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  12. <title>Best Thunderbolt docks 2024: Extend your laptop’s capabilities</title>
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  21. <p>A Thunderbolt docking station for laptops is now nearly a must-have accessory, providing I/O access for legacy mice, keyboards, external drives, and more. It&rsquo;s a key ingredient for a productive office, whether at work or home. And now there&rsquo;s an upcoming wrinkle: Thunderbolt 5.</p>
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  25. <p>Why buy a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 docking station? Because of the bandwidth and power it provides. The <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/402858/the-best-usb-c-hubs-for-your-laptop-tablet-or-2-in-1.html">best USB-C hubs and dongles</a> provide legacy ports (USB-A, microSD, and others) for connecting PC peripherals like mice, printers, external hard drives, and more. But most laptops now include a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt docking stations serve as a powerful desktop dock, supplying enough bandwidth via the Thunderbolt port to drive a pair of 4K displays and charge your phone.</p>
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  29. <p>This roundup begins with the best Thunderbolt laptop docking stations, including budget and premium options. I also include my favorite <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/801587/why-new-usb-c-displaylink-docks-are-better-and-worse-than-thunderbolt.html">DisplayLink USB-C docks</a> &mdash; a simpler, cheaper docking station option that you should consider. At the bottom of the article are a FAQ and buying guide to help make sense of it all, including the powerful, upcoming <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2061073/thunderbolt-5-will-debut-in-2025-with-gamer-class-charging-and-i-o.html">Thunderbolt 5</a>. </p>
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  33. <p><strong>Why you should trust</strong> <strong>me: </strong>PCWorld has been testing PC hardware since the 1980s, and I&rsquo;ve been a technology journalist for 30 years. I first began testing Thunderbolt docks in early 2021, and have reviewed over 35 Thunderbolt docks to date. I use input from PCWorld&rsquo;s sister sites, Macworld&rsquo;s Thunderbolt dock reviews and the Thunderbolt dock reviews compiled by TechAdvisor, to help inform my recommendations. My reviews of Thunderbolt docks, DisplayLink docks, and USB-C hardware are extensive, and every month I review an average of two additional docks or hubs as contenders for recommendation.</p>
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  37. <p><em><strong>Updated May 2, 2024</strong>: My most recent review was the premium <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2308658/plugable-thunderbolt-4-dock-tbt4-udz-review.html">Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Quad Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ)</a>, which still pales against the comparable <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1788877/satechi-thunderbolt-4-pro-dock-review.html">Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Pro Dock</a> as well as the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2252127/kensington-sd5800t-thunderbolt-4-dock-review.html">Kensington Thunderbolt 4 and USB Quad Docking Station (SD5800T)</a>. I don&rsquo;t separate docking stations by price point, but these three are among the most expensive. </em></p>
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  41. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-thunderbolt-docking-stations-for-laptops">Best Thunderbolt docking stations for laptops</h2>
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  50. Plugable TBT3-UDZ Thunderbolt Dock &ndash; Best overall Thunderbolt dock </h2>
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  92. Tons of ports &mdash; so flexible! </li>
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  94. Space-saving vertical stand </li>
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  98. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
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  101. Heavy (4.1lb) </li>
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  114. $369.00 </span>
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  129. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-plugable-tbt3-udz">Why I like the Plugable TBT3-UDZ</h3>
  130.  
  131. <p>Plugable&rsquo;s TBT3-UDZ has at various times been my best overall and runner-up, depending on price swings. Because of the similarities between Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4, there&rsquo;s no harm in buying a Thunderbolt 3 dock, as the performance is the same. But (for now, anyway), the Plugable TBT3-UDZ is just a few dollars more expensive than our runner-up pick, the Kensington SD5780T, and is far more flexible in terms of what it of what it offers. Plugable&rsquo;s dock simply offers much more flexibility for a comparable price.</p>
  132.  
  133. <p>Put simply, the TBT3-UDZ is in a class of premium docks that don&rsquo;t force you to pick a particular display cable &mdash; if you own a pair of monitors with DisplayPort cables, you can plug them right in. Oh, they&rsquo;re HDMI? No problem &mdash; there are two ports for those, too. Powered ports to charge a smartphone? Sure. SD and microSD slots? Of course. And a vertical stand to save space? Sign me up.</p>
  134.  
  135. <p>Plugable also has a reputation for bulletproof customer service, too, which goes far in helping me recommend this dock.</p>
  136.  
  137. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-plugable-tbt3-udz">Who should buy the Plugable TBT3-UDZ</h3>
  138.  
  139. <p>Our best picks are designed for everyone, but this dock offers the most value of our top two recommendations. If you have an existing display cable to connect to a monitor or two, you have everything you need. It&rsquo;s a no-fuss solution.</p>
  140.  
  141. <p>This dock works best on a desktop, as part of a permanent docking station. We&rsquo;d also recommend the TBT3-UDZ for those who want to save a bit of desk space, as that vertical stand can be slipped next to a display to save space. </p>
  142. </div>
  143. Read our full
  144. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/814540/plugable-tbt3-udz-thunderbolt-dock-review.html" target="_blank" score="4.5">
  145. Plugable TBT3-UDZ review </a>
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  151. Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock (SD5780T) &ndash; Best overall Thunderbolt dock runner-up </h2>
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  190. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  191. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
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  193. Solid performance </li>
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  195. No thermal issues </li>
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  197. Pretty solid mix of ports, including downstream Thunderbolt 4 </li>
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  199. Price cuts have helped make it more affordable </li>
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  203. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  204. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
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  206. One of the more expensive docks (MSRP) we&rsquo;ve tested </li>
  207. <li>
  208. Rear USB-A ports deliver less power than expected </li>
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  210. One display port, requiring an additional dongle for two displays </li>
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  232. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/321564/633495/10014?prodsku=6458483&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.bestbuy.com%2Fclick%2F-%2F6458483%2Fpdp&amp;intsrc=CATF_4831&amp;subid1=2-1-393714-6-1384478-9998" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock (SD5780T)" data-vars-product-id="1384478" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9998" data-vars-manufacturer="Kensington" data-vars-vendor="amazon,mpn,sku,gtin,OfficeSupply.com,Walmart,Lenovo,Kensington" data-vars-po="amazon,mpn,sku,gtin" data-product="1384478" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/321564/633495/10014?prodsku=6458483&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.bestbuy.com%2Fclick%2F-%2F6458483%2Fpdp&amp;intsrc=CATF_4831" rel="nofollow">$194.99 at  Best Buy</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2DJ88GT?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock (SD5780T)" data-vars-product-id="1384478" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9998" data-vars-manufacturer="Kensington" data-vars-vendor="amazon,mpn,sku,gtin,OfficeSupply.com,Walmart,Lenovo,Kensington" data-vars-po="amazon,mpn,sku,gtin" data-product="1384478" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2DJ88GT?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$277.69 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flenovo.vzew.net%2Fc%2F321564%2F797408%2F3808%3Fprodsku%3D78281128%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.lenovo.com%252Fus%252Fen%252Fp%252Faccessories-and-software%252Fdocking%252Fdocking_thunderbolt-docks-%2528universal-cable-docks%2529%252F78281128%26intsrc%3DCATF_5733&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-393714-6-1384478-9998" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock (SD5780T)" data-vars-product-id="1384478" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9998" data-vars-manufacturer="Kensington" data-vars-vendor="amazon,mpn,sku,gtin,OfficeSupply.com,Walmart,Lenovo,Kensington" data-vars-po="amazon,mpn,sku,gtin" data-product="1384478" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://lenovo.vzew.net/c/321564/797408/3808?prodsku=78281128&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Faccessories-and-software%2Fdocking%2Fdocking_thunderbolt-docks-%28universal-cable-docks%29%2F78281128&amp;intsrc=CATF_5733" rel="nofollow">$294.99 at  Lenovo</a> </span>
  233. </span>
  234. </div>
  235. </div>
  236. <div class="product-content">
  238. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-kensington-sd5780t">Why I like the Kensington SD5780T</h3>
  239.  
  240. <p>One of my testing credoes is &ldquo;affordable flexibility,&rdquo; and I favor a dock that will fit into your existing setup. Plugable&rsquo;s TBT3-UDZ, above, is about as flexible as you can get, but the Kensington SD5780T was originally substantially cheaper. Not any more, which is why I&rsquo;ve elevated the TBT3-UDZ to &ldquo;best pick&rdquo; status. </p>
  241.  
  242. <p>The Kensington SD578T, however, is a solid all-around Thunderbolt 4 dock in all respects. For those who wish to use a single 4K monitor, chances are that you&rsquo;ll already own an HDMI cable. The additional Thunderbolt 4 port allows you to add an additional display, but that requires the purchase of an additional cable. Still, in my tests the dock was stable (and not all are!) with a nice port selection. The dock will charge your smartphone, albeit with a USB-A port.</p>
  243.  
  244. <p>I really like the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1922334/anker-568-usb-c-docking-station-review.html">Anker 568</a> as a second runner-up, with a marvelous collection of features for an affordable price.</p>
  245.  
  246. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-kensington-sd5780t">Who should buy the Kensington SD5780T</h3>
  247.  
  248. <p>The SD5780T is an ideal &ldquo;starter&rdquo; dock, for someone who has a laptop and a single external display and might want to add more in the future. Adding a second display will require the purchase of a USB-C (Thunderbolt) to HDMI cable, which will cost an additional $20 or so. The inclusion of the SD card slot should appeal to photographers who record photo or video on those cards.</p>
  249. </div>
  250. Read our full
  251. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1384482/kensington-sd5780t-review-an-excellent-pricey-thunderbolt-4-dock.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  252. Kensington Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock (SD5780T) review </a>
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  258. Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core &ndash; Best budget Thunderbolt dock </h2>
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  293. <div class="product-chart-body">
  294. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  296. <div class="product-chart-column">
  297. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  298. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  299. <li>
  300. Compact </li>
  301. <li>
  302. HDMI 2.0 + DisplayPort 1.4 port covers two displays </li>
  303. </ul>
  304. </div>
  305. <div class="product-chart-column">
  306. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  307. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  308. <li>
  309. Unlabeled USB-A ports look identical </li>
  310. <li>
  311. Bus-powered </li>
  312. <li>
  313. Shortish cord </li>
  314. </ul>
  315. </div>
  316. </div>
  317. </div>
  318. </div>
  320. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
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  322. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  323.  
  324. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  325. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  326. $199.99 </span>
  327. </div>
  329. <div class="product-chart-item__pricing-details ">
  330. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--label">
  331. Best Prices Today:
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  335. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08438H4GM?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Belkin Connect Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core" data-vars-product-id="392733" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9938" data-vars-manufacturer="Belkin" data-vars-vendor="mpn,gtin,amazon,Belkin" data-vars-po="mpn,gtin,amazon" data-product="392733" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08438H4GM?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$54.98 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/321564/565706/9383?veh=aff&amp;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&amp;subid1=2-1-393714-6-392733-9938&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBelkin-Thunderbolt-3-Dock-Core-With-Cable-Usb-C-Hub-7-In-1-Docking-Station-For-Macs-Windows-60W-Upstream-Charging-Gigabit-Ethernet-Displayport-Audio-%2F627958585" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Belkin Connect Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core" data-vars-product-id="392733" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9938" data-vars-manufacturer="Belkin" data-vars-vendor="mpn,gtin,amazon,Belkin" data-vars-po="mpn,gtin,amazon" data-product="392733" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-Thunderbolt-3-Dock-Core-With-Cable-Usb-C-Hub-7-In-1-Docking-Station-For-Macs-Windows-60W-Upstream-Charging-Gigabit-Ethernet-Displayport-Audio-/627958585" rel="nofollow">$138.97 at  Walmart</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1576969-REG/belkin_f4u110bt_thunderbolt_3_dock_core.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1056865/SID/pocketlint-squirrel?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Belkin Connect Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core" data-vars-product-id="392733" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9938" data-vars-manufacturer="Belkin" data-vars-vendor="mpn,gtin,amazon,Belkin" data-vars-po="mpn,gtin,amazon" data-product="392733" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1576969-REG/belkin_f4u110bt_thunderbolt_3_dock_core.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1056865/SID/pocketlint-squirrel" rel="nofollow">$169.99 at  B&amp;H</a> </span>
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  339. <div class="product-content">
  341. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-belkin-thunderbolt-3-dock-core">Why I like the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core</h3>
  342.  
  343. <p>Belkin&rsquo;s Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core is a smartly designed &ldquo;powered&rdquo; Thunderbolt 3 travel dock, and an inexpensive one as well. It&rsquo;s one of the most compact Thunderbolt docks that you can buy.</p>
  344.  
  345. <p>At a nearly square&nbsp;5.2 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches, the Thunderbolt Dock Core doesn&rsquo;t take up much room, and the included 8-inch Thunderbolt 3 cord provides ample length for flexibility. Ports are adequately spaced around the flat, black plastic cube, with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports providing a stable 4K/60Hz experience to both of my 4K displays. There&rsquo;s Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm audio jack. Unfortunately, the USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 Type A ports aren&rsquo;t labeled, but they&rsquo;re there.</p>
  346.  
  347. <p>Amazon almost always has this dock on a big sale, so it&rsquo;s an inexpensive option for most people, too.</p>
  348.  
  349. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-belkin-thunderbolt-3-dock-core">Who should buy the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core </h3>
  350.  
  351. <p>If you&rsquo;re a traveler and don&rsquo;t exactly know where you&rsquo;ll end up working, Belkin&rsquo;s dock is a good failsafe. I usually stick it in my bag when I&rsquo;m on the road, just in case. The only real kicker that you have to watch out for it is the lack of a powered charger. That can result in some peripherals not receiving as much power as they should.</p>
  352.  
  353. <p>The squarish, &ldquo;star&rdquo; design is quite nice for working at a small hotel desk, though.</p>
  354. </div>
  355. Read our full
  356. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/813324/review-belkins-connect-is-a-great-budget-thunderbolt-dock.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  357. Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core review </a>
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  363. Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station &ndash; Best budget Thunderbolt dock runner-up </h2>
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  398. <div class="product-chart-body">
  399. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  401. <div class="product-chart-column">
  402. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  403. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  404. <li>
  405. Excellent performance </li>
  406. <li>
  407. Great value for the money </li>
  408. <li>
  409. Optimized build </li>
  410. <li>
  411. Completely stable </li>
  412. </ul>
  413. </div>
  414. <div class="product-chart-column">
  415. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  416. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  417. <li>
  418. Short, built-in cord </li>
  419. <li>
  420. You&rsquo;ll need your own power supply/charger </li>
  421. <li>
  422. Requires a relatively modern laptop </li>
  423. </ul>
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  432.  
  433. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  434. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  435. $129.99 </span>
  436. </div>
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  444. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1Y8RPG7?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station" data-vars-product-id="2158181" data-vars-category="Accessories,Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="17684" data-vars-manufacturer="Ugreen" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Ugreen" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2158181" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1Y8RPG7?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$129.99 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-revodok-pro-313-docking-station&amp;xcust=2-1-393714-6-2158181-17684&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station" data-vars-product-id="2158181" data-vars-category="Accessories,Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="17684" data-vars-manufacturer="Ugreen" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Ugreen" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2158181" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-revodok-pro-313-docking-station" rel="nofollow">$129.99 at  Ugreen</a> </span>
  445. </span>
  446. </div>
  447. </div>
  448. <div class="product-content">
  450. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-ugreen-revodok-pro-13-in-1-triple-display-docking-station">Why I like the Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station</h3>
  451.  
  452. <p>The only reason that this isn&rsquo;t my pick for the best budget Thunderbolt docking station is because it appears to use a generic form of compression known as HBR3 (High Bit Rate 3) with DSC (Display Stream Compression), which is built into the DisplayPort spec. That&rsquo;s a particular technology that is more common within recent Intel Core (and Core Ultra) laptops, but isn&rsquo;t guaranteed to appear on yours. (If you own a laptop with a Thunderbolt port, though, this <em>should</em> work just fine.) You&rsquo;ll also have to supply your own USB-C power cable. </p>
  453.  
  454. <p>Otherwise, this docking station has so much to offer. The price is outstanding, of course, but Ugreen&rsquo;s dock is also so flexible yet so stable. Everything&rsquo;s well labeled, and the dock offers DisplayPort as well as HDMI options. And it&rsquo;s really quite portable, too. Just remember that charger.</p>
  455.  
  456. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-ugreen-revodok-pro-13-in-1-triple-display-docking-station">Who should buy the Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station</h3>
  457.  
  458. <p>It&rsquo;s interesting that both of our budget picks cater to budget shoppers as well as travelers, as both are compact and relatively lightweight. But I&rsquo;d really recommend this dock for those who own laptops with 13th-gen Core hardware or above. HBR3/DSC technology really doesn&rsquo;t work on older systems like 11th-gen Core hardware and older PCs. If you own an AMD Ryzen laptop, too, it may be a little iffy.</p>
  459. </div>
  460. Read our full
  461. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2158190/ugreen-revodok-pro-13-in-1-usb-c-dock-review.html" target="_blank" score="4.5">
  462. Ugreen Revodok Pro 13-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station review </a>
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  468. Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T) &ndash; Best Thunderbolt 4 dock   </h2>
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  503. <div class="product-chart-body">
  504. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  506. <div class="product-chart-column">
  507. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  508. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  509. <li>
  510. Rugged, well-engineered </li>
  511. <li>
  512. Can sit vertically on its stand to save space </li>
  513. <li>
  514. Yes, it works: Four 4K displays are possible </li>
  515. <li>
  516. A surplus of ports </li>
  517. </ul>
  518. </div>
  519. <div class="product-chart-column">
  520. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  521. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  522. <li>
  523. MSRP is really too expensive </li>
  524. <li>
  525. Mislabeled USB-A charging port doesn&rsquo;t deliver </li>
  526. <li>
  527. Average storage performance </li>
  528. </ul>
  529. </div>
  530. </div>
  531. </div>
  532. </div>
  534. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
  535. <div class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-wrapper">
  536. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  537.  
  538. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  539. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  540. $379.99 </span>
  541. </div>
  543. <div class="product-chart-item__pricing-details ">
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  545. Best Prices Today:
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  549. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ2LQKMT?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T)" data-vars-product-id="2252118" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9998" data-vars-manufacturer="Kensington" data-vars-vendor="amazon,sku,Kensington" data-vars-po="amazon,sku" data-product="2252118" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ2LQKMT?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$295.23 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1804685-REG/kensington_k32856na_sd5800t_thunderbolt_4_and.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1387061/SID/pocketlint-squirrel?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T)" data-vars-product-id="2252118" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9998" data-vars-manufacturer="Kensington" data-vars-vendor="amazon,sku,Kensington" data-vars-po="amazon,sku" data-product="2252118" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1804685-REG/kensington_k32856na_sd5800t_thunderbolt_4_and.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1387061/SID/pocketlint-squirrel" rel="nofollow">$299.99 at  B&amp;H</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.kensington.com/p/products/device-docking-connectivity-products/laptop-docks-usb-accessories/sd5800t-thunderbolt-4-and-usb4-quad-video-docking-station-98w-pd-dphdmi-windowsmacos/&amp;xcust=2-1-393714-6-2252118-9998&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T)" data-vars-product-id="2252118" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9998" data-vars-manufacturer="Kensington" data-vars-vendor="amazon,sku,Kensington" data-vars-po="amazon,sku" data-product="2252118" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.kensington.com/p/products/device-docking-connectivity-products/laptop-docks-usb-accessories/sd5800t-thunderbolt-4-and-usb4-quad-video-docking-station-98w-pd-dphdmi-windowsmacos/" rel="nofollow">$379.99 at  Kensington</a> </span>
  550. </span>
  551. </div>
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  553. <div class="product-content">
  555. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-kensington-thunderbolt-4-usb-4-quad-video-docking-station-sd5800t">Why I like the Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T)</h3>
  556.  
  557. <p>I ultimately ruled out the SD5800T as a candidate for the best overall Thunderbolt dock because the price is all over the map: $379 is way too much, but Amazon&rsquo;s $229.99 price makes this a bargain for what this 16-in-1 dock delivers. Like the Plugable TBT3-UDZ above, this dock features four display ports (two DisplayPort, two HDMI) with a twist &mdash; it can connect to all four displays at 4K resolution, and not just two. (<a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2097193/sonnet-echo-20-thunderbolt-4-superdock-review-3.html">Sonnet&rsquo;s Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock</a> has its own gimmick, which I considered but ruled out: an integrated M.2 storage slot.)</p>
  558.  
  559. <p>The dock can support four displays by using the CDC/HBR3 data compression technique mentioned elsewhere, which modern laptops include but older laptops do not. For me, this quad-display capability is a bonus, and it will handle the expected two 4K displays just fine, and at a reasonable price. About the only thing I didn&rsquo;t like was that one charging port didn&rsquo;t work as expected. But it has a spare, too! &mdash; and that worked as expected. This is a solid, ultra-premium dock at a good price, which is why it earns my endorsement. A vertical stand helps save space.</p>
  560.  
  561. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-kensington-thunderbolt-4-usb-4-quad-video-docking-station-sd5800t">Who should buy the Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T)</h3>
  562.  
  563. <p>Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 are basically identical, which Kensington calls out in its name. Any laptop owner could buy this dock. Nevertheless, the flexibility may be overkill for some, and only a small fraction of buyers will want to connect four separate displays to this dock. Unless you&rsquo;re worried about Thunderbolt 5 (and a enthusiast buyer of the SD5800T may be) this is an investment that should hold up for several years. </p>
  564. </div>
  565. Read our full
  566. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2252127/kensington-sd5800t-thunderbolt-4-dock-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  567. Kensington Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 Quad Video Docking Station (SD5800T) review </a>
  568. </div>
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  573. Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma &ndash; Best Thunderbolt 4 dock runner-up </h2>
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  608. <div class="product-chart-body">
  609. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  611. <div class="product-chart-column">
  612. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  613. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  614. <li>
  615. Rock-solid stability </li>
  616. <li>
  617. The only (?) dock with RGB lighting </li>
  618. </ul>
  619. </div>
  620. <div class="product-chart-column">
  621. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  622. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  623. <li>
  624. Average to slightly poor performance </li>
  625. <li>
  626. Lack of dedicated display ports </li>
  627. <li>
  628. A higher price tag than what rivals charge </li>
  629. </ul>
  630. </div>
  631. </div>
  632. </div>
  633. </div>
  635. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
  636. <div class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-wrapper">
  637. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  638.  
  639. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  640. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  641. $329.99 </span>
  642. </div>
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  646. Best Prices Today:
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  651. </span>
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  653. </div>
  654. <div class="product-content">
  656. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-razer-thunderbolt-4-dock-chroma">Why I like the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma</h3>
  657.  
  658. <p>I was surprised by how much I like this dock. Still, I agonized over this pick. <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1519567/owc-thunderbolt-go-dock-review.html">OWC&rsquo;s Thunderbolt Go Dock</a> was our prior pick, and I liked its gimmick: an integrated power brick that allows it to be taken on the road, sort of. Razer&rsquo;s Chroma dock also has a gimmick: its RGB. But this dock also forces you to buy extra display cables if you want to connect two 4K displays, which normally turns me off. As one of the more modern docks, with rock-solid stability, it won me over in the end, though its storage performance was middling.</p>
  659.  
  660. <p>The RGB lighting is fun, and optional &mdash; it can be turned off. Overall, the Chroma is the better dock, but if you don&rsquo;t want to spend the extra money, consider OWC&rsquo;s dock instead. Frankly, the Kensington SD5780T top pick runner-up shares a lot of the same functionality as both the OWC and the Razer docks, so price plays a factor here.</p>
  661.  
  662. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-razer-thunderbolt-4-dock-chroma">Who should buy the Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma</h3>
  663.  
  664. <p>Gamers, obviously. But even a stodgy old reporter like me likes it, because the RGB can either be fixed to a certain color or turned off entirely. And the dock surprised me with its stability and construction. You can certainly buy this dock for its blingy aesthetic, but it works just as well as a more down-to-earth alternative, too. Razer did a very nice job balancing both aspects.</p>
  665. </div>
  666. Read our full
  667. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2073621/razer-thunderbolt-4-dock-chroma-review-2.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  668. Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma review </a>
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  674. Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A) &ndash; Best Thunderbolt 4 hub </h2>
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  709. <div class="product-chart-body">
  710. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  712. <div class="product-chart-column">
  713. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  714. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  715. <li>
  716. Incredibly compact </li>
  717. <li>
  718. USB-C to HDMI adapter included </li>
  719. <li>
  720. 15W/60W of charging power to phones/PCs </li>
  721. </ul>
  722. </div>
  723. <div class="product-chart-column">
  724. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  725. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  726. <li>
  727. Limited ports </li>
  728. <li>
  729. Best for Thunderbolt-attached displays </li>
  730. </ul>
  731. </div>
  732. </div>
  733. </div>
  734. </div>
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  739.  
  740. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  741. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  742. $189 </span>
  743. </div>
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  747. Best Prices Today:
  748. </span>
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  750. <span class="not-amp">
  751. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQPVZF3?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A)" data-vars-product-id="701938" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16848" data-vars-manufacturer="Plugable" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Newegg" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="701938" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQPVZF3?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$129.95 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1715097-REG/plugable_usb4_hub3a_plugable_usb4_hub_5_in_1.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1184501/SID/pocketlint-squirrel?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A)" data-vars-product-id="701938" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16848" data-vars-manufacturer="Plugable" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Newegg" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="701938" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1715097-REG/plugable_usb4_hub3a_plugable_usb4_hub_5_in_1.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1184501/SID/pocketlint-squirrel" rel="nofollow">$139.95 at  B&amp;H</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/321564/565706/9383?veh=aff&amp;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&amp;subid1=2-1-393714-6-701938-16848&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FPlugable-5-in-1-Thunderbolt-4-Hub-60W-Charging-Single-8K-Dual-4K-Display-Compatible-3-USB4-Macs-Windows-1x-USB-C-HDMI-Adapter%2F260048998" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A)" data-vars-product-id="701938" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16848" data-vars-manufacturer="Plugable" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Newegg" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="701938" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plugable-5-in-1-Thunderbolt-4-Hub-60W-Charging-Single-8K-Dual-4K-Display-Compatible-3-USB4-Macs-Windows-1x-USB-C-HDMI-Adapter/260048998" rel="nofollow">$159.95 at  Walmart</a> </span>
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  755. <div class="product-content">
  757. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-plugable-5-in-1-thunderbolt-hub-usb4-hub3a">Why I like the Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A)</h3>
  758.  
  759. <p>How does a Thunderbolt hub differ from a Thunderbolt dock? In this case, there&rsquo;s less of an emphasis on legacy ports, and more of a focus on a direct connection to a display. The Mac world tends to emphasize Thunderbolt-connected displays far more than the Windows world does, so this might be a niche product for most of you. But this thing is <em>tiny </em>(4.75 x 2.88 x 0.5 inches) even if, unfortunately, the associated power brick isn&rsquo;t. </p>
  760.  
  761. <p>It will send 15W of power via the Thunderbolt/USB-C connections to charge smartphones, and 60W to the host PC.</p>
  762.  
  763. <p>If you don&rsquo;t need a big, bulky dock with multiple connections, Plugable&rsquo;s 5-in-1 Hub just does the job and without any extra fuss. If your laptop needs more power than the 60W Plugable hub provides, then I would recommend the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2225252/satechi-thunderbolt-4-slim-pro-hub-review.html">Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro</a> instead. </p>
  764.  
  765. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-plugable-5-in-1-thunderbolt-hub-usb4-hub3a">Who should buy the Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A)</h3>
  766.  
  767. <p>Thunderbolt displays are prevalent in the Mac market, but this hub can be used for an emerging market of <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1377172/best-usb-c-monitors.html">Thunderbolt/USB-C monitors</a>. They&rsquo;ll likely become more prevalent in the future. </p>
  768.  
  769. <p>But connecting a cable from each port on your laptop to each display is messy. You&rsquo;d still like just one. The hub works as a &ldquo;splitter&rdquo; of sorts for the Thunderbolt connection.</p>
  770.  
  771. <p>Put another way, if you own a USB-C monitor, those displays tend to also have legacy ports (USB-A, USB-C) inside <em>them</em>, which means that a Thunderbolt dock and its cluster of ports may be redundant. This hub is a way to save a little money for the user who has a specific setup.  </p>
  772. </div>
  773. Read our full
  774. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/817152/plugable-5-in-1-thunderbolt-hub-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  775. Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt Hub (USB4-HUB3A) review </a>
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  781. Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station &ndash; Best USB4 docking station </h2>
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  816. <div class="product-chart-body">
  817. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  819. <div class="product-chart-column">
  820. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  821. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  822. <li>
  823. Two ports for fast-charging smartphones </li>
  824. <li>
  825. Solid value </li>
  826. <li>
  827. Eighteen-month warranty </li>
  828. </ul>
  829. </div>
  830. <div class="product-chart-column">
  831. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  832. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  833. <li>
  834. Occasional instability on a second display or connected devices </li>
  835. </ul>
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  844.  
  845. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  846. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  847. $299.99 </span>
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  856. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMXPPSG1?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station" data-vars-product-id="1922319" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="15070" data-vars-manufacturer="Anker" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Anker,eBay" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1922319" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMXPPSG1?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$116.99 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1766944-REG/anker_a83991a1_568_usb_c_docking_station.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1236443/SID/pocketlint-squirrel?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station" data-vars-product-id="1922319" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="15070" data-vars-manufacturer="Anker" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Anker,eBay" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1922319" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1766944-REG/anker_a83991a1_568_usb_c_docking_station.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1236443/SID/pocketlint-squirrel" rel="nofollow">$249.99 at  B&amp;H</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/225513957880&amp;xcust=2-1-393714-6-1922319-15070&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station" data-vars-product-id="1922319" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="15070" data-vars-manufacturer="Anker" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Anker,eBay" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1922319" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.ebay.com/itm/225513957880" rel="nofollow">$299.99 at  eBay</a> </span>
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  860. <div class="product-content">
  862. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-anker-568-usb-c-docking-station">Why I like the Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station</h3>
  863.  
  864. <p>Two power ports on the front: They&rsquo;re a delightful little detail that I wish other vendors would adopt as well. As you may have read elsewhere in this roundup, USB4 and Thunderbolt4 are basically identical, so you might be wondering why we&rsquo;re even separating out this category. Well, if you&rsquo;re a notebook owner with an AMD Ryzen chip inside, you might be looking for dedicated dock, and this is a very good one. Quite frankly, this Anker 568 is in the running for the best overall docking station.</p>
  865.  
  866. <p>This 11-in-1 docking station favors DisplayPort, with two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, and a single HDMI 2.0 video port. The Anker 568&rsquo;s distinguishing feature, however, is the pair of 10Gbps USB-C ports on the front, each supplying 30W of power as well as a separate 100W connection to the laptop. That&rsquo;s quite unusual, and the two ports should fast-charge a smartphone and possibly even a tablet. </p>
  867.  
  868. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-anker-568-usb-c-docking-station">Who should buy the Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station</h3>
  869.  
  870. <p>If you own a notebook with a Ryzen CPU inside, and you want the confidence that this dock has been tested to ensure USB4 compatibility, this is the dock for you. You&rsquo;ll also want to buy it if you charge multiple phones or use high-powered peripherals, such as a high-end SSD.</p>
  871.  
