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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.Feature
A KVM switch can revolutionize your PC setup. Here's what you need to know
If you ever wished you could use one keyboard and mouse with multiple devices, you'll be glad to know that you can — with a KVM switch!Updated
Best computer deals from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this January. Currently on discount: HP, Acer, and Lenovo.News
Game streamers need to check out CyberPowerPC's newest Thunderbolt tool
Pro Streamer 2 lets you remotely manage and control a gaming PC with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.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.Deal
This Core i9 mini PC is an absolute beast and $150 off right now
The Acemagic F1A mini PC with Core i9 CPU and 32GB of RAM is down to $449 on Amazon.Deal
Samsung's high-performance 512GB microSD card is 25% off right now
Get this fast and robust 512GB Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD card for just $60 on Amazon.Tip
How to prevent screen flickering when playing games
If your monitor flickers when playing games, this could be due to the "Variable Refresh Rate" (VRR) function. Here's how to check whether VRR is to blame and how to solve the problem.News
Arm's 2025 CPU plans include a big push in PC performance
At CES, Arm's CPU chief Chris Bergey sat down with PCWorld to discuss the company's upcoming plans for 2025.Deal
This triple-4K mini PC with Ryzen 7 CPU is down to $280 right now
For a limited time, you can save $120 on this powerful mini PC on Amazon.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.News
Interview: AMD dives deep into its overhauled 2025 Ryzen lineup
AMD's Donny Woligroski sits down with PCWorld's Mark Hachman at CES 2025 to talk about the Ryzen AI Max, the Ryzen X3D shortages, and more.Feature
How iconic NUC mini-PCs are being reimagined for a new era
Asus has added enough of its own innovation to its NUC-branded mini-PCs for them to finally feel like Asus products.Deal
This Ryzen 7 mini PC is delightfully cheap at just $271 right now
The Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC is 25% off on Amazon.Deal
Save 29% on this super-fast 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD right now
You can get this Crucial X9 portable SSD with 1TB capacity for just under $70 on Amazon.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.News
Hands-on with the new Asus RTX 50-series graphics cards
Asus showed off five different flavors of RTX 50-series GPUs at CES 2025 — and we got our hands all over them.News
Intel's Core Ultra 200 gaming performance could rise 25% after patch
Intel said that the performance improvements between an unpatched Arrow Lake system and the latest updates could be significant, especially in games.News
Asus' new motherboard connection can power a 1,000-watt GPU
The new "BTF" spec can handle incredibly powerful graphics cards, and a removable component makes it compatible with other motherboards or GPUs.Updated