Unless you keep all 512GB of your local files backed up to the cloud, having your computer drive crash on you is one of the worst nightmares there is. Just imagine being unable to access your precious ...

After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and can help you optimize your internet connection.

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Stress testing your CPU is a great way to ensure that your overclock is stable, check that your cooling is powerful enough, or run in some new heat paste that you've applied to your processor. But ...

Hollywood has a long history of grossly exaggerating hacking scenes. A nerdy guy hacking into a large corporation in seconds with just a few keystrokes is a classic example of an overused movie trope.

Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing tech and studying the latest web tool to help keep readers current. He's here for you when you need a how-to guide, explainer, review, or list of the ...

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In this tutorial, we will show you how to test Microphone Audio Processing Modes in Windows 11 PC. This new feature of Windows 11 lets you select a test mode (Default and Communications) for ...

Since 1983, PCWorld has been testing PCs, and while we made the jump from paper to digital years ago, our mission remains the same: We’re here to help you make better choices about your PC hardware ...