When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. I'm happy to see a new NVMe SSD from Samsung, though it's not as fast as the older 990 EVO Plus. The 990 is a step up from the 990 EVO, though the write rate plummets when secondary cache runs out. But it's slower than the older 990 EVO Plus and not a bargain, even given the current NAND crunch. New NVMe SSD releases have become increasingly rare -- another casualty of the AI data center gold rush.

Microsoft's recent patch for the RoguePlanet vulnerability in Defender inadvertently introduced a new serious flaw that can exhaust disk space on Windows systems. PCWorld reports that cybersecurity researcher Nightmare-Eclipse discovered this bug affects Windows 11 25H2 and Windows Server 2025, with a proof-of-concept exploit demonstrating the issue.

Humanoid robot surgery reached a new milestone as teleoperated robots completed two laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries on pigs for the first time in a UC San Diego preclinical trial.

"We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities," New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year. New York governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday enacting a one-year pause on the development of hyperscale data centers, effecting the nation's first statewide data center moratorium. The executive order comes as opposition to data center construction sweeps across the country, putting elected officials under intense pressure to take action. The order specifically pauses state environmental reviews for facilities over 50 megawatts for a year.

Microsoft now recommends installing Windows updates within three days due to AI-powered cyber threats that exploit vulnerabilities faster than ever before. PCWorld reports that hackers use artificial intelligence to quickly target unpatched Windows systems, making delayed updates extremely risky for users. Microsoft patched a record 206 vulnerabilities in June and uses its own AI tool MDASH to identify security flaws in Windows code. Microsoft has flipped its stance regarding the installation of Windows updates. You should now install these updates on your Windows computers as soon as possible.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This Anker 20K power bank has a cable built in, and it's $38 now Anker's Zolo power bank has a built-in USB-C cable and 20,000mAh of capacity, and it's down to $38 (was $46) at Amazon right now. Anker's Zolo power bank is a stunner for one main reason: the built-in USB-C cable that lets you charge your phone (or whatever else) at any time without having to carry a separate cable along. That kind of convenience is priceless, and this power bank is just $38 at Amazon, down from its usual $46. Has it been cheaper before?

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Outlook lets you save frequently used messages as templates. Here's how to set them up. Need to send the same email over and over? Microsoft Outlook lets you save messages as reusable templates, but the setup depends on which version you've got.

PCWorld reveals three legitimate strategies for accessing free Kindle books, including Amazon's hidden free section, library borrowing through Libby, and public domain collections.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 isn't the most attractive ChromeOS machine, but it offers good performance and lots of storage for the price. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 isn't the most attractive ChromeOS machine, but it offers good performance and lots of storage for the price. Buying a Chromebook in 2026 can feel like a bit of a gamble. Many models are available, but pricing seems to vary wildly, and a lot of retail sites list new and ancient models side-by-side. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 enters this confusing market as a sensible choice with decent specs and a mid-range price of $399.99.

PCWorld reports Microsoft is testing a streamlined Windows Search that removes ads and clutter while prioritizing local files and recent searches. Key improvements include enhanced two-character search support, integrated file content previews, and AI assistance for handling misspellings or descriptive queries. This revamp aims to transform Windows Search into a primary PC tool focused purely on user efficiency rather than promotional content. The future of Windows Search looks a lot closer to what users have been asking for since day one: search.