  872. <p>I really like this dock, and I&rsquo;d recommend it to about anyone. It does lack microSD and SD card slots, though, which may rule it out for photographers. </p>
  873. </div>
  874. Read our full
  875. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1922334/anker-568-usb-c-docking-station-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  876. Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station review </a>
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  882. Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD) &ndash; Best USB4 docking station runner-up </h2>
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  917. <div class="product-chart-body">
  918. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  920. <div class="product-chart-column">
  921. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  922. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  923. <li>
  924. Great price and value, even at MSRP </li>
  925. <li>
  926. 4K120 display capabilities open up gaming possibilities </li>
  927. <li>
  928. Stable performance </li>
  929. <li>
  930. Excellent charging capabilities </li>
  931. </ul>
  932. </div>
  933. <div class="product-chart-column">
  934. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  935. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  936. <li>
  937. Significant thermal issues </li>
  938. <li>
  939. Storage tests across the dock were lower than average </li>
  940. </ul>
  941. </div>
  942. </div>
  943. </div>
  944. </div>
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  949.  
  950. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  951. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  952. $199.95 </span>
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  961. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C83ZMZG5?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD)" data-vars-product-id="1999173" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16848" data-vars-manufacturer="Plugable" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Walmart,Newegg" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1999173" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C83ZMZG5?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$199.95 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1777780-REG/plugable_ud_4vpd_usb4_dual_monitor_docking.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1247100/SID/pocketlint-squirrel?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD)" data-vars-product-id="1999173" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16848" data-vars-manufacturer="Plugable" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Walmart,Newegg" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1999173" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1777780-REG/plugable_ud_4vpd_usb4_dual_monitor_docking.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1247100/SID/pocketlint-squirrel" rel="nofollow">$199.95 at  B&amp;H</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=*l6kYCuH720&amp;mid=44583&amp;ul=2-1-393714-6-1999173-16848&amp;murl=https://www.newegg.com/p/1DN-000M-000B8" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD)" data-vars-product-id="1999173" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16848" data-vars-manufacturer="Plugable" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Walmart,Newegg" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1999173" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.newegg.com/p/1DN-000M-000B8" rel="nofollow">$199.95 at  Newegg</a> </span>
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  964. </div>
  965. <div class="product-content">
  967. <h3 class="" id="why-i-like-the-plugable-usb4-dual-hdmi-docking-station-ud-4vpd">Why I like the Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD)</h3>
  968.  
  969. <p>Plugable&rsquo;s dock claims dual 4K120 capability, which unfortunately I wasn&rsquo;t able to test at the time of the review. But the dock offered a stable connection to the connected devices, with the ability to charge smartphones as well. Anker&rsquo;s 568 dock edges it out in price and slightly in display flexibility, but lacks the SD card slot that the Plugable includes.</p>
  970.  
  971. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-plugable-usb4-dual-hdmi-docking-station-ud-4vpd">Who should buy the Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD)?</h3>
  972.  
  973. <p>This is a general-purpose USB4 dock, which can be adopted by anyone. But it&rsquo;s best suited for laptops with a Ryzen chip inside, and for photographers that need the SD card slots that the Anker 568 doesn&rsquo;t provide.</p>
  974. </div>
  975. Read our full
  976. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1999176/plugable-usb4-dual-hdmi-dock-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  977. Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD) review </a>
  978. </div>
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  989. Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt&nbsp;4 SuperDock &ndash; Best Thunderbolt dock for Apple Mac users </h2>
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  1024. <div class="product-chart-body">
  1025. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  1027. <div class="product-chart-column">
  1028. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  1029. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  1030. <li>
  1031. Thunderbolt 4 </li>
  1032. <li>
  1033. 19 ports </li>
  1034. <li>
  1035. Built-in speedy SSD enclosure </li>
  1036. <li>
  1037. 100W PD </li>
  1038. <li>
  1039. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet </li>
  1040. </ul>
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  1049.  
  1050. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  1051. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  1052. $299.99 </span>
  1053. </div>
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  1057. Best Prices Today:
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  1061. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9VTDXY6?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt&nbsp;4 SuperDock" data-vars-product-id="1977993" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="12297" data-vars-manufacturer="Sonnet Technologies" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Sonnet" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1977993" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9VTDXY6?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$299.99 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.sonnetstore.com/products/echo20-thunderbolt4-superdock&amp;xcust=2-1-393714-6-1977993-12297&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt&nbsp;4 SuperDock" data-vars-product-id="1977993" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="12297" data-vars-manufacturer="Sonnet Technologies" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Sonnet" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="1977993" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.sonnetstore.com/products/echo20-thunderbolt4-superdock" rel="nofollow">$299.99 at  Sonnet</a> </span>
  1062. </span>
  1063. </div>
  1064. </div>
  1065. <div class="product-content">
  1067. <h3 class="" id="why-macworld-likes-the-sonnet-echo-20-thunderbolt-4-superdock">Why Macworld likes the Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt&nbsp;4 SuperDock </h3>
  1068.  
  1069. <p>This recommendation comes courtesy of our colleagues at Macworld, who have compiled their own list of <a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/668894/best-thunderbolt-3-4-and-usb-c-docking-stations-for-macbook-pro-and-air.html">best Thunderbolt docking stations for the Apple Mac</a> market. &ldquo;Boasting an impressive 19 top-rated ports, Thunderbolt 4 certified, and with a bonus internal SSD storage feature, the Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt SuperDock offers remarkable value for money,&rdquo; Macworld concludes. </p>
  1070.  
  1071. <p>I haven&rsquo;t reviewed this dock myself, but there&rsquo;s an undeniable surplus of ports, <em>and</em> an SSD enclosure. I suspect that this particular feature may become more common over time. And it&rsquo;s reasonably priced, too.</p>
  1072.  
  1073. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-sonnet-echo-20-thunderbolt-4-superdock">Who should buy the Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt&nbsp;4 SuperDock</h3>
  1074.  
  1075. <p>Think of this dock as a more full-featured version of our Thunderbolt 4 hub recommendation, above. Though this recommendation is targeted at Mac users, there&rsquo;s no reason that an owner of a Windows PC couldn&rsquo;t buy this dock, too. If you&rsquo;re trying to save space on your desk but also want an external SSD, this hybrid dock could serve both needs.</p>
  1076. </div>
  1077. Read our full
  1078. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2007704/sonnet-echo-20-thunderbolt-4-superdock-review-premium-ports-and-an-ssd.html" target="_blank" score="5">
  1079. Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt&nbsp;4 SuperDock review </a>
  1080. </div>
  1081. </div>
  1082.  
  1084.  
  1085.  
  1086. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="best-displaylink-usb-c-docks">Best DisplayLink USB-C docks</h2>
  1087.  
  1088.  
  1089.  
  1090. <p>DisplayLink USB-C docks, which I discuss in <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/801587/why-new-usb-c-displaylink-docks-are-better-and-worse-than-thunderbolt.html">more detail in a separate article</a>, don&rsquo;t offer enough bandwidth for high-refresh rate monitors or gaming, but they work admirably well for everyday office work, including watching movies. Anecdotally, they&rsquo;ve often been more stable than a Thunderbolt dock on older hardware, as sometimes Thunderbolt docks have issues &ldquo;waking up&rdquo; when the host laptop wakes up from standby. You can &ldquo;break&rdquo; the dock by pushing more and more over the connection, like streaming while copying files.</p>
  1091.  
  1092.  
  1093.  
  1094. <p>What I&rsquo;d like to see in a DisplayLink USB-C docking station is a feature set that approaches a full-fledged Thunderbolt dock, but that is priced below what you&rsquo;d pay for Thunderbolt performance. The current pick does just that. Some recent reviews do not appear here &mdash; for instance, <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2111930/startech-usb-c-triple-monitor-dock-review-better-options-exist.html">StarTech&rsquo;s USB-C Triple Monitor Dock</a> fell short.  </p>
  1095.  
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  1103. Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615 &ndash; Best USB-C DisplayLink dock </h2>
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  1138. <div class="product-chart-body">
  1139. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  1141. <div class="product-chart-column">
  1142. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  1143. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  1144. <li>
  1145. Terrific price and value </li>
  1146. <li>
  1147. Excellent stability </li>
  1148. <li>
  1149. Great display port flexibility </li>
  1150. <li>
  1151. Support for two 4K60 displays </li>
  1152. </ul>
  1153. </div>
  1154. <div class="product-chart-column">
  1155. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  1156. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  1157. <li>
  1158. Have to provide your own power supply </li>
  1159. <li>
  1160. Can warm to somewhat alarming temperatures </li>
  1161. <li>
  1162. Mandatory software driver </li>
  1163. <li>
  1164. A lack of naming consistency </li>
  1165. </ul>
  1166. </div>
  1167. </div>
  1168. </div>
  1169. </div>
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  1173. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  1174.  
  1175. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  1176. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  1177. $199.99 </span>
  1178. </div>
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  1181. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--label">
  1182. Best Prices Today:
  1183. </span>
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  1185. <span class="not-amp">
  1186. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-9-in-1-usb-c-docking-station&amp;xcust=2-1-393714-6-2081421-17684&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615" data-vars-product-id="2081421" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="17684" data-vars-manufacturer="Ugreen" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Ugreen" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2081421" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-9-in-1-usb-c-docking-station" rel="nofollow">$139.99 at  Ugreen</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLNCNCMZ?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615" data-vars-product-id="2081421" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="17684" data-vars-manufacturer="Ugreen" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Ugreen" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2081421" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLNCNCMZ?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$199.99 at  Amazon</a> </span>
  1187. </span>
  1188. </div>
  1189. </div>
  1190. <div class="product-content">
  1192. <h3 class="" id="why-i-liked-the-ugreen-9-in-1-usb-c-revodok-docking-station-cm615">Why I liked the Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615</h3>
  1193.  
  1194. <p>Like some of our premium Thunderbolt docks, Ugreen provides options to use either HDMI or DisplayPort to connect a display, allowing you to use your existing display cables and save some money.</p>
  1195.  
  1196. <p>Like most DisplayLink docks, this dock was unusually stable, with no flickering between displays &mdash; one of the reasons I like DisplayLink docks. Some other Thunderbolt docks offer the same flexibility to shift between monitors, but not many. Ugreen&rsquo;s dock does so affordably.</p>
  1197.  
  1198. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-ugreen-9-in-1-usb-c-revodok-docking-station-cm615">Who should buy the Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615</h3>
  1199.  
  1200. <p>If you&rsquo;re not worried about hunting down the proper software driver (because Ugreen, bless them, does not make it apparent that it needs one) than I would recommend that you buy this dock. It offers many of the features of more expensive Thunderbolt docks at an affordable price.</p>
  1201. </div>
  1202. Read our full
  1203. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2081427/ugreen-9-in-1-usb-c-dock-review.html" target="_blank" score="4.5">
  1204. Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C (Revodok) Docking Station CM615 review </a>
  1205. </div>
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  1209. <h2 data-p_name="Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock" class="product-chart-item__title-wrapper--title product-chart-title " id="sonnet-echo-13-triple-4k-display-dock-best-usb-c-displaylink-dock-runner-up">
  1210. Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock &ndash; Best USB-C DisplayLink dock runner-up </h2>
  1211. </div>
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  1245. <div class="product-chart-body">
  1246. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  1248. <div class="product-chart-column">
  1249. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  1250. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  1251. <li>
  1252. Top-notch performance </li>
  1253. <li>
  1254. Support for three 4K60 displays </li>
  1255. <li>
  1256. Solid value </li>
  1257. <li>
  1258. 20W of charging power for smartphones, 100W for laptop </li>
  1259. <li>
  1260. Exemplary documentation </li>
  1261. </ul>
  1262. </div>
  1263. <div class="product-chart-column">
  1264. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  1265. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  1266. <li>
  1267. Direct display connection disconnected once </li>
  1268. <li>
  1269. Poor, glitchy intermittent audio </li>
  1270. </ul>
  1271. </div>
  1272. </div>
  1273. </div>
  1274. </div>
  1276. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
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  1278. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  1279.  
  1280. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  1281. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  1282. 239.99 </span>
  1283. </div>
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  1287. Best Prices Today:
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  1289. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--links-wrapper">
  1290. <span class="not-amp">
  1291. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCZYDVNN?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock" data-vars-product-id="2107261" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="12297" data-vars-manufacturer="Sonnet Technologies" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Sonnet" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2107261" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCZYDVNN?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow">$199.99 at  Amazon</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1764133-REG/sonnet_echo_dk3m_tb_echo_13_triple_4k.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1233575/SID/pocketlint-squirrel?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock" data-vars-product-id="2107261" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="12297" data-vars-manufacturer="Sonnet Technologies" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Sonnet" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2107261" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1764133-REG/sonnet_echo_dk3m_tb_echo_13_triple_4k.html/BI/21318/KBID/22251/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1233575/SID/pocketlint-squirrel" rel="nofollow">$199.99 at  B&amp;H</a><a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.sonnetstore.com/products/echo13-triple-4k-display-dock&amp;xcust=2-1-393714-6-2107261-12297&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock" data-vars-product-id="2107261" data-vars-category="Computer Accessories,Docks and Hubs,Laptop Accessories" data-vars-manufacturer-id="12297" data-vars-manufacturer="Sonnet Technologies" data-vars-vendor="amazon,Sonnet" data-vars-po="amazon" data-product="2107261" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.sonnetstore.com/products/echo13-triple-4k-display-dock" rel="nofollow">$239.99 at  Sonnet</a> </span>
  1292. </span>
  1293. </div>
  1294. </div>
  1295. <div class="product-content">
  1297. <h3 class="" id="why-i-liked-the-sonnet-echo-13-triple-4k-display-dock">Why I liked the Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock</h3>
  1298.  
  1299. <p>Sonnet&rsquo;s Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock follows the intriguing path other DisplayLink docks have blazed: The dock&rsquo;s built-in compression means you can connect to three 4K displays, without penalty. And yes, it works as advertised, though with one issue that holds it back: spotty audio that really needs to be fixed. (If you use your laptop&rsquo;s headphone jack, there&rsquo;s no issue.)</p>
  1300.  
  1301. <p>There was a tiny bit of instability, but performance was excellent. And with 20W of charging power for your phone and 100W for your laptop, you&rsquo;ll be able to power a wider range of notebook options. </p>
  1302.  
  1303. <h3 class="" id="who-should-buy-the-sonnet-echo-13-triple-4k-display-dock">Who should buy the Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock</h3>
  1304.  
  1305. <p>The price differential between the Sonnet and Ugreen docks should help answer that question: The Sonnet buyer is willing to pay a little more for what is really a well-made <em>and</em> well-documented dock, with clear instructions. Really, without the price differential and the audio issues, this would be the top dock in the category.</p>
  1306. </div>
  1307. Read our full
  1308. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2107273/sonnet-echo-13-triple-4k-dock-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  1309. Sonnet Echo 13 Triple 4K Display Dock review </a>
  1310. </div>
  1311. </div>
  1312.  
  1314.  
  1315.  
  1316.  
  1317.  
  1318.  
  1319.  
  1320. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-i-test-thunderbolt-docks">How I test Thunderbolt docks</h2>
  1321.  
  1322.  
  1323.  
  1324. <p>A separate article goes into detail about <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2266609/how-we-test-thunderbolt-docks-at-pcworld.html">how I test Thunderbolt docks</a>. But here&rsquo;s a short synopsis.</p>
  1325.  
  1326.  
  1327.  
  1328. <p>First, I take the dock from its packaging and evaluate its construction. I measure the Thunderbolt cord length and check the dock&rsquo;s physical dimensions with a ruler.</p>
  1329.  
  1330.  
  1331.  
  1332. <p>I&rsquo;ll then read the manual: Does the dock need any drivers? Are there links? What does the manual say about the dock&rsquo;s capabilities in terms of power and speed?</p>
  1333.  
  1334.  
  1335.  
  1336. <p>Next, I take a USB key or two and connect them to the available USB ports to determine if they have enough space to allow several to be connected at the same time. I then examine the display ports, find the appropriate cables, and then connect the dock to the laptop. I use a series of laptops with various generations of AMD and Intel hardware, and check and see if the experience is the same on each one. If it isn&rsquo;t, I make notes.</p>
  1337.  
  1338.  
  1339.  
  1340. <p>I then measure the power output of the ports, using a USB multimeter, a smartphone, and a laptop to measure how much power the dock delivers to each.</p>
  1341.  
  1342.  
  1343.  
  1344. <p>Finally, I try and check to see how well the dock performs under load. I use a specific test laptop for this purpose for repeatable results. I stream a 4K60 YouTube video using the Ethernet port on the dock (if it has one) and note any dropped frames. I usually check with a pre-recorded 4K60 video running from an SSD. </p>
  1345.  
  1346.  
  1347.  
  1348. <p>I then run PCMark 10&rsquo;s SSD storage benchmark off of a test SSD, connected to the dock. I measure the score, then measure the score again while streaming a video. I then copy a large, multi-gigabyte folder of various files from my laptop across the Thunderbolt bus and measure the time it takes to do so. I repeat the test while streaming video. </p>
  1349.  
  1350.  
  1351.  
  1352. <p>Finally, I check the operation and performance of any SD card slots the dock has and listen to audio through the audio jack, to make sure it works.</p>
  1353.  
  1354.  
  1355.  
  1356. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block"><h2 class="faq-block-title" id="faq"> FAQ </h2><hr class="block-horizotal-divider">
  1357. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">1.</span>
  1358. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-do-i-know-if-my-laptop-has-thunderbolt">How do I know if my laptop has Thunderbolt?</h3>
  1359.  
  1360.  
  1361.  
  1362. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1363. <p>The short answer: Look at the laptop&rsquo;s published specifications to be sure. A Thunderbolt port may look indistinguishable from a USB-C port, since they both use the same physical USB-C connection. Put another way, all Thunderbolt ports are USB-C, but not all USB-C ports are Thunderbolt-equipped.</p>
  1364.  
  1365.  
  1366.  
  1367. <p>Thunderbolt ports are&nbsp;<em>supposed</em> to have a small lightning-bolt icon to identify them. But some laptop makers use a similar lightning-bolt icon to indicate that a USB-C port can be used for charging your phone, and&nbsp;not for Thunderbolt. Laptop makers sometimes don&rsquo;t want to clutter the clean lines of their products by adding additional logos, it seems.&nbsp;Fortunately, most laptops now choose to highlight their Thunderbolt capabilities, so the ports should be well-marked.</p>
  1368.  
  1369.  
  1370.  
  1371. <p>You may also see USB-C hubs marketed as &ldquo;Thunderbolt compatible.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s true. You can plug a Thunderbolt dock into a non-Thunderbolt, generic USB-C port. But it will be limited by the available bandwidth that the port provides, so it&rsquo;s somewhat deceptive in that regard.&nbsp;</p>
  1372. </div>
  1373. </div></div>
  1374. </div>
  1375.  
  1376.  
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  1397. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Two laptops, both with USB-C ports, and both with lightning-bolt symbols. Which laptop offers Thunderbolt? The top one, though it can be difficult to tell. Consulting the manufacturer&rsquo;s specifications is your safest bet.</p></figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  1400. </button>
  1401. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt vs USB-C" class="wp-image-1064489" style="width:1200px;height:762px" width="1200" height="762" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Two laptops, both with USB-C ports, and both with lightning-bolt symbols. Which laptop offers Thunderbolt? The top one, though it can be difficult to tell. Consulting the manufacturer&rsquo;s specifications is your safest bet.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">IDG</p></div>
  1402. </div>
  1403. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt vs USB-C" class="wp-image-1064489" style="width:1200px;height:762px" width="1200" height="762" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Two laptops, both with USB-C ports, and both with lightning-bolt symbols. Which laptop offers Thunderbolt? The top one, though it can be difficult to tell. Consulting the manufacturer&rsquo;s specifications is your safest bet.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">IDG</p></div>
  1404. </div>
  1405. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  1406. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">IDG</p></div>
  1407.  
  1408.  
  1409.  
  1410. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block">
  1411. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">2.</span>
  1412. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="i-already-own-a-usb-c-dongle-can-i-use-it-with-thunderbolt">I already own a USB-C dongle. Can I use it with Thunderbolt?</h3>
  1413.  
  1414.  
  1415.  
  1416. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1417. <p>A 10Gbps USB-C dongle won&rsquo;t replace a 40Gbps Thunderbolt dock, as there&rsquo;s circuitry within the dock that allows it to work with your laptop&rsquo;s high-speed Thunderbolt port. However, there&rsquo;s nothing saying that you can&rsquo;t connect the dongle to an available USB-C port on the Thunderbolt dock itself to add even more ports. If your laptop has two Thunderbolt ports, you can also attach a Thunderbolt dock to one port, and the dongle to the other. </p>
  1418.  
  1419.  
  1420.  
  1421. <p>That solution will add more clutter to your desk, but it might allow you to buy a cheaper, budget dock, too. It&rsquo;s up to you!</p>
  1422. </div>
  1423. </div></div>
  1424.  
  1425.  
  1426.  
  1427. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">3.</span>
  1428. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-fast-is-thunderbolt">How fast is Thunderbolt?</h3>
  1429.  
  1430.  
  1431.  
  1432. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1433. <p>Put simply, 40Gbps.</p>
  1434.  
  1435.  
  1436.  
  1437. <p>Most USB-C ports are built on the second-generation USB 3.1 data-transfer standard, which transfers data at 10Gbps. Thunderbolt 3 and 4 ports, the most common standard, transfer data at up to 40Gbps. Thunderbolt 4 differs very slightly in that it supports a theoretical maximum of 32Gbps for external storage devices, but you probably won&rsquo;t notice the difference.</p>
  1438.  
  1439.  
  1440.  
  1441. <p>Intel is expected to unveil an <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1356812/next-generation-thunderbolt-will-hit-80gbps-too.html">80Gbps version of Thunderbolt this year</a>, called Thunderbolt 5, meaning that you&rsquo;ll see even Thunderbolt docks with even more capabilities when devices release in 2024.</p>
  1442.  
  1443.  
  1444.  
  1445. <p>There are some exceptions, which you can largely ignore. A new&nbsp;USB 3.2 Gen 2&times;2 spec can pair two 10Gbps channels together, creating an aggregate 20Gbps hub. (This is really only for <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/553786/best-external-ssd-for-gaming.html">external gaming-class SSDs</a>.) And while the vast majority of Thunderbolt 3-equipped laptops are designed with four PCIe lanes for a total of 40Gbps, some laptops only ship with two PCIe lanes for a total of 20Gbps. (A <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/qna44089/thunderbolt-3-40gbps-data-transfer-rate?lang=en&amp;sid=2-1-393714-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Dell support page</a>, for example, details its four-lane and two-lane laptops.) Essentially, a 20Gbps connection should be enough for a single 4K monitor running at 60Hz, with a bit of extra bandwidth for other data transfers among connected peripherals.)</p>
  1446.  
  1447.  
  1448.  
  1449. <p>Intel&rsquo;s 10th-gen and 11th-gen Core chips launched in the early days of Thunderbolt, and company representatives say that you can depend on them for 32Gbps of data, not a full 40Gbps. Intel&rsquo;s 12th-gen and 13th-gen Core chips offer the most consistent Thunderbolt experience, with 40Mbps Thunderbolt 4 speeds, including 32Gbps for data transfers to and from storage devices.</p>
  1450. </div>
  1451. </div></div>
  1452.  
  1453.  
  1454.  
  1455. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">4.</span>
  1456. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="whats-the-difference-between-thunderbolt-3-thunderbolt-4-and-thunderbolt-5">What&rsquo;s the difference between Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5?</h3>
  1457.  
  1458.  
  1459.  
  1460. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1461. <p>The short answer: Not that much! Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are functionally equivalent, transferring data at 40Gbps. </p>
  1462.  
  1463.  
  1464.  
  1465. <p>Thunderbolt 5 is the 80Gbps version, but it will be backwards compatible with both Thunderbolt 3 and 4. You won&rsquo;t see it until 2024, however. (If you own a laptop with a Thunderbolt 4 port, you&rsquo;ll be able to use with a Thunderbolt 5 dock, Intel says. The only wrinkle is that a Thunderbolt 4 laptops will only pass data at its rated speed of 40Gbps.)</p>
  1466.  
  1467.  
  1468.  
  1469. <p>For the sake of completeness, we&rsquo;re going to detail some of the differences below. But if you&rsquo;re new to this, let us reiterate: Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are basically the same, and Thunderbolt 5 won&rsquo;t be an issue until 2024. Don&rsquo;t sweat the details. </p>
  1470.  
  1471.  
  1472.  
  1473. <p>Think of Thunderbolt 4 as the more restrictive version of Thunderbolt 3, with less room for any gotchas.</p>
  1474.  
  1475.  
  1476.  
  1477. <p>Essentially, Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 allow up to 40Gbps maximum bandwidth, enough for two 4K/60 displays. &ldquo;Up to&rdquo; is the key phrase: Thunderbolt 3 is only <em>required</em> to support a 10Gbps connection, allowing for a <em>single</em> external 4K display (a 16Gbps PCIe connection, paired with USB 3.2). Most manufacturers go beyond this, however, and our recommended docks support the full 40Gbps specification (and two 4K displays) unless noted. Thunderbolt 3 also supports a slower (16Gbps) PCIe connection for connecting to external storage. </p>
  1478.  
  1479.  
  1480.  
  1481. <p>Thunderbolt 3 is also the only specification (not Thunderbolt 4) that we&rsquo;ve seen <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/393260/check-out-egpu-benchmarks-in-some-of-2020s-biggest-games.html">connecting to external GPUs</a>, in case you&rsquo;d like to try that approach.</p>
  1482.  
  1483.  
  1484.  
  1485. <p>Thunderbolt 4 doesn&rsquo;t allow for any leeway&mdash;you&rsquo;re getting a full-fledged 40Gbps connection (32Gbps PCIe + USB 3.2), no questions asked. For external storage, Thunderbolt 4 supports 32Gbps of data transfer&mdash;this really only matters for video, external GPU connections, or possibly games. Thunderbolt 4 supports &ldquo;wake on sleep&rdquo; from an external keyboard or mouse, which allows you to tap your external keyboard or wiggle your mouse to wake up your PC, which is handy. Thunderbolt 4 allows for longer cables and more Thunderbolt ports on laptops, too.</p>
  1486.  
  1487.  
  1488.  
  1489. <p>Device maker Anker has a nice summary of all of the technical features associated with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4, if you <em>really</em> want to get into the fine distinctions (below). What&rsquo;s USB4? We address that in the next question.</p>
  1490. </div>
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  1515. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Thunderbolt dock and I/O hub designer Anker provided this summary of the differences between Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.</p></figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  1518. </button>
  1519. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 USB4 comparison chart Anker" class="wp-image-1064488" width="1200" height="1059" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Thunderbolt dock and I/O hub designer Anker provided this summary of the differences between Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Anker</p></div>
  1520. </div>
  1521. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 USB4 comparison chart Anker" class="wp-image-1064488" width="1200" height="1059" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Thunderbolt dock and I/O hub designer Anker provided this summary of the differences between Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Anker</p></div>
  1522. </div>
  1523. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  1524. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Anker</p></div>
  1525.  
  1526.  
  1527.  
  1528. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block">
  1529. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">5.</span>
  1530. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="my-laptop-says-it-has-a-usb4-port-not-thunderbolt-can-i-use-it-with-a-thunderbolt-dock">My laptop says it has a USB4 port, not Thunderbolt. Can I use it with a Thunderbolt dock?</h3>
  1531.  
  1532.  
  1533.  
  1534. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1535. <p>Probably. USB4 ports typically appear on laptops with AMD Ryzen processors inside. USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 are compatible and functionally equivalent. (Though Thunderbolt is an open standard, Intel declines to certify non-Intel hardware. That means that Ryzen laptops end up with USB4 ports, and Intel Core laptops include Thunderbolt.)</p>
  1536.  
  1537.  
  1538.  
  1539. <p><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/394176/the-first-usb4-products-are-here-what-to-know-what-to-buy.html"><strong>USB4</strong> is essentially a subset of Thunderbolt 4</a>, mainly designed as an an I/O specification. </p>
  1540.  
  1541.  
  1542.  
  1543. <p>As a subset of Thunderbolt 4, a USB4 device will run just fine plugged into a Thunderbolt 4 port. But dock makers tell us that a Thunderbolt 4 device may not work as expected when plugged into what is specifically a USB4 port. Instead, most hubs and docks are marketed as Thunderbolt 4, while most devices (like an external SSD) are designed around USB4. (We test Thunderbolt docks on Thunderbolt laptops.) There <em>are</em> USB4 docks, however, which you&rsquo;ll find in our list of best picks, which we&rsquo;ve also tested. </p>
  1544.  
  1545.  
  1546.  
  1547. <p><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/919864/usb4-leaps-ahead-of-thunderbolt-with-80gbps-standard.html"><strong>USB4 Version 2</strong></a> is an upcoming standard that will propel USB4 to 80Gbps, just like Thunderbolt 5. The first products will debut (at a guess) in early 2024, but the USB-IO hasn&rsquo;t given us an exact timeline or the capabilities of USB4V2 docks. </p>
  1548.  
  1549.  
  1550.  
  1551. <p>Note that Thunderbolt 3 and 4 require at least 15W to power devices plugged into the Thunderbolt port, such as a bus-powered hard drive. USB4 requires just half that.</p>
  1552. </div>
  1553. </div></div>
  1554.  
  1555.  
  1556.  
  1557. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">6.</span>
  1558. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-so-important-about-thunderbolt-5">What is so important about Thunderbolt 5?</h3>
  1559.  
  1560.  
  1561.  
  1562. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1563. <p><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2061073/thunderbolt-5-will-debut-in-2025-with-gamer-class-charging-and-i-o.html">Thunderbolt 5 will debut in 2024</a>, both in laptops as well as docks and devices. Although we saw a couple of early products at CES 2024, we don&rsquo;t expect devices until the second half of the year.</p>
  1564.  
  1565.  
  1566.  
  1567. <p>The Thunderbolt 5 spec pushes I/O bandwidth from 40Gbps in Thunderbolt 4 to 80Gbps in Thunderbolt 5, and even to 120Gbps in some cases. Another good way to think of Thunderbolt 5 is in the context of what it can do. Thunderbolt 4 allows enough bandwidth for two 4K displays, running at 60Hz. Thunderbolt 5 will offer enough bandwidth to connect to three 4K displays, at 144Hz apiece. That helps make Thunderbolt 5 a gaming-class technology, rather than just for office work.</p>
  1568.  
  1569.  
  1570.  
  1571. <p>Thunderbolt 5 will also allow for 64Gbps of dedicated bandwidth for storage and external GPUs, double the 32Gbps on Thunderbolt 4.</p>
  1572.  
  1573.  
  1574.  
  1575. <p>Finally, there&rsquo;s power. Thunderbolt 5 will provide up to 240W (140W required) of charging power for your laptop. Most laptops require 65W to 90W today, but gaming laptops require more. All this means is that a Thunderbolt 5 dock will potentially eliminate the need to carry a gaming laptop&rsquo;s charger around. (It won&rsquo;t be in all cases, but some.)</p>
  1576. </div>
  1577. </div></div>
  1578.  
  1579.  
  1580.  
  1581. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">7.</span>
  1582. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-cable-should-i-use-with-a-thunderbolt-dock">What cable should I use with a Thunderbolt dock?</h3>
  1583.  
  1584.  
  1585.  
  1586. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1587. <p>Virtually every Thunderbolt dock will ship with its own cable. We&rsquo;d recommend that you use Thunderbolt 3 cables with Thunderbolt 3 products, and Thunderbolt 4 cables with Thunderbolt 4 products. Ditto for Thunderbolt 5, when it ships in 2024.</p>
  1588. </div>
  1589. </div></div>
  1590.  
  1591.  
  1592.  
  1593. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">8.</span>
  1594. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="my-thunderbolt-docking-station-has-thunderbolt-connections-but-i-need-to-connect-it-to-my-monitor-how-can-i-connect-a-thunderbolt-dock-to-my-hdmi-display">My Thunderbolt docking station has Thunderbolt connections, but I need to connect it to my monitor. How can I connect a Thunderbolt dock to my HDMI display?</h3>
  1595.  
  1596.  
