Articles by Michael Crider
Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.
Apple says no retro PC emulators on the App Store
While retro game emulators were given the go-ahead earlier this year, those hoping to run classic DOS and Windows programs are out of luck.
Crypto scammers are double-dipping victims as fake lawyers
Law firms claiming to hunt down crypto scammers are, in fact, just perpetrating one more scam on victims.
Logitech's new gaming keyboard finally gets the price right
The G515 is about average for a wireless, low-profile gaming keyboard... and that's positively bargain bin by Logitech standards.
Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts
Microsoft apparently wants Windows users to use connected online accounts so badly, it's chopping off parts of its own service page.
Keychron Q1 HE keyboard review: Who is this for?
The first hot-swap, adjustable actuation keyboard falls far short for gamers, even with its cool new tech.
iFixit says Surface 2024 devices are even more repairable
The new Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop both get remarkable iFixit scores for repairability.
You've never been able to get a 49-inch OLED monitor this cheap
Inch for inch, this Gigabyte gaming monitor is the best price we've seen yet for an OLED display.
Watch PCWorld build a pair of SFF video production PCs!
Adam and Alex both need beefy new computers for editing video, but they also want them stylish. Fortunately they've got the Fractal Design Mood and SSUPD Meshroom S to build in.
Gamesir Nova HD review: A budget controller contender
The Nova HD looks cheap and flashy, and it's both of those things. But it's also remarkably flexible, effortlessly handling PC and Switch games.
Latest Windows update patches critical Wi-Fi vulnerability
A trio of security issues are fixed in this Windows Update, including a remote Wi-Fi driver exploit.
Jonsbo's new wood SFF case is adorable and functional
You can put this case's stylish wood handle up top for portability, or on the side for your headset. Or just leave it offentirely.
Framework adds a RISC-V motherboard to its laptops
Developers and tinkerers will get to play with a full RISC-V laptop soon...and they won't even need to buy a new system to do it.
LCD monitor panels explained: TN vs. IPS vs. VA
What's the difference between all these LCD monitors, and which one should you buy? We break it down.
This RTX 4060-powered, 240Hz Gigabyte laptop is absurdly cheap today
The Aorus 16 is an old-fashioned beefy gaming laptop with tons of power and upgrade options, and it's on sale for $899.99 right now.
Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ laptops hit retail, sans Recall
Microsoft's big Arm-powered push to get PC sales moving is here, but it's missing its most dramatic feature.
Are there too many PC gaming handhelds now?
The Steam Deck blew the doors off the handheld PC gaming market. Now every company wants a slice of the pie.
LG's ultrawide OLED gaming monitor hits its lowest price yet: $550 off
Looking for an ultrawide deal? LG's 34-inch OLED monitor just busted through the $800 floor!