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.
Windows 10's first PowerToys app allows custom Snap resizing and looks amazing
One of Microsoft's first rebooted PowerTools is FancyZones, a cool app that allows you to design custom zones to snap windows to using Windows Snap.
Microsoft streamlines 19H2 builds as Windows 10's fall update nears
After restricting some Windows 10 "19H2" features to select Insiders, the 18362.10019 build opens them up to everyone, suggesting Microsoft may be ready to firm up features before Windows 10's expected update release in October.
Microsoft will patch Windows 10 CPU-spike bug, and says it's tied to disabling web search
If you're noticing unexpected CPU spikes under the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, it may be tied a user preference in Windows Search. A patch has now been issued, Microsoft says.
Lenovo's Marvel Dimension of Heroes lets you play Marvel superheroes in AR
Lenovo and Disney build on its Star Wars AR game of two years ago. Marvel Dimension of Heroes adds a pair of controllers, so you can play Captain America and five other Marvel heroes in augmented reality.
Dynabook launches 15-inch thin-and-light Tecra X50 notebook with some big conveniences
Dynabook (formerly Toshiba) has launched a 15.6-inch Tecra notebook that won't break your back, or your bank.
How to save money and scan your photos digitally using your phone and Google PhotoScan
School photos and wedding photographers now offer you the rights to digital images for an additional fee. But using Google PhotoScan and your smartphone, you may be able to create your own digital images, for free.
Intel: Core i9-9900KS, Cascade Lake-X chips will ship in October
At IFA, Intel tries to head off AMD's next-gen Threadripper by announcing a timetable for its monstrous Core i9-9900KS and the upcoming Cascade Lake-X multicore processors.
Logitech unveils next-gen MX Master 3 smart mouse, MX Keys keyboard
Logitech's MX Master 3 mouse includes an improved Magspeed wheel that Logitech says is faster and more precise. Logitech Flow is also supported.
Thunderbolt is optional in USB4, USB4 spec says
The USB Implementers Forum has published the USB4 spec, but it's left to device makers whether to integrate Thunderbolt support with USB4 devices.
AMD acknowledges 3rd-gen Ryzen boost bug, says fix is coming September 10
AMD says that it will provide a BIOS fix to address reports that its 3rd-gen Ryzen chips can't hit advertised turbo boost speeds.
New Windows 10 build merges tablet, desktop experience
Windows 10 build 18970 does away with the traditional tablet UI on two-in-one PCs. A new cloud reset option has been added as well.
If you're interested in a Microsoft Surface, now's the time to buy
As Microsoft quietly prepares to launch new Surface devices in October, retailers are busy trying to unload current hardware like the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and more.
A new 32-core AMD Threadripper appears on benchmark site
AMD has promised more details on a new Threadripper chip soon; is it possible that this 32-core chip is it?
AMD settles Bulldozer class-action suit that could pay out up to $35 per chip
AMD settled a suit claiming that its Bulldozer chip was misportrayed as having eight cores instead of four. The $12.1 million in compensation works out to about $35 per chip.
Dark mode is coming to Office on the web, plus Outlook for iOS and Android
Dark mode arrives in the mobile version of Outlook today, Microsoft said, and will be extended to other Office apps for iOS once iOS 13 drops.