  1597.  
  1598. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1599. <p>You&rsquo;ll need a special USB-C to HDMI cable, rated for Thunderbolt speeds. I recommend and have purchased this Uni <a href="https://www.amazon.com/uni-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook-Surface/dp/B075V5JK36/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Thunderbolt to HDMI cable</a> from Amazon, which is about $16. You can find cheaper options, but make sure they&rsquo;re rated for either Thunderbolt or a 4K@60Hz display. </p>
  1600. </div>
  1601. </div></div>
  1602.  
  1603.  
  1604.  
  1605. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">9.</span>
  1606. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-differentiates-a-displaylink-usb-c-docking-station-from-a-thunderbolt-dock">What differentiates a DisplayLink USB-C docking station from a Thunderbolt dock? </h3>
  1607.  
  1608.  
  1609.  
  1610. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1611. <p>A DisplayLink USB-C docking station is a new category of docking station. They&rsquo;re often marketed just as a USB-C docking station, unfortunately, though the DisplayLink logo features prominently on the box. The key here is that the DisplayLink technology (now owned by Synaptics) uses data compression between your PC and the dock to approximate a Thunderbolt experience (a pair of 4K displays at 60Hz, plus additional peripherals) across the narrower, slower USB-C bus. You&rsquo;ll need to install a software driver for your PC to communicate with the DisplayLink chip built into the dock.</p>
  1612.  
  1613.  
  1614.  
  1615. <p>The advantage here is twofold. First, DisplayLink allows you to &ldquo;cheat&rdquo; and get a Thunderbolt dock experience on an older laptop. Alternatively, even if you do own a laptop with a Thunderbolt port, you may be able to find a DisplayLink USB-C dock for a cheaper price than Thunderbolt. This is a viable solution, especially if you don&rsquo;t mind not playing PC games. </p>
  1616.  
  1617.  
  1618.  
  1619. <p>Our separate story on <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/801587/why-new-usb-c-displaylink-docks-are-better-and-worse-than-thunderbolt.html">DisplayLink docks</a> has more.</p>
  1620. </div>
  1621. </div></div>
  1622.  
  1623.  
  1624.  
  1625. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">10.</span>
  1626. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-hbr3-with-dsc">What is HBR3 with DSC?</h3>
  1627.  
  1628.  
  1629.  
  1630. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1631. <p>We&rsquo;re starting to see some USB-C docking stations take advantage of <em>another</em> technology: HBR3 (High Bit Rate 3) with DSC (Display Stream Compression). Think of it as the industry-standard, manufacturer-agnostic version of DisplayLink. It works over the USB-C port, and again provides a dual 4K60 display experience.</p>
  1632.  
  1633.  
  1634.  
  1635. <p>The problem? It&rsquo;s wonky. We&rsquo;ve found that support for the technology was very iffy in 11th-gen hardware, and really seems to work consistently in 12th-gen or 13th-gen Core laptops (and above, when they ship). While we can&rsquo;t really recommend it right now, we&rsquo;re keeping an eye on it.</p>
  1636. </div>
  1637. </div></div>
  1638.  
  1639.  
  1640.  
  1641. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">11.</span>
  1642. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="can-i-use-an-external-graphics-card-egpu-with-thunderbolt">Can I use an external graphics card (eGPU) with Thunderbolt?</h3>
  1643.  
  1644.  
  1645.  
  1646. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1647. <p>Yes, you can. Certain manufacturers (Razer is one, though there are others) have built enclosures that can house a standard desktop graphics card, connected to your laptop via a Thunderbolt cable. Although a mobile gaming laptop with an external GPU does a good job enabling mobile gaming, a desktop GPU does even better. Thunderbolt simply connects the two. </p>
  1648.  
  1649.  
  1650.  
  1651. <p>However, we would recommend using a Thunderbolt 3 dock instead, or wait until Thunderbolt 5. <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/423614/how-to-transform-your-laptop-into-a-gaming-powerhouse-with-an-external-graphics-card.html">How can you hook up an external GPU to your laptop via Thunderbolt</a>? Our story has more. </p>
  1652. </div>
  1653. </div></div>
  1654.  
  1655.  
  1656.  
  1657. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">12.</span>
  1658. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-only-egpus-ive-seen-with-thunderbolt-use-thunderbolt-3-not-thunderbolt-4-why-is-that">The only eGPUs I&rsquo;ve seen with Thunderbolt use Thunderbolt 3, not Thunderbolt 4. Why is that?</h3>
  1659.  
  1660.  
  1661.  
  1662. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  1663. <p>According to a representative for Razer, the differences between Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 were too small. &ldquo;When we release any product, we only do so when there can be a material advantage over the previous generation,&rdquo; we were told.</p>
  1664.  
  1665.  
  1666.  
  1667. <p>Since Thunderbolt 4 was backwards compatible and functionally equivalent to Thunderbolt 3, Razer simply declined to invest in the production and testing of a Thunderbolt 4 eGPU. We presume other manufacturers followed suit.</p>
  1668. </div>
  1669. </div></div>
  1670. </div>
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  1693. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>The vast majority of Thunderbolt docks should include a Thunderbolt cable like this one, which indicates that it&rsquo;s specified for Thunderbolt 3.</p></figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  1697. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt 3 cable" class="wp-image-1064490" width="1200" height="875" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>The vast majority of Thunderbolt docks should include a Thunderbolt cable like this one, which indicates that it&rsquo;s specified for Thunderbolt 3.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">IDG</p></div>
  1698. </div>
  1699. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt 3 cable" class="wp-image-1064490" width="1200" height="875" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>The vast majority of Thunderbolt docks should include a Thunderbolt cable like this one, which indicates that it&rsquo;s specified for Thunderbolt 3.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">IDG</p></div>
  1700. </div>
  1701. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  1702. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">IDG</p></div>
  1703.  
  1704.  
  1705.  
  1706. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="buying-guide-what-to-look-for-in-a-thunderbolt-dock">Buying Guide: What to look for in a Thunderbolt dock</h2>
  1707.  
  1708.  
  1709.  
  1710. <p>Ports, cables, peripherals: Those are the three major considerations when buying a Thunderbolt dock.&nbsp;</p>
  1711.  
  1712.  
  1713.  
  1714. <p>We&rsquo;re beginning to see the Thunderbolt dock market break down in a few different ways. First, there&rsquo;s the budget versus full-featured docks we&rsquo;ve highlighted above. But you also may see something similar to the USB hubs of old: Devices that take Thunderbolt <em>in</em> and then provide several USB-C (including Thunderbolt) ports <em>out</em>. There are a small number of displays with Thunderbolt inputs, which can be plugged directly into these hubs. Do you have an existing cheap USB-C dongle? You can certainly plug that in into a Thunderbolt dock and add even more I/O functionality.</p>
  1715.  
  1716.  
  1717.  
  1718. <p>Basically, consider what you&rsquo;ll want to plug into the dock as a guide for buying one. We prefer devices with ports built in (such as HDMI, USB-A, and so on) as the USB-C device ecosystem is still in its infancy. But ask yourself some questions. Do you want a basic Thunderbolt dock, with just a pair of HDMI ports for connecting two displays? Does an SD card slot matter? How many USB Type A peripherals do you plan to attach? Do you want to use the Thunderbolt cable to charge your laptop, too? </p>
  1719.  
  1720.  
  1721.  
  1722. <p>Cables can be an unexpectedly important consideration, too. Virtually every dock ships with a Thunderbolt cable. But consider the displays you own (typically HDMI or DisplayPort) and consider whether the dock will accommodate them. </p>
  1723.  
  1724.  
  1725.  
  1726. <p>Check your laptop&rsquo;s power supply. Does it plug into your laptop via USB-C? If so, a Thunderbolt dock will likely power it. You&rsquo;ll need to understand how the dock supplies power, though. Check your laptop&rsquo;s charger to learn how much power it supplies, and how much the dock will need to supply to replace it. If your laptop or devices aren&rsquo;t receiving enough power, you may see a warning pop up.</p>
  1727.  
  1728.  
  1729.  
  1730. <p>A &ldquo;bus-powered&rdquo; dock won&rsquo;t come with an external charger in the package, saving some cost, space, and power concerns. A dock with &ldquo;power delivery&rdquo; will supply its own power&nbsp;<em>and</em> charge your laptop and/or a phone via your laptop&rsquo;s existing USB-C charger. (Chances are that it won&rsquo;t offer the quick-charging capabilities premium smartphones offer, though.) The more power your dock supplies, the greater the ability to charge your laptop <em>and</em> any bus-powered devices. This is a gotcha most people don&rsquo;t think about, so if you plan to connect several bus-powered hard drives or SSDs, buy a dock with a hefty power supply. (USB keys, on the other hand, require tiny amounts of power. Don&rsquo;t worry about these.)</p>
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  1749. }' data-wp-interactive class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img decoding="async" data-wp-effect--setstylesonresize="effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.setButtonStyles" data-wp-init="effects.core.image.initOriginImage" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-on--load="actions.core.image.handleLoad" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/thunderbolt-power-supply-edited-100868081-orig.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200" alt="Thunderbolt power supply" class="wp-image-1064501" width="1200" height="717" loading="lazy" /><button class="lightbox-trigger" type="button" aria-haspopup="dialog" aria-label="Enlarge image: Thunderbolt power supply" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-style--right="context.core.image.imageButtonRight" data-wp-style--top="context.core.image.imageButtonTop">
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  1753. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Powered Thunderbolt docks, especially those that power your laptop, can ship with some pretty sizeable power bricks.</p>
  1754. </figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  1757. </button>
  1758. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt power supply" class="wp-image-1064501" width="1200" height="717" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Powered Thunderbolt docks, especially those that power your laptop, can ship with some pretty sizeable power bricks.</p>
  1759. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Mark Hachman / IDG</p></div>
  1760. </div>
  1761. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Thunderbolt power supply" class="wp-image-1064501" width="1200" height="717" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Powered Thunderbolt docks, especially those that power your laptop, can ship with some pretty sizeable power bricks.</p>
  1762. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Mark Hachman / IDG</p></div>
  1763. </div>
  1764. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  1765. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Mark Hachman / IDG</p></div>
  1766.  
  1767.  
  1768.  
  1769. <p>There&rsquo;s one more consideration: the length of the Thunderbolt cable between your laptop and the dock itself. You may have noticed or heard about USB-C ports wearing out on smartphones; a loose or wobbly connector on a Thunderbolt dock can cause a monitor to unexpectedly flicker or lose connection. Consider how much tension will be put on a cable. A Thunderbolt dock that&rsquo;s dangling from a Thunderbolt port will stress the physical connector. You don&rsquo;t want that!</p>
  1770.  
  1771.  
  1772.  
  1773. <p>We&rsquo;re starting to see some docks with an SSD enclosure inside. It&rsquo;s possible that this will become more of a viable product over time, but for now it&rsquo;s still niche.</p>
  1774.  
  1775.  
  1776.  
  1777. <p>If you&rsquo;re a Mac user who has stumbled across this article, welcome. But please be aware that early Apple MacBook Pros powered by Intel silicon supported up to two 4K displays. The first MacBook Pros powered by the Apple M1 chip only support a single 4K display. Many Mac users have recently left negative reviews on Thunderbolt docks on shopping sites because of this. Buy a PC!</p>
  1778.  
  1779. <category>Computer Accessories, Docks and Hubs, Laptop Accessories</category></body></div>
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  1784. <title>Microsoft says it’s pausing Windows Copilot UI tests</title>
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  1786. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 17:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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  1791.  
  1792.  
  1793. <p>Microsoft is taking a break from testing new Copilot AI features within Windows, which may mean that the company has settled on some ideas that it may eventually roll out to the majority of Windows users.</p>
  1794.  
  1795.  
  1796.  
  1797. <p>Microsoft <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/05/03/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-22635-3570-beta-channel/&amp;xcust=2-1-2324598-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">announced</a> the change in plans on Friday, as part of the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3570 (KB5037008) to testers on its Beta Channel. </p>
  1798.  
  1799.  
  1800.  
  1801. <p>&ldquo;Over the last few months, we&rsquo;ve been trying out different experiences for Copilot in Windows (Preview) with Windows Insiders across the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels,&rdquo; Microsoft wrote. &ldquo;Some of these experiences include the ability for Copilot in Windows to act like a normal application window and the taskbar icon animating to indicate that Copilot can help when you copy text or images. We have decided to pause the rollouts of these experiences to further refine them based on user feedback.&rdquo;</p>
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  1824. <div class="product-widget__information--rrp-wrapper">
  1825. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-label">
  1826. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  1827. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-value">
  1828. 199.99 </span>
  1829. </div>
  1831. <div class="product-widget__pricing-details  ">
  1832. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label">
  1833. Best Prices Today:
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  1835. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper">
  1836. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade?x-source=2-1-2324598-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade" rel="nofollow">$59 at  PCWorld Store &ndash; Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only</a> <span class="amp-bar"> | </span>
  1837. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional?x-source=2-1-2324598-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional" rel="nofollow">$79.99 at  PCWorld Software Store</a> </span>
  1838. </div>
  1839. </div>
  1840. </div>
  1841. </div>
  1842.  
  1844.  
  1845.  
  1846. <p>Today, you can launch Copilot via the Copilot icon, which once lived down in the center of the Windows 11 taskbar. Microsoft has shifted it over to the lower right-hand corner of the screen, a minor change. It still carries with it the small &ldquo;Pre&rdquo; icon that denotes a preview, however. Clicking on it opens Copilot; likewise, highlighting a block of text allows you to access Copilot options, as well. </p>
  1847.  
  1848.  
  1849.  
  1850. <p>The Microsoft Build conference kicks off on May 21. On May 20, Microsoft will host a press event where it will talk more about AI, including Copilot, and is expected to launch new consumer versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, each containing a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2270470/microsofts-new-business-surfaces-actually-seem-truly-business-y.html">Microsoft released business versions of both devices</a> in March, with an Intel Core Ultra chip inside. </p>
  1851.  
  1852.  
  1853.  
  1854. <p>Microsoft will almost certainly show off some its intended Copilot roadmap at that time. But for now, it appears to be weighing what direction to take Copilot on Windows, based on what it&rsquo;s already developed.</p>
  1855.  
  1856.  
  1857.  
  1858. <p></p>
  1859.  
  1860. <category>Windows</category></body></div>
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  1862. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/2324598/microsoft-says-its-pausing-windows-copilot-ui-tests.html</link>
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  1865. <title>Best PDF editors 2024: Our top picks</title>
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  1867. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  1871.  
  1872.  
  1873.  
  1874. <p>It&rsquo;s likely that you regularly come across or work with PDF files &mdash; they&rsquo;re ubiquitous in today&rsquo;s cross-platform world. Often, you can use free software to view or comment on a PDF file. But what if you need to edit a PDF? That&rsquo;s where a PDF editor comes in.</p>
  1875.  
  1876.  
  1877.  
  1878. <p>The best PDF editors allows you to edit, create, alter, and convert PDF files just like you would with any other text document. Adobe Acrobat is the most famous option for most people. But while it&rsquo;s excellent both in features and utility, it&rsquo;s also pretty expensive. </p>
  1879.  
  1880.  
  1881.  
  1882. <p>Thankfully, in recent years a whole host of third-party PDF editors have sprung up in order to provide less expensive alternatives. (If you&rsquo;re wondering why <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2191006/why-doesnt-windows-have-a-decent-pdf-editor.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2191006/why-doesnt-windows-have-a-decent-pdf-editor.html">Windows doesn&rsquo;t have a decent PDF editor</a>, you&rsquo;re not alone.)</p>
  1883.  
  1884.  
  1885.  
  1886. <p>Our picks cover the gamut of PDF editing needs and budgets.</p>
  1887.  
  1888.  
  1889.  
  1890. <p><strong>Why you should trust us:</strong> At PCWorld, we&rsquo;ve been testing PC hardware and software for over 40 years. Our evaluation process is always hands-on and thorough, taking into account real-world usage needs. We don&rsquo;t ever recommend something we wouldn&rsquo;t be comfortable using ourselves. To learn more about our criteria for PDF editors scroll to the bottom of this article.</p>
  1891.  
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  1894. <div class="promo_wrap"><div class="top_head"><p class="pro_tag">PROMOTION</p><p><strong>EaseUS PDF Editor &ndash; Edit, Convert, Compress &amp; Protect PDFs</strong></p></div><div class="promo_row"><div class="pro_right promotion-item__image-outer-wrapper--medium"><img decoding="async" class="promotion-item__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/easeus-pdf-editor.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all" loading="lazy" /></div><p class="promo_text">
  1895. </p><p>Integrate PDF maker, PDF editor, PDF converter, and PDF reader in one full pack with all the basics you need. The clean interface simplifies your PDF work to edit, convert, comment, annotate, merge, split, &nbsp;background, page, watermark, sign PDFs, or fill forms. Your PDF workloads are down by batch processing efficiently.<br><br>Now 25% OFF Exclusive Code: PCWORLD25<br><br><a href="https://down.easeus.com/product/pdf_editor_aff">Free Download&gt;</a></p>
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  1905. Adobe Acrobat Pro &ndash; Best overall </h2>
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  1946. <li>
  1947. Easily navigable tabbed interface </li>
  1948. <li>
  1949. Comprehensive PDF editing features </li>
  1950. <li>
  1951. Streamlined sharing feature makes it easier to fill documents and get signatures </li>
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  1955. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  1956. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  1957. <li>
  1958. Rich feature set can be overwhelming for new users </li>
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  1968.  
  1969. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  1970. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  1971. $19.90/mo I $239.88/yr </span>
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  1979. <span class="not-amp">
  1980. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lroIY/pubref:2-1-407214-6-390298-9928/destination:https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pricing.html" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Adobe Acrobat Pro" data-vars-product-id="390298" data-vars-category="Professional Software" data-vars-manufacturer-id="9928" data-vars-manufacturer="Adobe" data-vars-vendor="mpn,sku,Adobe" data-vars-po="mpn,sku" data-product="390298" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pricing.html" rel="nofollow">$239.88 at  Adobe</a> </span>
  1981. </span>
  1982. </div>
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  1984. <div class="product-content">
  1986. <p>Adobe Acrobat Pro remains the industry standard for good reason. Its rich combination of creation, editing, reviewing, and security features are mimicked by the best alternative options, but we feel Acrobat still does it best. Its recent interface redesign makes it much easier to navigate through its robust toolset than the nested menus of yore, and its cloud subscription option puts its advanced features within reach of more individuals and small businesses. (See <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/3433219/adobe-acrobat-standard-dc-vs-adobe-acrobat-pro-dc.html">how it compares to the Adobe Acrobat Standard</a>.)  </p>
  1987.  
  1988. <p>Though many of its features are available in other, cheaper PDF editors, Acrobat is still the editor against which all others are judged. And, as of this year, it&rsquo;s also the first PDF editor that we know of to <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2242612/adobe-adds-its-own-ai-powered-pdf-tools-following-everyone-else.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2242612/adobe-adds-its-own-ai-powered-pdf-tools-following-everyone-else.html">incorporate AI into the feature mix</a>.</p>
  1989. </div>
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  1991. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/407201/adobe-acrobat-pro-dc-review.html" target="_blank" score="5">
  1992. Acrobat Pro DC review </a>
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  1998. Foxit PDF Editor 13 &ndash; Best overall runner-up </h2>
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  2033. <div class="product-chart-body">
  2034. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  2036. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2037. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  2038. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2039. <li>
  2040. Multi-platform </li>
  2041. <li>
  2042. Business-ready capabilities </li>
  2043. <li>
  2044. AI integration helps with document editing </li>
  2045. </ul>
  2046. </div>
  2047. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2048. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  2049. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2050. <li>
  2051. Can be expensive depending on product license </li>
  2052. </ul>
  2053. </div>
  2054. </div>
  2055. </div>
  2056. </div>
  2058. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
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  2060. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  2061.  
  2062. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2063. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  2064. $179.99 (Standard version, perpetual license) </span>
  2065. </div>
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  2069. Best Prices Today:
  2070. </span>
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  2072. <span class="not-amp">
  2073. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.foxit.com/shopping/checkout.html&amp;xcust=2-1-407214-6-654508-11679&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Foxit PDF Editor" data-vars-product-id="654508" data-vars-category="Personal Software" data-vars-manufacturer-id="11679" data-vars-manufacturer="Foxit Software" data-vars-vendor="Foxit Software" data-vars-po="" data-product="654508" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.foxit.com/shopping/checkout.html" rel="nofollow">$179 at  Foxit Software</a> </span>
  2074. </span>
  2075. </div>
  2076. </div>
  2077. <div class="product-content">
  2079. <p>Foxit PDF Editor 13 hits all the right notes for a premium PDF editor and can even take on the formidable Adobe Acrobat. It&rsquo;s packed with features that are sure to please power users&mdash;all the requisite content editing tools; review and markup features; form fill and signing support; and robust security options for sensitive documents, such as permissions, password protection, and data redaction. It supports tons of file formats, and adding hyperlinks, images, and files to a PDF is trouble-free. </p>
  2080.  
  2081. <p>Indeed, ease-of-use is one of Foxit&rsquo;s great strengths. The program uses a Microsoft Office-style ribbon interface which groups tasks in a familiar and intuitive interface, making for a seamless integration with your workflow. It also provides ChatGPT integration so you can easily get help with your documents from an AI assistant. Yes, it&rsquo;s priced on the higher side for a PDF editor, but with all it has going for it, Nitro PDF Pro more than earns its keep. Plus, you can try it out for free for seven days to see if you like it before making a commitment. If you&rsquo;re looking for an Acrobat replacement, you won&rsquo;t find many better.</p>
  2082. </div>
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  2085. Foxit PDF Editor review </a>
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  2091. EaseUS PDF editor &ndash; Best budget option </h2>
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  2126. <div class="product-chart-body">
  2127. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  2129. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2130. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  2131. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2132. <li>
  2133. Full set of editing tools </li>
  2134. <li>
  2135. Annotation options enable easy collaboration </li>
  2136. <li>
  2137. Straightforward interface </li>
  2138. </ul>
  2139. </div>
  2140. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2141. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  2142. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2143. <li>
  2144. Windows only </li>
  2145. <li>
  2146. Needs subscription to remove usage limits </li>
  2147. </ul>
  2148. </div>
  2149. </div>
  2150. </div>
  2151. </div>
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  2155. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  2156.  
  2157. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2158. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  2159. Free I $29.95/mo I $49.95/yr I $79.95/lifetime </span>
  2160. </div>
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  2164. Best Prices Today:
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  2167. <span class="not-amp">
  2168. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-15557703?sid=2-1-407214-6-2062624-16455&amp;url=https://www.easeus-software.com/pdf-editor" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="EaseUS PDF Editor" data-vars-product-id="2062624" data-vars-category="Personal Software,Professional Software" data-vars-manufacturer-id="16455" data-vars-manufacturer="EaseUS" data-vars-vendor="EaseUS" data-vars-po="" data-product="2062624" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.easeus-software.com/pdf-editor" rel="nofollow">$49.95 at  EaseUS</a> </span>
  2169. </span>
  2170. </div>
  2171. </div>
  2172. <div class="product-content">
  2174. <p>EaseUs might not have the name recognition of some of the other editors on this list, but it&rsquo;s more than capable of holding its own in the crowded PDF editor market. It provides all of the essential tools for managing PDF files without any of the elaborate or hard-to-understand features. It allows users to jump right in to their toolset and get straight to editing with only what they need. </p>
  2175.  
  2176. <p>While EaseUS&rsquo;s features are great, they are also pretty standard fare among PDF editors. What makes it stand out is its affordable price&mdash;it&rsquo;s a great value for those who regularly edit PDFs and don&rsquo;t want to pay out the nose. EaseUS also offers a fully functional free version (with embedded watermarks on your edited documents) so users can take it for a spin to see if it meets their needs before they commit to paying any money.</p>
  2177. </div>
  2178. Read our full
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  2180. EaseUS PDF Editor review </a>
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  2221. <div class="product-chart-body">
  2222. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  2224. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2225. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  2226. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2227. <li>
  2228. Many advanced features </li>
  2229. <li>
  2230. OCR capability </li>
  2231. <li>
  2232. Very easy to use </li>
  2233. </ul>
  2234. </div>
  2235. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2236. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  2237. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2238. <li>
  2239. No Mac support </li>
  2240. <li>
  2241. Free trial only offers basic features </li>
  2242. </ul>
  2243. </div>
  2244. </div>
  2245. </div>
  2246. </div>
  2248. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
  2249. <div class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-wrapper">
  2250. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  2251.  
  2252. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2253. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  2254. Free </span>
  2255. </div>
  2257. <div class="product-chart-item__pricing-details ">
  2258. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--label">
  2259. Best Prices Today:
  2260. </span>
  2261. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--links-wrapper">
  2262. <span class="not-amp">
  2263. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://pdfcandy.com/&amp;xcust=2-1-407214-6-393099-17975&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="PDF Candy" data-vars-product-id="393099" data-vars-category="Consumer Electronics" data-vars-manufacturer-id="17975" data-vars-manufacturer="PDF Candy" data-vars-vendor="PDF Candy" data-vars-po="" data-product="393099" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://pdfcandy.com/" rel="nofollow">Free at  PDF Candy</a> </span>
  2264. </span>
  2265. </div>
  2266. </div>
  2267. <div class="product-content">
  2269. <p>PDF Candy is the rare free PDF editor that offers a lot of the features you&rsquo;d typically have to pay for. We&rsquo;re talking scanning, multiple file-conversion options, and OCR functionality. All of this combines to make PDF Candy stand out among the multitude of lesser free PDF editors. It does have a bit of a wonky interface, but once you get the hang of it you&rsquo;re off and running.</p>
  2270.  
  2271. <p>Unfortunately, while the free version has access to the expansive toolset of the paid version, you&rsquo;re limited to one PDF task per hour. If you want unfettered access, you need to shell out $6 per month, or $48 per year. </p>
  2272. </div>
  2273. Read our full
  2274. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/395003/pdf-candy-pdf-editor-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  2275. PDF Candy review </a>
  2276. </div>
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  2281. PDF Expert &ndash; Best full-featured editor for Apple devices </h2>
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  2315. </div>
  2316. <div class="product-chart-body">
  2317. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  2319. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2320. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  2321. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2322. <li>
  2323. Syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad </li>
  2324. <li>
  2325. Comprehensive editing and annotation tools </li>
  2326. <li>
  2327. Simple, intuitive interface </li>
  2328. </ul>
  2329. </div>
  2330. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2331. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  2332. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2333. <li>
  2334. Requires annual payment </li>
  2335. <li>
  2336. Lifetime license enables use on Mac only </li>
  2337. </ul>
  2338. </div>
  2339. </div>
  2340. </div>
  2341. </div>
  2343. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
  2344. <div class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-wrapper">
  2345. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  2346.  
  2347. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2348. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  2349. Free 7-day trial, then $79.99 annually </span>
  2350. </div>
  2352. <div class="product-chart-item__pricing-details ">
  2353. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--label">
  2354. Best Prices Today:
  2355. </span>
  2356. <span class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--links-wrapper">
  2357. <span class="not-amp">
  2358. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://pdfexpert.com/pricing&amp;xcust=2-1-407214-6-823969-19607&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="PDF Expert (iOS)" data-vars-product-id="823969" data-vars-category="Consumer Electronics" data-vars-manufacturer-id="19607" data-vars-manufacturer="Readdle" data-vars-vendor="Readdle" data-vars-po="" data-product="823969" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://pdfexpert.com/pricing" rel="nofollow">$79.99 at  Readdle</a> </span>
  2359. </span>
  2360. </div>
  2361. </div>
  2362. <div class="product-content">
  2364. <p>PDF Expert is an excellent editor that fits seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem, making it our pick for Macs, iPads, and iPhone users. </p>
  2365.  
  2366. <p>While macOS does include a PDF editor in its Preview app, iOS devices don&rsquo;t have a native PDF editor and PDF Expert fills that gap nicely. It has a clean and intuitive interface and offers a plethora of easy-to-use editing options such as page management, converting scanned files into editable documents, and conversion to other file formats, among other things. The pricing plan is also considerably cheaper than most of the other top picks, meaning this is a no-brainer for Apple users.</p>
  2367. </div>
  2368. Read our full
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  2370. PDF Expert (iOS) review </a>
  2371. </div>
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  2376. Apple Preview PDF editor &ndash; Best free option for Mac users </h2>
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  2411. <div class="product-chart-body">
  2412. <div class="product-chart-columns">
  2414. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2415. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  2416. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2417. <li>
  2418. Full set of PDF markup tools </li>
  2419. <li>
  2420. Supports form filling </li>
  2421. <li>
  2422. PDFs can be protected with passwords, encryption, and permission controls </li>
  2423. </ul>
  2424. </div>
  2425. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2426. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  2427. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2428. <li>
  2429. Limited native sharing options </li>
  2430. <li>
  2431. Only available to Mac users </li>
  2432. </ul>
  2433. </div>
  2434. </div>
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  2438. <div class="product-chart-item__information ">
  2439. <div class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-wrapper">
  2440. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-label">
  2441.  
  2442. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2443. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  2444. Built into macOS </span>
  2445. </div>
  2447. </div>
  2448. <div class="product-content">
  2450. <p>Mac users needn&rsquo;t look beyond the macOS for their PDF editing needs, since there is a full set of PDF markup tools already available at their disposal in Apple Preview. It has the chops to handle most personal and business PDF editing needs, including encryption, password protection, and permissions for files. </p>
  2451.  
  2452. <p>Apple Preview&rsquo;s PDF features and capabilities are impressive and should be all you need for most common editing tasks. The drawback, of course, is that only Mac users can take advantage of them.</p>
  2453. </div>
  2454. Read our full
  2455. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/630276/apple-preview-review.html" target="_blank" score="4">
  2456. Apple Preview PDF editor review </a>
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  2497. <div class="product-chart-body">
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  2500. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2501. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Pros</p>
  2502. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2503. <li>
  2504. Intuitive web-based interface </li>
  2505. <li>
  2506. Robust security options </li>
  2507. <li>
  2508. Lots of business-ready capabilities </li>
  2509. </ul>
  2510. </div>
  2511. <div class="product-chart-column">
  2512. <p class="product-chart-subTitle">Cons</p>
  2513. <ul class="product-pros-cons-list">
  2514. <li>
  2515. Business features won&rsquo;t be needed by some users </li>
  2516. <li>
  2517. Requires annual commitment to get best value </li>
  2518. </ul>
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  2527.  
  2528. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2529. <span class="product-chart-item__information--rrp-value">
  2530. $8 per month (annual commitment) I $20 per month (cancel at any time) </span>
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  2539. <a class="product-chart-item__pricing-details--link" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.pdffiller.com/en/services.htm&amp;xcust=2-1-407214-6-665081-19106&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="pdfFiller" data-vars-product-id="665081" data-vars-category="Personal Software" data-vars-manufacturer-id="19106" data-vars-manufacturer="airSlate" data-vars-vendor="pdfFiller" data-vars-po="" data-product="665081" data-vars-link-position-id="003" data-vars-link-position="Product Chart" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.pdffiller.com/en/services.htm" rel="nofollow">$20 at  pdfFiller</a> </span>
  2540. </span>
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  2542. </div>
  2543. <div class="product-content">
  2545. <p>pdfFiller is a browser-based PDF editor that allows you do to just about everything PDF-related&mdash;editing, securing, sharing, creating, and storing PDF files&mdash;all from its intuitive and simple web interface. Its design is similar to a desktop app, with the toolbar across the top, and document thumbnails along the side, so it&rsquo;s very easy to select the page you want to work on and perform the desired function, be it adding, deleting, or copying/pasting text; changing font style, size, and color; and so on. A standard set of markup tools is also available. It has a surprisingly deep set of features for both personal and business use. For instance the Premium plan offers an impressive legal document library, as well as SignNow support.</p>
  2546.  
