For the longest time, Microsoft chained off PC games downloaded through the Xbox app. Users couldn’t modify or move the files. Unlike Steam and other services, storage management was nonexistent. But last fall Microsoft unveiled a change in its draconian control over the files. Xbox Insiders got first crack at choosing the folder for game…
Valve Though the Steam Deck runs a highly-customized version of Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS, and uses it to get some rather amazing gaming performance out of its AMD hardware, the gadget is more than capable of running other operating systems. Naturally, people have wanted to install Windows on the Steam Deck ever since the portable PC’s…
Alaina Yee / IDG Many of the chips inside a typical PC generate a lot of heat and require some form of active cooling to remain stable. Powerful recent hardware like Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3000-series graphics cards and AMD’s Ryzen 5000 processors demand even more heat dissipation. System builders usually rely on heatsinks and fans…
You have several ways to install fonts, all straightforward. Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Windows 10 comes preloaded with a number of different font types (based on which language package you’re using), but you can also find a ton of different types of…
Microsoft appears to be taking aim at local PC accounts once again. Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors We already know that Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account (MSA) at the beginning of the installation process. What Microsoft hasn’t publicized is whether…
Apple public beta season is here If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of Apple’s iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8…
Just like with Android, you can install APK files on Windows 11 After announcing at the Windows 11 launch event that the…
Why learn through trial and error? PCWorld’s tips will save you time, money and frustration. IDG Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Table of Contents Show More How do you install a dash cam? After so many years of dash cam reviews, experience has…
How to build a PC Follow these steps for a foolproof upgrade that could keep your PC going for years to come. Corsair Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Don’t underestimate the importance of your PC’s power source. A good power supply serves as…
How to build a PC Don’t be afraid of cracking open your desktop PC’s case. Installing a new hard drive is a basic task anyone can accomplish. Marco Chiappetta/IDG Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Installing an internal hard drive is one of the…