Anker, a well-known name in the PC peripherals space, has a new approach to docking stations and hubs: combine them.
Anker calls its new dock the Anker Nano Docking Station (13-in-1), and sells it for $149.99 on its website. But you don’t have to be a 1980s nerd to understand how it works. (If you are, think of Soundwave, a boombox Decepticon of Transformers fame, which hid another Decepticon in…
Intel makes a tiny comeback in PC graphics cards at 1 percent
December 2, 2025
Little has changed in the PC graphics-card market, according to a new report Monday. Nvidia still controls the vast majority of the PC graphics card market, but Intel actually has a small share.
Yes, Intel and its partners managed to sell enough PC graphics cards (or add-in…
Best DisplayLink docks 2025: Move over, Thunderbolt
November 27, 2025
Historically, you’ve had two options to expand the port capabilities of your laptop: an inexpensive USB-C dongle or a more powerful, pricey Thunderbolt docking station. A third option is quietly emerging, trying to split the difference. A DisplayLink docking station…
Wyze Battery Video Doorbell review: Big security, small price tag
November 26, 2025
The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell is aimed squarely at people who want front-door security without the hassle of wiring or facing a high price tag. Like most Wyze products, the appeal is straightforward: it’s easy to set up, simple to use, and at just $65.98, inexpensive enough that installing one doesn’t feel like a commitment.
The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell is a slim black rectangle measuring…
RAM is so expensive that stores are selling it at market prices
November 25, 2025
Generative “AI” data centers are gobbling up trillions of dollars in capital, not to mention heating up the planet like a microwave. As a result there’s a capacity crunch on memory production, shooting the prices for RAM sky high, over 100 percent in the last few…
KTC 27M1 review: Not your typical budget gaming monitor
November 20, 2025
Buying a budget gaming monitor (or any budget monitor!) isn’t easy, as you face literally hundreds of displays with nearly identical specifications. The KTC 27M1 manages to stand out from this crowd with several unusual features. It’s not perfect, but it’s a good…
How to store and share encrypted cloud backups for free
November 20, 2025
The online storage service Internxt secures data with encryption in accordance with the AES-256 standard, ensuring strong protection for sensitive files. The tool is based on open source technology and is available on GitHub. According to the provider, it’s GDPR-compliant. The internet storage has also been verified by Securitum and is said to be 100 percent secure. The service includes a free…
Microsoft’s own Windows ad shows Copilot giving wrong instructions
November 18, 2025
Even as someone who viscerally hates “AI” getting stuffed into every aspect of every device and service I use, I can see places where it’s helpful. For example, a conversational interface for my grandmother might mean she needs to call me less often for iPad tech…
Silverstone’s newest retro PC case shrinks down to MicroATX
November 18, 2025
We’re absolute suckers for retro vibes here at PCWorld. What can I say, we’re old and only getting older. So yeah, we love Silverstone’s FLP series, sue us. But these giant beige boxes are offering some flexibility that modern cases often lack while sticking with wide…
How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams
November 18, 2025
You tap the alert on your phone just as someone steps onto your porch, then the screen locks up. The figure freezes midstride, the image pixelates, and before you can make out a face, the camera goes dark. A few seconds later, the app tells you what you already know: camera offline. But is the problem your camera, your Wi-Fi, or both?
Chances are, it’s not the camera. It’s your Wi-Fi. Outdoor…
