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.
Brave 1.0 review: This excellent, privacy-focused browser can make you money, too
Brave Software releases its privacy-minded Brave browser for general use. It's an excellent, streamlined browser that commits itself to your privacy, and with the potential to make you some money, too.
Microsoft's Windows 10 November 2019 Update goes live, but you have to seek it out
Microsoft is pushing its Windows 10 November 2019 Update out for people who want it via Windows Update.
Minecraft Earth goes live in preview for the entire United States
Microsoft's augmented-reality version of Minecraft is now yours to try out for iOS and Android.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Ryzen 7) review: The price tag climbs, but battery life drops
We've tested a second 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, this time with a top-of-the-line Ryzen 7 processor inside. You'll pay more for a moderate performance bump, but even more disappointing battery life.
Xerox's reported HP bid could create a PC and printing juggernaut
The Wall Street Journal reports that Xerox is mulling a bid to take over HP, uniting key players in the copier and printer market.
How to use Windows' Your Phone app to connect your phone to your PC
We'll walk you through how to use Windows 10's Your Phone app, from basic setup to its ability to show texts and notifications, remotely interact with your Android phone's screen, and even place calls.
Google's Chrome OS 78 gives Chromebooks virtual desktops, click-to-call, and longer support spans
Google launches Chrome OS 78 with features like click-to-call and virtual desktops, and quietly adds several months to the lifespan of Chromebooks, too.
Microsoft's 'Project Silica' targets glass as the archival storage medium of the future
Microsoft and Warner Bros. digitized a copy of "Superman" and stored it on a sheet of glass, using lasers.
Microsoft's 10 biggest Ignite reveals include the new Edge, and more ways to tie Office to the web
As its Ignite conference begins, Microsoft announces numerous features for Bing, Edge, Outlook, Microsoft Search, and its Office apps that use AI and the web to improve productivity.
Microsoft's discounting its new Surfaces for Black Friday, but HP's $299 laptop may be the steal
Microsoft is offering deals on the new Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 for Black Friday. There are a few super-cheap HP 10th-gen Core laptops as well.
Hands on with Microsoft's Project xCloud: Putting cellular cloud gaming to the test
We've tried Microsoft's Project xCloud, now available in beta, and it's a surprisingly good experience playing Xbox games over a cellular connection.
Xbox console streaming goes live for Xbox Insiders
Microsoft turns on the second phase of its cloud gaming experiment, streaming games from your home Xbox to an Android phone.
AMD reports its highest revenue in 14 years, projects strong Q4 on Ryzen sales
Driven by its Ryzen and Epyc processors, AMD reported revenues that were the highest since the days of Hector Ruiz. Its fourth-quarter outlook is even stronger.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Ion emphasize stunning displays, light weight
Both the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion will be available in 13-inch and 15-inch options, with Intel's 10th-gen Core chips inside.
Microsoft's Xbox All Access subscription leases you a console, games, and a path to Project Scarlett
Microsoft has launched a monthly Xbox subscription service that allows gamers to lease an Xbox console, controller, game subscription, and trade it in for Project Scarlett next year.