NZ PC World

13/02/2022

https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/695183/microsoft-says-windows-won-t-become-walled-garden/

Microsoft says Windows won't become a walled garden.

19/08/2021

https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/690618/twitters-bluesky-project-now-has-a-leader/

Twitter has appointed former Zcash developer, Jay Graber, to lead its bluesky project, the ambitious initiative to develop a decentralised protocol for social media.

21/07/2021

https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689876/10-best-survival-games-pc-2021/

Survival games like Subnautica, The Forest and Green Hell have flooded our game libraries in recent years. No matter whether you like crafting unique items or building epic bases, there’s something to keep everyone satisfied in this genre. Here we count down the top 10 PC survival games in 2021.

14/07/2021

Twitter recently released seven unique Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and there's already been one report of a recipient selling hers for a considerable sum of money. https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689691/twitter-gives-away-140-nfts-free-women-sells-one-us-110-000/

Twitter announced it was giving away 140 free Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in seven different designs to users of its official Twitter account.

08/07/2021

A really useful audio feature in Samsung phones is Separate App Sound. Here's how to use it: https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689632/how-use-samsung-separate-app-sound/

2021 and some earlier release Samsung smartphones have a setting that allows you to multitask your audio experience. Here's how to get it working...

06/07/2021

Ryzen 5000 vs. 4000 vs. 3000: Which CPU is better for your laptop? https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689600/ryzen-5000-vs-4000-vs-3000-which-cpu-better-your-laptop/

If you can't find a Ryzen 5000 laptop, could you settle for one with Ryzen 4000 or even Ryzen 3000 instead? We've tested all three and can tell you their pros and cons, and who should buy one.

06/07/2021

More and more smartphones are shipping with eSIMs. But what are they? And, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using them? https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689587/esims-advantages-disadvantages-smartphone-users/

eSIMs are being shipped in more smartphones than ever before with 5G compatible eSIMs now appearing in the marketplace. We look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of using eSIMs in smartphones.

02/07/2021

Blizzard has released a Quarterly Update for Diablo IV showing off monsters and character customisation. It's got us wishing the game would release a little sooner!

https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689509/blizzard-diablo-iv-update-shows-off-new-monsters-character-customisations/

Blizzard has revealed new Diablo IV player character customisations as well as detailed monsters in their quarterly blog update about the game’s development.

01/07/2021

A couple of weeks ago, we were lucky enough to trial an unofficial leaked build of Windows 11. Now, we've had the chance to use the officially released Windows 11, and we've discovered a whole lot of brand new features we haven't seen before. See what we found here: https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689407/hands-windows-11-time-it-official/

Microsoft released the first official Windows 11 preview build on Monday. We've gone hands-on with the OS, digging into the lovely new Settings app, the updated Notifications center, File Explorer, the new Windows Store, and more.

30/06/2021

Windows 11 will have some beefier hardware requirements than previous Windows. Here's what you'll need to run it. https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689381/here-cpus-officially-can-run-windows-11/

The lists of AMD and Intel processors supported by Windows 11 come on the heels of the new operating system's much stricter hardware compatibility.

26/06/2021

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11 and the consumer tech world is rife with chatter about it. Here are 7 features we didn't expect. https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/689340/7-new-windows-11-features-we-didn-t-expect/

Here are the new features of Windows 11 that Microsoft announced Thursday, many of which took us by surprise.

22/06/2021

Nvidia has beefed up it's DLSS support adding three more high profile games to the other 55 games that support its DLSS technology. Linux gamers will also soon get access to DLSS through Proton for Vulkan. Read about it on the NZ PC World website. https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/689231/nvidia-beefs-up-dlss-more-games-linux-support/

Nvidia will beef up its DLSS 2.0 technology for high-resolution gaming, adding three games and Linux support.

09/06/2021

Our latest laptop review is up on the PC World NZ website. It's a rundown of the MSI Summit E15, MSI's most recent offering for business elites, featuring a 4K display and Intel 11-gen chipset. Have a read and let us know what you think.
https://www.pcworld.co.nz/review/msi/summit-e15-2021/688984/

A laptop oozing 11th-gen functionality

23/04/2021

We've updated our list of 100 PC games to play before you die. Read it here and line up a PC gaming marathon for the weekend! https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/671272/100-great-pc-games-should-play-before-die/

If you're looking for a list of some of the best classic PC games of all time, you've come to the right place. Here's our round-up of the top 100 PC games you should play before you die.

