Articles by Brad Chacos
Best laptops for video editing 2023: Best overall, best screen, and more
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
The Solidgm P44 Pro is the best PCIe 4.0 SSD you can buy right now, hands-down. We explain why, and what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
Hands-on: Intel's radical new Core Ultra laptops running practical AI tasks
Intel's new Core Ultra laptops were built from the ground up to bring AI to your PC. We managed to go hands-on with Core Ultra laptops running a variety of AI task at Intel Innovation 2023.
Deep dive into Meteor Lake: Discussing Intel's 14th-gen CPUs with Dr. Ian Cuttress
We're joined by Dr. Ian Cuttress for a deep dive into Meteor Lake, the radically new architecture powering Intel's 14th-gen Core laptop processors.
How to save Windows screenshots to OneDrive automatically
OneDrive offers 5GB of free cloud storage for all Microsoft accounts. Screenshots can be automatically saved and synchronized in the OneDrive Sync folder.
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT review: The 1440p GPUs you want
AMD's $450 Radeon RX 7700 XT and $500 Radeon RX 7800 XT are the only 1440p GPUs under $500 this generation, offering smashing value against Nvidia's rival GeForce offerings.
TinyWow: This free site makes editing and converting any file easy
The online service TinyWow offers features from very different areas, makes each immediately findable, and carries out the respective one-click task immediately and without installation.
AMD's game-boosting Hyper-RX feature finally arrives (with a surprise)
After being teased in 2022, AMD's performance-boosting Hyper-RX feature for Radeon graphics cards is finally ready to launch, but an even better version is already in the works
AMD's Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT aim at Nvidia's weakest links
AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 7700 XT and Radeon RX 7800 XT at Gamescom in Germany, with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4070 firmly in their crosshairs.
FSR 3, AMD's open DLSS 3 rival, starts supercharging games in September
AMD's long-awaited FSR 3 with Fluid Motion Frames will launch first in Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum.
Nvidia DLSS 3.5's AI Ray Reconstruction makes ray tracing look even better
Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 "Ray Reconstruction" replaces traditional denoisers for cleaner, crisper, more accurate ray traced visuals in games.
Intel Arc GPUs get a huge performance boost in DX11 games
Intel's Arc graphics cards just keep getting better. Intel rearchitected its drivers for 19% faster, 20% smoother performance, and rolls out a new PresentMon Beta monitoring app for enthusiasts.
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
How to create an insane multiple monitor setup with three, four, or more displays
The more displays your computer has, the better—but there are considerations to keep in mind as you move into extreme multi-monitor setups for enhanced productivity and gaming.
Get 15 months of Norton 360 Deluxe, the best antivirus, for just $30
Norton 360 Deluxe is the best AV we've tested, and you can get it for dirt cheap with this special offer from the PCWorld Software Store.
AMD Radeon tuning guide: 6 tips to optimize your graphics card
Our guide explains how to get even more performance, efficiency, and picture quality out of AMD Radeon RX 7000- and RX 6000-series graphics cards.
How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
Knowing your graphics card's GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you try your hand at overclocking. Here's how to check your GPU temperature.
Samsung's T7 Shield, the best portable SSD you can buy, is 53% off for Prime Day
You can score the 1TB Samsung T7 Shield, our favorite high-performance portable SSD, for just $75 during Amazon Prime. Don't miss out.