Framework’s modular, upgradeable laptops have made it a darling of PC fans, making some of the best elements of desktops portable. So, why would Framework design a desktop PC? To find out, PCWorld’s Mark Hachman went to the company’s reveal event in San Francisco, where he got his hands all over the new Framework Desktop…
After years of watching—and paying for—so-called “peak TV” on the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+, and Max, my eyeballs were starting to glaze over. Sure, I love The Crown, Mindhunter, and Hacks, but true streaming gems tend to be few and far between. (Yes, I know, I need to stream Severance. I’ll get to it!)…
Macworld Two new Mac exploits discovered recently are good reminders of best practices for staying safe, such as not letting strangers access your computer, staying up to date with software updates, and getting your software from known trusted sources. The first exploit involves Parallels, the virtual machine that allows the Mac to run Windows, Linux,…
The release of Windows 11 24H2 has been anything but flawless, and now another problem has surfaced. If you have a specific older version of Autodesk’s AutoCAD software installed on your computer, you’ll be blocked from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2. Microsoft recently confirmed that AutoCAD 2022 may result in bootup issues on PCs running…
Macworld If you are worried you have some kind of malware or virus on your Mac, we are here to help you figure out what’s going on and, if necessary, clean up the damage and get rid of a Mac virus – all for free. A lot of the websites offering advice on Mac malware…
Macworld One of the best things about owning a Mac is the fact that you are less likely to be a victim of malware than with a Windows PC. However, macOS isn’t foolproof and you shouldn’t be too lax about protecting your investment. Here are our tips for keeping your Mac safe from day one:…
Macworld SanDisk’s sleek Ultra Luxe flash drive is on sale over at Amazon for an amazing $15 right now, making for the perfect time to get one of these type-C thumb drives. Since most iPhone buyers would rather buy the cheapest model with the lowest storage options, this 128GB SanDisk USB-C flash drive is a…
How fast do you need your computer’s storage to be? It probably doesn’t have to be as fast as you think (especially if you’re building a gaming PC). But if you’re moving big files around, you can definitely see the benefit of a faster drive — and Samsung’s first full-fat PCIe 5.0 SSD is the…
If you’re looking to make your desktop background more visually engaging, you should try embedding a video with the open source app Lively Wallpaper. This app comes with some free videos for your wallpaper, but you can also use it to add your own videos to your desktop. Here’s how it works. First, install Lively…
Microsoft is currently rolling out a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2. Update KB5052093 brings some new features, but also adds some self-promotion to the system with Microsoft placing a banner in the system settings to emphasize Game Pass. Let’s dive into the more notable changes. New camera options This update introduces a new…