Articles by Alaina Yee
Woohoo! You can get a Raspberry Pi again
It’s been hard to get one of the affordable single-board computers during the last couple of years, but availability is finally starting to bounce back.
Why you should always set up guest Wi-Fi at home
Even if no one ever visits you, a guest network helps maintain the security and privacy of your home network.
KeePassXC review: The friendlier free offline password manager
If you’re fed up with online password managers, or you just have never trusted them to begin with, KeePassXC is a fairly simple, easy way to self-manage your passwords.
Public companies now have a deadline to report cyberattacks
New SEC rules require companies to be much faster in sharing when hacks are discovered—and clearer about cybersecurity practices overall.
AMD 'Zenbleed' bug lets hackers steal data from Ryzen CPUs
The newly discovered Zenbleed vulnerability allows attackers to read data normally protected by AMD Ryzen CPUs—and it affects Zen 2 consumer chips.
Google will start deleting inactive accounts: Gmail, Docs, YouTube at risk
If you haven’t used or signed into your account for two years or more, you now run the risk of account deletion.
Microsoft Teams' newest filter applies your makeup for you
This new video effect supercharges what you can do in rival apps like Zoom.
Gmail wants you to turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing mode
For many people, this mode’s stronger protection against internet threats is all benefit and no downside.
How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows
You might have accidentally turned on Sticky Keys, or maybe you’re tired of the prompt. Here’s how to disable both.
Your Twitter settings may be blocking direct messages
If Twitter’s gone quiet on you, it may be your DM settings have changed.
I got this crazy keypad to improve at PC games. I still suck
Turns out that spontaneously buying an Azeron Cyborg did not solve my struggles with mouse and keyboard while gaming, despite how cool it is.
Best Prime Day deals on SSD & storage, July 12
Amazon Prime Day is here and you can snag sweet discounts on SSDs and other PC storage.
This $100 TP-Link mesh router 3-pack will fix your spotty Wi-Fi
This budget mesh router is down to its all-time low, making it an affordable way to get even Wi-Fi coverage across your whole house.
Cheaper than Prime Day: Get Windows 11 Pro licenses right here for $30
PCWorld’s own software store is offering Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, and Windows 10 Pro licenses for less than Amazon right now.
Snag Microsoft 365 for your whole family for less than $5 a month
You can snap up a Microsoft 365 family subscription for 15 months at a huge discount—and get a $20 Amazon gift card, too.
Score this awesome Samsung SSD for just $30
Right now you can snag the Samsung 870 Evo, one of the best-performing SATA SSDs around, at an insanely low price.
Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Should you pay more for your e-reader?
A few key differences exist between Amazon’s basic e-reader and its upgraded version model. We’ve outlined them here so you can better decided between the two.
Free books! Get a free Kindle Unlimited trial on Prime Day
During Amazon Prime Day, Prime members can get a three-month subscription for free—even if you were a previous subscriber.