Mark HachmanSenior Editor, PCWorld
As PCWorld's senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.
Google overhauls Meet to thrust participants into the spotlight
Google Meet's user interface is adding features like autozoom, low-light enhancement, and video backgrounds.
Apple iPad Pro vs. Surface Go 2 and Surface Pro 7+: The specs, compared
We compare the specs of the new Apple iPad Pro (2021) versus two of the best Windows tablets: the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Go 2.
Report: Microsoft is in talks to buy Discord for over $10 billion
Discord, the gaming chat app, is reportedly in acquisition talks with Microsoft for over $10 billion. The deal would give Microsoft a social network that boosts its PC gaming aspirations.
Inexplicably, Apple's new M1 iMac doesn't include face logins
Apple once again introduced a line of new devices—iMacs and iPads—without Face ID, its version of Windows Hello.
New Outlook setting cuts video meetings short to reduce stress
Microsoft researchers have proven that back-to-back meetings without a break can increase stress, so it's building breaks into Outlook.
What are the new Surface Edition chips in the Surface Laptop 4?
Microsoft has published the specifications of both the semi-custom Ryzen 5 4680U Surface Edition, and the Ryzen 7 4980U Surface Edition chips found in the Surface Laptop 4.
Microsoft launches Kids Mode for Edge: Here's how to use it
The new Microsoft Edge Kids Mode provides a whitelisted web for your kids to browse, complete with some fun, custom themes.
Chip shortages will continue until 2023, superfoundry TSMC says
TSMC makes the chips that Nvidia, Qualcomm, Apple, and others design. And it has bad news: The chip shortage will continue for another couple of years.
Surface Laptop 4: Should you buy the AMD or Intel version?
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 is available with either an Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake Core or an AMD Ryzen Surface Edition chip inside. Which should you buy? Microsoft has some fairly specific advice.
Why doesn't the Surface Laptop 4 have the latest Ryzen processors?
Microsoft said that it's continuing to develop Surface Edition processors for its Surface Laptop 4, and that being a generation behind is justified by the improvements the chips add versus the current AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile.
Microsoft didn't lie: The Surface Laptop 4 really is twice as fast
We put the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and its Ryzen 7 4980U Surface Edition chip through a battery of early tests. How fast is it? Is it worth your money? Check out our benchmarks and decide.
Microsoft's Modern peripherals include a 1080p webcam, headsets and a speaker
Microsoft's Modern lineup of PC peripherals include a webcam, two headsets, the Surface Headphones 2+, and a USB-C speaker.
Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 4 with huge performance, battery life claims
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 promises performance and battery life improvements over a range of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen Surface Edition chips.
Should you buy a Thunderbolt display? Pros, cons, and what to buy
The Thunderbolt port is appearing more and more on laptops, docks, and displays. But should you buy a Thunderbolt display? We'll go over the pros and cons.
How to pick the perfect password
What's the best password? We'll show you the rules and strategies we'd recommend to pick a safe, strong password that will keep your data secure.