  2547. <p>While incredibly versatile, not all of pdfFiller&rsquo;s advanced features will suit everyone. Fortunately, there are three subscription tiers, which gives users a way to meet their editing needs without paying extra for unnecessary features: Basic for $8/mo; Plus for $12/mo; Premium for $15/mo with an annual commitment. Month-to-month options are also available, but at a higher cost, of course.</p>
  2548. </div>
  2549. Read our full
  2550. <a class="product-chart-item__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/823770/pdffiller-pdf-editor-review.html" target="_blank" score="4.5">
  2551. pdfFiller review </a>
  2552. </div>
  2553. </div>
  2554.  
  2556.  
  2557.  
  2558.  
  2559.  
  2560. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="a-word-about-online-pdf-editors">A word about online PDF editors</h2>
  2561.  
  2562.  
  2563.  
  2564. <p>Why spend a chunk of change on a desktop editor when free online PDF editors abound? The simple answer is because you get what you pay for. Generally, free online editors will let you add text and comments, merge and split documents, and convert files to and from PDF. With rare exception, however, they won&rsquo;t let you edit existing text and many have file-size and page-volume restrictions. And a lot of them will watermark your edited document. For these reasons, web PDF editors are best reserved for simple, fast editing jobs. Call in these big dogs for anything more demanding.</p>
  2565.  
  2566.  
  2567.  
  2568. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-to-look-for-in-a-pdf-editor">What to look for in a PDF editor</h2>
  2569.  
  2570.  
  2571.  
  2572. <p>PDF editors come in a variety of flavors, offering varying feature sets&mdash;from basic functionality to power-user tools. It&rsquo;s important to know what features best match your workflow before you commit to a PDF editor.</p>
  2573.  
  2574.  
  2575.  
  2576. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="create-convert-and-export-pdfs">Create, convert, and export PDFs </h3>
  2577.  
  2578.  
  2579.  
  2580. <p>The most fundamental function of a PDF editor is to make PDFs, either from scratch, scanned hard copies, or by converting digital documents. A good PDF editor should be able to transform a variety of file types&mdash;from Microsoft Office formats to images to HTML&mdash;and do so seamlessly, preserving the original formatting. It should also include OCR technology to make the PDF text searchable and editable. Likewise, a good PDF editor must be able to export PDFs into other editable formats such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, HTML, or plain text, maintaining the original files hyperlinks, images, and other elements.</p>
  2581.  
  2582.  
  2583.  
  2584. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="content-editing">Content editing </h3>
  2585.  
  2586.  
  2587.  
  2588. <p>Another bit of magic that PDF editors unlock is the ability to modify text; insert, resize, and move images; and reorganize pages in the PDF. A good one will perform these tasks as easily as in a text document or slide deck, allowing in-line editing, dragging-and dropping graphics, and adding or removing hyperlinks.</p>
  2589.  
  2590.  
  2591.  
  2592. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="review-and-annotate">Review and annotate </h3>
  2593.  
  2594.  
  2595.  
  2596. <p>A good PDF editor should also let you or anyone else using it add comments and other annotations to PDF files during review. It should have tools to mark up both text documents and graphic-heavy files like webpages. Common options include sticky notes, callout boxes, highlighting, freehand drawing tools, and stamps with messages like &ldquo;approved,&rdquo; &ldquo;revised,&rdquo; and &ldquo;confidential.&rdquo;</p>
  2597.  
  2598.  
  2599.  
  2600. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="security">Security </h3>
  2601.  
  2602.  
  2603.  
  2604. <p>All businesses deal with documents containing sensitive data. Look for a PDF editor that includes security features that allow access for authorized eyes only. Good options will usually offer several levels of security, including password protection, permissions setting, and content redaction, which &ldquo;blacks out&rdquo; selected text and images. Most PDF editors will also offer one or more ways to electronically sign documents.</p>
  2605.  
  2606.  
  2607.  
  2608. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="mobile-support">Mobile support </h3>
  2609.  
  2610.  
  2611.  
  2612. <p>While deep PDF editing is best done on a desktop, it&rsquo;s nice to be able to review and annotate files when you&rsquo;re out and about. While PDFs can typically be reviewed in any PDF reader or editor, regardless of which one they were created in, consider looking for an editor that has a dedicated mobile app, is optimized for mobile devices, or allows cloud access to features through a mobile browser.</p>
  2613.  
  2614.  
  2615.  
  2616. <p>One of the great things about a PDF is that it can be read and edited in any PDF program regardless of which one it was created in. So beyond the features outlined here, let your personal preferences guide you in making your decision.</p>
  2617.  
  2618.  
  2619.  
  2620. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block"><h2 class="faq-block-title" id="faq"> FAQ </h2><hr class="block-horizotal-divider">
  2621. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">1.</span>
  2622. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-the-difference-between-a-pdf-document-and-a-pdf-form">What is the difference between a PDF document and a PDF form?</h3>
  2623.  
  2624.  
  2625.  
  2626. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  2627. <p>While there are a number of different types of PDF file formats, they all fall under the umbrella term of PDF documents. A PDF form is a type of PDF document that has editable form fields a user can fill out. Typically, parts of the document are static and can&rsquo;t be changed in a PDF form, such as questions in a survey or instructions about filling out the form. In a PDF form, the content fields a user fills out are open to editing and can offer a list of possible answer options or can be written in freely.</p>
  2628. </div>
  2629. </div></div>
  2630.  
  2631.  
  2632.  
  2633. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">2.</span>
  2634. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="are-pdf-documents-and-word-files-different">Are PDF documents and Word files different?</h3>
  2635.  
  2636.  
  2637.  
  2638. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  2639. <p>Yes. They are two entirely different document formats. While you can export from one file format to another, they are not the same. Word file formats are usually used for word processing, editing, and making changes to text. PDF documents on the other hand, are most often utilized for viewing, sharing, and printing. Additionally, Word files are read and write and contain some version of the &ldquo;.doc&rdquo; file format. Whereas PDF files are typically read-only and contain the &ldquo;.pdf&rdquo; file format.</p>
  2640. </div>
  2641. </div></div>
  2642.  
  2643.  
  2644.  
  2645. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">3.</span>
  2646. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="can-you-protect-pdf-documents-from-being-edited-by-other-people">Can you protect PDF documents from being edited by other people?</h3>
  2647.  
  2648.  
  2649.  
  2650. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  2651. <p>Yes. If you have a PDF document that you don&rsquo;t want anyone else to edit, you can protect the file. You can do this by opening the file in Acrobat, for instance, and clicking <em>Tools &gt; Protect</em>. Then you have a few options as to whether you want to simply restrict editing with a password, or if you want to encrypt the file for further safety. Once you choose how you want to protect the PDF document, you can set a password and save.</p>
  2652. </div>
  2653. </div></div>
  2654.  
  2655.  
  2656.  
  2657. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">4.</span>
  2658. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="can-you-merge-pdfs-with-a-free-pdf-editor">Can you merge PDFs with a free PDF editor?</h3>
  2659.  
  2660.  
  2661.  
  2662. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  2663. <p>As a matter of fact, many free PDF editors allow you to merge two or more PDFs into one document. Such is the case with our top free pick PDF Candy. Open up the PDF editor application or website in your browser and search for the <em>Merge</em> option. It will then ask you to add the files of all PDFs you wish to merge. Once the files have been added, arrange the page order and alignment before proceeding with the merge. Afterwards, all of your previously PDF files will be merged into one new PDF document.</p>
  2664. </div>
  2665. </div></div>
  2666.  
  2667.  
  2668.  
  2669. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">5.</span>
  2670. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="does-google-have-a-free-pdf-editor">Does Google have a free PDF editor?</h3>
  2671.  
  2672.  
  2673.  
  2674. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  2675. <p>Yes and no. Google doesn&rsquo;t provide a designated free PDF editor itself, but there are third-party Chrome extensions that you can use to help get the job done. Alternatively, you can make use of Google Drive to edit a PDF document. Simply upload the document onto your Google Drive and then select the file and right-click and select <em>Open with &gt; Google Docs</em>. The file will be opened as an editable Google Docs text document. Then just make your edits and when you&rsquo;re finished click <em>File &gt; Download &gt;PDF Document</em> to revert it back to a PDF file. </p>
  2676.  
  2677.  
  2678.  
  2679. <p>This method is a quick and easy way to edit a simple PDF document, but be careful as Google Docs can run into formatting issues if your original document has complex visual formatting such as tables and graphs. In this case, it is best to use a designated free or premium PDF editor.</p>
  2680. </div>
  2681. </div></div>
  2682. </div>
  2683.  
  2684. <category>Professional Software</category></body></div>
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  2686. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/407214/best-pdf-editors.html</link>
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  2689. <title>Pick up one of our favorite portable SSDs for under $50</title>
  2690. <enclosure url="https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/crucial-X6-portable-SSD-1.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all" length="187668" type="image/jpeg" />
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  2695.  
  2696.  
  2697.  
  2698. <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a huge amount of portable storage, which you can copy to and from at high speeds, Amazon has a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W1F8YGJ?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">500GB Crucial X6 portable drive on sale for just $49.99</a> today. That&rsquo;s less than I paid for two whiskey sours at a Manhattan bar a few weeks ago&hellip;and since the SSD got a PCWorld Editor&rsquo;s Choice award, it&rsquo;s probably a much better investment. </p>
  2699.  
  2700.  
  2701.  
  2702. <p><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/394275/crucial-x6-usb-ssd-review.html">In our review</a>, Jon L Jacobi praised the drive&rsquo;s pocket-friendly design and solid performance, though the SATA drive does tend to struggle if you move enough files to fill up its temporary cache. With a transfer speed of 375 megabytes per second, you can copy a 50-gigabyte file to the drive in about eleven minutes. It&rsquo;s currently the top-rated budget recommendation in our guide to the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/406861/best-external-drives.html">best external drives</a>.</p>
  2703.  
  2704.  
  2705.  
  2706. <p>The Crucial X6 was $70 at the 500GB level when we reviewed it a few years ago. Today Amazon has it on sale for considerably less &mdash; and if you happen to have an Amazon Prime Visa card, you can take an extra ten percent off.</p>
  2707.  
  2708.  
  2709.  
  2710. <p>If you need even more storage, Amazon is selling the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FSZT2J7?th=1&amp;tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">1TB version of the drive for $74.89</a>, a $25 discount off the sticker price. 2TB and 4TB versions are also discounted, though less dramatically. </p>
  2711.  
  2712.  
  2713. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W1F8YGJ?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">Get the Crucial X6 500GB portable SSD for $49.99</a></p>
  2714. <category>Storage</category></body></div>
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  2719. <title>May GeForce be with you: Nvidia made an Admiral Ackbar RTX 4080</title>
  2720. <enclosure url="https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/admiral-ackbar-rtx-4080.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all" length="330590" type="image/jpeg" />
  2721. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 15:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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  2725.  
  2726.  
  2727.  
  2728. <p>There are thousands of characters in the Star Wars universe, but Admiral Ackbar has a special place in many fans&rsquo; hearts. The squidy admiral from Mon Calamari (yes, that&rsquo;s a real, fictional place in Star Wars) is beloved for a single line read in <em>Return of the Jedi. </em>And as if he needed it, Nvidia immortalized him with a custom-painted GeFource RTX 4080 for May the Fourth. </p>
  2729.  
  2730.  
  2731.  
  2732. <p>The graphics card comes with a one-of-a-kind painting done by <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/BlueHorse_STU&amp;xcust=2-1-2324475-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Blue Horse Studios</a>, substituting the GPU&rsquo;s beefy intake fan for the second Death Star. And Nvidia is giving it away (in a method which, we are assured, is not a trap), along with a Funko Pop figure of Akbar and a commemorative comic book. All you need to do is <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/NVIDIAGeForce/status/1786772790407811441&amp;xcust=2-1-2324475-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">reply to the relevant tweet</a> with the #RTXON hashtag. </p>
  2733.  
  2734.  
  2735.  
  2736. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  2737. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maythe4thbewithyou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&amp;xcust=2-1-2324475-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">#Maythe4thbewithyou</a> <br>Custom Painted rtx4080 Admiral Ackbar GPU created for <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/NVIDIAGeForce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&amp;xcust=2-1-2324475-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">@NVIDIAGeForce</a> <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://t.co/SLiygMNTfr&amp;xcust=2-1-2324475-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/SLiygMNTfr</a></p>&mdash; Blue Horse Studios (@BlueHorse_STU) <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/BlueHorse_STU/status/1786851252498006144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&amp;xcust=2-1-2324475-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
  2738. </div></figure>
  2739.  
  2740.  
  2741.  
  2742. <p>It&rsquo;s a little strange that Nvidia is giving away the non-Super variant of the RTX 4080 now that the more powerful version is launched, but I&rsquo;m sure any Star Wars fan would give their right tentacle-claw-thing in order to own it anyway. Live Long and Prosper, I suppose. </p>
  2743.  
  2744. <category>Graphics Cards</category></body></div>
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  2746. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/2324475/may-the-geforce-be-with-you-nvidia-made-an-admiral-ackbar-4080.html</link>
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  2749. <title>How we test PC speakers at PCWorld</title>
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  2756.  
  2757.  
  2758. <p>If you plan on creating an atmosphere around you when you work, play games or kick back and relax on your PC you&rsquo;re going to need a pair of computer speakers. And if you&rsquo;re budget conscious, you&rsquo;ll want speakers that sound great but don&rsquo;t cost a fortune. If that&rsquo;s the case be sure to check out our roundup of the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/407990/the-best-budget-computer-speakers.html#:~:text=Best%20budget%20computer%20speakers%202024%3A%20Solid%20PC%20audio,%E2%80%93%20Best%20for%20less%20than%20%24150%20Pros%20">Best budget PC speakers</a>.</p>
  2759.  
  2760.  
  2761.  
  2762. <p>But how do you know which ones to buy? If you want to understand the extensive testing process we subject our speakers to in our reviews, then read on here.</p>
  2763.  
  2764.  
  2765.  
  2766. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-we-test-in-pc-speakers">What we test in PC speakers</h3>
  2767.  
  2768.  
  2769.  
  2770. <p>The obvious thing about speakers upon unboxing them is their design. PC speakers are going to sit on your desk next to your PC, so they can&rsquo;t be too big. Compact designs afford you plenty of space around you to place other things, so they&rsquo;re favored over larger designs.</p>
  2771.  
  2772.  
  2773.  
  2774. <p>We also look at the speaker setup. For example, do the speakers consist of five speakers and a subwoofer (5.1 multi-channel), a central woofer and two satellites (2.1 multi-channel) like the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/401738/sound-blasterx-kratos-s3-review.html">Sound BlasterX Kratos S3</a>, or just two satellites (2.0)?</p>
  2775.  
  2776.  
  2777.  
  2778. <p>The design can also have implications for how the speaker&rsquo;s sound reaches your ears. Speakers that fire downwards instead of upwards muffle their sound.</p>
  2779.  
  2780.  
  2781.  
  2782. <p>However, thoughtful designs like in the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1932608/creative-pebble-pro-review.html">Creative Pebble Pro</a> do a better job. In this case the audio drivers are angled at an elevation of 45 degrees, so the sound reaches your ears without any interference.</p>
  2783.  
  2784.  
  2785.  
  2786. <p>The design along with the power wattage of the speakers can affect how the sound is distributed through a room, so a key question we ask is: Does the sound fill up a room?</p>
  2787.  
  2788.  
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  2809. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>The Creative Pebble Pro angles the sound up at a 45 degree angle so that it reaches your ears.&nbsp;</p></figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  2814. </div>
  2815. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Creative Pebble Pro" class="wp-image-1932688" width="1200" height="761" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>The Creative Pebble Pro angles the sound up at a 45 degree angle so that it reaches your ears.&nbsp;</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Creative</p></div>
  2816. </div>
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  2818. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Creative</p></div>
  2819.  
  2820.  
  2821.  
  2822. <p>The speakers&rsquo; connectivity is also something we analyze. Connectivity can be wired or wireless or both, with each type having its own advantages and disadvantages. Wired connections can be the 3.5mm analog kind or USB kind.</p>
  2823.  
  2824.  
  2825.  
  2826. <p>Speaking of which, we also look at the cable placement and how many cables there are. Single cables neatly packed into one of the speakers make for an uncluttered desktop.</p>
  2827.  
  2828.  
  2829.  
  2830. <p>How the speaker is powered can make a big difference too. USB powered speakers reduce cord clutter and are quite portable compared to AC powered speakers which need to be plugged in and tethered.</p>
  2831.  
  2832.  
  2833.  
  2834. <p>Speakers with more than one connectivity type are generally the most versatile, allowing you to connect to more devices or even multiple devices at once.</p>
  2835.  
  2836.  
  2837.  
  2838. <p>The addition of Bluetooth is especially sought after. Bluetooth allows you to stream music or other sound directly from your PC to the speaker, without any unsightly cables. So, speakers with such functionality score points for this.</p>
  2839.  
  2840.  
  2841.  
  2842. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-are-the-controls-like">What are the controls like?</h3>
  2843.  
  2844.  
  2845.  
  2846. <p>Most PC speakers have uncomplicated controls, with just a volume wheel, on/off switch, and a Bluetooth pairing button. There are some speakers that have extra control options available such as a mute button or a remote control. If we see these features, as long as they work well, the speakers will generally score better than those that don&rsquo;t have them.</p>
  2847.  
  2848.  
  2849.  
  2850. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="unpacking-the-sound-quality">Unpacking the sound quality</h3>
  2851.  
  2852.  
  2853.  
  2854. <p>The sound quality is a key feature when it comes to speakers, so we take time to test this thoroughly. Again, the speaker setup can make a big difference.</p>
  2855.  
  2856.  
  2857.  
  2858. <p>Premium speakers with 5.1 multi-channel setups can sound great, but cheaper speakers that cost around $100 or less often sound better with 2.1 or 2.0 multi-channel setups.</p>
  2859.  
  2860.  
  2861.  
  2862. <p>Playing music and listening to the fidelity of the audio is the best way to evaluate how the speakers sound.</p>
  2863.  
  2864.  
  2865.  
  2866. <p>We want to hear an immersive sound with rich detail across the audio spectrum. We rate audio that&rsquo;s clear and crisp through the mids and high tones. Speakers generally afford bigger subwoofers than laptops, so we also want to hear a decent bass presence.</p>
  2867.  
  2868.  
  2869.  
  2870. <p>The tipping point of smaller speakers can be at higher volumes, where you start to hear distortion in some of the tonal frequencies. So, we crank the volume wheel up high to hear how the speakers sound at the highest volumes. Again, if we hear crisp and clear tones, that&rsquo;s a great sign.</p>
  2871.  
  2872.  
  2873.  
  2874. <p>Turn-offs that will lose the speakers marks when we do our final evaluation include any muffled tones, unwanted vibrations that enter the audio stream, hissing noises, static, and or, any muddiness that detracts from the audio.</p>
  2875.  
  2876.  
  2877.  
  2878. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="final-evaluation-and-scoring">Final evaluation and scoring</h3>
  2879.  
  2880.  
  2881.  
  2882. <p>Summing up a speaker and assigning a final score on the balance of its features is best done when you consider its asking price. We expect a lot more from a speaker that costs $100 than we do from one that costs less than $30, so the value-for-money proposition plays a big part in our scoring.</p>
  2883.  
  2884.  
  2885.  
  2886. <p>We also like to compare the speakers to what rivals have on offer. That way you can make the best decision when it comes time to put your money down on a new model.</p>
  2887.  
  2888. <category>Speakers</category></body></div>
  2889. ]]></description>
  2890. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/2320107/how-we-test-pc-speakers-at-pcworld.html</link>
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  2893. <title>Upgrading to Windows 11 is a whole lot faster and easier now</title>
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  2895. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 14:11:46 +0000</pubDate>
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  2899.  
  2900.  
  2901.  
  2902. <p>Microsoft has made it much, much easier to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 23H2, the last major update for Windows 11. From now on, all Windows 10 users can upgrade directly to Windows 11 23H2, as spotted by <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.windowslatest.com/2024/05/05/windows-10-finally-offers-a-direct-upgrade-to-windows-11-23h2-for-more-users/&amp;xcust=2-1-2324356-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Windows Latest</a>. </p>
  2903.  
  2904.  
  2905.  
  2906. <p>This eliminates the annoying and time-consuming intermediate step of first having to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 22H2 and only then being able to update to Windows 11 23H2.</p>
  2907.  
  2908.  
  2909.  
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  2930. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-label">
  2931. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  2932. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-value">
  2933. 199.99 </span>
  2934. </div>
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  2937. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label">
  2938. Best Prices Today:
  2939. </span>
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  2941. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade?x-source=2-1-2324356-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade" rel="nofollow">$59 at  PCWorld Store &ndash; Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only</a> <span class="amp-bar"> | </span>
  2942. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional?x-source=2-1-2324356-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional" rel="nofollow">$79.99 at  PCWorld Software Store</a> </span>
  2943. </div>
  2944. </div>
  2945. </div>
  2946. </div>
  2947.  
  2949.  
  2950.  
  2951. <p>This cumbersome procedure was previously necessary for some, but not all, Windows 10 users. Microsoft introduced the streamlined process recently but has not communicated it publicly. </p>
  2952.  
  2953.  
  2954.  
  2955. <p>Microsoft is carrying out this changeover on the server side; Windows 10 users will therefore generally no longer be offered the upgrade to Windows 11 22H2, but will instead be offered the upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 directly. The company has already started the changeover, but it is possible that some Windows 10 users will still have to be converted. So if the direct upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 is not yet available on your Windows 10 computer, you&rsquo;ll still need to update the system yet again after upgrading to Windows 11.</p>
  2956.  
  2957.  
  2958.  
  2959. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-end-is-nigh-for-windows-10">The end is nigh for Windows 10</h2>
  2960.  
  2961.  
  2962.  
  2963. <p>Making Windows 11 upgrades as easy as possible is vital for Microsoft. Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status in 2025 but Windows 11&rsquo;s market share has been stagnant (at best) for months now.</p>
  2964.  
  2965.  
  2966.  
  2967. <p>Shifting downloads to Windows 11 23H2 makes even more sense when you consider Windows 11&rsquo;s support plans. Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 22H2 on October 8, 2024. For Windows 11 23H2, however, Microsoft will offer support until 11 November 2025. The Redmond-based company has published the exact support periods <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro&amp;xcust=2-1-2324356-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>
  2968.  
  2969.  
  2970.  
  2971. <p>While Windows 11 23H2 (also known as Moment 4) is the latest major version of the operating system, it is <em>not</em> the very latest version of Windows 11. That&rsquo;s reserved for Moment 5, which Microsoft released in spring 2024. You&rsquo;ll need to run a simple Windows Update to receive Moment 5&rsquo;s quality-of-life improvements. Read more about this in <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2311404/windows-11-moment-5-the-update-brings-these-new-features.html">4 just-added Windows 11 features that make your life easier</a>.</p>
  2972.  
  2973.  
  2974.  
  2975. <p><em>This article was translated from German to English and originally appeared on pcwelt.de.</em></p>
  2976.  
  2977. <category>Windows</category></body></div>
  2978. ]]></description>
  2979. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/2324356/windows-10-microsoft-makes-it-much-easier-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-23h2.html</link>
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  2982. <title>Sony surrenders: Helldivers 2 won’t require PlayStation login on PC</title>
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  2984. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
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  2988.  
  2989.  
  2990.  
  2991. <p>Last week, the publisher and developer of co-op <em>Helldivers 2 </em>had a real &ldquo;<a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2322863/helldivers-2-for-pc-demands-a-playstation-account-months-after-release.html">the peasants are revolting</a>&rdquo; situation on their hands. Sony told players that they&rsquo;d have to link their Steam accounts with PlayStation Network to continue playing the game later this month. After an overwhelmingly negative reaction from fans &mdash; many of whom lived in countries where Sony&rsquo;s PSN isn&rsquo;t available &mdash; the company has retreated, saying that it will not enact the requirement. </p>
  2992.  
  2993.  
  2994.  
  2995. <p>&ldquo;Helldivers fans, we&rsquo;ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update,&rdquo; <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929&amp;xcust=2-1-2324284-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">says the official PlayStation</a> <s>Twitter</s> <s>X</s> Elon&rsquo;s Special Super-Secret Treehouse Club account, in a post at 12 a.m. &ldquo;The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward.&rdquo;</p>
  2996.  
  2997.  
  2998.  
  2999. <p>It&rsquo;s a bit surprising to see a company like Sony do such a quick about-face, but then, the reaction to the initial announcement was almost universally negative. The <em>Helldivers 2 </em>Steam store page accumulated more than 80,000 negative reviews in the 24 hours following the news, even as Sony removed the PC version from sale in hundreds of countries and territories that are not supported by PlayStation Network. </p>
  3000.  
  3001.  
  3002.  
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  3004. <iframe title='Helldivers 2 - "The Fight for Freedom Begins " Launch Trailer | PS5 &amp; PC Games' width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oD3pxbG9YYI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  3005. </div></figure>
  3006.  
  3007.  
  3008.  
  3009. <p>&ldquo;Ouch, right in the review score,&rdquo; <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/Pilestedt/status/1786454659256758447&amp;xcust=2-1-2324284-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">said Johan Pilestedt</a>, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, as the game&rsquo;s score slid into the &ldquo;Mostly Negative&rdquo; zone for recent reviews and &ldquo;Mixed&rdquo; for reviews overall. The developers had been adamant that the requirement for a linked account was Sony&rsquo;s decision from the start. The updated messaging said that the cross-platform game was initially intended to require it from launch, but a technical issue let PC players skip it and play with just a Steam account. </p>
  3010.  
  3011.  
  3012.  
  3013. <p>But the negative reaction wasn&rsquo;t limited to players alone. Steam users noted that the service was honoring their demands for a refund on <em>Helldivers 2</em>, even when their accumulated playtime had far surpassed the standard two hour time limit. It&rsquo;s an infrequent move that Valve saves for only the most unusual cases, <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/the-day-before/refunds&amp;xcust=2-1-2324284-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">such as <em>The Day Before</em></a><em>, </em>which many think was less of a game and more of a full-on scam. </p>
  3014.  
  3015.  
  3016.  
  3017. <p>Other developers of Sony-published PC games (none of which have required a PlayStation Network account thus far) began proactively doing damage control. Sucker Punch Productions, <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://twitter.com/SuckerPunchProd/status/1786462939748384943&amp;xcust=2-1-2324284-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">developer of the upcoming PS4 port <em>Ghost of Tsushima</em></a><em>, </em>says that players will only need to log in to PSN if they use the game&rsquo;s multiplayer features. </p>
  3018.  
  3019.  
  3020.  
  3021. <p>PC players might see this as a victory over a gigantic gaming company. And it is. But it&rsquo;s worth noting that it requires at least a little humility on Sony&rsquo;s part to walk back the decision, which was (in my opinion) rooted in the desire to pump up valuable user numbers and data. Other publishers (cough, cough, <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/blizzard-dials-back-controversial-hearthstone-change-1381833/&amp;xcust=2-1-2324284-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Activision Blizzard</a>, <em>cough cough</em>) could learn from the example. </p>
  3022.  
  3023. <category>Video Games</category></body></div>
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  3025. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/2324284/sony-surrenders-helldivers-2-wont-require-playstation-login-on-pc.html</link>
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  3028. <title>Save $450 on this stunning Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop with a 4K  OLED screen</title>
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  3030. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
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  3034.  
  3035.  
  3036.  
  3037. <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a powerful laptop with an absolutely stunning OLED screen (4K!!!), you&rsquo;ve come to the right place. Best Buy is selling the <a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-14-4k-oled-touch-laptop-with-pen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-1360p-with-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-storm-grey%2F6533949.p%3FskuId%3D6533949&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-2323780-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 for $1,199.99</a>, which is a huge savings of $450. Not only does this laptop have a 4K touch display and powerful hardware, but it&rsquo;s also a convertible, meaning you can swing the screen back 360 degrees. Want to snuggle up with your favorite person and watch a movie? Cue tent mode. What about when you&rsquo;re in the mood for some doodling? Fold the laptop up and boom! You&rsquo;ve got a tablet. </p>
  3038.  
  3039.  
  3040.  
  3041. <p>The Lenovo Yoga 9i is packing some decent hardware for the price. Underneath the hood, you&rsquo;ll find an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage&ndash;so it should have no issues zipping through day-to-day tasks, spreadsheet work, and so on. The 14-inch 4K OLED touch display also has a maximum brightness of 400 nits and a refresh rate of 60Hz. This is the kind of display that&rsquo;s meant for graphically-intensive work, watching movies, and so on. In other words, it should produce better colors and detail than your usual notebook fare. The stylus also comes with the laptop, which is a great because you don&rsquo;t have to pay extra for a standalone accessory.</p>
  3042.  
  3043.  
  3044.  
  3045. <p>Seriously, this is an awesome deal. Don&rsquo;t miss out.</p>
  3046.  
  3047.  
  3048. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-14-4k-oled-touch-laptop-with-pen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-1360p-with-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-storm-grey%2F6533949.p%3FskuId%3D6533949&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-2323780-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">Get the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 for $1,199.99 at Best Buy</a></p>
  3049. <category>Laptops</category></body></div>
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  3054. <title>Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming</title>
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  3056. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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  3060.  
  3061.  
  3062.  
  3063. <p>If you&rsquo;re looking to score a fast laptop at a killer price, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place. Whether you&rsquo;re on the hunt for a <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/820520/best-gaming-laptops-for-students.html">blazing fast gaming rig</a>, a <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/917881/best-2-in-1-laptops.html">lightweight 2-in-1</a>, or an <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/608636/best-chromebooks.html">everyday Chromebook</a>, we&rsquo;ve assembled a list of the best laptop deals available right now, using our finely honed editorial judgement to only recommend truly compelling deals on worthwhile notebooks. </p>
  3064.  
  3065.  
  3066.  
  3067. <p>For more notebook options, check out PCWorld&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/436674/the-best-pc-laptops-of-the-year.html">roundup of the best laptops</a> available right now. We&rsquo;ve got can&rsquo;t-miss picks for every use case and budget, putting our thousands of hours of hands-on testing to work for <em>you</em>.</p>
  3068.  
  3069.  
  3070.  
  3071. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-laptop-deals-at-a-glance">Best laptop deals (at a glance)</h2>
  3072.  
  3073.  
  3074.  
  3075. <ul>
  3076. <li><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.microcenter.com/product/671050/lenovo-ideapad-1-14-laptop-computer-cloud-grey&amp;xcust=2-1-550968-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Lenovo IdeaPad 1</a>, <strong>$229.99</strong> <strong>($190 off at Microcenter)</strong></li>
  3077.  
  3078.  
  3079.  
  3080. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-vivobook-14-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-quiet-blue%2F6568805.p%3FskuId%3D6568805&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Asus Vivobook 14</a>, <strong>$249.99 ($180 off at Best Buy)</strong> </li>
  3081.  
  3082.  
  3083.  
  3084. <li><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1762582-REG/lenovo_82x70005us_15_6_ideapad_slim_3.html?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" rel="nofollow">Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3</a>, <strong>$299</strong> <strong>($230 off at B&amp;H)</strong></li>
  3085.  
  3086.  
  3087.  
  3088. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fihp644f0uar.html&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">HP Envy x360</a>,<strong> $569.99 ($379.01 off at Adorama)</strong></li>
  3089.  
  3090.  
  3091.  
  3092. <li><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1820574-REG/hp_889t2aa_aba_14_dragonfly_pro_one.html?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" rel="nofollow">HP Dragonfly Pro</a>, <strong>$799 ($600 off at B&amp;H) </strong></li>
  3093.  
