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Bill Gates on the Next 40 Years in Technology

In our first issue, PC Magazine interviewed the 26-year-old founder of Microsoft about building the original IBM PC. Four packed decades later and we still have questions.

By Wendy Sheehan Donnell

The Best Free PC and Console Games to Claim in June 2022

You love gaming, but you're not made of money. Lucky for you, game studios and subscription services offer free titles every month. Don't miss out. Here's what you can download in June.

By Jason Cohen

Hands On With the Affordable TCL Stylus 5G

Scribbling on your phone just got cheaper.

By Sascha Segan

Why Russia's Cyberattacks on Ukraine Have Failed to Make a Significant Dent

WithSecure’s Mikko Hyppönen credits Ukraine’s eight years of practice and above-and-beyond help from US tech giants for helping it thwart many of Russia's recent cyberattacks.

By Rob Pegoraro

Apple WWDC 2022: What to Expect and How to Watch

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) starts June 6, bringing everything from iOS updates to potential new Macs, and maybe even a VR headset. Here’s how to watch and what we think is coming.

By Brian Westover

What's New on Showtime in June 2022

A favorite series returns, along with boxing, MMA, and new movies.

By K. Thor Jensen

AT&T Is Secretly Launching Its Latest 5G Network in NYC: We Test It Out

If you've been struggling along with an iPhone 11 or XR on AT&T, it's time to upgrade.

By Sascha Segan

Amazon to Shut Down Kindle Store in China in 2023

The company has reportedly already stopped supplying retailers with Kindle devices.

By Stephanie Mlot

NASA Picks 2 US Companies to Develop Next-Gen Spacesuits

Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace will equip future astronauts headed to the Moon and Mars.

By Stephanie Mlot

Amber Alerts Will Now Appear on Instagram

Users in designated search areas will see a notification featuring a missing child's face and last-known location.

By Stephanie Mlot

The Exascale Moment Finally Arrives

The US is back in the top supercomputer spot in the world.

By Michael J. Miller

Sheryl Sandberg Is Leaving Facebook, Meta After 14 Years

Sandberg departs in the fall, and she'll continue to serve on Meta’s board of directors.

By Chloe Albanesius

How Fast Is Your Internet Connection...Really?

PCMag's Speed Test measures your ISP throughput to reveal the true speed demons. Test your ISP today!

By Eric Griffith

Russian Officials Have Spent Millions on VPNs Since Invading Ukraine

Severe government censorship combined with a need for secure communications means access to a VPN in Russia is essential.

By Matthew Humphries

Sony's New Vlogging Lens Trio Raise a Question: Where Are the Cameras?

After a few years of silence, Sony is bolstering its APS-C lineup with a trio of quality wide angle lenses, but you'll be hard pressed to find a camera to pair them with if you don't already have one.

By Jim Fisher

Smartphones: Great for Procrastination, Terrible for Your Mental Health

Digital devices can be useful, but too much dependence on them isn't.

By Chandra Steele

Read the Charter Issue of PC Magazine From 1982

Four decades ago, no one knew exactly where technology would take us. We just knew the IBM PC was here to change everything.

By Eric Griffith

The 20 Most Influential PCs of the Past 40 Years

As PCMag celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the computers that had the greatest impact on us and the industry, from a 16K beige box to a cutting-edge convertible that redefined mobile computing.

By Eric Grevstad

25 of the Weirdest Things We've Reviewed

In 40 years, thousands of products have passed through our lab for testing: Many good, some not so great, and a few downright bizarre.

By Chandra Steele

5 Times We Were Very, Very Wrong

Over 40 years, we've usually been right about spotting trends and picking winners and losers. But not always.

By Sascha Segan