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.
Lenovo's Flex 5 catches up to other convertibles, adding Kaby Lake and USB-C
Lenovo catches up to other 360-degree convertibles with its Flex 5 product line, 14-inch and 15-inch laptops with fresh features and lighter weights.
Google Home gets hands-free calling and 6 other cool new features
Google's A.I. speaker gets hands-free calling, proactive assistance, and HBONow support, among other interesting tricks.
HP's Elite x2 is the Surface Pro 4 update we wish Microsoft would make
As the Surface Pro 4 ages rapidly, the Elite x2's Kaby Lake CPUs, bigger SSDs, and other perks make it look shinier than Microsoft's supposed flagship.
Lenovo's Flex 11 joins the ranks of Android app-loving Chromebooks
Lenovo's Flex 11 Chromebook joins the new generation of Android-app-loving Chromebooks. It also boasts a 360-degree hinge and extra-sturdy construction.
How to get Windows 10 Creators Update: The release date and more
Windows 10 Creators Update has an official release date of April 11, but in reality it will roll out in waves. Here's how it will work.
Watch us unbox the Microsoft Surface Studio
This is what it was like to open up the Surface Studio, the ultimate Windows All-in-One, with its dazzling 4.5K display and innovative Surface Pen and Surface Dial tools.
Surface Book vs. Porsche Design Book One: A specs comparison
The Surface Book, Microsoft’s trophy laptop, finally has a rival: Porsche Design’s Book One. We take a close look at what the specs say about these shiny, premium PCs.
Intel shows how smart cities are constantly communicating
A kiosk, a drone, and even a lamppost all have something to say in Intel's demonstrations of smart-city technology at Mobile World Congress.
The next HP Elite x3 preens behind a glass case at Mobile World Congress
HP seems to be working on its next Elite x3 Windows phone, if any hints can be gleaned from the slightly different-looking phone in a glass case at HP's booth at Mobile World Congress.
Intel showed how 5G networking will power VR and self-driving cars
Intel is leading the push toward 5G networking because as more devices connect, we're all going to need more bandwidth. At Mobile World Congress, it showed use cases from smart homes to VR to self-driving cars.
The Porsche Design Book One laptop is selling beauty and power
Porsche Design's Book One outclasses even Microsoft's Surface Book on aesthetics, but the specs show it chose beauty over power.
DJI's rugged Matrice 200 series drones go where no drone has gone before
DJI's M200 series drones are built to handle tougher conditions than most drones can. Here's how they survive.
Lenovo's Yoga 720 brings a bit of game with discrete GTX 1050 graphics
It's the mobile part, but it's better than integrated and enough for most gaming.
Lenovo's $199 Miix 320 laptop may challenge cheap Chromebooks
Lenovo's Miix 320 costs the same as a low-end Chromebook but offers some nicer features and, of course, full-fledged Windows.
HP’s Pro x2 convertible takes on the iPad with vertical accessories
HP’s Pro x2 convertible is boldy taking on the iPad in the world of retail and other verticals. Good luck with that.