  3094.  
  3095.  
  3096. <li><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/deals-for-business/xps-13-laptop/spd/xps-13-9315-laptop/xn9315gsmls&amp;sid=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Dell XPS 13</a>, <strong>$799 ($300 off at Dell) </strong></li>
  3097.  
  3098.  
  3099.  
  3100. <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Display-Experiences-Processor-LPDDR5X-SFG14-72T-718K/dp/B0CNDTGC77/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Acer Swift Go 14</a>,<strong> $799.99 ($200 off at Amazon) </strong></li>
  3101.  
  3102.  
  3103.  
  3104. <li><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5630-laptop/usicpbto5630fxky&amp;sid=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Dell Inspiron 16</a>, <strong>$819.99 ($540 off at Dell) </strong></li>
  3105.  
  3106.  
  3107.  
  3108. <li><a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/321564/565706/9383?veh=aff&amp;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&amp;subid1=2-1-550968-1-0-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FXPG-Xenia-15G-15-6-FHD-Gaming-Laptop-Intel-Core-i7-13700H-16-GB-DDR5-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-4060-1-TB-SSD-Windows-11-Home-Black-75260049%2F2130763084" rel="nofollow">XPG Xenia</a>, <strong>$999 ($700.99 off at Walmart) </strong></li>
  3109.  
  3110.  
  3111.  
  3112. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fle82y20003us.html&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Lenovo Flex 7</a>, <strong>$1,039.99 ($220 off at Adorama) </strong></li>
  3113.  
  3114.  
  3115.  
  3116. <li><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1745674-REG/lenovo_82wk0082us_16_legion_pro_5i.html?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" rel="nofollow">Lenovo Legion Pro 5i</a>, <strong>$1,179 ($620 off at B&amp;H) </strong></li>
  3117.  
  3118.  
  3119.  
  3120. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-14-4k-oled-touch-laptop-with-pen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-1360p-with-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-storm-grey%2F6533949.p%3FskuId%3D6533949&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1</a>, <strong>$1,199.99 ($450 off at Best Buy)</strong> </li>
  3121.  
  3122.  
  3123.  
  3124. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fle21hd0088us.html&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4</a>, <strong>$1,229 ($650 off at Adorama) </strong></li>
  3125.  
  3126.  
  3127.  
  3128. <li><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&amp;awinaffid=531979&amp;clickref=2-1-550968-1-0-0&amp;ued=https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-by-hp-laptop-17t-ck200-70p73av-1" rel="nofollow">HP Omen Laptop</a>, <strong>$1,249.99 ($450 off at HP)</strong> </li>
  3129.  
  3130.  
  3131.  
  3132. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpadx1%2Fthinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-11-%2814-inch-intel%29%2F21hmcto1wwus1&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-1-0-0" rel="nofollow">Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon</a> <strong>$1,391.42 (<strong>$1,007.58 off at Lenovo)</strong> </strong></li>
  3133. </ul>
  3134.  
  3135.  
  3136.  
  3137. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="best-laptops-deals-under-500">Best laptops deals under $500</h2>
  3138.  
  3139.  
  3140.  
  3141. <p><strong>Lenovo IdeaPad 1: $249.99 ($170 off at Microcenter)</strong></p>
  3142.  
  3143.  
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  3169. </div>
  3170. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Lenovo IdeaPad 1" class="wp-image-2285252" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3171. </div>
  3172. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3173. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3174.  
  3175.  
  3176.  
  3177. <p>The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has an AMD Ryzen 5 5599Y processor inside of it, which is capable of handling day-to-day tasks like browsing the web and checking e-mail. The 14-inch 1080p display is perfect for everyday use and the connectivity options include one USB 2.0 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Type-A, one HDMI, and one audio. The port selection is surprisingly diverse for such an inexpensive machine, so you don&rsquo;t have to carry around an adapter. The 720p webcam isn&rsquo;t great, but you can always <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/393756/1080p-4k-webcam-buying-guide.html">plug into an external webcam</a> if you want to look better on Zoom calls.</p>
  3178.  
  3179.  
  3180. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.microcenter.com/product/671050/lenovo-ideapad-1-14-laptop-computer-cloud-grey&amp;xcust=2-1-550968-7-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3181.  
  3182.  
  3183. <p><strong>Asus Vivobook 14: $249.99 ($180 off at Best Buy)</strong></p>
  3184.  
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  3212. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Asus Vivobook 14" class="wp-image-2307192" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Asus</p></div>
  3213. </div>
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  3215. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Asus</p></div>
  3216.  
  3217.  
  3218.  
  3219. <p>The Asus Vivobook is an inexpensive Windows laptop with a 1080p display. The laptop&rsquo;s Intel i3-1215U CPU is a few generations behind at this point, but it&rsquo;s still powerful enough to handle everyday tasks like checking e-mail and watching Netflix. It also comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. The 14-inch 1080p display has a brightness level of 250 nits, which isn&rsquo;t super bright, but it&rsquo;s perfectly fine for web surfing and office work. In fact, with dimmer displays, you&rsquo;ll likely get better battery life out of the machine, as the display can be a major power suck. This is a great machine for anyone that&rsquo;s on a tight budget.</p>
  3220.  
  3221.  
  3222. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-vivobook-14-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-quiet-blue%2F6568805.p%3FskuId%3D6568805&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3223.  
  3224.  
  3225. <p><strong>Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3</strong>: <strong>$299 ($230 off at B&amp;H</strong>)</p>
  3226.  
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  3253. </div>
  3254. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3" class="wp-image-2285255" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3255. </div>
  3256. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3257. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3258.  
  3259.  
  3260.  
  3261. <p>The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is another good option for everyday work, school, or home use because of its Intel Core i3-1315U processor and robust connectivity options. You should be able to zip right through office tasks or binge your favorite show on Netflix, and the large 15.6-inch 1080p matte display is sharp enough for those types of tasks. The port selection includes one USB-C 3.0, two USB-A 3.0, one HDMI, and one audio&ndash;effectively eliminating the need for an adapter. Similar to other laptops in this price range, it has a 720p webcam, which isn&rsquo;t the best, but it&rsquo;s a reasonable sacrifice in the budget laptop realm. </p>
  3262.  
  3263.  
  3264. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1762582-REG/lenovo_82x70005us_15_6_ideapad_slim_3.html?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3265.  
  3266.  
  3267. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="best-laptops-deals-under-1000">Best laptops deals under $1,000</h2>
  3268.  
  3269.  
  3270.  
  3271. <p><strong>HP Envy x360: $569.99 ($379.01 off at Adorama)</strong></p>
  3272.  
  3273.  
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  3299. </div>
  3300. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="HP Envy x360" class="wp-image-2285264" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>
  3301. </div>
  3302. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3303. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>
  3304.  
  3305.  
  3306.  
  3307. <p>The HP Envy x360 is powerful, lightweight, and versatile. The 2-in-1 form factor means you can fold the screen back and use the laptop like a tablet, and it comes equipped with a good amount of RAM (16GB) and storage (512GB SSD). The 1080p display is quite large at 15.6-inches and it&rsquo;s a touchscreen, which is perfect for habitual notetakers and doodlers. The keyboard is also full-sized and has backlighting&ndash;useful for when you&rsquo;re using the laptop in low light environments. </p>
  3308.  
  3309.  
  3310. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fihp644f0uar.html&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3311.  
  3312.  
  3313. <p><strong>HP Dragonfly Pro: $799 ($600 off at B&amp;H)</strong></p>
  3314.  
  3315.  
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  3339. </button>
  3340. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="HP Dragonfly Pro" class="wp-image-2303011" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>
  3341. </div>
  3342. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="HP Dragonfly Pro" class="wp-image-2303011" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>
  3343. </div>
  3344. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3345. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>
  3346.  
  3347.  
  3348.  
  3349. <p>The HP Dragonfly Pro is a lightweight laptop with a lovely 1200p touchscreen display. It weighs just 3.1 pounds, which is hardly a back breaker&ndash;great news if you&rsquo;re a frequent traveler. It&rsquo;s also powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7736U CPU and AMD Radeon 680M graphics, so you shouldn&rsquo;t have any problem flying through office work or daily tasks. The 14-inch 1200p touchscreen display has an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a maximum brightness of 400 nits. The taller aspect ratio is nice because it makes scrolling through documents and webpages a lot easier. Connectivity options also include two USB-C and one USB-C 3.1. Overall, this is a solid laptop, especially for $600 off.</p>
  3350.  
  3351.  
  3352. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1820574-REG/hp_889t2aa_aba_14_dragonfly_pro_one.html?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3353.  
  3354.  
  3355. <p><strong>Dell XPS 13: $799 ($300 off at Dell)</strong></p>
  3356.  
  3357.  
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  3388.  
  3389.  
  3390.  
  3391. <p>The Dell XPS 13 is a good laptop for office work, school work, everyday activities, and so on. It&rsquo;s rocking an Intel Core i7-1250U CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage&ndash;that&rsquo;s more than enough power for watching movies, writing papers, surfing the web, and more. The 13.4-inch display has a resolution of 1920&times;1200, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. That means the display is capable of producing a vibrant, sharp-looking picture. Additional bits include an aluminum chassis, a 51 watt-hour battery, and a chic Sky colorway. </p>
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  3394. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/deals-for-business/xps-13-laptop/spd/xps-13-9315-laptop/xn9315gsmls&amp;sid=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3395.  
  3396.  
  3397. <p><strong>Acer Swift Go 14: $799 ($200 off at Amazon)</strong></p>
  3398.  
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  3429. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Acer</p></div>
  3430.  
  3431.  
  3432.  
  3433. <p>The Acer Swift Go 14 is one of the most well-rounded laptops you can buy. We awarded it 4 out of 5 stars in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2315344/acer-swift-go-14-review-4.html">review</a>, praising how well-rounded it is. It features plenty of connectivity options, a wonderful typing experience, a zippy processor, and much more. The model that&rsquo;s on sale today has less storage than the one we reviewed, but other than that they&rsquo;re nearly identical. According to our review, it outperforms other laptops with the same processor, so you should be able to blitz through office work, coursework, everyday tasks, and so on. The 14-inch display also has a resolution of 1920X1200 and is touch-enabled. It&rsquo;s fine for casual use, but black colors look washed out.</p>
  3434.  
  3435.  
  3436. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.amazon.com/Display-Experiences-Processor-LPDDR5X-SFG14-72T-718K/dp/B0CNDTGC77/?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3437.  
  3438.  
  3439. <p><strong>Dell Inspiron 16: $859.99 ($500 off at Dell)</strong></p>
  3440.  
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  3472.  
  3473.  
  3474.  
  3475. <p>The Dell Inspiron 16 is a great laptop for day-to-day use as well as some light gaming. In addition to the powerful Intel Core i7-1360P CPU and 1TB of SSD storage, this machine also has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU, which should be powerful enough to run most games at 1080p resolution. The 1600p display is a roomy 16-inches with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a maximum brightness of 300 nits. Have we seen brighter screens? Sure. That said, it&rsquo;s bright enough for daily use as well as some casual gaming. Other cool features include a 1080p webcam, up to 13 hours of battery life (according to Dell), and a fingerprint reader. </p>
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  3478. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5630-laptop/usicpbto5630fxky&amp;sid=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3479.  
  3480.  
  3481. <p><strong>XPS Xenia 15G: $999 ($700.99 off at Walmart)</strong></p>
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  3514.  
  3515.  
  3516.  
  3517. <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a powerful gaming laptop, the XPG Xenia will certainly fit the bill. You don&rsquo;t see many gaming laptops with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU go on sale for under $1,000 often, so this is a true deal. Between the Intel Core i7-13700H CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, you should be able to play triple-A titles on the High or Ultra graphics detail. This machine even comes with 1TB of SSD storage, which is good news if you&rsquo;ve got a massive backlog of games. The 15.6-inch 1080p display should also provide smooth gameplay thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate. If you can afford it, this would be a better long-term gaming option than the $800 models listed above thanks to the RTX 4060&rsquo;s much faster performance.</p>
  3518.  
  3519.  
  3520. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/321564/565706/9383?veh=aff&amp;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&amp;subid1=2-1-550968-7-0-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FXPG-Xenia-15G-15-6-FHD-Gaming-Laptop-Intel-Core-i7-13700H-16-GB-DDR5-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-4060-1-TB-SSD-Windows-11-Home-Black-75260049%2F2130763084" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3521.  
  3522.  
  3523. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="best-laptops-deals-under-1500">Best laptops deals under $1,500</h2>
  3524.  
  3525.  
  3526.  
  3527. <p><strong>Lenovo Flex 7: $1,039.99 ($220 off at Adorama)</strong></p>
  3528.  
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  3559. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3560.  
  3561.  
  3562.  
  3563. <p>The Lenovo Flex 7 is a great laptop for those who want an affordable 2-in-1. You&rsquo;re getting a lightweight design as well as a decent amount of power for just over $1,000. It has an Intel Core i7-1355U CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. Zipping through spreadsheet work, everyday tasks, and so on should be no problem for this machine. In addition to the 2-in-1 form factor, in which the screen swings back 360 degrees, it also weighs just 3.53 pounds. That means you can easily slip it in a backpack or messenger back and take it with you anywhere.  </p>
  3564.  
  3565.  
  3566. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fle82y20003us.html&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3567.  
  3568.  
  3569. <p><strong>Lenovo Legion Pro 5i: $1,179 ($620 off at B&amp;H)</strong></p>
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  3598. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Lenovo Legion Pro 5i" class="wp-image-2285303" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3599. </div>
  3600. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
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  3602.  
  3603.  
  3604.  
  3605. <p>The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is a good option for those who play more intensive titles. We say this because of the display&rsquo;s ridiculously high 240Hz refresh rate. Gameplay should be as smooth as your mother&rsquo;s freshly churned butter. There&rsquo;s a lot of power behind that display, too. You&rsquo;re getting an Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB of RAM (that&rsquo;s a lot!), and 1TB of SSD storage. Other goodies include an Ethernet port, an RGB backlit keyboard, and a 1080p webcam. </p>
  3606.  
  3607.  
  3608. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1745674-REG/lenovo_82wk0082us_16_legion_pro_5i.html?BI=21883&amp;KBID=28249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3609.  
  3610.  
  3611. <p><strong>Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1: $1,199.99 ($450 off at Best Buy)</strong></p>
  3612.  
  3613.  
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  3644.  
  3645.  
  3646.  
  3647. <p>The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 is a powerful, versatile machine with a stunning 4K display. What more could you ask for? Underneath the hood, you&rsquo;ll find an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage&ndash;so it should have no issues zipping through day-to-day tasks, spreadsheet work, and so on. The 14-inch touch display, which has a resolution of 3840&times;2400 (4K!), is a real stunner, too. This is the kind of display that&rsquo;s meant for watching movies, graphically-intensive work, and so on. It also comes with a stylus, which is great because you don&rsquo;t have to pay extra for a standalone accessory. </p>
  3648.  
  3649.  
  3650. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-yoga-9i-2-in-1-14-4k-oled-touch-laptop-with-pen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-1360p-with-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-storm-grey%2F6533949.p%3FskuId%3D6533949&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3651.  
  3652.  
  3653. <p><strong>Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4: $1,229 ($650 off at Adorama)</strong></p>
  3654.  
  3655.  
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  3683. </div>
  3684. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3685. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3686.  
  3687.  
  3688.  
  3689. <p>The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 is a powerful machine with a 1200p display, an array of versatile ports, and 512GB of SSD storage. It&rsquo;s also lightweight at just under three pounds, making it the perfect travel companion. Driven by an Intel Core i7-1365U CPU, it should be able to handle both day-to-day tasks as well as heavier loads. Connectivity options include one Ethernet, one HDMI 2.1, one headphone/microphone combo jack, one USB 3.2 Gen 1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), and two Thunderbolt 4. That means you don&rsquo;t have to worry about carrying an adapter around with you. </p>
  3690.  
  3691.  
  3692. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fle21hd0088us.html&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3693.  
  3694.  
  3695. <p><strong>HP Omen Laptop: $1,249.99 ($450 off at HP)</strong></p>
  3696.  
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  3725. </div>
  3726. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3727. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">HP</p></div>
  3728.  
  3729.  
  3730.  
  3731. <p>The HP Omen is a great laptop for gamers. Not only does it have a big screen with a fast refresh rate, but it also boasts RTX 4060 graphics as well as RGB backlit keyboard with anti-ghosting technology, allowing you to press down multiple keys at once. Crack this baby open and you&rsquo;ll find an Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. That means this machine is capable of chewing right through those graphically demanding titles. The 1080p display, which measures a massive 17.3-inches, has a refresh rate of 144Hz and a response time of 7ms, so images should look fluid and realistic. </p>
  3732.  
  3733.  
  3734. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&amp;awinaffid=531979&amp;clickref=2-1-550968-7-0-0&amp;ued=https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-by-hp-laptop-17t-ck200-70p73av-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3735.  
  3736.  
  3737. <p><strong>Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon</strong>: <strong>$1,391.42 ($1,007.58 off at Lenovo)</strong></p>
  3738.  
  3739.  
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  3765. </div>
  3766. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11" class="wp-image-2285840" width="1024" height="683" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3767. </div>
  3768. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3769. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Lenovo</p></div>
  3770.  
  3771.  
  3772.  
  3773. <p>The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a competent business laptop with a lot of great features. First, let&rsquo;s talk hardware. This machine weighs well under three pounds and yet it manages to squeeze in an Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage. It has a decent amount of power, especially for such a lightweight laptop. You should be able to zip through office work, everyday activities, and more. The 14-inch 1200p display has a maximum brightness of 400 nits and a refresh rate of 60Hz, which should be clear enough for productivity tasks. Plus, you&rsquo;re getting a 1080p webcam, a backlight keyboard, a fingerprint reader, and ThinkPad&rsquo;s famously comfortable keyboard with the red nub in the middle.</p>
  3774.  
  3775.  
  3776. <p class="cta wp-block wp-block-button cta__btn_"><a class="cta__btn" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpadx1%2Fthinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-11-%2814-inch-intel%29%2F21hmcto1wwus1&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-550968-7-0-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-vars-link-position="CTA Button">View Deal</a></p>
  3777.  
  3778.  
  3779. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block"><h2 class="faq-block-title" id="faq"> FAQ </h2><hr class="block-horizotal-divider">
  3780. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">1.</span>
  3781. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-much-ram-will-i-need-in-my-laptop">How much RAM will I need in my laptop?</h3>
  3782.  
  3783.  
  3784.  
  3785. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  3786. <p>You&rsquo;ll want at least 8GB, though 16GB is preferable, especially if you play games. Don&rsquo;t buy <em>laptops</em> with under 4GB of RAM or 128GB of SSD storage&mdash;though on a Chromebook or a budget Windows machine, this configuration is acceptable. Check out our article on <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/395018/how-much-ram-do-you-need-in-a-laptop.html">how much RAM does a laptop need</a> for more in-depth info.</p>
  3787. </div>
  3788. </div></div>
  3789.  
  3790.  
  3791.  
  3792. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">2.</span>
  3793. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="whats-the-difference-between-a-chromebook-and-a-windows-laptop">What&rsquo;s the difference between a Chromebook and a Windows laptop?</h3>
  3794.  
  3795.  
  3796.  
  3797. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  3798. <p>The one big difference between a Chromebook and a Windows laptop is the operating system. Chromebooks run ChromeOS and Windows run, well, Microsoft Windows. Chromebooks make good everyday machines because they&rsquo;re designed for browsing the web, checking e-mail, and so on. They use less resources and are generally more affordable than the Windows variety. They also don&rsquo;t need antivirus protection. A Windows laptop is a lot more versatile in what it can do, and not just in terms of running local programs. You can really pump a Windows laptop up with a ton of RAM, storage, and so on. </p>
  3799. </div>
  3800. </div></div>
  3801.  
  3802.  
  3803.  
  3804. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">3.</span>
  3805. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-should-i-look-for-a-laptop-deal">When should I look for a laptop deal?</h3>
  3806.  
  3807.  
  3808.  
  3809. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  3810. <p>You&rsquo;ll likely find the best laptop deals during Prime Day (mid-July), Black Friday (November 29th), and back-to-school season (June-August). Sure, you&rsquo;ll find good laptop deals throughout the year, but if you really want to save big, we&rsquo;d recommend scoping out your favorite online retailers during those times.  </p>
  3811. </div>
  3812. </div></div>
  3813.  
  3814.  
  3815.  
  3816. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">4.</span>
  3817. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="which-retailers-offer-the-best-deals">Which retailers offer the best deals?</h3>
  3818.  
  3819.  
  3820.  
  3821. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  3822. <p>You can find all kinds of deals across a wide range of online retailers such as Newegg, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and so on. However, we&rsquo;d recommend checking out deals from laptop manufacturers like Lenovo, HP, and Dell. You&rsquo;ll usually find many different configurations on sale and the discounts can be pretty darn steep. </p>
  3823. </div>
  3824. </div></div>
  3825. </div>
  3826.  
  3827.  
  3828.  
  3829. <p>For more options, check out PCWorld&rsquo;s roundup of the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/436674/the-best-pc-laptops-of-the-year.html">best laptops</a> available right now.</p>
  3830.  
  3831. <category>Laptops</category></body></div>
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  3835. <item>
  3836. <title>AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software</title>
  3837. <enclosure url="https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3638-cr-1.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all" length="706129" type="image/jpeg" />
  3838. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3839. <description><![CDATA[
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  3842.  
  3843.  
  3844. <div id="review-body" class="review"><span class="review-title">At a Glance</span><h3 class="review-subTitle" id="experts-rating">Expert's Rating</h3><div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4;" aria-label="Rating of this product is 4 out of 5."></div>
  3845. <div><div class="review-columns"><div class="review-column"><h3 class="review-subTitle" id="pros">Pros</h3><ul class="pros review-list"><li>Top rated antivirus protection</li><li>Expanded protection against malicious websites and remote attacks</li><li>Clean, straightforward interface</li></ul></div><div class="review-column"><h3 class="review-subTitle" id="cons">Cons</h3><ul class="cons review-list"><li>Some PCs may experience a performance hit during heavier workloads</li><li>Several features are a bit rudimentary</li></ul></div></div></div><h3 class="review-subTitle review-subTitle--borderTop" id="our-verdict">Our Verdict</h3><p class="verdict">AVG does a superb job of safeguarding your PC. It offers a clean, straightforward interface and additional online protections, while still providing the top-notch antivirus protection it&rsquo;s known for&mdash;and does so without charging as much as the competition.</p>
  3846. </div>
  3847. <h3 class="review-best-price" id="best-prices-today-avg-internet-security">
  3848. Best Prices Today: AVG Internet Security </h3>
  3849. <div class="wp-block-price-comparison price-comparison ">
  3851. <div id="New" class="new_products_tab tabcontent">
  3852.  
  3853. <div class="price-comparison__record price-comparison__record--header">
  3854. <div>
  3855. <span>Retailer</span>
  3856. </div>
  3857. <div class="price-comparison__price">
  3858. <span>Price</span>
  3859. </div>
  3860. </div>
  3861.  
  3862. <div class="price-comparison__record">
  3863. <div class="price-comparison__image">
  3864. <span>PCWorld Software Store</span>
  3865. </div>
  3866. <div class="price-comparison__price">
  3868. <span>
  3869. $10 </span>
  3871. </div>
  3872. <div>
  3873. <a class="price-comparison__view-button" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p37020-avg_internet_security_2022_10-d_1-yr?x-source=2-1-407275-2-390253-11625" data-vars-product-name="AVG Internet Security" data-vars-product-id="390253" data-vars-category="Antivirus,Security Software and Services" data-vars-manufacturer-id="11625" data-vars-manufacturer="AVG" data-vars-vendor="mpn,AVG,PCWorld Software Store" data-vars-po="mpn" data-product="390253" data-vars-link-position-id="001" data-vars-link-position="Price Comparison Top" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p37020-avg_internet_security_2022_10-d_1-yr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View Deal</a> </div>
  3874. </div>
  3875. <div class="price-comparison__record">
  3876. <div class="price-comparison__image">
  3877. <span>AVG</span>
  3878. </div>
  3879. <div class="price-comparison__price">
  3881. <span>
  3882. $59.88 </span>
  3884. </div>
  3885. <div>
  3886. <a class="price-comparison__view-button" href="https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8200811-14358821?sid=2-1-407275-2-390253-11625" data-vars-product-name="AVG Internet Security" data-vars-product-id="390253" data-vars-category="Antivirus,Security Software and Services" data-vars-manufacturer-id="11625" data-vars-manufacturer="AVG" data-vars-vendor="mpn,AVG,PCWorld Software Store" data-vars-po="mpn" data-product="390253" data-vars-link-position-id="001" data-vars-link-position="Price Comparison Top" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8200811-14358821" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View Deal</a> </div>
  3887. </div>
  3888. <div class="price-comparison__record price-comparison__record--footer">
  3889. <span class="price-comparison__footer-text">
  3890. Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide </span>
  3891. </div>
  3892. </div>
  3893.  
  3894. <div id="Refurbished" class="refurbished_products_tab tabcontent">
  3895. <div class="refurbished-padding price-comparison__record price-comparison__record--header">
  3896. <div>
  3897. <span>Product</span>
  3898. </div>
  3899. <div class="price-comparison__price">
  3900. <span>Price</span>
  3901. </div>
  3902. </div>
  3903. <div class="price-comparison__record price-comparison__record--footer">
  3904. <span class="price-comparison__footer-text">
  3905. Price comparison from Backmarket </span>
  3906. </div>
  3907. </div>
  3908. </div>
  3910.  
  3911.  
  3912. <p>AVG is best known for its excellent free antivirus software&mdash;so why pay a premium for the AVG Internet Security suite? In a word: convenience.</p>
  3913.  
  3914.  
  3915.  
  3916. <p>With security software, the more you pay, the more comprehensive your protection becomes. That can be valuable if you find keeping up with online threats too overwhelming or time consuming. There&rsquo;s something to be said for a program that can handle the major elements for you. And that&rsquo;s what AVG Internet Security, the company&rsquo;s entry-level version of its paid antivirus software, provides.</p>
  3917.  
  3918.  
  3919.  
  3920. <p>By moving up to a paid subscription, you get additional features that keep you safer during your off days. No antivirus program is bulletproof, of course, but this one hits the major points while not overloading you with extras you won&rsquo;t use. Whether it&rsquo;s right for you depends on how much you prioritize simplicity.</p>
  3921.  
  3922.  
  3923.  
  3924. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
  3925. <p><em>Note: This review is part of our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/3219792/computers/best-antivirus-for-windows-pc.html">best antivirus&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/3219792/computers/best-antivirus-for-windows-pc.html">roundup</a>. Go there for details about competing products and how we tested them.</em></p>
  3926. </blockquote>
  3927.  
  3928.  
  3929.  
  3930. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-much-does-avg-internet-security-cost">How much does AVG Internet Security cost?</h2>
  3931.  
  3932.  
  3933.  
  3934. <p>First, the basics&mdash;let&rsquo;s talk about cost. If purchased directly from AVG, jumping from the free plan to the company&rsquo;s Internet Security package is cheaper for the first year, and then reverts to the full price thereafter.</p>
  3935.  
  3936.  
  3937.  
  3938. <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Single-device plan (1 PC)</span></p>
  3939.  
  3940.  
  3941.  
  3942. <ul>
  3943. <li>$47 for the first year</li>
  3944.  
  3945.  
  3946.  
  3947. <li>$76 per year thereafter</li>
  3948. </ul>
  3949.  
  3950.  
  3951.  
  3952. <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">10-device plan (Multiple devices)</span></p>
  3953.  
  3954.  
  3955.  
  3956. <ul>
  3957. <li>$60 for the first year</li>
  3958.  
  3959.  
  3960.  
  3961. <li>$100 per year thereafter</li>
  3962. </ul>
  3963.  
  3964.  
  3965.  
  3966. <p>AVG doesn&rsquo;t offer family plans, but if you purchase a multi-device plan (which supports PC, Mac, Android, and iOS), you can <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&amp;urlname=use-avg-family-sharing&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">share the device quota</a> with family members. Even if you&rsquo;re flying solo, the extra cash for multi-device coverage can be worth it&mdash;these days it&rsquo;s common to own at least a computer and phone, and often a tablet as well.</p>
  3967.  
  3968.  
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  3986. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewbox="0 0 12 12">
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  3989. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVG&rsquo;s multidevice plans cost more, but you can share that limit with others.</figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  3993. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Antivirus Price comparison chart" class="wp-image-2120792" width="1200" height="543" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVG&rsquo;s multidevice plans cost more, but you can share that limit with others.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">AVG</p></div>
  3994. </div>
  3995. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Antivirus Price comparison chart" class="wp-image-2120792" width="1200" height="543" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVG&rsquo;s multidevice plans cost more, but you can share that limit with others.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">AVG</p></div>
  3996. </div>
  3997. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  3998. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">AVG</p></div>
  3999.  
  4000.  
  4001.  
  4002. <p>Compared to the competition, AVG prioritizes more devices rather than extra features. Take for example Norton&mdash;its closest equivalent plan includes VPN access, but you can only use it across five devices. Also surprising: Avast, which actually owns AVG, charges more for almost the exact same plan.</p>
  4003.  
  4004.  
  4005.  
  4006. <p>For more savings, you can buy a license for AVG Internet Security through retailers like&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=%22avg+internet+security%22&amp;tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank">Amazon</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=*l6kYCuH720&amp;mid=44583&amp;ul=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;murl=https://www.newegg.com/avg-internet-security-2020-3-devices-2-years-download/p/N82E16832620260?Item=N82E16832620260" target="_blank">Newegg</a>, which offer multi-year plans as well as ones with fewer devices&mdash;so you can get a subscription appropriately sized for your situation, if you prefer.</p>
  4007.  
  4008.  
  4009.  
  4010. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-does-avg-internet-security-include">What does AVG Internet Security include?</h2>
  4011.  
  4012.  
  4013.  
  4014. <p>AVG Internet Security adds five more features to the free plan&rsquo;s antivirus, firewall, web and email threat, and network protection. You get safeguards for the passwords saved to your browsers; webcam takeovers; unknown access to files with sensitive data; malicious redirects for websites you&rsquo;re trying to visit (aka DNS hijacking); and attacks conducted through Windows&rsquo; remote desktop protocol.</p>
  4015.  
  4016.  
  4017.  
  4018. <p>This particular plan does not include access to <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/406870/best-vpn-services-apps-reviews-buying-advice.html">a VPN</a>. AVG also doesn&rsquo;t have its own <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/407092/best-password-managers-reviews-and-buying-advice.html">password manager</a> or parental controls, so you can&rsquo;t get those by changing your subscription.</p>
  4019.  
  4020.  
  4021.  
  4022. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="key-features-of-avg-internet-security">Key features of AVG Internet Security</h2>
  4023.  
  4024.  
  4025.  
  4026. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="installation-and-user-interface">Installation and user interface</h3>
  4027.  
  4028.  
  4029.  
  4030. <p>To install AVG Internet Security, either download the free version and then upgrade, or first buy the paid subscription and install afterward. </p>
  4031.  
  4032.  
  4033.  
  4034. <p>AVG&rsquo;s dashboard is clean and logical, though possibly gloomy for those who like light-themed apps. The nearly black background is punctuated with bright green text to cue you in to important information. Both your PC&rsquo;s status and key features are clearly highlighted in the dashboard.</p>
  4035.  
  4036.  
