperly inserted cables and foreign debris may be behind the 12VHWPR mystery surrounding the launch of Nvidia's RTX 4090 powerhouse GPU.Feature
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080 offers dazzling creator performance, with a catch
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080 delivers stunning performance improvements in content creation, but the high price tag and limited memory keep it from being a no-brainer.News
Nvidia is still investigating those melting RTX 4090 power cables
Despite some alarming examples of failing power cables, neither Nvidia nor community investigators have many answers yetUpdated
Microsoft is going to clamp down on your OneDrive data cap
Microsoft said it will take a harder line on what files count against its OneDrive data cap, while also blocking the ability to add new Outlook.com email aliases beginning next year.News
Why use Microsoft Create? In a word, templates
Microsoft Create is a new portal designed to help creatives launch presentations, video projects, new designs, and more via the Microsoft Office apps.Feature
Should you wait for Black Friday to upgrade your PC?
You can miss great deals on PC parts if you ignore Black Friday—or delay all purchases until November 25. But some components are still worth biding your time.News
How to watch AMD's Radeon 7000 and RDNA 3 event live
AMD's next generation of desktop graphics cards is almost here, and you can watch the announcement today.Updated
The best game capture software
If you want to know how to record your PC gameplay to broadcast to others, start with the software. There's a slew of freeware and we compare the field to find the best game recording software around.Feature
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 vs RTX 3090: Which ferocious GPU should you buy?
Move over Nvidia RTX 3090, there's a new sheriff in town. The RTX 4090 has some very impressive performance gains, but how does it stack up to its predecessor in terms of value?News
Nvidia launches the 8GB GeForce RTX 3060 it should have made all along
This cheaper version of the affordable GeForce RTX 3060, as well as a slightly upgraded RTX 3060 Ti, should be on sale next monthNews
AMD says it won't use ATX 3.0 power rails for new Radeon cards
After Nvidia's issues with the new 12VHPWR connection, an AMD executive confirms that new Radeon cards won't be using itNews
Multiple RTX 4090 owners report melting 12VHPWR power cables
The latest high-power Nvidia graphics cards are having issues with the new ATX 3.0 power connectionNews
Malware-ridden Chrome extension infects over a million PCs
The latest bit of widespread advertising hijacks is spread over thirty color-focused browser extensions.News
TeamGroup's radical new AIO cooler chills your SSD, too
The $400 TeamGroup T-Force Siren Duo360 cooler can cut PCIe 5.0 storage temperatures by as much as 50 percent.Updated
Here's where you can watch AMD's next-gen Radeon 'RDNA 3' reveal
Hoping to take a bit of wind out of Nvidia's sales, AMD has set the announcement for the new RDNA3 GPU series for November 3rd.News
Intel's next-generation Thunderbolt will hit a blistering 80Gbps+
Intel announced "next-generation Thunderbolt" technology, which doubles the bandwidth to 80Gbps, and even 120Gbps in some cases. But many questions remain unanswered.News
One RTX 4090 design includes a built-in bubble level
It's a perfect solution for a graphics card that weighs more than the average two-by-four.News
Nvidia cancels the controversial RTX 4080 12GB
The "unlaunched" lower-powered card might just return as the GeForce RTX 4070.News
Nvidia turns off its anti-crypto mining feature
Nvidia seems to be done with its Lite Hash Rate system after the Ethereum proof-of-stake merge.Feature