Articles by Mark Hachman
This new Windows feature offers gaming advice while you play
Microsoft Edge Game Assist is the latest addition to Game Bar, a pre-configured widget that can point you to gaming guides and videos. We give it a spin.
Microsoft starts forcing Windows 11's big 24H2 update on PCs
Microsoft has moved into a "new stage" in its roll out of Windows 11's 2024 Update. Windows 11 24H2 is now being pushed to consumers, ready or not.
Windows 11 adds a new feature to show off your PC's build
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Beta Channel release that does a better job of highlighting what exactly is in your PC.
Best webcams 2025: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
Arm's 2025 CPU plans include a big push in PC performance
At CES, Arm's CPU chief Chris Bergey sat down with PCWorld to discuss the company's upcoming plans for 2025.
Obsbot's new webcams shoot at a super-smooth 100fps
Obsbot launces the Tiny SE and Meet SE for under $100, which can shoot at 1080p at 100fps.
Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: 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.
Interview: AMD dives deep into its overhauled 2025 Ryzen lineup
AMD's Donny Woligroski sits down with PCWorld's Mark Hachman at CES 2025 to talk about the Ryzen AI Max, the Ryzen X3D shortages, and more.
The biggest thing I didn't see at CES: Thunderbolt 5. Insiders explain why
Although Intel announced the Thunderbolt 5 spec more than a year ago, Thunderbolt 5 laptops still haven't shown up. And they won't for while, industry sources say, because of several chicken-and-egg problems.
Photoshop is now a team effort with Adobe's Live Co-Editing
Adobe has brought collaboration to Photoshop as part of its Live Co-Editing, allowing a team of designers to jointly work together on a Photoshop project.
Intel's Core Ultra 200 gaming performance could rise 25% after patch
Intel said that the performance improvements between an unpatched Arrow Lake system and the latest updates could be significant, especially in games.
It's time to start docking phones again, DisplayLink says
DisplayLink and Synpatics show off an Android phone connected to an external dock, and then to two displays.
Tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket, CTA warns again
As the CES show winds down, the Computer Technology Association warns again that U.S. consumers could spend hundreds more if the Trump administration enacts tariffs.
An updated USB logo will now mark the fastest docking stations
The latest USB logos look different now, to better indicate how fast and how much power USB cables can transmit, including to USB4 docking stations.
AMD blames Ryzen 9800X3D shortages on Intel's crappy chips
AMD explains why stockpiles of its Ryzen 9800X3D chip disappeared almost overnight in an interview from CES 2025.
Lenovo has removed its iconic TrackPoint nub from new ThinkPad laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition being showed off at CES 2025 lacks the iconic TrackPoint nub in a nod to a new, modern design that includes Lenovo AI Now.
Ventiva's fanless PC cooler wins Intel over
Ventiva' ICE uses ionizing technology to silently move air and cool a laptop. But the startup has also won the endorsement of Dell and Intel.
Nvidia CEO: PC games will never be entirely rendered by AI
A day after launching the GeForce 50-series family of GPUs, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang was asked about whether AI would take over the entire 3D rendering process.