Melissa RiofrioExecutive Editor, PCWorld
Melissa Riofrio spent her formative journalistic years reviewing some of the biggest iron at PCWorld--desktops, laptops, storage, printers--and she continued to focus on hardware testing during stints at Computer Currents and CNET. Currently, in addition to leading PCWorld’s content direction, she covers productivity laptops and Chromebooks.
What's the best work-from-home laptop? Here's what to look for
The best laptops for working from home can be surprisingly affordable, as long as they have certain minimum specs and essential features like webcams, audio jacks and more.
The best laptops: Premium laptops, budget laptops, 2-in-1s, and more
We review models from HP, Dell, Apple, Lenovo, Acer and more, and pick the best budget, ultraportable, and laptop PCs, featuring tech advances from new CPUs and GPUs to new materials.
The Lenovo Legion 5i and 7i debut Nvidia Advanced Optimus to tame power-hungry G-Sync displays
The Lenovo Legion 5i and 7i gaming laptops will debut Nvidia's Advanced Optimus technology, which will manage G-Sync power usage to extend battery life.
Logitech Powered wireless chargers offer Qi support and style to spare
The Logitech Powered wireless charging dock, stand, and pad provide Qi wireless charging support for Android and iPhone handsets.
Owl Cameras is dead and users who bought its expensive dash cam are in limbo
PCWorld has confirmed that dash cam maker Owl Cameras has ceased operation, and its assets have been acquired by enterprise technology supplier Xirgo. The fate of Owl Cam’s existing users is still up in the air.
Best cheap laptops: We rate the best-sellers on Amazon and Best Buy
If you have $500 (or less), we've found the best cheap laptops on Amazon and Best Buy. The ones that give you the best bang for buck. Keep reading to find our top picks.
Best wireless keyboards: Hand-tested reviews of Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
AMD talks Threadripper: How it works, who should buy it, and what's that price again?
AMD’s 64-core Threadripper 3990X won the chip war at CES. PCWorld’s Gordon Mah Ung talked to AMD’s David McAfee to get more details.
A huge battery, teeny fan blades, and other cool features adorn MSI's GS66 Stealth and GE66 Raider
At CES we got a closer look at the upcoming MSI GS66 Stealth and GE66 Raider laptops, whose new features range from huge batteries to teeny, tiny fan blades.
Ryzen 4000 Mobile: We learn more from David McAfee of AMD
PCWorld’s Gordon Mah Ung talks to David McAfee about why 7nm Ryzen 4000 is a “watershed moment for AMD,” and how it will change mobile computing.
Razer's Tomahawk N1 is a modular gaming PC that makes DIY dead simple
The Razer Tomahawk N1 uses Intel's NUC mini-PC model to make a PC case that lets you slide in prebuilt motherboard modules and pretty much any graphics card, for easy upgrading.
Dell's Latitude 9510 shakes up corporate laptops with 5G, machine learning, and thin bezels
The Dell Latitude 9510 is a new breed of corporate laptop with perks galore. We take a closer look at the thin bezels, Optimizer software, and 5G networking.
Dell Concept UFO, Concept Duet, and Concept Ori are intriguing peeks at future PCs
Dell shows its Concept UFO modular gaming PC, Concept Duet dual-display laptop, and Concept Ori folding PC at CES in Las Vegas.
Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook is a shiny red bid for greatness
Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook declares that premium Chromebooks are a thing, offering a thin, light, and beautiful design.
HP's Elite Dragonfly integrates Tile for easier tracking on the go
HP's Elite Dragonfly is thin, light, and now easier to find thanks to an integrated Tile option.
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