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.
Confirmed: Windows 10 S will evolve into a 'mode' of Windows 10 in 2019
Joe Belfiore, a senior executive within Microsoft's Windows group, confirms that Windows 10 S will be folded in as a "mode" of Windows 10 in 2019, rather than a separate version.
Microsoft will host Intel's Spectre and Meltdown patches on its own site
If you've built a PC using a motherboard from a smaller vendor who doesn't patch regularly, you may not have received a Spectre or Meltdown patch. Microsoft's here to help.
Hands on: How one mouse can control multiple PCs with Microsoft's Mouse Without Borders app
Microsoft's free Mouse without Borders app lets your mouse and keyboard control multiple PCs. That's a capability that Logitech's excellent Flow software offers, too—but its solution is far more expensive.
Logitech MX Master 2S vs. Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse: Which $100 mouse is worth it
We pit the Logitech MX Master 2S against the Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse to determine which is the best mouse to buy, in terms of comfort, ergonomics, features, and software support.
Huawei's Matebook X Pro is a svelte Surface Book with a hidden webcam for the paranoid
Huawei launched its new Matebook X Pro slim notebook at Mobile World Congress, boasting discrete graphics, a high-res 3,000x2,000 display, and even a webcam in a secret compartment.
Logitech Craft review: This $200 keyboard can do two things its competitors can't
The very useful Logitech Craft keyboard takes the concept behind the Surface Dial, a rotating controller, and pairs it with some preconfigured settings for popular apps.
Intel expects PCs with fast 5G wireless to ship in late 2019
Intel and PC partners including Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft have begun talking up PCs with integrated 5G connectivity, scheduled to ship late next year.
Hands on: Blade's Shadow cloud gaming service can be a bumpy ride
Blade's Shadow service offers an acceptable cloud gaming service, but just setting it up and connecting peripherals is part of the challenge.
Intel ships new Spectre patches: Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake now, Sandy Bridge next
Intel has shipped revised patches for Spectre and Meltdown for its most recent CPU families, including Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake, with a roadmap for what's next.
Intel says it's been hit with 32 separate lawsuits over Spectre, Meltdown
Intel's annual report claims that both customers and shareholders have filed numerous suits claiming they've been harmed by what Intel has or hasn't done regarding Spectre and Meltdown.
Cortana's smart-home powers grow with IFTTT, Honeywell, Ecobee support
Microsoft's Cortana has added support for the IFTTT conditional platform plus a number of smart services, both helping bring Cortana more in line with competing services from Amazon and Google Home.
Intel's first Core i3 with Turbo Boost elevates Intel's budget chip into premium territory
Intel has launched the Core i3-8130U for laptops and two-in-one PCs, the first time it's shipped a Core i3 chip with the ability to "turbo boost" to a faster clock speed if a game needs it.
Sick of NBC's vapid Olympics coverage? Use a VPN and you can watch the BBC's coverage instead
How to use a VPN to watch the Olympics online via a foreign broadcaster, and avoid the vapid banter of NBC's games coverage.
Microsoft's Surface Pro turns 5 amid rising competition and faltering sales
As Microsoft celebrates the five-year anniversary of the Surface Pro, data from IDC reveals that unit sales of Microsoft Surface detachable laptops and tablets have dropped nearly 19 percent in the last year.
Killing passwords in Windows 10 S is one of 7 big changes in Windows 10 Build 17093
Microsoft reveals Windows 10 Insider Build 17093, whose changes include new multi-GPU management, a revamped Game Bar, and more. Windows' spring update isn't done yet.