ComputersNews

How to store and share encrypted cloud backups for free

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…
Read more
ComputersNews

Silverstone’s newest retro PC case shrinks down to MicroATX

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…
ComputersNews

How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams

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…
Read more
ComputersNews

Can Valve save VR gaming with the Steam Frame?

The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive flop. I haven’t heard anyone mention the Meta Quest in months, despite it getting a new model just last year. I can’t even remember the name of Samsung’s incoming Android-based headset. While virtual reality gamers remain…
ComputersNews

Stream for free: 7 best streaming services with free trials

Why pay for Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, and other streaming services when you can give them a try for free? Many of the big streaming services will let you sample their wares for a limited time—generally a week, or sometimes even a month—for the ultra-low price of zip.
ComputersNews

Acer Predator X34 X0 review: A Mini-LED ultrawide monitor for less than $500

Remember Mini-LED monitors? If not, I can hardly blame you. Though they seemed as if they might be a popular alternative to OLED several years ago, the rapid decrease in OLED monitor pricing pushed many of them aside. Mini-LED still has its perks, though, and the Acer Predator X34 X0 is a new, affordable Mini-LED option for those who want very bright HDR and a low-glare display on a budget. Read…
Read more
ComputersNews

Old games, new PC: How to run DOS classics on Windows 11

Who doesn’t remember PC games such as Maniac Mansion, the King’s Quest series and the dubious adventures of Leisure Suit Larry or software such as Microsoft Works and Lotus Smart Suite? These titles originally came from the 80s and 90s, ran under MS-DOS or Windows 3.1 and were delivered on floppy discs or—very modern back then!—CD-ROMs. In our guide, we want to breathe new life into these…
Read more