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Time to ditch normal internet? How to know if mobile broadband is enough
Anders Lundberg, PCWorld
Ten years ago, the answer to the question of whether you should get fixed broadband or settle for mobile was simple: Yes, you should, as long as it is technically possible and not outrageously expensive. Mobile broadband was an emergency solution for summer c…
Dec 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
Logitech rejects AI gadgets: ‘A solution looking for a problem that doesn’t exist’
Michael Crider, PCWorld
From graphics cards to mid-sized cars, you can’t find any new electronics that don’t claim to be “AI-powered” in some way. That includes Logitech’s mice and keyboards, some of which are being loaded specifically with “AI” buttons. But the CEO of Logitech says…
Dec 5, 2025, 3:41 PM
Yep, Netflix is buying Warner Bros. What happens to HBO Max?
Ben Patterson, PCWorld
It’s a deal so staggering that it’s hard to wrap your head around it: Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros., in a deal that includes everything from Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to Superman and Citizen Kane. Also included in the deal is a little stream…
Dec 5, 2025, 2:48 PM
Intel makes a tiny comeback in PC graphics cards at 1 percent
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
Little has changed in the PC graphics-card market, according to a new report Monday. Nvidia still controls the vast majority of the PC graphics card market, but Intel actually has a small share. Yes, Intel and its partners managed to sell enough PC grap…
Dec 1, 2025, 7:24 PM
Black Friday 2025 could be your last chance for cheap PC deals, experts warn
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
This year, Black Friday tech shoppers should heed one important message: Don’t wait, buy now. Why? Because certain components are skyrocketing in price—and it’s expected to get even worse. DRAM prices, for example, have doubled in little more than a month. …
Nov 26, 2025, 8:28 PM
Experts: Black Friday 2025 could be your last chance for cheap PC deals
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
This year, Black Friday tech shoppers should heed one important message: Don’t wait, buy now. Why? Because certain components are skyrocketing in price—and it’s expected to get even worse. DRAM prices, for example, have doubled in little more than a month. …
Nov 20, 2025, 11:30 AM
A deepfake video of Nvidia’s CEO sent thousands of viewers to a crypto scam
Michael Crider, PCWorld
Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference isn’t making many waves for gamer or PC hardware crowds this year, perhaps because it seems to be exclusively interested in boosting hardware for “AI” and data centers. So it’s almost ironic that a phony version of the keyno…
Oct 29, 2025, 4:17 PM
Asus’ latest gaming NUC mini PC is powered by a Ryzen X3D chip
Michael Crider, PCWorld
The Intel NUC family of tiny mini PCs was ahead of its time in many ways—and Asus apparently agreed, given that the company took the brand off Intel’s hands in 2023. The new ROG NUC series under Asus’ gaming brand is kind of a replacement for Intel’s gaming-f…
Oct 16, 2025, 3:51 PM
Best October Prime Day monitor deals: Save big on OLED and more
Michael Crider, PCWorld
One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals. Amazon’s second Prime Day event of…
Oct 7, 2025, 7:00 AM
OpenAI may gain 10% of AMD and gamers won’t like it
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
In the ongoing war of AI investment, OpenAI has secured itself a new ally: AMD. The chip maker will trade millions of its upcoming Instinct MI450 GPUs for an investment by the AI company, worth up to 10 percent of its stock. The numbers, though, remain v…
Oct 6, 2025, 3:58 PM
It’s official: The U.S. owns 9.9 percent of Intel
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
On Friday afternoon, Intel confirmed what everyone already knew: that the U.S. government is taking the unprecedented step of investing $8.9 billion into the company. On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the United States was pushing I…
Aug 23, 2025, 2:56 PM
I downsized my PC hardware stash and learned 4 harsh truths about myself
Alaina Yee, PCWorld
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the hot topics on our YouTube show or startling news from across the web? You’re in the right place. Want this newsletter to come directly to y…
Aug 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
The U.S. government may take a stake in Intel
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
The U.S. government is discussing whether it will take a stake in beleaguered chipmaker Intel Corp. as a way to bail it out of its financial struggles, according to a report. Bloomberg reported that the two sides were in discussions, but nothing has bee…
Aug 14, 2025, 9:31 PM
Asus moves U.S. manufacturing to avoid tariffs — but not to the U.S.
