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.
HP’s Envy x360 13 goes all in on Ryzen
The HP Envy x360 13 will be all Ryzen, all the time, with the Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 mobile CPUs as its only processor options.
How Waymo's AI-trained self-driving cars could feel scary even if they're safe
Google's Waymo will launch a ride service with self-driving cars in Phoenix, Arizona, later in 2018. The company emphasized its safety record in the wake of Uber's pedestrian fatality earlier this year.
We unbox the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga
The X1 Yoga is one of Lenovo's legendary Thinkpad business laptops, this time with a 360--degree hinge for convertible pizzazz. See that and more in our unboxing and hands-on.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Hands-on with the biggest new features
We’ve already tried the most important new features in Windows 10 April 2018 Update through recent Insider builds. Check out what to expect in these detailed stories.
HP debuts Pavilion Gaming Laptops with many choices for mainstream gamers
HP debuts a 15.6-inch Pavilion Gaming Laptop with configuration options galore, but the market for mainstream gamers is getting crowded.
Star Wars gift guide: Top picks for fans who are tech geeks
PCWorld's Star Wars gift guide, is for people who are (or are shopping for) Star Wars fans who are also tech geeks. Our top picks range from droids to drones, from LEGOs to ugly sweaters, and even snow globes.
The HP Chromebook x2 is a $599 premium tablet aimed at the iPad Pro
The HP Chromebook x2 brings 2-in-1 versatility to Chrome OS. By aiming to topple the iPad Pro, however, it's made itself more expensive than most other Chromebooks.
The Alienware 15 and Alienware 17 pack 6-core Intel overclockable goodness
The Alienware 15 and Alienware 17 premium gaming laptops don't skimp, offering six-core Intel Core CPUs on all but one model, and discrete graphics up to a GeForce GTX 1080.
The Acer Aspire S24 is an $879 all-in-one PC with touches of class
Acer's Aspire S24 is the opposite of chunky, which is saying a lot for an all-in-one. With a 0.235-inch-thin display and an equally slender base, it's a PC that fits almost anywhere.
The first Chrome tablet, Acer's Chromebook Tab 10, takes on the iPad in schools
The first Chrome tablet is clearly aimed at the iPad in education. Acer's Chromebook Tab 10 D651N matches its popular rival in most features and even in price.
How to delete, disable, or limit your Facebook account
If the news of Facebook's data handling has got you spooked, here's how you can limit third-party access to your account.
Windows 10: Everything you need to know
The next Microsoft Windows 10 update is always around the corner. Check here for the latest news, reviews, video, and more.
Where and How to Buy Cheap Ink
Buying cheap ink is a choice you should make with your eyes wide open. It can be difficult to tell what's good. We can't give you any promises, but we can tell you how to shop smarter for cheap ink.
Surface Laptop: Everything you need to know
Microsoft's thin, light, beautiful Surface Laptop is the halo PC for Windows 10 S. Read all about it here, as well as the Commercial Surface Laptop -- for those who prefer Windows 10 Pro instead.
Alienware's powerful, triangular Area 51 gets hardware tweaks and a new Command Center
Alienware refreshes its Area 51 flagship with some hardware tweaks and a major upgrade for its Command Center software.