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The PCWorld Guide to Future Tech

As we approach a new year, the PCWorld team outlines what new and emerging tech trends you should expect.

The future of VPNs: Decentralized and post-quantum security

2025 will be the best year to buy a monitor, ever. Here's why

PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
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PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple

We asked PC vendors what 2025 holds for the AI PC. The answer? Small incremental changes, as consumers, developers and PC makers figure out what AI is capable of.
By Mark Hachman 2 days ago
Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
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Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs

Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.
By Matthew S. Smith 3 days ago
AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We're better off for it
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AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We're better off for it

DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and PSSR are truly revolutionary, and these AI resolution upscaling technologies are ushering in a new era.
By Thiago Trevisan 6 days ago
What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
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What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?

What's next for Linux in all its facets in the coming year? We'll tell you!
By Hermann Apfelböck 1 week ago
AI impersonators will wreck online security in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for
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AI impersonators will wreck online security in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for

We all have to be much more vigilant about what’s real and what’s not.
By Alaina Yee 1 week ago
Rising to the TOPS: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?
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Rising to the TOPS: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?

Two AI experts weigh in on how on-device AI is going to evolve and what we can expect from it in the new year.
By Matthew S. Smith 1 week ago
The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data
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The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data

Zero Trust architecture is revolutionizing network security to better protect your data, but a good VPN will never go out of style.
By Sam Singleton 1 week ago
What's new when shopping for a laptop in 2025? 8 things to keep in mind
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What's new when shopping for a laptop in 2025? 8 things to keep in mind

We're in a new era for laptops. Here's what you need to know before buying a laptop in 2025.
By Chris Hoffman 2 weeks ago
Microsoft Recall, tested: I like the AI, but I just can't trust it
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Microsoft Recall, tested: I like the AI, but I just can't trust it

I've tested Microsoft Recall's AI search capabilities within Windows for about a week. While it's already saved me several times, I have many concerns about how Recall is implemented and into what world it's being released.
By Mark Hachman 3 weeks ago
PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
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PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever

With every year that passes, each platform's unique selling points seem to fade away. The PC versus console gaming debate is less meaningful in 2025.
By Thiago Trevisan 4 weeks ago
Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech
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Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech

Thunderbolt 5 exhibits a marked improvement in sequential transfers, but our first look at the spec suffered some backwards compatibility issues. And it's… pricey.
By Jon Jacobi 4 weeks ago
Scientists create diamond battery that can last thousands of years
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Scientists create diamond battery that can last thousands of years

A revolutionary new battery can provide energy for millennia, paving the way for sustainable long-term power sources.
By Petter Ahrnstedt and Joel Lee 4 weeks ago
The makers of Arc show off new AI-driven 'smart browser' called Dia
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The makers of Arc show off new AI-driven 'smart browser' called Dia

The new Chromium-based browser will be packed with AI features from the start. It's planned to be released in early 2025.
By Viktor Eriksson and Joel Lee 4 weeks ago
Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
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Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025

Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs haven't lived up to their promise. If AI is the future of Windows, Copilot+ PCs will need some serious upgrades.
By Chris Hoffman 4 weeks ago
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