20/04/2021

Here's how to see what Google knows about you and delete it. https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/687740/how-see-what-google-knows-about-delete-it/

Google, like many other big tech companies, knows a lot about you. Here's how to find all that data, and delete it.

19/04/2021

Nvidia's GeForce Experience Studio drivers can now optimise creative apps with one click! https://www.pcworld.co.nz/article/687707/nvidia-geforce-experience-studio-drivers-optimize-creative-apps-one-click/

The April update for Nvidia's Studio drivers add an auto-optimization option for 34 creative applications like Adobe Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve, swiping a trick from GeForce's gaming side.

15/04/2021

Preliminary benchmarks are now available for Microsoft Laptop Surface 4. Is it really faster than the Surface 3? Find out here: https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/687633/microsoft-didn-t-lie-surface-laptop-4-really-twice-fast/

We put the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and its Ryzen 7 4980U Surface Edition chip through a battery of early tests. How fast is it? Is it worth your money? Check out our benchmarks and decide.

08/04/2020

Tech buyers aren’t just working from home, they are also playing. IDG’s global network of B2C publications are sharing the best deals and advice to keep people entertained: https://idg.me/2yEZrqt

IDG’s B2C publications are where transaction happens, providing advice on purchasing technology, and getting more from the tech our readers own.

10/12/2018

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Technology news and reviews for business and home.

10/12/2018

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Technology news and reviews for business and home.

22/11/2018

There's a ton of great 2017 flagship going for cheap in this year's sales: More at https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/630426/best-australian-black-friday-tech-deals-aren-t-amazon/

The arrival of Amazon has seen Australian retailers and resellers in the consumer tech space pull out all the stops for this year’s Black Friday sales. Here are some of the best deals we’ve seen going around.

02/11/2017

"Once on, they sit exquisitely on your ear and you look like you’re on the set of Blade Runner 2049."

02/11/2017

Is ready to make the jump from gaming tech to smartphone?

Razer has announced its first mobile phone and it's a mobile gamer's dream, with a Snapdragon 835 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a first-of-its-kind screen..

02/11/2017

go from strength to strength with new data storage options for home and small business setups

Synology has recently launched the DS218play, DS218j, and DS118, three feature rich NAS servers with media streaming, file sharing, and data backup...

02/11/2017

Any up for some DIYTech?

​Vayyar Imaging, the 3D-imaging sensor company whose technology makes it possible to see through objects, liquids, and materials, has announced tha...

01/11/2017

Preordered yours yet?

01/11/2017

The One is the best smart speaker you shouldn't buy yet (if you live in Australia)

With the Sonos One, Sonos are betting that - no matter your AI assistant of choice - you’ll still be interested in great sound quality. More than...

01/11/2017

The new My Cloud Home looks like the ultimate consumer storage solution

Western Digital has launched a trio of new products designed to sate the ever-increasing data appetites of consumers into the Australian market.

01/11/2017

's new consumer audio products look like they'll be well-worth a look

Harman Australia / New Zealand has relaunched the AKG brand into the consumer audio space, announcing four lifestyle headphones of varying shapes,...

31/10/2017

MSI had a strong showing at this year's

​MSI weren’t the only gaming brand to showcase at this year’s PAX Australia. However, that’s not to say they didn’t bring their best.

31/10/2017

There was a lot to see at this year's , and more still to play

As always, this year’s ​PAX Australia ​was filled to brim with exciting indie games waiting to be discovered. And we wasted no time in scoping out...

31/10/2017

David Jones is gearing up on consumer tech

David Jones is set to move on the consumer tech space, with the department store today announcing it plans to begin offering AV, smart home and...

29/10/2017

That's it, that's us. We're done for the day. See you all again next year

29/10/2017

Day two has come and gone. Here's what we got up to http://ow.ly/90TH30gc9lc

28/10/2017

If there's anywhere where it's acceptable to hand out Nvidia 1070 Ti's like candy, is the place