25 years ago, Steve Jobs changed the path of the PC forever

We're still living in the era ushered in at Macworld 2000, defying even Steve's expectations.

Apple lays out its plans for Fitness+ in 2025

Apple will bring new workouts and meditations to its fitness streaming service this year, including progressive strength training and pickleball.

Why the Apple Watch needs a reboot

Apple presents its smartwatch as a product that is still in its infancy. This may be true from the company's perspective, but the perception on the market is different.

How to set a dedicated iPhone for FaceTime calls on an Apple TV

Setting up an Apple TV as a dedicated calling workstation? Apple has you covered in tvOS 18.

Apple is forcing me to turn to Google because Siri won't do this one simple thing

Please, Apple-all I want to do is add time to a running timer.

Where can I find Apple Intelligence on my Mac?

Looking for Apple Intelligence features on your Mac? Here's how to get Apple's AI features, including ChatGPT and Image Playground, on your Mac.

RETAKE YOUR iPHONE!

NEVER BEFORE HAS A SINGLE MAJOR IOS RELEASE REQUIRED SO MUCH WORK FROM ITS USERS. HERE'S HOW TO GET IT ALL DONE.

PLUGABLE THUNDERBOLT DOCKING STATION WITH DISPLAYLINK (TBT-6950PD): ADD UP TO FOUR EXTERNAL DISPLAYS

The Plugable Thunderbolt Docking Station with DisplayLink (TBT-6950PD) is a full 11-port docking station that beats nearly all other Thunderbolt docks by boasting not just four Thunderbolt 4 ports (one upstream to the host computer) but two HDMI 2.0 ports as well.

It's 'safe' to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit in the U.S. states that Apple Watch bands have harmful chemicals.

TRY THESE 12 POWER TIPS FOR LONGER IPAD BATTERY LIFE

YOU CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE BATTERY LIFE OF YOUR IPAD WITH OUR TIPS AND TRICKS.

Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone? Here's how to change it back

There's an easy way to go back to the old view.

Hot Stuff

What we're raving about this month

SCUF NOMAD: COMPACT IPHONE CONTROLLER WITH CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

Scuf Gaming (a gaming controller division of Corsair) introduced the Scuf Nomad smartphone controller, joining a small but growing niche of mobile gaming controllers that turn the smartphone into a gaming handheld and produce something resembling the design of the Nintendo Switch.

Apple shares a secret MacBook tip that power users will love

M-series MacBooks running macOS Sequoia now let you open the laptop or plug it in without it turning on. Here's how.

2-year-old chip? 5-year-old design? Here's why the Mac Pro still reigns supreme

The Mac Pro isn't as upgradable as it once was, but it's still a sleeper pick for pro users.

Abracadabra! Apple is working on a new Magic Mouse with proper charging

Don't expect it till 2026, though.

At CES, Nvidia dropped the mic while Radeon dropped the ball

Only time will tell how much this fumble hurts AMD in 2025.

Office 365 will lose support on Windows 10 come October

Hoo boy, Microsoft. You're really doing your best to drive away customers, aren't you?

10 laptops that blew us away at CES 2025

There was a glut of fresh laptops at CES 2025, powered by a new generation of CPUs and GPUs. But only the best new notebooks made this list.

THE PC & HOME TECH THAT BLEW US AWAY

FROM HARDCORE HARDWARE TO WELCOME MAINSTREAM ADVANCES TO COOL TECH INNOVATIONS FOR THE HOME, CES 2025 DELIVERED THE GOOD STUFF.

Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58

With heavy hearts, PCWorld pays tribute to Gordon Mah Ung, our hardware guru, host of The Full Nerd, exemplary tech journalist, and very good friend.

Lenovo has removed its iconic TrackPoint nub from new ThinkPad laptops

At CES 2025, Lenovo showed off the ThinkPad Aura Edition...without its iconic TrackPoint nub.

Intel Arc B580: The first worthy budget GPU of the decade

Finally, a good gaming option for PC enthusiasts on a budget!

Qualcomm chips should make $600 Snapdragon PCs a thing

We would love to see a more accessible processor!

Why Microsoft should be terrified of Valve's SteamOS

SteamOS is spreading beyond Valve's hardware. That could threaten Microsoft's hold on PC gaming...or even Windows' hold on the PC market.

Newbie's guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up

Essential security for your Windows PC's files. Here's everything you need to know.

9 TWEAKS THAT TURN OFF YOUR WINDOWS PC'S MOST ANNOYING ADS

TIRED OF MICROSOFT PUSHING ADS THROUGHOUT WINDOWS 11? HERE ARE THE SETTINGS YOU NEED TO TWEAK.

AMD's monstrous Ryzen 9 9950X3D is ready to stomp all over Intel

The price of AMD's Ryzen X3D processors, though, are a mystery.

Nvidia announces RTX 50 graphics

The new Blackwell promises big performance gains

Fun and graphics card games at CES 2025

WE ALL KNEW what was coming at CES: a bunch of graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia. They were pretty much exactly as predicted, albeit with some surprises. AMD managed to botch the launch of its RDNA 4 cards, while Nvidia played 3D chess with the pricing of its new RTX 50 cards.