On Thursday, July 25, Netflix finally rolled out its updated app for Windows on the Microsoft Store, but the new version isn’t likely to get the thumbs up from users. In fact, it’s downright disappointing. The update was first announced back in May, in which Netflix said the native app would be retired by June. After some delay, the update was quickly tested in July before being pushed live. Get Windows 11 Pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro Price When Reviewed: 199.99 Best Prices Today: $59 at PCWorld Store – Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only | $79.99 at PCWorld Software Store What’s changed? The bigg ..read more

It’s been a long time coming! Microsoft is finally keen to improve integration between Windows 11 computers and Android phones. If you hate transferring files between the two, there’s good news ahead. Microsoft has started beta testing a new feature that lets you “see your Android phone in File Explorer” and “wirelessly browse through all your folders and files, including media that is on your Android phone.” Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Not only will you be able to view what’s on your phone, but you’ll also be able to move, copy, delete, rename, and even open directly without first ..read more

As someone who frequently types in lots of numbers for works, using a laptop or keyboard without a numpad is pure torture. But I also don’t want a numpad all the time because it takes up space. Which is why I absolutely love this Bluetooth numpad, which is currently half off and available for just $30 on Amazon. It’s a fantastic deal on a sleek accessory that’s perfect for smaller laptops and compact keyboards that lack numeric keypads. The number pad has an ergonomic tilt to ensure comfortable data entry, and it’s small enough that you can toss it into your laptop bag and forget about it. It ..read more

Elon Musk, the divisive CEO of Tesla and more recently the owner of Twitter (now known as X), is a fierce critic of the AI industry—but now also a deeply invested participant in that very same industry. X’s Grok generative AI product is being integrated into the web and mobile versions of the social network, and training itself on billions of tweets thanks to an automatic opt-in for all users. (All large language model (LLM) AI tools need to be trained on massive amounts of text, which is why ChatGPT periodically releases new versions with an updated core database.) Well, it seems like a cons ..read more

If you have any files on your PC worth keeping long-term, then you need some kind of backup system—one that combines local backups (to quickly protect huge amounts of data) with cloud-based uploads (to protect against local data loss). Right now, you can get both solutions wrapped into one with Acronis True Image backup software for $29.99, or 45% off sticker price. Acronis True Image 2025 Advanced includes the core software (which can locally back up selected folders, drives, or entire computer images) plus 50GB of protected online storage. The local system works forever, the cloud system fo ..read more

You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on Reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of a gaming PC will run the latest AAA games. I know the feeling. In fact, I too find myself in the precarious position of having a low-spec potato PC after many years of thinking about upgrading but not pulling the trigger on it — I tend to spend any extra cash I have on holidays, and yes, even the odd Funko Pop for my car’s dashboard. But because I’m in this position I’ve worked a few things out. And, let me tell you, you really don’t want to be wasting t ..read more

Secure Boot, a tool that’s built into hundreds of millions of PCs to keep them from loading unverified software via UEFI, is a fundamental cornerstone of modern computer security. It uses cryptographic signatures in hardware components to make sure that nothing connected to your PC can load up code that you (or at least the PC) haven’t verified. That’s why cryptographic key leaks are such a big deal. Related: How to improve your Windows 11 security Security research firm Binarly reports that leaked cryptographic keys have compromised hardware from several major vendors in the PC industry, i ..read more

We’ve all read the reports: Blue light can play a role in sleep issues. It’s also been mentioned as a factor in skin damage, too. Fortunately, not only can you enable a blue-light filter on your smartphone, you can do so in Windows 10 and 11, too. In fact, the process is incredibly easy—setup takes just a few minutes. Here’s how to do it, step-by-step, complete with a video walkthrough towards the end. Step 1 Jumping into the Night Light settings via Windows 10’s robust search feature is easiest, but if you go the manual route, here’s where to find the link to that setting. Jumping into th ..read more

Power strips are essential for any workstation because you have so many devices to keep plugged in, from your computer to your monitors to your chargers and everything else. But power strips get in the way. Unless you have this desk-clamping power strip with surge protection, which is down to just $25 right now from its original $59. This versatile power station securely mounts to the side or back of your desk using an edge-mount bracket, freeing your workspace of clutter while keeping all your devices accessible within arm’s reach. It has three power outlets, two 20W USB-C PD ports, and two ..read more

Gaming laptops are a breed of their own, with great specs, sharp displays, and big price tags. So when I found the Asus ROG Strix G16 (2024) on sale for its best price yet, I got rather excited! What stands out to me is that this laptop comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, delivering superb graphics and strong gaming performance. Powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, the ROG Strix G16 promises smooth gameplay and multitasking power, especially with its 16GB of DDR5 RAM and spacious 1TB SSD. When we reviewed the Asus ROG Strix G16, we absolutely adored it and gave it 4 out of 5 stars. O ..read more