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PCWorld

Jan 01 2022
Magazine

How to buy a budget laptop without getting ripped off. Windows 10 settings superguide. Android on PC showdown. NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD. Gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022. Surface Go 3 review. Read the January issue today!

PCWorld

Razer CEO says gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022 • Razer’s CEO says increasing component costs will drive up the price.

Hands-on: Stardock’s Fences 4 keeps your desktop tidy so you don’t have to • Fences 4 adds a new Peek feature, but its greatest talent is simply organizing your desktop icons.

Dell reveals Concept Luna, a radically compelling vision for sustainable laptops • Dell’s Concept Luna is a repairable, sustainable laptop for the future.

Adobe’s free(ish) Creative Cloud Express is a multimedia editor for noobs • The new ‘free’ tool is primed for things like Instagram stories and Facebook posts.

Confirmed: Your passwords still suck • Come on, just use a password manager already.

Windows 11’s snazzy new Store app starts rolling out to Windows 10 • The new Store can handle more types of programs too.

Qualcomms prophesies 2023 as the rebirth of PC Snapdragon chips • Nuvia CPUs and gaming graphics? Qualcomm thinks its future is bright.

Microsoft Edge’s new buy now, pay later tool has users fuming • Does a web browser need a financing service baked in?

Surface Go 3: A lateral upgrade for Microsoft’s uniquely affordable tablet • If you’re in the market for Microsoft’s Surface Go 3, consider the Surface Go 2, too.

Norton 360 Deluxe: Excellent protection, lots of features, but a slight performance impact • Norton 360 Deluxe is an excellent product overall, but midrange or budget PCs might see a dip in performance.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1: Nice features on a budget • This Inspiron has high-end laptop aspirations, but with a few downsides.

HP Victus 16: This 16-inch gaming laptop delivers solid value • HP’s Victus 16 gaming notebook keeps your focus on the screen, not what’s under your fingers.

Best VPN services: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more • There are a lot of VPN options out there; we’ll help you cut through the clutter.

Five free Photoshop alternatives for Windows • Photoshop is crazy expensive. If you’re looking to save some cash while hanging on to powerful photo editing, check out these five programs.

WINDOWS 10 SETTINGS SUPERGUIDE • GET PERSONAL WITH YOUR PC WINDOWS 10’S PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS LET YOU MAKE A PC YOUR OWN.

ANDROID ON PC SHOWDOWN: WINDOWS 11 VS. CHROMEBOOKS • WHICH PLATFORM OFFERS A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR ANDROID APPS?

NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? • KNOWING THE ADVANTAGES OF EACH CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY—OR SHAVE TIME OFF PROJECTS WITH LARGE FILES.

How to buy a budget laptop without getting ripped off • Even the cheapest laptops are expensive. Shop smart with this guide.

Supercharge your GeForce GPU with these 6 must-use features • From higher frames per second to more visual flair, enhance what your GeForce GPU can do.

How to encrypt files in Windows • You have a couple simple options.

Don’t sleep on email Snooze: Power tips for Gmail and Outlook • How to use snooze in Gmail and Outlook for maximum email efficiency.

Tech Spotlight • A video showcase of the latest trends


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 114 Publisher: IDG Edition: Jan 01 2022

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: January 11, 2022

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English

How to buy a budget laptop without getting ripped off. Windows 10 settings superguide. Android on PC showdown. NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD. Gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022. Surface Go 3 review. Read the January issue today!

PCWorld

Razer CEO says gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022 • Razer’s CEO says increasing component costs will drive up the price.

Hands-on: Stardock’s Fences 4 keeps your desktop tidy so you don’t have to • Fences 4 adds a new Peek feature, but its greatest talent is simply organizing your desktop icons.

Dell reveals Concept Luna, a radically compelling vision for sustainable laptops • Dell’s Concept Luna is a repairable, sustainable laptop for the future.

Adobe’s free(ish) Creative Cloud Express is a multimedia editor for noobs • The new ‘free’ tool is primed for things like Instagram stories and Facebook posts.

Confirmed: Your passwords still suck • Come on, just use a password manager already.

Windows 11’s snazzy new Store app starts rolling out to Windows 10 • The new Store can handle more types of programs too.

Qualcomms prophesies 2023 as the rebirth of PC Snapdragon chips • Nuvia CPUs and gaming graphics? Qualcomm thinks its future is bright.

Microsoft Edge’s new buy now, pay later tool has users fuming • Does a web browser need a financing service baked in?

Surface Go 3: A lateral upgrade for Microsoft’s uniquely affordable tablet • If you’re in the market for Microsoft’s Surface Go 3, consider the Surface Go 2, too.

Norton 360 Deluxe: Excellent protection, lots of features, but a slight performance impact • Norton 360 Deluxe is an excellent product overall, but midrange or budget PCs might see a dip in performance.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1: Nice features on a budget • This Inspiron has high-end laptop aspirations, but with a few downsides.

HP Victus 16: This 16-inch gaming laptop delivers solid value • HP’s Victus 16 gaming notebook keeps your focus on the screen, not what’s under your fingers.

Best VPN services: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more • There are a lot of VPN options out there; we’ll help you cut through the clutter.

Five free Photoshop alternatives for Windows • Photoshop is crazy expensive. If you’re looking to save some cash while hanging on to powerful photo editing, check out these five programs.

WINDOWS 10 SETTINGS SUPERGUIDE • GET PERSONAL WITH YOUR PC WINDOWS 10’S PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS LET YOU MAKE A PC YOUR OWN.

ANDROID ON PC SHOWDOWN: WINDOWS 11 VS. CHROMEBOOKS • WHICH PLATFORM OFFERS A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR ANDROID APPS?

NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? • KNOWING THE ADVANTAGES OF EACH CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY—OR SHAVE TIME OFF PROJECTS WITH LARGE FILES.

How to buy a budget laptop without getting ripped off • Even the cheapest laptops are expensive. Shop smart with this guide.

Supercharge your GeForce GPU with these 6 must-use features • From higher frames per second to more visual flair, enhance what your GeForce GPU can do.

How to encrypt files in Windows • You have a couple simple options.

Don’t sleep on email Snooze: Power tips for Gmail and Outlook • How to use snooze in Gmail and Outlook for maximum email efficiency.

Tech Spotlight • A video showcase of the latest trends


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  • Details

    Frequency:
    Monthly
    Pages:
    114
    Publisher:
    IDG
    Edition:
    Jan 01 2022

    OverDrive Magazine
    Release date: January 11, 2022

  • Formats
    OverDrive Magazine
  • Languages
    English