What is a dedicated IP address for a VPN and do you need one?
If you’ve ever used a VPN you’ve likely come across the term “dedicated IP address.” But what exactly is a dedicated IP address, and do you need one? With a typical shared […]
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New Chrome feature blocks cookie-stealing hackers
Cookies aren’t just something sites have to annoy you about every single #$%&ing time you visit them because of the GDPR. They’re one of the most basic ways for sites to identify […]
Want to keep using Windows 10 safely? Microsoft wants $61
Windows 11 had a rocky start, but it’s been getting better lately — good enough that PCWorld’s Mark Hachman can finally bear it, in fact. But there are still plenty of good […]
Early PCIe 7.0 specs foretell a ludicrously fast future for SSDs
Are you ready for PCIe version 6.0? No? Your motherboard doesn’t even have PCIe 5.0 yet, because you’re squeezing every last possible ounce of value out of AM4? Well too bad, because […]
Chromebooks now have custom keyboard shortcuts
ChromeOS has been adding capabilities to bring it up to speed with other operating systems for…well, for as long as Google has been working on it, which is about 12 years now. […]
Is a mainstream laptop good enough for gaming?
Laptop hardware has come a long way in recent years, with the most expensive models featuring CPU and GPU specs similar to what you’d expect from a beefy gaming desktop PC. If […]
How we test monitors at PCWorld
If you work in an office, whether at home or on-site, there’s a good chance you spend most of your day staring at a computer monitor. And you may spend even more […]
10 Windows features that will disappear soon
Microsoft not only introduces new features or programs with Windows updates, it also removes obsolete functions. Many people don’t notice this until they need a specific feature or the outdated program. One […]
Windows 11 won’t update with some apps installed
If your Windows 11 PC has failed a Windows Update session in the last week or so, there might be a very specific reason for it. According to a German tech site, […]
Dell XPS vs. Inspiron vs. Latitude laptops: Which should you buy?
Whether you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop, a lightweight rig for working on the go, or a laptop to kick back with to watch Netflix on the sofa, chances are you’ll […]