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  4057. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVG&rsquo;s dashboard is fairly straightforward, with the exception of running other scans&mdash;though it&rsquo;s not obvious, you can click on the text to open the menu.</figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  4059. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z"></path></svg>
  4060. </button>
  4061. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Internet Security Dashboard" class="wp-image-2120823" width="1200" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVG&rsquo;s dashboard is fairly straightforward, with the exception of running other scans&mdash;though it&rsquo;s not obvious, you can click on the text to open the menu.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4062. </div>
  4063. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Internet Security Dashboard" class="wp-image-2120823" width="1200" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVG&rsquo;s dashboard is fairly straightforward, with the exception of running other scans&mdash;though it&rsquo;s not obvious, you can click on the text to open the menu.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4064. </div>
  4065. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4066. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4067.  
  4068.  
  4069.  
  4070. <p>Starting a scan from the dashboard is easy&mdash;for a quick scan, you press the <em>Run Smart Scan</em> button toward the bottom of the screen. You can choose a different type of scan by clicking the text that says <em>Run other scans</em>. Your options are deep scan, file or folder scan, boot-time scan, USB/DVD scan, and a performance scan. Using the performance scan requires a separate subscription to AVG TuneUp, or a further upgrade to an AVG Ultimate plan.</p>
  4071.  
  4072.  
  4073.  
  4074. <p>Above the scan options are the dashboard tiles. Currently, there are four tiles related to the software&rsquo;s features&mdash;the fifth is now reserved for the AVG store, through which you can purchase subscriptions for other AVG software not included with Internet Security.</p>
  4075.  
  4076.  
  4077.  
  4078. <p>If you click any of the main dashboard tiles&mdash;<em>Computer</em>, <em>Web &amp; Email</em>, <em>Hacker Attacks</em>, and <em>Personal Data</em>&mdash;you&rsquo;ll see explanations for each of the software&rsquo;s components. You can also broadly customize your settings, either by toggling off a feature or fiddling with the defaults. For the best protection, most people should leave everything on and then further add items for protection where applicable.</p>
  4079.  
  4080.  
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  4100. </svg>
  4101. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>To stay protected, leave these antivirus protections on.</p></figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  4103. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z"></path></svg>
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  4105. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Computer tile menu" class="wp-image-2120822" width="1200" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>To stay protected, leave these antivirus protections on.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4106. </div>
  4107. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Computer tile menu" class="wp-image-2120822" width="1200" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>To stay protected, leave these antivirus protections on.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4108. </div>
  4109. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4110. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4111.  
  4112.  
  4113.  
  4114. <p>However, if you run into conflicts or annoyances that require a little fine-tuning, AVG does provide more granular control. To access, you&rsquo;ll click on the Menu hamburger icon at the top right, then choose <em>Settings</em>. This dropdown menu gives access to features like the data shredder, subscription info, browser extensions, and support as well.</p>
  4115.  
  4116.  
  4117.  
  4118. <p>These detailed settings are a boon for software nerds, incidentally&mdash;particularly those of us who serve as tech support for loved ones. You can tweak a fair number of things, including privacy settings (you can opt out from data sharing right from the app), and even set a password to keep others from changing settings.</p>
  4119.  
  4120.  
  4121.  
  4122. <p>The only real issue with AVG&rsquo;s app is the continued upsells for its other products. If you thought that paying for AVG would stop the flow, alas, no. It only reduces the amount.</p>
  4123.  
  4124.  
  4125.  
  4126. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="virus-malware-and-threat-protection">Virus, malware, and threat protection</h3>
  4127.  
  4128.  
  4129.  
  4130. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="real-time-protection">Real-time protection</h4>
  4131.  
  4132.  
  4133.  
  4134. <p>AVG Internet Security protects your PC against real-time threats in multiple ways. On your PC, the software scans files you add or open, checks apps for unusual behavior, and controls access to select folders often targeted by ransomware. Ransomware protection is customizable, so you can add more folders to the default list. Email downloaded to your PC is screened for dangerous attachments and malicious links, too.</p>
  4135.  
  4136.  
  4137.  
  4138. <p>When you&rsquo;re on the web, AVG Internet Security scans the data transmitted to your computer for malware and for any sneaky DNS redirections to fake websites. It also monitors traffic going to and from apps, and locks down the passwords saved to your browsers. You get protection from remote access attacks, too&mdash;AVG blocks remote connection attempts from unknown sources, and it restricts access to your webcam and microphone.</p>
  4139.  
  4140.  
  4141.  
  4142. <p>As a small protection against being caught unawares from data breaches, AVG Internet Security keeps tabs on your email address. If it&rsquo;s spotted in a leak, you&rsquo;ll get a notification in the app.</p>
  4143.  
  4144.  
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  4162. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewbox="0 0 12 12">
  4163. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z"></path>
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  4165. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Power users can customize scan settings and get more control over how deep the screening goes.</p>
  4166. </figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  4170. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG scan settings" class="wp-image-2120856" width="1200" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Power users can customize scan settings and get more control over how deep the screening goes.</p>
  4171. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4172. </div>
  4173. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG scan settings" class="wp-image-2120856" width="1200" height="801" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Power users can customize scan settings and get more control over how deep the screening goes.</p>
  4174. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4175. </div>
  4176. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4177. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4178.  
  4179.  
  4180.  
  4181. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="scheduled-and-manual-scans">Scheduled and manual scans</h4>
  4182.  
  4183.  
  4184.  
  4185. <p>By default, a smart scan (the equivalent of a quick scan in other antivirus software) is scheduled for once a month. You can adjust this timing and depth of scan, as well as add more scans to the list. You have four kinds to choose from: Deep Scan, File or Folder Scan, Boot-time Scan, and USB/DVD Scan.</p>
  4186.  
  4187.  
  4188.  
  4189. <p>Each type of scan is customizable in settings&mdash;for example, Deep Scan normally scans for files that are vulnerable to malware, and only for common installation apps. But you can make it dig further and have it scan <em>all</em> files, if you like. You can also change how the program handles infected files.</p>
  4190.  
  4191.  
  4192.  
  4193. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="additional-features">Additional features</h3>
  4194.  
  4195.  
  4196.  
  4197. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="browser-extensions">Browser extensions</h4>
  4198.  
  4199.  
  4200.  
  4201. <p>If you install AVG&rsquo;s browser extension, you can add an extra layer of protection while visiting websites. It&rsquo;ll flag unknown sites and also add status badges to Google and Bing search results. In my experience, I found it slightly overzealous at first&mdash;it threw up a warning when I navigated directly to <em>www.google.com</em>&mdash;but it seemed to calm down after that.</p>
  4202.  
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  4224. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>AVG&rsquo;s browser extension verifies links in search results for Bing as well as Google.</p></figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  4228. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Bing results with browser extension installed" class="wp-image-2120820" width="1200" height="590" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>AVG&rsquo;s browser extension verifies links in search results for Bing as well as Google.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4229. </div>
  4230. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AVG Bing results with browser extension installed" class="wp-image-2120820" width="1200" height="590" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>AVG&rsquo;s browser extension verifies links in search results for Bing as well as Google.</p></figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4231. </div>
  4232. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4233. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">PCWorld</p></div>
  4234.  
  4235.  
  4236.  
  4237. <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="data-shredder">Data shredder</h4>
  4238.  
  4239.  
  4240.  
  4241. <p>Formerly known as File Shredder, this feature lets you securely delete files, folders, or whole drives by overwriting them with other data. On the face of it, this sounds like a good feature&mdash;and it can be, if you want to clear data from a hard disk drive (HDD).&nbsp;</p>
  4242.  
  4243.  
  4244.  
  4245. <p>However, most modern computers have solid state drives (SSD), which save data in a different way than mechanical drives. At best, you won&rsquo;t actually securely overwrite the data using this method, and at worst, you can shorten the life of your SSD. (You&rsquo;ll want to use <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/461014/how-to-securely-erase-your-hard-drive.html#:~:text=Securely%20erase%20a%20hybrid%20drive%20or%20SSD%20with%20Secure%20Erase%20or%20Parted%20Magic">this method</a> instead.)</p>
  4246.  
  4247.  
  4248.  
  4249. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="customer-support">Customer support</h3>
  4250.  
  4251.  
  4252.  
  4253. <p>Aside from AVG&rsquo;s <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://support.avg.com/?l=en&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">support pages</a> and <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://support.avg.com/answers#!/feedtype=RECENT_REPLY&amp;dc=All&amp;criteria=ALLQUESTIONS&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">forums</a>, you can contact <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://support.avg.com/support_sales?l=en&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">technical support</a> through an online chat or through a phone call. The support pages are best for quick overviews and/or walkthroughs of various features, while the forums can help with troubleshooting&mdash;provided you&rsquo;re willing to dig through several threads.</p>
  4254.  
  4255.  
  4256.  
  4257. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="updates-and-maintenance">Updates and maintenance&nbsp;</h3>
  4258.  
  4259.  
  4260.  
  4261. <p>Updates for both virus definitions and the app itself run automatically in the background, though you can change these to only remind you when an update is available or go full manual (which is not advised). If you want to manually trigger the update yourself, there&rsquo;s also a button to check for updates. You can find this by heading to <em>Settings</em> &gt; <em>General</em> &gt; <em>Update</em>.</p>
  4262.  
  4263.  
  4264.  
  4265. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="performance">Performance</h2>
  4266.  
  4267.  
  4268.  
  4269. <p>AVG generally gets extremely high marks for antivirus and malware protection from leading organizations that evaluate security software. In AV-Test&rsquo;s zero-day attack and malware tests for <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-10/february-2024/avg-internet-security-23.12-241103/&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">January and February 2024</a> (the most current as of this article&rsquo;s latest update), AVG Internet Security detected 100 percent of the threats. When faced with 278 zero-day attack samples (including web and email threats) and 15,362 samples of recently widespread and prevalent malware, AVG blocked them all.</p>
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  4302.  
  4303.  
  4304.  
  4305. <p>Similarly, in AV-Comparatives&rsquo; real-world protection test for <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar-2024-factsheet/&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">February through March 2024</a>, AVG&rsquo;s antivirus engine caught 100 percent of the 246 test cases, with 5 false positives. That means if your PC encounters malicious web addresses, exploits (like <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive-by_download&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">drive-by downloads</a>), or URLs that link directly to malware while on the web, AVG should do an excellent job of noticing and keeping you from harm. AVG also hit high marks in AV-Comparatives&rsquo; <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2024/&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">March 2024 malware protection test</a>, scoring a 95.6 percent offline detection rate, 98.8 percent online detection rate, and 99.95 percent online protection rate, with ten false positives.</p>
  4306.  
  4307.  
  4308.  
  4309. <p>AVG falters a little when dealing with more sophisticated, targeted threats, like malicious scripts and fileless attacks. It caught 11 of the 15 test cases in AV-Comparatives&rsquo; <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/advanced-threat-protection-test-2023-consumer/&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">November 2023 Advanced Threat Protection Test</a>. However, antivirus software seems to be still ramping up on this front overall&mdash;AVG detected samples missed by higher performing rivals missed.</p>
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  4338. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="AV-Comparatives Malware Test (March 2024)" class="wp-image-2322009" width="1200" height="551" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">AV-Comparatives / PCWorld</p></div>
  4339. </div>
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  4341. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">AV-Comparatives / PCWorld</p></div>
  4342.  
  4343.  
  4344.  
  4345. <p>During my hardware performance tests on a modest <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/1989517/acer-aspire-3-review.html">Acer Aspire 3 laptop</a> with an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, a 128GB SSD, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11 Home, AVG had no tangible impact on most typical tasks performed on a PC, as simulated by <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://benchmarks.ul.com/pcmark10&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">PCMark 10</a>&mdash;e.g., video chatting, web browsing, gaming, image and document editing in free apps like GIMP and LibreOffice. Surprisingly, it also had little effect on our Handbrake encoding test, too.</p>
  4346.  
  4347.  
  4348.  
  4349. <p>However, running the same deep scan while using Microsoft Office (as simulated by <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://benchmarks.ul.com/procyon&amp;xcust=2-1-407275-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">UL Procyon</a>) did cause a dip in performance on our budget laptop&mdash;an almost 20 percent drop. That means if you&rsquo;re on a cheaper PC and slinging larger data sets in Excel, you&rsquo;re best served scheduling your system scans for off-hours. The hit was a more palatable 9 percent decrease when AVG was left to idle in the background, keeping real-time watch for threats.</p>
  4350.  
  4351.  
  4352.  
  4353. <figure class="wp-block-jetpack-image-compare"><div class="juxtapose" data-mode="horizontal"><img decoding="async" id="2120847" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-22.png" alt="AVG Performance Scan results" width="1264" height="844" class="image-compare__image-before" loading="lazy" /><img decoding="async" id="2120848" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-23.png" alt="AVG TuneUp subscription screen" width="1261" height="842" class="image-compare__image-after" loading="lazy" /></div></figure>
  4354.  
  4355.  
  4356.  
  4357. <p>As for features, Sensitive Data Shield (which lets you scan your system for files containing high-risk pieces of personal information) was a bit hit or miss. For example, one invoice was flagged, but not another similar document that lacked the word &ldquo;invoice.&rdquo;</p>
  4358.  
  4359.  
  4360.  
  4361. <p>Other protections aren&rsquo;t actually accessible with the Internet Security plan&mdash;though the interface is designed to make you <em>think</em> it is until the very last moment. E.g.: Running a Performance Scan will display action items. But if you click on the button to resolve them all, you get a screen asking you to pay for AVG TuneUp, as shown above.</p>
  4362.  
  4363.  
  4364.  
  4365. <p>The fact that the advertisements don&rsquo;t completely cease once you start paying for AVG is a bit off-putting&mdash;it makes the app feel incomplete, even though you&rsquo;ve got a full package.</p>
  4366.  
  4367.  
  4368.  
  4369. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
  4370.  
  4371.  
  4372.  
  4373. <p>AVG Internet Security is a fantastic option for people seeking to be more hands-off with online security without paying a ton for the convenience. In fact, it&rsquo;s solid enough to still earn a recommendation despite how strong the free version is on its own. (And the continued upsells, because really, they&rsquo;re incredibly annoying to see in a paid product.) It offers great performance and an easy-to-understand interface along with several helpful security features.</p>
  4374.  
  4375.  
  4376.  
  4377. <p><em><strong>Editor&rsquo;s note:</strong>&nbsp;Because online services are often iterative, gaining new features and performance improvements over time, this review is subject to change in order to accurately reflect the current state of the service. Any changes to text or our final review verdict will be noted at the top of this article.</em></p>
  4378.  
  4379. <category>Antivirus, Business, Desktop PCs, Online Services, Security Software and Services, Technology Industry</category></body></div>
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  4381. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/407275/avg-internet-security-review.html</link>
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  4384. <title>Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 review: Light as a feather</title>
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  4386. <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  4391.  
  4392. <div id="review-body" class="review"><img decoding="async" class="review-logo" src="https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PC-ED-CHOICE.png" alt="Editors' Choice" loading="lazy" /><span class="review-title">At a glance</span><h3 class="review-subTitle" id="experts-rating">Expert's Rating</h3><div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4.5;" aria-label="Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5."></div>
  4393. <div><div class="review-columns"><div class="review-column"><h3 class="review-subTitle" id="pros">Pros</h3><ul class="pros review-list"><li>Outstanding OLED screen</li><li>Very light</li><li>Great keyboard</li><li>FHD camera</li></ul></div><div class="review-column"><h3 class="review-subTitle" id="cons">Cons</h3><ul class="cons review-list"><li>Slightly slower processor</li><li>Only 512GB of SSD storage</li><li>No Wi-Fi 7</li></ul></div></div></div><h3 class="review-subTitle review-subTitle--borderTop" id="our-verdict">Our Verdict</h3><p class="verdict">The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is a lightweight, elegant all-rounder for business professionals. </p>
  4394. </div><h3 class="review-price" id="price-when-reviewed">Price When Reviewed</h3><p>$1,449.99</p>
  4395. <h3 class="review-best-price" id="best-prices-today-samsung-galaxy-book-4-pro-14-np940xgk-kg2de">
  4396. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 14 NP940XGK-KG2DE </h3>
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  4400.  
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  4406. <span>Price</span>
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  4409.  
  4410. <div class="price-comparison__record">
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  4416. <span>
  4417. $1449.99 </span>
  4419. </div>
  4420. <div>
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  4426. </div>
  4427. <div class="price-comparison__price">
  4429. <span>
  4430. $1449.99 </span>
  4432. </div>
  4433. <div>
  4434. <a class="price-comparison__view-button" href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fbusiness%2Fcomputing%2Fgalaxy-books%2Fgalaxy-book4-pro%2Fgalaxy-book4-pro-14-ultra-5-512gb-np944xgk-kg2us%2F&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-2315017-2-2309684-11290" data-vars-product-name="Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 14 NP940XGK-KG2DE" data-vars-product-id="2309684" data-vars-category="Laptops" data-vars-manufacturer-id="11290" data-vars-manufacturer="Samsung" data-vars-vendor="Samsung,Amazon" data-vars-po="" data-product="2309684" data-vars-link-position-id="001" data-vars-link-position="Price Comparison Top" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.samsung.com/us/business/computing/galaxy-books/galaxy-book4-pro/galaxy-book4-pro-14-ultra-5-512gb-np944xgk-kg2us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View Deal</a> </div>
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  4437. <span class="price-comparison__footer-text">
  4438. Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide </span>
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  4452. <span class="price-comparison__footer-text">
  4453. Price comparison from Backmarket </span>
  4454. </div>
  4455. </div>
  4456. </div>
  4458.  
  4459.  
  4460. <p>When it comes to the Galaxy Book line of laptops, Samsung has established itself in high-end notebooks for professional use. The laptops look excellent, are light and slim, and offer great displays. The new Galaxy Book4 Pro with a 14-inch screen is no exception. It has an OLED touchscreen with 3K resolution, its very sturdy aluminum casing weighs just 2.64 pounds and it&rsquo;s around 12 millimeters thin. It&rsquo;s finished in the classic grey of a stylish business notebook (Moonstone Grey color variant), which elegantly changes to a bluish hue depending on the incidence of light.</p>
  4461.  
  4462.  
  4463.  
  4464. <p>Bottom line? The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is a lightweight, elegant all-rounder for business professionals. Let&rsquo;s dig into why.</p>
  4465.  
  4466.  
  4467.  
  4468. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
  4469. <p>Looking for more laptop options? Be sure to check out PCWorld&rsquo;s roundup of the <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/436674/the-best-pc-laptops-of-the-year.html">best laptops</a> available today.</p>
  4470. </blockquote>
  4471.  
  4472.  
  4473.  
  4474. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-first-impressions">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: First impressions</h2>
  4475.  
  4476.  
  4477.  
  4478. <p>In the fourth generation of Galaxy Books, Samsung relies on processors from the new Intel Meteor Lake platform, in the case of the test device on a Core Ultra 7 155H. This CPU generation is characterized by a significantly different architecture in which Intel assembles the processor modularly from individual chips (aka tiles). However, most notebook manufacturers, including Samsung, advertise Meteor Lake primarily as an AI processor due to the new NPU (Neural Processing Unit).</p>
  4479.  
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  4481.  
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  4484. <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id="the-book4-pros-even-more-polished-sibling">
  4485. the Book4 pro's even more polished sibling </h4>
  4486. </div>
  4487.  
  4488. <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper">
  4489. <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper">
  4490. <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-ultra">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra</h3>
  4491. </div>
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  4495. <img decoding="async" width="1494" height="1036" class="product-widget__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Samsung-Galaxy-Book4-Ultra-product-shot-best-buy.png" loading="lazy" alt="Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra" srcset="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Samsung-Galaxy-Book4-Ultra-product-shot-best-buy.png?quality=50&amp;strip=all 1494w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Samsung-Galaxy-Book4-Ultra-product-shot-best-buy.png?resize=300%2C208&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 300w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Samsung-Galaxy-Book4-Ultra-product-shot-best-buy.png?resize=768%2C533&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 768w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Samsung-Galaxy-Book4-Ultra-product-shot-best-buy.png?resize=1200%2C832&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
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  4501. <div class="product-widget__review-details--rating">
  4502. <div class="starRating" style="--rating: 4.5;" aria-label="Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5"></div>
  4503. </div> <a class="product-widget__review-link" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2278902/samsung-galaxy-book4-ultra-review.html" target="_blank">Read our review</a>
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  4508. <div class="product-widget__information">
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  4510. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-label">
  4511. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  4512. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-value">
  4513. $2999.99 </span>
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  4523. </div>
  4524. </div>
  4525. </div>
  4526. </div>
  4527.  
  4529.  
  4530.  
  4531. <p>There&rsquo;s little evidence of AI on the Galaxy Book4 Pro, but this also applies to other Meteor Lake laptops. For example, the test device lacks the Copilot button and, apart from the Windows Studio effects, which are supposed to improve video meetings via AI through auto-framing, automatic eye contact, and background blurring, there are no apps that can use the NPU. </p>
  4532.  
  4533.  
  4534.  
  4535. <p>This is disappointing, as Samsung&rsquo;s current Galaxy smartphones show how AI can be put to good use. Even apps such as Samsung Gallery, which can utilize AI functions on the smartphone, do not offer them in the Windows version.</p>
  4536.  
  4537.  
  4538.  
  4539. <p>At the beginning of the benchmarks, it wasn&rsquo;t the lack of AI on the Galaxy Book4 Pro that frightened us, but the miserable performance. The laptop&rsquo;s mouse clicks were very delayed, programs were slow to open, and the first set of benchmarks delivered disappointing results. The problems cannot be solved with Windows updates and the Samsung Device Care analysis tool, as they cannot find more up-to-date drivers.</p>
  4540.  
  4541.  
  4542.  
  4543. <p>Only the manual installation of a new <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.intel.de/content/www/de/de/download/785597/intel-arc-iris-xe-graphics-windows.html&amp;xcust=2-1-2315017-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GPU driver directly from Intel</a> solves the performance dilemma. Apparently, the driver for the Arc GPU installed by Samsung in December is responsible for the sluggish performance. After the driver update, the notebook runs as expected.</p>
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  4570. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 14 Anschl&uuml;sse links" class="wp-image-2309733" width="900" height="506" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">On the left is an HDMI output and two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can be used to charge the notebook.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Thomas Rau</p></div>
  4571. </div>
  4572. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 14 Anschl&uuml;sse links" class="wp-image-2309733" width="900" height="506" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">On the left is an HDMI output and two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can be used to charge the notebook.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Thomas Rau</p></div>
  4573. </div>
  4574. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4575. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Thomas Rau</p></div>
  4576.  
  4577.  
  4578.  
  4579. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-performance">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Performance</h2>
  4580.  
  4581.  
  4582.  
  4583. <p>The new internal GPU is the performance highlight of Meteor Lake. In system tests such as PCMark 10 and Crossmark, the new CPU generation stands out from its predecessors from Raptor Lake&rsquo;s U, P, and H series, primarily due to its significantly improved graphics performance. The Galaxy Book4 Pro performs above average in all applications that make heavy use of the GPU such as rendering and photo and video editing. This means that compact Meteor Lake laptops such as the Samsung laptop are now much better suited for multimedia and graphics tasks.</p>
  4584.  
  4585.  
  4586.  
  4587. <p>The Arc graphics in Meteor Lake can also set itself apart from the Iris Xe Graphics of the predecessor CPUs in gaming tests. In the 3DMark, it is 70 percent faster in Night Raid and almost twice as fast in Time Spy. This does not make the Samsung notebook really suitable for gaming, especially not in its high native resolution of 2880&times;1800 pixels. You have to reduce the resolution to Full HD and can only use the medium quality level for graphic details. Even then, the Galaxy Boo 4 Pro remains well below 60 fps in the <em>Shadow of the Tomb Raider</em> benchmark.</p>
  4588.  
  4589.  
  4590.  
  4591. <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro: Benchmark results</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Speed in office programmes</td><td>91 points (out of 100)</td></tr><tr><td>Speed in multimedia programmes</td><td>75 points (out of 100)</td></tr><tr><td>3D Mark performance</td><td>63 points (out of 100)</td></tr><tr><td>Cinebench R23</td><td>8736</td></tr><tr><td>Display: Brightness / brightness distribution / contrast</td><td>415 / 92% / infinity</td></tr><tr><td>Anti-glare display</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Display: Colour space coverage (in percent)</td><td>sRGB: 100 / Adobe-RGB: 98 / DCI-P3: 99</td></tr><tr><td>Display: Colour fidelity (Delta-E deviation)</td><td>0,61</td></tr><tr><td>Battery life (hours:minutes): WLAN test</td><td>12:42</td></tr><tr><td>Battery capacity after 1 hour of charging</td><td>81 percent</td></tr><tr><td>Operating noise under load</td><td>38 dB(A)</td></tr><tr><td>Temperature top / bottom</td><td>39 / 45&deg; Celsius</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
  4592.  
  4593.  
  4594.  
  4595. <p>Despite the increased performance of the internal processor GPU, users who do more than just occasional gaming or professional multimedia editing should still rely on an additional GPU. This also applies to AI applications, as the test with the <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://benchmarks.ul.com/de/procyon&amp;xcust=2-1-2315017-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AI benchmark Procyon</a> proves. The NPU from Meteor Lake scores around 500 points in the Integer test with AI applications based on Intel&rsquo;s Open-Vino programming environment&ndash;incidentally, the same as the GPU from Meteor Lake. An RTX 4070 GPU performs the same tasks four times as fast based on Nvidia Tensor with significantly higher power consumption.    </p>
  4596.  
  4597.  
  4598.  
  4599. <p>In addition, Samsung limits the CPU performance due to the 14-inch form factor and only allows the Core Ultra a maximum power consumption of 60 watts and a standard consumption of 28 watts, while this processor in 16-inch notebooks is usually allowed to work with up to 80 watts and 45 watts in standard mode.</p>
  4600.  
  4601.  
  4602.  
  4603. <p>Accordingly, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is around ten to 15 percent slower in the system benchmarks than large Meteor Lake notebooks. In the Cinebench R23 CPU test, the Samsung laptop only achieves just under 9,000 points while the Core Ultra 7 155H in a 16-inch notebook achieves around 14,000 points.</p>
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  4631. </div>
  4632. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 14 Anschl&uuml;sse rechts" class="wp-image-2309744" width="900" height="506" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Connections on the right-hand side: Micro SD slot, USB Type-A, audio.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Thomas Rau</p></div>
  4633. </div>
  4634. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4635. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Thomas Rau</p></div>
  4636.  
  4637.  
  4638.  
  4639. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-battery-life">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Battery life </h2>
  4640.  
  4641.  
  4642.  
  4643. <p>The Galaxy Book 4 Pro benefits from the economical CPU setting in battery mode. At less than 5 watts, the power consumption is around one watt lower than a comparably equipped 16-inch notebook with Meteor Lake and is also significantly lower than a notebook with a Raptor Lake H CPU and an OLED screen. However, the laptop&rsquo;s 13 hour battery life is still not particularly long because Samsung only installs a battery with 62 watt hours due to the low weight and slim form factor.</p>
  4644.  
  4645.  
  4646.  
  4647. <p>The biggest mobility advantage of the Samsung notebook is its low weight, which also applies to the 65 watt power supply. It weighs only 166 grams and fills the laptop battery to 81 percent after one hour of charging.</p>
  4648.  
  4649.  
  4650.  
  4651. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-fan-noise-temperature">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Fan noise, temperature </h2>
  4652.  
  4653.  
  4654.  
  4655. <p>The Galaxy Book4 Pro hardly heats up even during longer load phases. The operating noise is 38 dB(A) in the load test. It reached 42 dB(A) when I switched on Windows&rsquo; High Performance setting. Many Meteor Lake notebook already deliver in the standard Balanced setting.</p>
  4656.  
  4657.  
  4658.  
  4659. <p>The palm rest doesn&rsquo;t warm up much in the load test. The underside of the notebook heats up to a maximum of 45 degrees, so you can easily place it on your thighs.</p>
  4660.  
  4661.  
  4662.  
  4663. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-display">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Display</h2>
  4664.  
  4665.  
  4666.  
  4667. <p>The display is always a highlight of the Galaxy Book laptops. Our review unit has an OLED touchscreen with 3K resolution (2880&times;1800) and 10-bit color depth, which offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The in-house panel is protected by Gorilla Glass DX. The screen is not completely reflection-free, as claimed by the manufacturer Corning, but is slightly less reflective than other touchscreens in direct light.</p>
  4668.  
  4669.  
  4670.  
  4671. <p>The Galaxy Book4 Pro also demonstrates the advantages of OLED technology&rdquo; the contrast is extremely high, the luminance is very evenly distributed, and the color reproduction is outstanding. With Samsung covering almost all important color spaces and minimal color deviation, it&rsquo;s slightly better than other OLED notebooks. The brightness is also pleasantly high at over 400 cd/sqm, only a few notebook screens are brighter, but they usually use more expensive panels with mini-LED backlight.</p>
  4672.  
  4673.  
  4674.  
  4675. <p>The Galaxy Book4 Pro is ideal for photos and films and even those who only come into contact with color in PowerPoint presentations and Excel diagrams at work will be pleased with the outstanding picture quality.</p>
  4676.  
  4677.  
  4678.  
  4679. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-ports">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Ports</h2>
  4680.  
  4681.  
  4682.  
  4683. <p>The Galaxy Book 4 Pro 14 only comes with 512GB of SSD storage, which isn&rsquo;t much space given the price. On the other hand, the notebook offers many ports for a 14-inch laptop. There are two Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 on board, one Type-A port with USB 3.2 Gen 1, and an HDMI output. The slot for micro SD cards and audio connection via mini-jack are also welcome, as they are no longer commonplace on lightweight business laptops.</p>
  4684.  
  4685.  
  4686.  
  4687. <p>The front camera with Full HD resolution makes you look good in video calls and you can also log in securely via the camera or the finger sensor in the power button.</p>
  4688.  
  4689.  
  4690.  
  4691. <p>Unlike many Meteor Lake laptops, the Wi-Fi module in the Galaxy Book only supports Wi-Fi 6E and not Wi-Fi 7, but Wi-Fi 7 remains in its early days for now anyway. </p>
  4692.  
  4693.  
  4694.  
  4695. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-keyboard-and-touchpad">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: Keyboard and touchpad</h2>
  4696.  
  4697.  
  4698.  
  4699. <p>Despite the focus on elegant design and low weight, business notebooks should never neglect operating elements such as the keyboard and touchpad.</p>
  4700.  
  4701.  
  4702.  
  4703. <p>Samsung makes no compromises here with the Galaxy Book4 Pro. The keyboard is sturdy, all keys provide clear pressure feedback even when typing quickly and they remain relatively quiet. The number keys are smaller than the other keys, but they&rsquo;re easy to reach because Samsung has placed them slightly away from the keyboard.</p>
  4704.  
  4705.  
  4706.  
  4707. <p>Sensitive users may be bothered by the clearly audible clicking noise of the touchpad. However, it provides clear and consistent feedback over the entire touchpad surface because of the stable build. Multi-finger gestures also worked just fine.</p>
  4708.  
  4709.  
  4710.  
  4711. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="samsung-galaxy-book4-pro-14-specs-and-features">Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 specs and features</h2>
  4712.  
  4713.  
  4714.  