Michael Crider, PCWorld
China has been the manufacturing juggernaut of the world for decades, thanks to low labor costs and a lot of business-friendly moves from the government. But now that the U.S. is apparently on a very personal crusade to disrupt this status quo, businesses are…
Aug 14, 2025, 5:55 PM
Move over, ChatGPT: Perplexity bids $34.5 billion for Google Chrome
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
As a federal antitrust investigation into Google’s Chrome browser wraps up, rivals are striking: Perplexity has launched an unsolicited bid to buy Chrome for a whopping $34.5 billion, according to reports. Bloomberg reported the proposed deal, confirmed …
Aug 12, 2025, 6:03 PM
Former Intel CEO Barrett says customers should bail out Intel
Mark Hachman, PCWorld
Is there a way that Intel can be saved? Former Intel chief executive Craig Barrett thinks so, and it isn’t the way the company’s former board members suggest. Intel should have a number of its customers invest a total of $40 billion in the company to en…
Aug 11, 2025, 6:30 PM
Fake AI images are flooding the Internet. Here’s how to recognize them
Jörn-Erik Burkert, Florian Kastner, PCWorld
One of the phenomena triggered by the AI boom in recent years is deepfakes. The term is made up of the words deep learning and fake. Deep learning refers to machine learning methods, while a fake is a forgery, an imitation or a hoax. A deepfake is theref…
Jul 31, 2025, 10:30 AM
This Legion Go S can run SteamOS, and today it’s just $500
Michael Crider, PCWorld
I’ve seen a lot of handheld gaming PCs come down the pike since the Steam Deck changed the game…and I wouldn’t buy any of them for myself. That’s because Windows 11 isn’t great for gaming on these little gadgets. But SteamOS is, and now you can install it on …
Jul 10, 2025, 4:40 PM
Philips Hue lights are up to 42% off for Prime Day
Ben Patterson, PCWorld
Even after a recent round of tariff-fueled price hikes, Philips Hue still has plenty of deals for Prime Day, with the smart lighting brand serving up a dozen deals for its color bulbs, light strips, outdoor spotlights, table lamps, and more. Philips Hue…
Jul 10, 2025, 7:00 AM
Best Prime Day SSD deals: Big sales on fast storage
Alaina Yee, PCWorld
Summer means leisure time, and what better way to spend it than upgrading your PC setup? If you’re eager to jump on SSD and storage deals now, you’re in luck—Amazon Prime Day still has solid discounts on storage. Shopping now can be a smart move, too, gi…
Jul 10, 2025, 7:00 AM
Best Prime Day monitor deals: OLED, home office, and more
Michael Crider, PCWorld
One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals. Prime Day is upon us again, and fr…
Jul 10, 2025, 7:00 AM
FTC’s ‘click to cancel’ subscription rules thrown out by judges
Michael Crider, PCWorld
There’s not a lot that Americans can universally agree on at the moment, but the Federal Trade Commission’s new rules that digital subscriptions should be easy to cancel received broad acclaim. Everyone liked the idea, with the possible exception of your loca…
Jul 9, 2025, 7:31 PM
Best early monitor deals for Prime Day 2025: OLED, home office, and more
Michael Crider, PCWorld
One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals. Prime Day is upon us again, but ev…
Jul 2, 2025, 4:30 PM
Best early Prime Day 2025 deals on security cameras and video doorbells
Michael Brown, PCWorld
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is happening next week, but we’ve already spotted some fantastic deals on the hottest home security cameras, video doorbells, and floodlight cameras. While the semi-annual sales doesn’t officially start until July 8 and concludes Ju…
Jul 2, 2025, 2:00 PM
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