Articles by Mark Hachman
Best Thunderbolt docks 2024: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
Get Windows 11 for just $48 during July 4th weekend
PCWorld is offering a Windows 11 Home license for just $48 over the Fourth of July holiday with Windows 11 Pro deals available at just-as-steep discounts.
7 vital details to know before buying a Copilot+ laptop
We've tested the first Copilot+ PCs. Here are the secrets we discovered during our own tests that you should know before you buy one.
Xbox Live games are down due to sign-in problems
(Now fixed) Microsoft reported sign-in issues with its Xbox Live gaming service on Tuesday, essentially blocking gamers from signing in to and playing PC and Xbox console games that used the service.
Amazon's Gaming Zone is bare, dull, and totally misses the mark
This "immersive" virtual shopping experience is the exact opposite of that.
Thunderbolt 5 cables are here! But only one is worth buying right now
Cable Matters has begun selling Thunderbolt 5 cables on Amazon at varying lengths, but only one makes sense.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2024) review: A tantalizing glimpse of the future
Microsoft's first Copilot+ tablet, the Surface Pro (2024) 11th Edition, kicks butt while plugged into the wall. But the race for performance can leave battery life and software compatibility wanting.
Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.
The Copilot key isn't working on some Copilot+ PCs. Here's how I fixed it
Microsoft's Surface Pro (2024) hit my doorstep with an unresponsive Copilot key. If your Copilot+ PC has the same problem, try this fix.
Got a new Copilot+ PC? Don't rush to install Chrome
We tested performance for top web browsers to find out which one is the most powerful browser for Copilot+ PCs right now.
Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I
My first hour or so with the Microsoft Surface Pro (2024), or Surface Pro 11th Edition, suffered through unexpected reboots, a malfunctioning keyboard, and weird AI apps. Aside from that, this Copilot+ PC is terrific.
Baseus Spacemate USB-C dock review: Too clever for its own good
The Baseus Spacemate 11-in-1 Docking Station feels well designed, with some fun quirks you may love. But it just doesn't deliver enough performance, or power.
Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.
Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.
DOJ sues Adobe for hiding fees when you try to cancel a subscription
The U.S. Department of Justice says that Adobe has harmed consumers by hiding early termination fees inside the convoluted process to cancel its subscription services.
Microsoft pulls Recall from initial launch of Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft was set to launch its Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, but the AI search engine has been pulled out of privacy concerns.
Qualcomm 'won't ever be done' optimizing PC games for Snapdragon
Qualcomm is picking up the pace making sure the top games run on Windows on Arm and Snapdragon X Elite -- but will it ever get to all of them?