  4715. <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Features</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Processor</td><td>Intel Core Ultra 7 155H</td></tr><tr><td>Clock speed</td><td>Standard clock: 3.0 GHz (P-Cores); 1.7 GHz (E-Cores); 700 MHz (Low-Power-E-Cores); Turbo clock up to 4.8 GHz (P-Cores); 3.8 GHz (E-Cores); 2.1 (Low-Power-E-Cores)</td></tr><tr><td>Cores / Threads</td><td>16 / 22 (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores + 2 Low-Power E-Cores)</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>16GB LPDDR5X (soldered)</td></tr><tr><td>Graphics card</td><td>Intel Arc Graphics (integrated in CPU)</td></tr><tr><td>Drive</td><td>NVMe SSD Samsung PM9B1 (PCIe 4.0 x 4)</td></tr><tr><td>Usable capacity</td><td>456.26 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Format</td><td>M.2 2280</td></tr><tr><td>Network: LAN / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth</td><td>&ndash; / WiFi-6E (Intel AX211) / 5.3</td></tr><tr><td>Operating system</td><td>Windows 11 Home</td></tr><tr><td>Display: Diagonal / resolution / format</td><td>14 inch / 2880 x 1800 / 16:10</td></tr><tr><td>Pixel density / refresh rate</td><td>243 ppi / 120 Hz</td></tr><tr><td>Weight: Notebook (with battery) / power supply unit</td><td>1226 / 166 grams</td></tr><tr><td>Battery: Capacity</td><td>62 Wh</td></tr><tr><td>Connections on the right</td><td>1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x audio, 1x memory card slot (micro SD)</td></tr><tr><td>Connections on the left</td><td>2x Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 1x HDMI 2.1</td></tr><tr><td>Further features</td><td>Front camera (1080p), face recognition, finger sensor (in power button)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
  4716.  
  4717.  
  4718.  
  4719. <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="should-you-buy-the-samsung-galaxy-book4-pro">Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro?</h2>
  4720.  
  4721.  
  4722.  
  4723. <p>Absolutely, if you&rsquo;re in the target audience. As we said up top: The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is a lightweight, elegant all-rounder for business professionals who need reliable performance and ample features on the go. </p>
  4724.  
  4725.  
  4726.  
  4727. <p><em>This article originally appeared on PC Welt and has been translated from German to English.</em></p>
  4728.  
  4729. <category>Laptops</category></body></div>
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  4734. <title>Passkeys explained: How to embrace a passwordless future today</title>
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  4740.  
  4741.  
  4742.  
  4743. <p>&ldquo;Logging in without any passwords, how&rsquo;s that supposed to work?&rdquo; you may be asking yourself. After all, user names and passwords are so much a part of everyday life that it&rsquo;s hard to imagine whether it might not work without them. </p>
  4744.  
  4745.  
  4746.  
  4747. <p>Yes, you can log in without a password, and it&rsquo;s even more convenient, faster, and more secure than before. This time it&rsquo;s not just an advertising promise, a fundamental change is actually underway.</p>
  4748.  
  4749.  
  4750.  
  4751. <p>Because the status quo is downright sobering: Billions of personal accounts have been hacked worldwide. In Germany, almost one in three people have had their online accounts spied on, according to a representative survey commissioned by the consumer advice center. </p>
  4752.  
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  4774. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Microsoft not only advises using passkeys to increase security and convenience when logging in, but also offers the option of not using passwords at all.</p>
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  4779. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Microsoft passkeys" class="wp-image-2319822" width="1200" height="729" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Microsoft not only advises using passkeys to increase security and convenience when logging in, but also offers the option of not using passwords at all.</p>
  4780. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  4781. </div>
  4782. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Microsoft passkeys" class="wp-image-2319822" width="1200" height="729" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>Microsoft not only advises using passkeys to increase security and convenience when logging in, but also offers the option of not using passwords at all.</p>
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  4787.  
  4788.  
  4789.  
  4790. <p>There are many reasons for this, some of which are due to the carelessness of some users. After all, not everyone wants to assign a unique and secure password to all of their 100 or so accounts &mdash; despite all the well-intentioned advice. The consequences are well known.</p>
  4791.  
  4792.  
  4793.  
  4794. <p>However, the situation is not as hopeless as it seemed for a long time. You can log in to more and more internet services, from Amazon to Whatsapp, using the new &ldquo;passkeys.&rdquo; Not only are they easier and more convenient to manage, they are also much more secure. </p>
  4795.  
  4796.  
  4797.  
  4798. <p>You no longer have to remember anything, so you can&rsquo;t forget anything, and you don&rsquo;t even need new equipment. You can get started straight away with your PC or smartphone.</p>
  4799.  
  4800.  
  4801.  
  4802. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
  4803. <p><strong>Further reading: </strong><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2321243/im-ditching-my-passwords-and-you-should-too.html">I&rsquo;m ditching my passwords&mdash;and you should too</a></p>
  4804. </blockquote>
  4805.  
  4806.  
  4807.  
  4808. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="pc-and-smartphone-are-all-you-need-to-log-in-securely">PC and smartphone are all you need to log in securely</h2>
  4809.  
  4810.  
  4811.  
  4812. <p>We focus on the practical use of passkeys and only explain the technology behind them to the extent that it helps you understand them and have the necessary trust. Passkeys are a further development of the established Fido 2 security standard with asymmetric encryption. </p>
  4813.  
  4814.  
  4815.  
  4816. <p>When you set up a passkey to log in to an online service, your PC or mobile phone generates a key pair. The public key is sent to the website and stored there, the private key is secret and remains in the crypto chip of your device &mdash; i.e. in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on a computer. </p>
  4817.  
  4818.  
  4819.  
  4820. <p>If you use a smartphone, the private key is also securely synchronized in the cloud of the operating system, i.e. Apple or Google. This is one of several advantages of the smartphone, which we will come back to in a moment.</p>
  4821.  
  4822.  
  4823.  
  4824. <p>Once a passkey has been set up, the next time you visit the website (or app), you simply tell it that you want to log in. The online service then sends your device a so-called challenge: a task that can only be solved with the help of your private key stored in your device and which you authorize using your fingerprint, face scan, or PIN. </p>
  4825.  
  4826.  
  4827.  
  4828. <p>Only the digitally signed solution to the challenge is sent back, not the private key itself. </p>
  4829.  
  4830.  
  4831.  
  4832. <p>As this process also takes the original domain into account, it provides reliable protection against phishing. Even if a website is a deceptively genuine imitation, the passkey refuses the log-in.</p>
  4833.  
  4834.  
  4835.  
  4836. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-box-text inline-box">
  4837. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="services-with-passkey-support">Services with passkey support</h2>
  4838.  
  4839.  
  4840.  
  4841. <p>There is no official directory of all providers with passwordless login. Lists are provided by <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.passkeys.io/who-supports-passkeys&amp;xcust=2-1-2319566-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Passkeys.io</a>, <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://passkeys.directory&amp;xcust=2-1-2319566-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Passkeys Directory</a>, and <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.keepersecurity.com/passkeys-directory/&amp;xcust=2-1-2319566-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.keepersecurity.com/passkeys-directory/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Keeper</a>, among others. New providers with Passkey support may not be included at first. Important services are listed below.</p>
  4842.  
  4843.  
  4844.  
  4845. <ul>
  4846. <li>1Password</li>
  4847.  
  4848.  
  4849.  
  4850. <li>Adobe</li>
  4851.  
  4852.  
  4853.  
  4854. <li>Amazon</li>
  4855.  
  4856.  
  4857.  
  4858. <li>Apple</li>
  4859.  
  4860.  
  4861.  
  4862. <li>Bitwarden (passwords)</li>
  4863.  
  4864.  
  4865.  
  4866. <li>Dashlane (passwords)</li>
  4867.  
  4868.  
  4869.  
  4870. <li>Ebay</li>
  4871.  
  4872.  
  4873.  
  4874. <li>GitHub (Software)</li>
  4875.  
  4876.  
  4877.  
  4878. <li>Google</li>
  4879.  
  4880.  
  4881.  
  4882. <li>Kayak (Travelling)</li>
  4883.  
  4884.  
  4885.  
  4886. <li>Keepass XC (passwords)</li>
  4887.  
  4888.  
  4889.  
  4890. <li>Keeper (Passwords)</li>
  4891.  
  4892.  
  4893.  
  4894. <li>Linkedin</li>
  4895.  
  4896.  
  4897.  
  4898. <li>Microsoft</li>
  4899.  
  4900.  
  4901.  
  4902. <li>Mozilla (Firefox)</li>
  4903.  
  4904.  
  4905.  
  4906. <li>Nintendo</li>
  4907.  
  4908.  
  4909.  
  4910. <li>Nvidia</li>
  4911.  
  4912.  
  4913.  
  4914. <li>PayPal</li>
  4915.  
  4916.  
  4917.  
  4918. <li>Shopify (E-Commerce)</li>
  4919.  
  4920.  
  4921.  
  4922. <li>Sony Playstation</li>
  4923.  
  4924.  
  4925.  
  4926. <li>Synology</li>
  4927.  
  4928.  
  4929.  
  4930. <li>Tiktok</li>
  4931.  
  4932.  
  4933.  
  4934. <li>Uber (e.g. taxi)</li>
  4935.  
  4936.  
  4937.  
  4938. <li>Whatsapp</li>
  4939.  
  4940.  
  4941.  
  4942. <li>X (Twitter)</li>
  4943.  
  4944.  
  4945.  
  4946. <li>Yahoo</li>
  4947.  
  4948.  
  4949.  
  4950. <li>Zoho (e.g. Office)</li>
  4951. </ul>
  4952. </div>
  4953.  
  4954.  
  4955.  
  4956. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="here-we-go-try-out-passkeys">Here we go: Try out Passkeys</h2>
  4957.  
  4958.  
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  4978. </svg>
  4979. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>A Hello-enabled camera or a fingerprint sensor on the laptop or PC make logging in via Passkeys particularly convenient.</p>
  4980. </figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  4983. </button>
  4984. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="WebAuthn.io" class="wp-image-2319891" width="949" height="672" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>A Hello-enabled camera or a fingerprint sensor on the laptop or PC make logging in via Passkeys particularly convenient.</p>
  4985. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  4986. </div>
  4987. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="WebAuthn.io" class="wp-image-2319891" width="949" height="672" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>A Hello-enabled camera or a fingerprint sensor on the laptop or PC make logging in via Passkeys particularly convenient.</p>
  4988. </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  4989. </div>
  4990. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  4991. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  4992.  
  4993.  
  4994.  
  4995. <p>If you only want to use Passkeys on your PC at home, you can store your private keys exclusively on your computer. The requirements are straightforward, a compatible browser such as Chrome, Edge, or, more recently, Firefox (from version 122) is all you need. </p>
  4996.  
  4997.  
  4998.  
  4999. <p>First create a login PIN for Windows Hello in the Windows settings under <em>Accounts &gt; Login options</em>. This is hardware-bound, so unlike a password, it&rsquo;s only valid for this one computer. If available, you can also set up fingerprint or face recognition for greater convenience.</p>
  5000.  
  5001.  
  5002.  
  5003. <p>For our passkey-in-a-minute promise, open the test page <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://webauthn.io&amp;xcust=2-1-2319566-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://webauthn.io</a> in your browser. In the &ldquo;example_ username&rdquo; field, enter a name of your choice, click on &ldquo;Register,&rdquo; and authenticate yourself via Windows Hello in the next step. </p>
  5004.  
  5005.  
  5006.  
  5007. <p>You may need to confirm the &ldquo;This device&rdquo; option, followed by the messages &ldquo;Master key saved&rdquo; and &ldquo;Success! Now try to authenticate &hellip;&rdquo; &mdash; all in less than 60 seconds.</p>
  5008.  
  5009.  
  5010.  
  5011. <p>Please take this request literally and log in without a password using the passkey you have just created. To do this, click on the &ldquo;Authenticate&rdquo; button and authenticate yourself again: &ldquo;You&rsquo;re logged in&rdquo;! </p>
  5012.  
  5013.  
  5014.  
  5015. <p>As your Webauthn test account is automatically deleted after one day, you do not need to do anything else.</p>
  5016.  
  5017.  
  5018.  
  5019. <p><strong>Further reading:</strong> <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2256644/how-to-prevent-or-survive-a-ransomware-attack.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2256644/how-to-prevent-or-survive-a-ransomware-attack.html">How to prevent (or survive) a ransomware attack</a></p>
  5020.  
  5021.  
  5022.  
  5023. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="log-in-to-your-pc-with-a-smartphone">Log in to your PC with a smartphone</h2>
  5024.  
  5025.  
  5026.  
  5027. <p>Smartphones are more practical than PCs for passwordless logins for several reasons:</p>
  5028.  
  5029.  
  5030.  
  5031. <ul>
  5032. <li>Firstly, it stores the passkeys in the mobile operating system&rsquo;s password manager just as securely</li>
  5033.  
  5034.  
  5035.  
  5036. <li>Secondly, as we will show in a moment, it also enables the new login procedure on the PC</li>
  5037.  
  5038.  
  5039.  
  5040. <li>Thirdly, you almost always have it with you</li>
  5041.  
  5042.  
  5043.  
  5044. <li>Fourthly, the Android (from version 9) and iOS (from version 16) operating systems synchronize the passkeys automatically and in encrypted form in the cloud </li>
  5045. </ul>
  5046.  
  5047.  
  5048.  
  5049. <p>If the mobile device breaks or is lost, you have a backup right away. Synchronization is not yet available for Windows. You can read more about the backup strategy for passkeys in the box at the bottom of this page.</p>
  5050.  
  5051.  
  5052.  
  5053. <p>This is how it works: To create a passkey via your smartphone, open the test page <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://webauthn.io&amp;xcust=2-1-2319566-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://webauthn.io</a> on your PC again<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://webauthn.io&amp;xcust=2-1-2319566-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">,</a> assign a user name, click on &ldquo;Register&rdquo; and then on the option &ldquo;iPhone, iPad or Android device.&rdquo; </p>
  5054.  
  5055.  
  5056.  
  5057. <p>Confirm with &ldquo;Next&rdquo; and hold the phone camera on the QR code shown on the PC monitor. Now confirm the passkey option shown on the smartphone and follow the next steps. </p>
  5058.  
  5059.  
  5060.  
  5061. <p>Android and iOS differ only slightly here. Depending on the device configuration, you may still need to enter the unlock PIN before authenticating with a fingerprint or face scan. You already know the rest.</p>
  5062.  
  5063.  
  5064. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure data-wp-context='{ "core":
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  5081. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewbox="0 0 12 12">
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  5084. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aim your phone&rsquo;s camera at the QR code to complete  the registration process for your phone.</figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  5088. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="WebAuthn.io phone" class="wp-image-2319898" width="1024" height="741" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aim your phone&rsquo;s camera at the QR code to complete  the registration process for your phone.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5089. </div>
  5090. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="WebAuthn.io phone" class="wp-image-2319898" width="1024" height="741" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aim your phone&rsquo;s camera at the QR code to complete  the registration process for your phone.</figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5091. </div>
  5092. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5093. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5094.  
  5095.  
  5096.  
  5097. <p>Logging in is even quicker and more convenient if you allow this step to be skipped on your smartphone after the QR scan. In the future, all you need to do to log in on the PC is select the linked mobile device and authorize the login using a finger or face scan. Authentication takes place via Bluetooth (from version 5.0). If your computer fails to fulfil this requirement, a USB Bluetooth dongle for around $10 will help.</p>
  5098.  
  5099.  
  5100.  
  5101. <p>You can log in to the actual online accounts later in the same way using a passkey. The challenge request runs in the background, the solution is sent back digitally signed in a matter of seconds &mdash; and you are securely logged in.</p>
  5102.  
  5103.  
  5104.  
  5105. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="logging-in-without-a-password-in-practice">Logging in without a password in practice</h2>
  5106.  
  5107.  
  5108.  
  5109. <p>You now know how passkeys work. To familiarize yourself with the concept, we recommend only switching one or two accounts to begin with. The box above lists important providers that support the method.</p>
  5110.  
  5111.  
  5112.  
  5113. <p>Most of these services currently still allow the parallel use of passkey and password. This makes logging in convenient for you, but insecure passwords still pose a risk. </p>
  5114.  
  5115.  
  5116.  
  5117. <p>Microsoft at least offers the option of removing the password completely in the personal settings under <em>Security &gt; Advanced security options &gt; Passwordless account</em>. With NAS manufacturer Synology, you even have to choose between a password and a passkey.</p>
  5118.  
  5119.  
  5120.  
  5121. <p>To create a passkey, first log in to the service of your choice in the PC browser. The setup option can usually be found in the account configuration under &ldquo;Security.&rdquo; The next steps differ from provider to provider, both in terms of the terminology and the setup itself. In some cases, you may also encounter unexpected things such as additional apps and other hurdles.</p>
  5122.  
  5123.  
  5124.  
  5125. <p>For example, the Google passkey was initially linked to Windows Hello and thus to the PC during testing. Only afterwards was it possible to create another passkey on a &ldquo;different device&rdquo; via the passkey management &mdash; i.e. on the smartphone as desired. </p>
  5126.  
  5127.  
  5128.  
  5129. <p><strong>Further reading:</strong> <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2304346/5-outdated-security-practices-you-shouldnt-use-anymore.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2304346/5-outdated-security-practices-you-shouldnt-use-anymore.html">5 outdated security practices you shouldn&rsquo;t use anymore</a></p>
  5130.  
  5131.  
  5132.  
  5133. <p>Microsoft, on the other hand, first requires its own Authenticator app on the smartphone, only then can you switch to the operating system&rsquo;s password manager. These examples show how important it is to familiarize yourself with passkeys. However, if you know that it works, you can get there by trying it out or using a Google search.</p>
  5134.  
  5135.  
  5136.  
  5137. <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Passkeys are also suitable for particularly security-relevant applications, such as payments, which should be protected by a second factor. You can quickly authorize, say, Paypal transactions with your fingerprint without having to enter a short code or do anything else first.</p>
  5138.  
  5139.  
  5140.  
  5141. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
  5142.  
  5143.  
  5144.  
  5145. <p>Cloud synchronization of passkeys offers the advantage over conventional hardware-based Fido 2 authentication in that you don&rsquo;t have to set up passwordless login for every device. </p>
  5146.  
  5147.  
  5148.  
  5149. <p>At the same time, management with the smartphone ensures a backup of all private keys and thus the possibility of restoring them if the hardware breaks down or is lost. If you only use the passkeys on your computer at home, you can in principle also save them on your PC. </p>
  5150.  
  5151.  
  5152.  
  5153. <p>However, please do not forget to create a restore option just in case (see box below). The passkeys can be managed on the Windows PC in the Settings app under <em>Accounts &gt; Passkeys</em>, or on the smartphone in the password managers from Apple or Google also under &ldquo;Settings.&rdquo;</p>
  5154.  
  5155.  
  5156.  
  5157. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-box-text inline-box">
  5158. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="protection-from-being-locked-out">Protection from being locked out</h2>
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  5160.  
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  5182. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>A Fido 2 stick like this is one of several backup options for passkeys. However, the most convenient option is synchronization with the smartphone in the cloud.</p> </figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
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  5187. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Ein Fido-2-Stick wie dieser ist eine von mehreren Backup- Optionen f&uuml;r Passkeys. Am bequemsten jedoch ist die Synchronisierung mit dem Smartphone in der Cloud." class="wp-image-2314816" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>A Fido 2 stick like this is one of several backup options for passkeys. However, the most convenient option is synchronization with the smartphone in the cloud.</p> </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Yubico</p></div>
  5188. </div>
  5189. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox">
  5190. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Ein Fido-2-Stick wie dieser ist eine von mehreren Backup- Optionen f&uuml;r Passkeys. Am bequemsten jedoch ist die Synchronisierung mit dem Smartphone in der Cloud." class="wp-image-2314816" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><p>A Fido 2 stick like this is one of several backup options for passkeys. However, the most convenient option is synchronization with the smartphone in the cloud.</p> </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Yubico</p></div>
  5191. </div>
  5192. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5193. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Yubico</p></div>
  5194.  
  5195.  
  5196.  
  5197. <p>If you forget a conventional online password, you can simply create a new one using the option of the same name: so convenient, but also so insecure. But what happens if the hardware with the stored private keys is defective or lost? Because only you have these keys &mdash; which is the central component of this security concept.</p>
  5198.  
  5199.  
  5200.  
  5201. <p>So take precautions to avoid locking yourself out. If you follow our advice and use your smartphone to store your passkeys instead of your PC, there is hardly any danger. This is because Apple and Google automatically synchronize the passkeys in encrypted form in the cloud. If your mobile phone is lost or defective, you can then quickly restore the keys on a replacement device. </p>
  5202.  
  5203.  
  5204.  
  5205. <p>Things are more difficult on a Windows PC: Although Microsoft also wants to implement synchronization, it has so far only been implemented in Insider pre-release versions of the operating system.</p>
  5206.  
  5207.  
  5208.  
  5209. <p>A <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thetis-Security-Two-Factor-authentication-Protection/dp/B0BJP64YTT?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/Thetis-Security-Two-Factor-authentication-Protection/dp/B0BJP64YTT" rel="nofollow">Fido 2 stick with a crypto chip</a>, which is available from around $30, is also suitable as a backup. However, you must also save your passkeys on the stick beforehand (!) using the &ldquo;Security key&rdquo; option. </p>
  5210.  
  5211.  
  5212.  
  5213. <p>Many online services also offer additional options for two-factor authentication and recovery. Please remember to set these up beforehand.</p>
  5214. </div>
  5215.  
  5216.  
  5217.  
  5218. <p><em>This article was translated from German to English and originally appeared on pcwelt.de.</em></p>
  5219.  
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  5335.  
  5336.  
  5337. <li><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop/useahctor16i04&amp;sid=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop/useahctor16i04" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alienware</a><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop/useahctor16i04&amp;sid=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop/useahctor16i04" rel="nofollow"> Aurora R16</a>, Core i9/RTX 4070/32GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$1,699.99 (17% off on Dell)</strong></li>
  5338.  
  5339.  
  5340.  
  5341. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Fdesktops%2Flegion-desktops%2Flegion-t-series-towers%2Flegion-tower-7i-gen-8-%28intel%29%2F90v6000uus&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/desktops/legion-desktops/legion-t-series-towers/legion-tower-7i-gen-8-(intel)/90v6000uus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Legion Tower 7i</a>, Core i9/RTX 4080 Super/32GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$2,318.39 (26% off on Lenovo)</strong></li>
  5342.  
  5343.  
  5344.  
  5345. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fclx-set-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-32gb-ddr5-5600-memory-geforce-rtx-4080-super-2tb-nvme-m-2-ssd-6tb-hdd-black%2F6544423.p%3FskuId%3D6544423&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clx-set-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-32gb-ddr5-5600-memory-geforce-rtx-4080-super-2tb-nvme-m-2-ssd-6tb-hdd-black/6544423.p?skuId=6544423" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CLX SET Gaming Desktop</a>, Ryzen 7/RTX 4080 Super/32GB RAM/2TB SSD/6TB HDD, <strong>$3,099.99 (21% off on BestBuy)</strong></li>
  5346.  
  5347.  
  5348.  
  5349. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fibuypower-trace-7-mesh-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-5700-16gb-ddr4-rgb-memory-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-1tb-nvme-black%2F6573900.p%3FskuId%3D6573900&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-trace-7-mesh-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-5700-16gb-ddr4-rgb-memory-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-1tb-nvme-black/6573900.p?skuId=6573900" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">iBuyPower Trace 7 Mesh</a>, Ryzen 7/RTX 4060/16GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$999.00 (23% off on BestBuy)</strong></li>
  5350.  
  5351.  
  5352.  
  5353. <li><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=*l6kYCuH720&amp;mid=44583&amp;ul=2-1-813362-1-0-0&amp;murl=https://www.newegg.com/p/3D5-002P-00044" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.newegg.com/p/3D5-002P-00044" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Yeyian Yumi</a>, Core i5/RTX 4060/16GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$799.99 (33% off on Newegg)</strong></li>
  5354.  
  5355.  
  5356.  
  5357. <li><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=*l6kYCuH720&amp;mid=44583&amp;ul=2-1-813362-1-0-0&amp;murl=https://www.newegg.com/abs-za13400f4060ti-cyclone-aqua/p/N82E16883360483?Item=N82E16883360483" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.newegg.com/abs-za13400f4060ti-cyclone-aqua/p/N82E16883360483?Item=N82E16883360483" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ABS Cyclone Aqua</a>, Core i5/RTX 4060 Ti/32GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$929.99 (14% off on Newegg)</strong></li>
  5358. </ul>
  5359.  
  5360.  
  5361.  
  5362. <p><strong>My top picks:</strong> </p>
  5363.  
  5364.  
  5365.  
  5366. <p>Dell is offering two great deals on Alienware gaming desktops this week. The first is an Aurora R15 for $850 off and the second is the updated Aurora R16 model for $350 off both on Dell&rsquo;s website. Each has their advantages, but if I had to choose I&rsquo;d go with the Aurora R16. Not only does it provide double the RAM, but you&rsquo;ll get better performance with the Core i9-13900F than you will with the Ryzen 9 7900&mdash;it&rsquo;s a bit pricier as a result, but worth the extra cost if you can swing it.</p>
  5367.  
  5368.  
  5369.  
  5370. <p>If you&rsquo;re in the market for a top of the line gaming rig then the CLX SET Gaming Desktop on sale for $800 off on BestBuy is the deal to get. It comes loaded with a powerhouse Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, an RTX 4080 Super GPU, and a massive 8TB of onboard storage. With so much storage and firepower, it could easily double as a great content creation machine as well.</p>
  5371.  
  5372.  
  5373.  
  5374. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="best-mainstream-desktop-computer-deals">Best mainstream desktop computer deals</h2>
  5375.  
  5376.  
  5377.  
  5378. <ul>
  5379. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Fdesktops%2Fideacentre%2F500-series%2Fideacentre-mini-gen-8-%281l-intel%29%2F90w2000gut&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/desktops/ideacentre/500-series/ideacentre-mini-gen-8-(1l-intel)/90w2000gut" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IdeaCentre Mini</a>, Core i5/8GB RAM/512GB SSD, <strong>$499.99 (23% off on Lenovo)</strong></li>
  5380.  
  5381.  
  5382.  
  5383. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhp-envy-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-black%2F6573475.p%3FskuId%3D6573475&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-envy-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-black/6573475.p?skuId=6573475" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HP Envy Desktop</a>, Core i7/16GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$799.99 (20% off on BestBuy)</strong></li>
  5384.  
  5385.  
  5386.  
  5387. <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/HP-i5-13400-Processor-i7-1255U-Keyboard/dp/B0CVJ3S9LX?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/HP-i5-13400-Processor-i7-1255U-Keyboard/dp/B0CVJ3S9LX" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HP Envy i5 Desktop</a>, Core i5/32GB RAM/1TB SSD, <strong>$669.99 (11% off on Amazon)</strong></li>
  5388.  
  5389.  
  5390.  
  5391. <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop-Computer-10%E2%80%91core-Ethernet/dp/B0BSHGHGXR?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop-Computer-10%E2%80%91core-Ethernet/dp/B0BSHGHGXR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Apple M</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop-Computer-10%E2%80%91core-Ethernet/dp/B0BSHGHGXR?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Desktop-Computer-10%E2%80%91core-Ethernet/dp/B0BSHGHGXR" rel="nofollow">ac Mini</a>, M2/8GB RAM/256GB SSD, <strong>$549.00 (8% off on Amazon)</strong></li>
  5392. </ul>
  5393.  
  5394.  
  5395.  
  5396. <p><strong>My top picks: </strong></p>
  5397.  
  5398.  
  5399.  
  5400. <p>Those looking for a mini-PC are in luck as the excellent IdeaCentre Mini is on sale for $150 off on Lenovo. It is one of the best small form-factor PCs on the market and this version not only gives you a respectable Core i5-13500H CPU, but also plenty of onboard storage&mdash;double what you usually get with a mini-PC.</p>
  5401.  
  5402.  
  5403.  
  5404. <p>If a mini-PC isn&rsquo;t your cup of tea, then the HP Envy desktop for $200 off on BestBuy is another great option. Strong performance backed by the latest Core i7 CPU and plenty of onboard storage make this a solid home office or family computer that packs a bit more of a punch.</p>
  5405.  
  5406.  
  5407.  
  5408. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="best-all-in-one-computer-deals">Best all-in-one computer deals</h2>
  5409.  
  5410.  
  5411.  
  5412. <p>All-in-one desktop computers combine a PC&rsquo;s hardware with a modern display to make a desktop computer that has both form and function. Since everything is built together, you can save precious desktop space with an all-in-one. They make capable work computers and they can also be excellent home computers with the wide range of features appealing to the whole family.</p>
  5413.  
  5414.  
  5415.  
  5416. <ul>
  5417. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Fdesktops%2Fideacentre%2Faio-500-series%2Fideacentre-aio-5i-gen-7-%2824-inch-intel%29%2Ff0gr0075us&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/desktops/ideacentre/aio-500-series/ideacentre-aio-5i-gen-7-(24-inch-intel)/f0gr0075us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lenovo IdeaCentre AiO 5i</a>, Core i7/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/24-inch 1080p touch display, <strong>$899.99 (20% off on Lenovo)</strong></li>
  5418.  
  5419.  
  5420.  
  5421. <li><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7168&amp;awinaffid=531979&amp;clickref=2-1-813362-1-0-0&amp;ued=https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-all-in-one-34-c1070xtbundle-pc?jumpid=ma_weekly-deals_product-tile_desktops_3_33p27aa_hp-envy-all-in-one-3" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-all-in-one-34-c1070xtbundle-pc?jumpid=ma_weekly-deals_product-tile_desktops_3_33p27aa_hp-envy-all-in-one-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HP Envy AiO 34</a>, Core i7/RTX 3060/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/34-inch 5K display, <strong>$1,799.99 (23% off on HP)</strong></li>
  5422.  
  5423.  
  5424.  
  5425. <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Acer-C27-1700-UA91-i5-1235U-Graphics-Wireless/dp/B0B2KTYHSC?tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/Acer-C27-1700-UA91-i5-1235U-Graphics-Wireless/dp/B0B2KTYHSC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Acer Aspire C27</a>, Core i5/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/27-inch 1080p display,<strong> $699.99 (22% off on Amazon)</strong></li>
  5426.  
  5427.  
  5428.  
  5429. <li><a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fimac-24-with-retina-4-5k-display-all-in-one-apple-m1-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-blue%2F6450916.p%3FskuId%3D6450916&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/imac-24-with-retina-4-5k-display-all-in-one-apple-m1-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-blue/6450916.p?skuId=6450916" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Apple iMac</a>, M1/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/27-inch 5K display, <strong>$849.99 (45% off on BestBuy)</strong></li>
  5430. </ul>
  5431.  
  5432.  
  5433.  
  5434. <p><strong>My top picks:</strong> </p>
  5435.  
  5436.  
  5437.  
  5438. <p>Lenovo&rsquo;s AiO 5i model on sale for $230 off Lenovo is a great all-in-one model with solid specs. Not only do you get good performance components and a crisp 1080p touch display, but you&rsquo;ll get the reliability that comes with all Lenovo products.</p>
  5439.  
  5440.  
  5441.  
  5442. <p>In a rare deal for an Apple computer, the M1 iMac is on sale for $400 off on BestBuy&rsquo;s website. Sure, you could about double to get the latest model with an M3 chip, but the M1 model will still give you good performance and unless you&rsquo;re doing heavy rendering work it probably won&rsquo;t matter anyways. Save yourself some money and go with this M1 iMac while it&rsquo;s on sale.</p>
  5443.  
  5444.  
  5445.  
  5446. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-block faq-block"><h2 class="faq-block-title" id="computer-deals-faq"> Computer deals FAQ </h2><hr class="block-horizotal-divider">
  5447. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">1.</span>
  5448. <h3 class="wp-block-heading toc"><strong>What are good websites to find computer deals?</strong></h3>
  5449.  
  5450.  
  5451.  
  5452. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  5453. <p>There are a ton of sites that sell computers, and scouring through all of them would take you a lot of time&mdash;that&rsquo;s why we do it for you here and highlight the best deals we find. However, to save you some time and frustration, you need to be smart about where you look at any given time of the year.</p>
  5454.  
  5455.  
  5456.  
