Ian PaulContributor, PCWorld
Ian is an independent writer based in Israel who has never met a tech subject he didn't like. He primarily covers Windows, PC and gaming hardware, video and music streaming services, social networks, and browsers. When he's not covering the news he's working on how-to tips for PC users, or tuning his eGPU setup.
HotSpot Shield review: It's fast, beautiful, and definitely not for anonymity
AnchorFree's HotSpot Shield Elite is a great service, unless you're concerned about the highest level of privacy.
RavPower's 20,000mAh power bank is just $26 right now
RavPower products are on sale today at Amazon, including this 20,000mAh portable charger for $26.
You can get a gaming PC for the price of its graphics card alone
Right now, Dell is selling its XPS 8930 VR for $882—which is the current retail price of the GTX 1070 inside it.
Anker's 10W wireless charging pad is $18 today
Right now Anker is offering a 30% discount on its PowerPort 10 wireless charging pad.
Amazon has a Raspberry Pi 3 retro gaming kit for $65
Right now, getting a fix of classic gaming is $10 cheaper.
Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and more
Your PC needs virus protection, full stop. No matter how careful you are, some threats can't be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Our top picks will keep you protected.
A set of three Type-A to Type-C USB cables is just $7 today
Aukey has a nice discount on a three-pack of 3-foot Type-A to Type-C USB cords today.
Humble Monthly is selling Civilization VI for 80% off
Civilization VI's first expansion is just weeks away. Today you can get the base game for just $12 if you sign-up for the Humble Monthly subscription.
Two Lenovo ThinkPad X1 tablets are available for an all-time low price
Amazon third-party sellers have lowered two ThinkPad X1 tablets to $730 and $950 today, matching last year's holiday prices.
Steam is selling Papers, Please for $2 today
Today you can get one of the best games of 2013 for less than a latte.
Avira Antivirus Pro review: Great performance, but the free version is probably sufficient
Avira Antivirus Pro is great for detecting viruses and offers minimal impact on your PC's performance. Still, you don't get that much for $45 per year compared to the free version.
Aukey is selling its 12,000mAh power bank for $12 right now
Normally $26, this portable charger can charge most phones up to three times.
ESET Internet Security review: A highly rated security suite with an eye on the connected home
It's an antivirus suite with a creepy robot mascot, but it's still a great tool.
A Rosewill ATX case is $31 today
Newegg is selling the Rosewill Nautilus 200G ATX gaming mid-tower for 44% less than the competition right now.
Newegg is selling Destiny 2 for $27
If you missed the holiday sales on Bungie's latest shooter, you're in luck: Newegg has the PC version on sale today.