At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works especially well Robust multi-user support Reasonably priced Cons Still has some kinks to work out Troubleshooting notifications required multiple days of tech support and factory resets Our Verdict This simpler and less expensive version of Lockin’s flagship smart lock drops the integrated camera—mostly for the […]

Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and comfortable handhelds, and premium handhelds with Switch-like detachable controllers that double as mice. Many now cost $1,000 or more. But boutique brand GPD

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Decent performer for PCIe 4.0 HMB Super-stylish and beefy heatsink Affordable given the heatsink Cons Runs off of secondary cache in PS5 Our Verdict You can use Orico’s PCIe 4.0 OS5 NVMe SSD in the PS5 it’s marketed towards, however PS5 doesn’t support HMB so it will operate off

An easy way to share files between PCs in your home is to set up a share drive using your router’s USB port. You can set up a share drive with just a few easy steps. What to do: Share your router IP settings Pick a USB flash drive or hard drive and stick it

The best Windows Hello webcams add something your PC may lack: a quick, secure way to log in to your PC without a password. Wouldn’t it be nice if your PC just recognized you instead? That’s where a Windows Hello webcam comes in. Microsoft’s biometric Windows Hello system uses a depth camera plus facial-recognition technology

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Windows 11’s annual “big” update is here! But while the “25H2 update” (dubbed so because it’s being released in the second half 2025) builds the foundation for a year of new Windows features, you might not even notice when it slips onto your computer. That’s because Windows 11 25H2 is a so-called “enablement package.” Here’s

Feature Tweaks that make a difference! Australian Editor, PCWorld Oct 4, 2025 7:00 am PDT Image: Pexels: Andrey Matveev When it comes to performance tweaks, we tend to think of slight changes we can make to our CPU or GPU settings that will make a difference. But it’s also possible to squeeze more performance from

I was cautiously optimistic about Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 when I tested a preproduction model last month, but the final unit is here now and it sticks the landing. Well, mostly. Acer’s latest convertible Chromebook has zippy performance and oodles of battery life, along with a good touchscreen with stylus support. But crappy speakers

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