The Best of Consumer Tech 2024 – 2025
PCWorld editors highlight the best consumer tech products of the year
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These are the best smart home products of the year
As the year winds down, get the scoop on our favorite smart speakers and displays, thermostats, security cameras, video doorbells, lighting systems, and more.Best Picks
Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.Cord-Cutter Confidential
2024 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
TechHive's annual cord cutter awards pick the best streaming devices, services, and happenings.Feature
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.Feature
The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang crowns their favorite PC hardware, innovations, and trends of 2024.Consumer Tech Best Picks
Our Best Picks highlight the very best examples of consumer tech you can buy today. Our editors combine their decades of experience with extensive product testing to recommend the tech they believe you will love as much as they do.
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Best portable monitors 2025: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.Updated
Best Chromebooks 2025: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.Updated
Best webcams 2025: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.Best Picks
Best laptops under $500 in 2025: Best overall, best OLED laptop, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.Best Picks
Best free VPN of 2025: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.Updated
Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.Updated
Fastest VPN 2025: We identify the speediest performers
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.Updated
Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.Updated
Best laptops 2025: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.Best Picks
Best free VPN for Android 2025: Which ones can you trust?
When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.Updated
Best home office monitors 2025: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.Updated
Best VPN services 2025: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.Updated
Best gaming laptops 2025: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.Updated
Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.Updated