PC World(stylized asPCWorld) is a globalcomputer magazinepublished monthly byIDG.[2]Since 2013, it has been an online only publication.

It offers advice on various aspects ofPCsand related items, the Internet, and other personal technology products and services. In each publication,PC Worldreviews and tests hardware and software products from a variety of manufacturers, as well as other technology related devices such asstillandvideo cameras, audio devices and televisions.

The current editor ofPC Worldis Jon Phillips, formerly ofWired. In August 2012, he replaced Steve Fox, who had been editorial director since the December 2008 issue of the magazine. Fox replaced the magazine's veteran editorHarry McCracken, who resigned that spring,[3]after some rocky times, including quitting and being rehired over editorial control issues in 2007.[4]

PC Worldis published under other names such asPC AdvisorandPC Weltin some countries.PC World's company name is IDG Consumer & SMB, and it is headquartered in San Francisco.[5]Some of the non EnglishPC Worldwebsites nowredirectto other IDG sites; for example, PCWorld.dk (Denmark) is nowComputerworld.dk.