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Valve’s Steam Machine will help PCs replace consoles—and I’m down with it • I’m an example of why the Steam Machine could pull many console gamers over to the PC.

‘Windows sucks’: How the developer who created Task Manager would fix things • A veteran of Windows development takes Windows to task in his latest YouTube video.

4 changes I made immediately after 1.3 billion passwords stolen • A veteran of Windows development takes Windows to task in his latest YouTube video.

Google’s new ‘Aluminium OS’ is officially coming to supplant ChromeOS • Google is developing a new operating system that’ll be used primarily on PCs as an alternative to Windows.

RAM is so expensive that stores are selling it at market prices • Get ready to buy PC memory like you buy lobster.

AI-driven RAM shortage hits Raspberry Pi: Price hikes and a new budget model • The recent AI boom has spiked demand for memory and storage, driving up prices for everyone. Raspberry Pi is no exception.

YouTube TV might be different in 2026 after Disney deal • The new Disney deal hints at changes to come.

Logitech confirms customer data breach. What that means for you • Logitech acknowledges being hit by a zero-day exploit that stole limited customer data, which didn’t include credit card numbers or SSNs.

I bought Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs, and I have opinions • I definitely gave these a verdict score.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: A compact powerhouse for Xbox and PC games • Is this the perfect handheld games console? That depends on whether simplicity is what you’re looking for.

Incogni: The set-it-and-forget-it online privacy solution • Your secret weapon in the fight against data brokers.

Walmart Onn 4K Plus: Fast and cheap 4K streaming • This $30 streaming box does almost everything for less than the competition.

Corsair MP700 Pro XT: A top-shelf PCIe 5.0 SSD • This upgraded MP700 is the fastest I’ve tested from the series yet and fell just a few rungs from the top of the ladder.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i: A deceptively good deal • This laptop delivers solid value—but only if it’s discounted.

THE BEST PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE OF 2025/2026 • THE BEST OF THE BEST, AS CHOSEN BY THE PCWORLD EDITORS.

10 STEPS EVERY NEW LAPTOP OWNER SHOULD TAKE ASAP FOR THE BEST SETUP • NEW LAPTOP WITH WINDOWS 11? THESE 10 STEPS ENSURE TOP PERFORMANCE, DATA PROTECTION, AND CONVENIENCE—FOR A PERFECT SETUP RIGHT FROM THE START.

Is that a legit link you’re about to click? Here’s how to check • AI has made this much harder to keep up with, but it’s still possible.

A beginner’s guide to ChatGPT: Make AI work for you • We’ll show you how to get started, what you can do, and how to make ChatGPT work for you instead of the other way round.

How I use Windows virtual desktops to stay organized • Virtual desktops can easily separate and identify different tasks.

How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams • Walls, distance, and noisy airwaves kill camera streams. Here’s how to diagnose the weak links and make the right fixes.

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