Find a Review
Dads & Grads Gift Guide
Audio & Video
Business Center
Cameras
Cell Phones & PDAs
Communications
Components & Upgrading
Desktop PCs
DVD & Hard Drives
Gaming Hardware & Software
HDTV
Laptops
Macs & iPods
Monitors
Printers
Spyware & Security
The PCW Test Center
Windows Vista & XP
Resource Centers
Asus Notebook Center
CDW Solution Center
HP Ink Center
Intel Technology Center
Lenovo Laptop Showcase
White Paper Library
Webcast Library
Most Popular Products
Most Popular Downloads
Free Newsletters
Receive the latest reviews, how-to's, news, and more.
WiFi Finder
Locate wireless services by a specific address, city, state, country, airport, or zip code.
RSS Feeds
Become a PCW Member
Join the community and start enjoying the benefits:
- Get tech advice from thousands of PC World Members
- Rate and recommend the latest tech products
- Share your thoughts in blog and article comments
- Get free excerpts and exclusive discounts on Super Guides
Browse by topic
News
Windows developers confirm a recent survey that finds most are sticking with XP--and explain. 18-May-2008
HP confirms that some users of its AMD-based desktops have had problems after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3. 16-May-2008
The newer version of Windows is more secure -- but not as solid as it should be, a security vendor reports. 10-May-2008
How-To
Installing Microsoft's XP Service Pack wasn't smooth sailing for everyone--here's how to work around the glitches. 20-May-2008
Tips for a successful XP Service Pack 3 installation, plus some terrific physics simulations. 13-May-2008
How to set Restore Points in Windows XP, troubleshoot them, and remove them. Plus a handful of fun videos and quirky sites. 06-May-2008
Opinion
Readers debate EPA complaints about XP, Microsoft CEO's admission that Vista is a 'work in progress,' and our take on Web browsers. 24-Apr-2008
Readers continue debating Vista's merits, discuss the legacy of Arthur C. Clarke. 27-Mar-2008
Readers trade Windows tips and opinions on the new OS, discuss our security suites roundup. 20-Dec-2007
Reviews
The amount of RAM in desktops has increased over the years, but particularly whenever a new OS hits. 25-Oct-2007
Plus: Fixes for Internet Explorer and Office, and changes to Windows support. 20-Mar-2007
Multi-OS options like dual booting and virtualization software have made it easier than ever to use whichever OS is best suited to the task you need to perform. Here's our take on the strengths and weaknesses of the major contenders. 27-Feb-2007
QUICK LINKS:
cheap laptops
cell phones
laser printers
HDTV reviews
LCD TV Plasmas
digital cameras
laptop reviews
security antivirus
windows vista reviews
digital camera reviews
inexpensive desktop
LCD wide screen monitors
tech news tech blogs community & forums laptop prices software reviews downloads
tech news tech blogs community & forums laptop prices software reviews downloads