  5457. <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a new computer during the holidays or around popular sale periods such as Black Friday or back-to-school, then you are likely to find great deals directly through first party vendor websites. These include the retail storefronts of popular computer manufacturers such as HP, Dell, and Lenovo.</p>
  5458.  
  5459.  
  5460.  
  5461. <p>However, if you are looking in between sales periods, it&rsquo;s generally a good idea to search through large third-party retailers such as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=desktop+pc&amp;rh=p_n_deal_type%3A23566065011&amp;dc&amp;crid=3703JJUSOKXLB&amp;qid=1713131708&amp;rnid=23566063011&amp;sprefix=desktop+pc+deals%2Caps%2C262&amp;ref=sr_nr_p_n_deal_type_1&amp;ds=v1%3AAYNglIWMPx4MVHvHLNK3JG0m36qUs%2BzrFkmjr4Tkuts&amp;tag=pcworld02-20&amp;asc_refurl=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=desktop+pc&amp;rh=p_n_deal_type%3A23566065011&amp;dc&amp;crid=3703JJUSOKXLB&amp;qid=1713131708&amp;rnid=23566063011&amp;sprefix=desktop+pc+deals%2Caps%2C262&amp;ref=sr_nr_p_n_deal_type_1&amp;ds=v1%3AAYNglIWMPx4MVHvHLNK3JG0m36qUs%2BzrFkmjr4Tkuts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fspecials%2Fl%2FComputers%2FDesktop-Computers&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.adorama.com/specials/l/Computers/Desktop-Computers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Adorama</a>, <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/321564/565706/9383?veh=aff&amp;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&amp;subid1=2-1-813362-1-0-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fdeals%2Felectronics%2Fcomputers%3Fcat_id%3D3944_1089430_132982_1231618" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals/electronics/computers?cat_id=3944_1089430_132982_1231618" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Walmart</a>, <a href="https://shop-links.co/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3F_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26browsedCategory%3Dpcmcat143400050013%26id%3Dpcat17071%26iht%3Dn%26ks%3D960%26list%3Dy%26qp%3Dcurrentoffers_facet%253DCurrent%2520Deals~On%2520Sale%26sc%3DGlobal%26st%3Dcategoryid%2524pcmcat143400050013%26type%3Dpage%26usc%3DAll%2520Categories&amp;publisher_slug=pcworld&amp;exclusive=1&amp;article_name=pcworld&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Ffeed&amp;u1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&amp;browsedCategory=pcmcat143400050013&amp;id=pcat17071&amp;iht=n&amp;ks=960&amp;list=y&amp;qp=currentoffers_facet%3DCurrent%20Deals~On%20Sale&amp;sc=Global&amp;st=categoryid%24pcmcat143400050013&amp;type=page&amp;usc=All%20Categories" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BestBuy</a>, and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=*l6kYCuH720&amp;mid=44583&amp;ul=2-1-813362-1-0-0&amp;murl=https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100019096%20710007%20700697%20701291%20710382%20710462%20709447%20701836%20701259" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100019096%20710007%20700697%20701291%20710382%20710462%20709447%20701836%20701259" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Newegg</a>. Oftentimes these websites will offer limited Deals of the Day type sales in hopes of getting rid of excess stock. On the upside, you can score still-decent PCs at a steep discount.</p>
  5462. </div>
  5463. </div></div>
  5464.  
  5465.  
  5466.  
  5467. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">2.</span>
  5468. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="whens-the-best-time-to-shop-for-a-pc-computer">When&rsquo;s the best time to shop for a PC computer?</h3>
  5469.  
  5470.  
  5471.  
  5472. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  5473. <p>Typically you&rsquo;ll want to time your PC computer shopping around a prominent sales period. The biggest sales periods are Black Friday/Cyber Monday in late November and Amazon Prime Day in early-to-mid July. The best sales often occur leading up to and during these two events and they are great times to snag a new PC computer for cheap. Other holiday shopping periods such as the New Year sales in January, President&rsquo;s Day sales in April, and the back-to-school sales event in August are also good times to find discounts on computers.</p>
  5474. </div>
  5475. </div></div>
  5476.  
  5477.  
  5478.  
  5479. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">3.</span>
  5480. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-type-of-desktop-should-i-get">What type of desktop should I get?</h3>
  5481.  
  5482.  
  5483.  
  5484. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  5485. <p>You&rsquo;ll see a ton of options when searching for a desktop computer, but they all mainly fit into four main categories: productivity tower PCs, gaming PCs, mini PCS, and all-in-ones (AiO). Which you should end up buying is entirely dependent upon what your needs are and what you want to do with your computer. If you are looking for something that will work in a home office or family room, then a productivity PC or AiO with a solid CPU and lots of RAM and storage is probably the way to go. If gaming is your main concern, a gaming PC can offer a lot more bang for your buck than a laptop and you should focus on getting the best GPU possible. Or if you just want something that can fit anywhere and provide basic computing then a mini PC is a good bet.</p>
  5486. </div>
  5487. </div></div>
  5488.  
  5489.  
  5490.  
  5491. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">4.</span>
  5492. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-cpu-and-gpu-should-i-get">What CPU and GPU should I get?</h3>
  5493.  
  5494.  
  5495.  
  5496. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  5497. <p>When looking at your new computer&rsquo;s CPU, get at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, both of which will provide plenty of processing power for everyday computing tasks. If you don&rsquo;t intend to do any PC gaming, then feel free to save some money by going with integrated graphics. However, if you are looking to get your game on, we recommend at least an Nvidia GeForce 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, as these are the least expensive discrete graphics cards that can handle ray tracing well. If you aren&rsquo;t interested in those cutting-edge lighting effects, however, the RTX 3050 and Radeon RX 6600 also provide good 1080p gaming performance at even lower prices.</p>
  5498. </div>
  5499. </div></div>
  5500.  
  5501.  
  5502.  
  5503. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">5.</span>
  5504. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-much-memory-and-storage-does-my-pc-need">How much memory and storage does my PC need?</h3>
  5505.  
  5506.  
  5507.  
  5508. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  5509. <p>As for RAM, we think its best to shoot for 16GB at the minimum for productivity and gaming, but for family computers and internet browsing, 8GB should suffice.</p>
  5510.  
  5511.  
  5512.  
  5513. <p>Storage size is dependent upon your personal needs, but it is generally a good idea to opt for an SSD over an standard HDD as they are much faster and don&rsquo;t significantly affect the price of a desktop. Before deciding, it&rsquo;s best to consider what your intended use of the computer will be. Are you just doing work or web browsing? Then something like 512GB will be plenty. If you want to load up a lot of large files such as games or content creation projects, then you&rsquo;ll need at least 1 or 2TB or storage. However, just remember that even if your computer doesn&rsquo;t have enough storage built-in you can always&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/407542/best-ssds.html" target="_blank">upgrade your SSD</a>&nbsp;or go with an&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/406861/best-external-drives.html" target="_blank">external drive</a>&nbsp;to increase your available storage options.</p>
  5514. </div>
  5515. </div></div>
  5516.  
  5517.  
  5518.  
  5519. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-inner-block faq-save-block"><div class="faq-save-content"><span class="faq-rank">6.</span>
  5520. <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="is-it-a-good-idea-to-buy-a-refurbished-computer">Is it a good idea to buy a refurbished computer?</h3>
  5521.  
  5522.  
  5523.  
  5524. <div class="wp-block-idg-base-theme-faq-answer-block how-to-tip">
  5525. <p>Refurbished computers are used machines that have been repaired, upgraded, and cleaned for the purpose of reselling. They&rsquo;re usually open-box returns, overstock, or models with minor cosmetic damage (scratches, scuffs, etc). Refurbished computers can be a bargain hunter&rsquo;s dream as they&rsquo;re likely still in good (or great) condition and you can save a lot of money. That being said, refurbished computers can have their downsides as well. In addition to cosmetic blemishes, some of the internal components might be a little older or outdated and they might not be in peak condition due to previous usage. </p>
  5526.  
  5527.  
  5528.  
  5529. <p>If you do consider buying a refurbished computer I recommend looking at eBay as they offer a one-year warranty. You can also check out manufacturer&rsquo;s retail storefronts like <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8200811-12839518?url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/dfh/lp/outlet&amp;sid=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.dell.com/en-us/dfh/lp/outlet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dell&rsquo;s Outlet Store</a> and <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/321564/435031/7613?u=https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished&amp;subid1=2-1-813362-1-0-0" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Apple&rsquo;s Refurbished Store</a>&mdash;just be sure to look at the terms of warranty offered before purchasing.</p>
  5530. </div>
  5531. </div></div>
  5532. </div>
  5533.  
  5534. <category>Desktop PCs, Gaming Desktop PCs</category></body></div>
  5535. ]]></description>
  5536. <link>https://www.pcworld.com/article/813362/best-pc-computer-deals.html</link>
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  5538. <item>
  5539. <title>Save $130 on 500GB of flexible cloud storage</title>
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  5545.  
  5546.  
  5547.  
  5548. <p>Cloud storage is fairly essential for everybody these days, but nobody likes paying the monthly fees &mdash; especially when they increase as you need more storage. So, stop paying a monthly fee by getting 500GB of cloud storage for a one-time payment to <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://shop.pcworld.com/sales/amaryllo-500gb?utm_source=pcworld.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=amaryllo-500gb&amp;utm_term=scsf-592690&amp;utm_content=a0xRn000000d1yjIAA&amp;scsonar=1&amp;xcust=2-1-2323573-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amaryllo cloud storage</a>.</p>
  5549.  
  5550.  
  5551.  
  5552. <p>Amaryllo offers an iOS/Android app or desktop software to help you manage your digital life. It offers zero-knowledge privacy so only you and your approved users can see your data, and makes it easy to upload multiple files at once and share your cloud with up to nine other Amaryllo members. You can manage your cloud easily with smart search and smart albums, and share files of any size with people with just a few clicks. It&rsquo;s an intuitive way to get organized and stay organized.</p>
  5553.  
  5554.  
  5555.  
  5556. <p>Take care of your cloud storage needs with a one-time payment. Right now, you can get <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://shop.pcworld.com/sales/amaryllo-500gb?utm_source=pcworld.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=amaryllo-500gb&amp;utm_term=scsf-592690&amp;utm_content=a0xRn000000d1yjIAA&amp;scsonar=1&amp;xcust=2-1-2323573-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">500GB of Amaryllo cloud storage for 51% off $249 at just $119.99</a>.</p>
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  5559.  
  5560. <p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://shop.pcworld.com/sales/amaryllo-500gb?utm_source=pcworld.com&amp;utm_medium=referral-cta&amp;utm_campaign=amaryllo-500gb&amp;utm_term=scsf-592690&amp;utm_content=a0xRn000000d1yjIAA&amp;scsonar=1&amp;xcust=2-1-2323573-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;</a></p>
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  5593.  
  5594.  
  5595.  
  5596. <p><strong>Amaryllo Cloud Storage: One-Time Payment &ndash; $119.99</strong></p>
  5597.  
  5598.  
  5599.  
  5600. <p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://shop.pcworld.com/sales/amaryllo-500gb?utm_source=pcworld.com&amp;utm_medium=referral-cta&amp;utm_campaign=amaryllo-500gb&amp;utm_term=scsf-592690&amp;utm_content=a0xRn000000d1yjIAA&amp;scsonar=1&amp;xcust=2-1-2323573-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">See Deal</a></p>
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  5603.  
  5604. <p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.stacksocial.com&amp;xcust=2-1-2323573-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow"><em>StackSocial</em></a><em> prices subject to change.</em></p>
  5605.  
  5606. <category>Accessories</category></body></div>
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  5610. <item>
  5611. <title>13 important Windows settings to change immediately</title>
  5612. <enclosure url="https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-8.png" length="2849475" type="image/png" />
  5613. <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  5614. <description><![CDATA[
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  5617.  
  5618.  
  5619.  
  5620. <p>After installing Windows 11, you should check some settings and adapt them to your needs and streamline its use. Here, we&rsquo;ll show you the 13 most important Windows 11 settings to adjust that maximize security and improve the operating system with just a few clicks. </p>
  5621.  
  5622.  
  5623.  
  5624. <div class="wp-block-product-widget-block product-widget is-half-width is-float-right">
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  5626. <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id="get-windows-11-pro-for-cheap">
  5627. get windows 11 pro for cheap </h4>
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  5630. <div class="product-widget__content-wrapper">
  5631. <div class="product-widget__title-wrapper">
  5632. <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="windows-11-pro">Windows 11 Pro</h3>
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  5637. <img decoding="async" width="2368" height="1330" class="product-widget__image" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png" loading="lazy" alt="Windows 11 Pro" srcset="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?quality=50&amp;strip=all 2368w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 300w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=768%2C431&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 768w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=1200%2C674&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 1200w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=1536%2C863&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 1536w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=2048%2C1150&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 2048w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=1240%2C697&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 1240w, https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windows-Insider-search-bar.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=50&amp;strip=all 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
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  5639. </div>
  5642. <div class="product-widget__information">
  5643. <div class="product-widget__information--rrp-wrapper">
  5644. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-label">
  5645. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  5646. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-value">
  5647. 199.99 </span>
  5648. </div>
  5650. <div class="product-widget__pricing-details  ">
  5651. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label">
  5652. Best Prices Today:
  5653. </span>
  5654. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper">
  5655. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade?x-source=2-1-2306636-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade" rel="nofollow">$59 at  PCWorld Store &ndash; Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only</a> <span class="amp-bar"> | </span>
  5656. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional?x-source=2-1-2306636-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional" rel="nofollow">$79.99 at  PCWorld Software Store</a> </span>
  5657. </div>
  5658. </div>
  5659. </div>
  5660. </div>
  5661.  
  5663.  
  5664.  
  5665. <p>This article is based on Windows 11 version 23H2, the most recent major version of the operating system. Most of the settings can also be implemented in Windows 10 and older Windows 11 versions and work in the same way in Windows 11 version 24H2, this year&rsquo;s upcoming update.</p>
  5666.  
  5667.  
  5668.  
  5669. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
  5670. <p><strong>Further reading: </strong><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2320535/microsoft-windows-update-may-break-vpns-and-there-is-no-fix.html">Microsoft&rsquo;s latest Windows update breaks VPNs, and there&rsquo;s no fix</a></p>
  5671. </blockquote>
  5672.  
  5673.  
  5674.  
  5675. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="customize-explorer-show-file-extensions-and-drives">Customize Explorer &ndash; show file extensions and drives</h2>
  5676.  
  5677.  
  5678.  
  5679. <p>Windows has been hiding known file extensions for years by default. This is initially annoying because it means that the correct file name is not displayed in full. There is also the security risk. For example, the file &ldquo;important-document.doc.exe&rdquo; is displayed as &ldquo;important-document.doc&rdquo;, in this case because Windows simply hides the file extension &ldquo;exe&rdquo;. </p>
  5680.  
  5681.  
  5682.  
  5683. <p>This turns an executable file, such as malware/ransomware, into an unsuspicious Word document at first glance. You can quickly work around the problem by activating <em>View &gt; Show &gt; File name extensions</em> in Explorer.</p>
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  5710. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows show file name extension" class="wp-image-2309999" width="1024" height="575" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5711. </div>
  5712. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-full enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows show file name extension" class="wp-image-2309999" width="1024" height="575" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5713. </div>
  5714. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5715. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5716.  
  5717.  
  5718.  
  5719. <p>You can also find the setting in other Windows versions in the <em>Folder Options &gt; View </em>under &ldquo;Hide extensions for known file types.&rdquo; In this case, you must deactivate the option.</p>
  5720.  
  5721.  
  5722.  
  5723. <p>In the folder options, you can also select the option &ldquo;This PC&rdquo; within the &ldquo;General&rdquo; tab under &ldquo;Open File Explorer for.&rdquo; In this case, Explorer starts with the view of the drives, not with the rarely desired &ldquo;Start view.&rdquo; You can also open the Start view with a single click on &ldquo;Start&rdquo; in the top left-hand corner.</p>
  5724.  
  5725.  
  5726.  
  5727. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
  5728. <p><strong>Further reading:</strong> <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2245853/how-to-turn-on-microsoft-windows-built-in-ransomware-protections.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2245853/how-to-turn-on-microsoft-windows-built-in-ransomware-protections.html">Windows includes built-in ransomware protections. Here&rsquo;s how to turn it on</a></p>
  5729. </blockquote>
  5730.  
  5731.  
  5732.  
  5733. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="customize-windows-update-get-updates-faster">Customize Windows update: Get updates faster</h2>
  5734.  
  5735.  
  5736.  
  5737. <p>After updating to Windows 11 or installing the operating system, you should first go to &ldquo;Windows Update&rdquo; in the settings. You should first make sure that the message &ldquo;You are up to date&rdquo; appears in the upper area. Click on &ldquo;Check for updates&rdquo; and make sure that all updates are installed. Windows also updates the malware protection definition files in this way.</p>
  5738.  
  5739.  
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  5757. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewbox="0 0 12 12">
  5758. <path fill="#fff" d="M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z"></path>
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  5760. </button> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
  5761. <button type="button" aria-label="Close" style="fill: #000" class="close-button" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox">
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  5763. </button>
  5764. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows update" class="wp-image-2310014" width="1200" height="936" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5765. </div>
  5766. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows update" class="wp-image-2310014" width="1200" height="936" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5767. </div>
  5768. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5769. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5770.  
  5771.  
  5772.  
  5773. <p>It can also be useful to activate the option &ldquo;Get the latest updates as soon as they are available.&rdquo; This ensures that your Windows system receives updates faster than other users. Microsoft distributes many updates in waves. If you activate this option, you can get ahead of the waves, but be warned that riding the bleeding-edge of updates leaves you more open to potential bugs.</p>
  5774.  
  5775.  
  5776.  
  5777. <p>In addition, click on &ldquo;Advanced options&rdquo; and activate &ldquo;Receive updates for other Microsoft products.&rdquo; This will ensure that the other Microsoft software on your PC (like Office, Edge, and the Xbox app) are always up to date.</p>
  5778.  
  5779.  
  5780. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure data-wp-context='{ "core":
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  5796. }' data-wp-interactive class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img decoding="async" data-wp-effect--setstylesonresize="effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.setButtonStyles" data-wp-init="effects.core.image.initOriginImage" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-on--load="actions.core.image.handleLoad" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/windows-update-advanced-options.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200" alt="Windows update advanced options" class="wp-image-2310015" width="1200" height="942" loading="lazy" /><button class="lightbox-trigger" type="button" aria-haspopup="dialog" aria-label="Enlarge image: Windows update advanced options" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-style--right="context.core.image.imageButtonRight" data-wp-style--top="context.core.image.imageButtonTop">
  5797. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewbox="0 0 12 12">
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  5800. </button> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
  5801. <button type="button" aria-label="Close" style="fill: #000" class="close-button" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox">
  5802. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z"></path></svg>
  5803. </button>
  5804. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows update advanced options" class="wp-image-2310015" width="1200" height="942" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5805. </div>
  5806. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows update advanced options" class="wp-image-2310015" width="1200" height="942" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5807. </div>
  5808. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5809. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5810.  
  5811.  
  5812.  
  5813. <p>At this point, it may also be useful to specify when you work on the PC under &ldquo;Active hours.&rdquo; This ensures that Windows does not start within this time after installing updates.</p>
  5814.  
  5815.  
  5816.  
  5817. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="important-optimize-malware-protection-settings-for-drivers">Important: Optimize malware protection settings for drivers</h2>
  5818.  
  5819.  
  5820.  
  5821. <p>After installing Windows 11, open the Windows Security app from the Start menu. You should see a green icon with a tick next to all settings. If this is not the case, check the area by clicking on the relevant icon.</p>
  5822.  
  5823.  
  5824. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure data-wp-context='{ "core":
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  5830. "preloadInitialized": false,
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  5838. }
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  5840. }' data-wp-interactive class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img decoding="async" data-wp-effect--setstylesonresize="effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.setButtonStyles" data-wp-init="effects.core.image.initOriginImage" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-on--load="actions.core.image.handleLoad" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/windows-security.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200" alt="Windows Security" class="wp-image-2221027" width="1200" height="864" loading="lazy" /><button class="lightbox-trigger" type="button" aria-haspopup="dialog" aria-label="Enlarge image: Windows Security" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-style--right="context.core.image.imageButtonRight" data-wp-style--top="context.core.image.imageButtonTop">
  5841. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" fill="none" viewbox="0 0 12 12">
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  5844. </button><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> </figcaption> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
  5845. <button type="button" aria-label="Close" style="fill: #000" class="close-button" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox">
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  5847. </button>
  5848. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows Security" class="wp-image-2221027" width="1200" height="864" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5849. </div>
  5850. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows Security" class="wp-image-2221027" width="1200" height="864" loading="lazy" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> </figcaption></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5851. </div>
  5852. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5853. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5854.  
  5855.  
  5856.  
  5857. <p>For &ldquo;Device security,&rdquo; you should ensure that the &ldquo;Memory integrity&rdquo; option is activated in <em>Core isolation &gt; Core isolation details</em>.  This prevents successful attacks by malware. If this option cannot be deactivated, this is due to an outdated and therefore insecure driver.</p>
  5858.  
  5859.  
  5860. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure data-wp-context='{ "core":
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  5876. }' data-wp-interactive class="wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container"><img decoding="async" data-wp-effect--setstylesonresize="effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.setButtonStyles" data-wp-init="effects.core.image.initOriginImage" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-on--load="actions.core.image.handleLoad" src="https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/memory-integrity-1.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200" alt="Windows security memory integrity" class="wp-image-2310022" width="1200" height="648" loading="lazy" /><button class="lightbox-trigger" type="button" aria-haspopup="dialog" aria-label="Enlarge image: Windows security memory integrity" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.showLightbox" data-wp-style--right="context.core.image.imageButtonRight" data-wp-style--top="context.core.image.imageButtonTop">
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  5880. </button> <div data-wp-body="" class="wp-lightbox-overlay zoom" data-wp-bind--role="selectors.core.image.roleAttribute" data-wp-bind--aria-label="selectors.core.image.dialogLabel" data-wp-class--initialized="context.core.image.initialized" data-wp-class--active="context.core.image.lightboxEnabled" data-wp-class--hideanimationenabled="context.core.image.hideAnimationEnabled" data-wp-bind--aria-modal="selectors.core.image.ariaModal" data-wp-effect="effects.core.image.initLightbox" data-wp-on--keydown="actions.core.image.handleKeydown" data-wp-on--touchstart="actions.core.image.handleTouchStart" data-wp-on--touchmove="actions.core.image.handleTouchMove" data-wp-on--touchend="actions.core.image.handleTouchEnd" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox" tabindex="-1">
  5881. <button type="button" aria-label="Close" style="fill: #000" class="close-button" data-wp-on--click="actions.core.image.hideLightbox">
  5882. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M13 11.8l6.1-6.3-1-1-6.1 6.2-6.1-6.2-1 1 6.1 6.3-6.5 6.7 1 1 6.5-6.6 6.5 6.6 1-1z"></path></svg>
  5883. </button>
  5884. <div class="lightbox-image-container"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large responsive-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="context.core.image.imageCurrentSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows security memory integrity" class="wp-image-2310022" width="1200" height="648" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5885. </div>
  5886. <div class="lightbox-image-container foundry-lightbox"><div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large enlarged-image"><img decoding="async" data-wp-bind--src="selectors.core.image.enlargedImgSrc" data-wp-style--object-fit="selectors.core.image.lightboxObjectFit" src="" alt="Windows security memory integrity" class="wp-image-2310022" width="1200" height="648" loading="lazy" /></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5887. </div>
  5888. <div class="scrim" style="background-color: #fff" aria-hidden="true"></div>
  5889. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5890.  
  5891.  
  5892.  
  5893. <p>You should also ensure that &ldquo;Microsoft blacklist of vulnerable drivers&rdquo; is activated. This allows you to block insecure drivers that attackers can use to introduce malware onto the system.</p>
  5894.  
  5895.  
  5896.  
  5897. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="important-adjust-virus-and-threat-protection">Important: Adjust virus and threat protection</h2>
  5898.  
  5899.  
  5900.  
  5901. <p>In the Windows Security app, you should switch to &ldquo;Virus and threat protection&rdquo; after installation. Click on &ldquo;Manage settings&rdquo; under &ldquo;Virus and threat protection settings&rdquo; and make sure that all options are switched on here, primarily &ldquo;Real-time protection,&rdquo; &ldquo;Cloud-based protection,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Automatic transmission of samples.&rdquo;</p>
  5902.  
  5903.  
  5904. <div class="extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined"><figure data-wp-context='{ "core":
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  5933. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5934.  
  5935.  
  5936.  
  5937. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="download-protection-updates-for-the-malware-scanner">Download protection updates for the malware scanner</h2>
  5938.  
  5939.  
  5940.  
  5941. <p>It is also important that you ensure that the security information for &ldquo;Virus and threat protection updates&rdquo; is up-to-date. Use &ldquo;Protection updates&rdquo; and then &ldquo;Check for updates&rdquo; to update them directly.</p>
  5942.  
  5943.  
  5944.  
  5945. <p>If you are using external virus protection, these adjustments are not necessary as this deactivates the internal virus protection in Windows. </p>
  5946.  
  5947.  
  5948.  
  5949. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="check-windows-activation">Check Windows activation</h2>
  5950.  
  5951.  
  5952.  
  5953. <p>In the settings, you will find the option to check whether Windows is activated via <em>System &gt; Activation</em>. Without activation, the operating system will stop working after a while and many settings will not be available. Here you can see whether the activation is working and, if necessary, you can use &ldquo;Change&rdquo; to re-enter your product key for Windows 10 or Windows 11.</p>
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  5985. </div></figure><p class="imageCredit">Foundry</p></div>
  5986.  
  5987.  
  5988.  
  5989. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="are-all-drivers-installed">Are all drivers installed?</h2>
  5990.  
  5991.  
  5992.  
  5993. <p>Use the command &ldquo;devmgmt.msc&rdquo;, which you enter in the search field of the taskbar, to see whether all drivers are installed for all existing devices on the PC. If unknown or other devices are still displayed here, you should obtain the latest driver from the manufacturer and install it.</p>
  5994.  
  5995.  
  5996.  
  5997. <h2 class="wp-block-heading toc" id="professionals-still-activate-drive-encryption">Professionals still activate drive encryption</h2>
  5998.  
  5999.  
  6000.  
  6001. <p>On notebooks in particular, you should ensure that you use Bitlocker for drive encryption. To do this, enter &ldquo;bitlocker&rdquo; in the search field of the taskbar and activate the protection.</p>
  6002.  
  6003.  
  6004.  
  6005. <p>Bitlocker is available in Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise. <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/625957/sorry-microsoft-windows-11-isnt-fully-secure-until-everyone-has-bitlocker-encryption.html">Bitlocker isn&rsquo;t available in Windows 11 Home</a>, alas, but you can use device encryption instead. This can be found in the Windows 11 settings.</p>
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  6007.  
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  6011. <h4 class="product-widget__block-title" id="get-windows-11-pro-for-cheap">
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  6017. <h3 class="product-widget__title" id="windows-11-pro">Windows 11 Pro</h3>
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  6024. </div>
  6027. <div class="product-widget__information">
  6028. <div class="product-widget__information--rrp-wrapper">
  6029. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-label">
  6030. Price When Reviewed: </span>
  6031. <span class="product-widget__information--rrp-value">
  6032. 199.99 </span>
  6033. </div>
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  6036. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--label">
  6037. Best Prices Today:
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  6039. <span class="product-widget__pricing-details--links-wrapper">
  6040. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade?x-source=2-1-2306636-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p44290-windows_11_professional_upgrade" rel="nofollow">$59 at  PCWorld Store &ndash; Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only</a> <span class="amp-bar"> | </span>
  6041. <a class="product-widget__pricing-details--link" href="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional?x-source=2-1-2306636-5-1807627-10994" target="_blank" data-vars-product-name="Windows 11 Pro" data-vars-product-id="1807627" data-vars-category="Windows" data-vars-manufacturer-id="10994" data-vars-manufacturer="Microsoft" data-vars-vendor="sku,PCWorld Software Store,PCWorld Store - Win 11 Pro Upgrade Only" data-vars-po="sku" data-product="1807627" data-vars-link-position-id="005" data-vars-link-position="Product Sidebar" data-vars-outbound-link="https://software.pcworld.com/p43833-windows_11_professional" rel="nofollow">$79.99 at  PCWorld Software Store</a> </span>
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  6045. </div>
  6046.  
  6048.  
  6049.  
  6050. <p><em>This article was translated from German to English and originally appeared on pcwelt.de.</em></p>
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  6052. <category>Windows</category></body></div>
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  6070. <p>These headphones sit on top of your ears and use bone conduction technology to send sound waves through vibrations directly to your inner ear. That way, you can enjoy your music or take calls while keeping your ears open to stay aware of your surroundings or hear people when they speak to you. The lightweight, ergonomic headphones are comfortable, deliver premium sound, and can last for up to six hours of playback time on a single charge.</p>
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  6210. <p>Microsoft said this week that the most recent Windows security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 may break VPN connections.</p>
  6211.  
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  6213.  
  6214. <p>According to <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-23h2#3291msgdesc&amp;xcust=2-1-2320535-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">Microsoft</a> (<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569483&amp;url=https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-april-windows-updates-break-vpn-connections/&amp;xcust=2-1-2320535-1-0-0&amp;sref=https://www.pcworld.com/feed" rel="nofollow">via Bleeping Computer</a>), &ldquo;Windows devices might face VPN connection failures after installing the April 2024 security update, or KB5036893.&rdquo;</p>
  6215.  
  6216.  
  6217.  
  6218. <p>Microsoft has no fix at the current time, the company said. &ldquo;We are working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release,&rdquo; the company said.</p>
  6219.  
  6220.  
  6221.  
  6222. <p>Unfortunately, the list of affected clients is rather lengthy: Windows 11 (23H2, 22H2, and 21H2) as well as Windows 10 (22H2 and 21H2). If you&rsquo;re a consumer and run into this issue, Microsoft advises that you first launch the Windows &ldquo;Get Help&rdquo; app to inform Microsoft of the problem and possibly work through a solution.</p>
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  6263.  
  6265.  
  6266.  
  6267. <p>It doesn&rsquo;t really sound like there <em>is</em> a solution, though. You could always try to uninstall the most recent security update. (Of course, you lose the protections that accompany the most recent patch, too.) Otherwise, you&rsquo;ll have to wait until Microsoft fixes the problem &mdash; if there <em>is</em> a problem. Microsoft at least hasn&rsquo;t said that all VPNs are affected, possibly including our <a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/406870/best-vpn-services-apps-reviews-buying-advice.html">best VPN recommendations</a>. </p>
  6268.  
  6269.  
  6270.  
  6271. <p>It&rsquo;s all bad news, of course, for anyone who likes to work at a coffee shop or airport, or who is travelling overseas where VPNs can be a way of life. Hopefully Microsoft finds a fix soon.</p>
  6272.  
  6273.  
  6274.  
  6275. <p>Broken VPN connections aren&rsquo;t the only issue with this update. Microsoft&rsquo;s support page also warns that &ldquo;After installing this update, you might be unable to change your user account profile picture.&rdquo;</p>
  6276.  
  6277.  
  6278.  
  6279. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
  6280. <p><strong>Further reading: </strong><a href="https://www.pcworld.com/article/2306636/13-important-windows-settings-to-adjust-immediately.html">13 important Windows settings to adjust immediately</a></p>
  6281. </blockquote>
  6282.  
  6283.  
  6284.  
  6285. <p><em>This article published on May 1, 2024, but was updated May 3 to mention that user account profile pictures may be broken by this update as well.</em></p>
  6286.  
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