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    Noble numbats and vibranium: The geeky world of hidden tech code names
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    Noble numbats and vibranium: The geeky world of hidden tech code names

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    'People are reacting to force-fed AI.’ Vivaldi's new browser is now more personal, sans AI
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    'People are reacting to force-fed AI.’ Vivaldi's new browser is now more personal, sans AI

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    Anthropic's new Claude AI model can use a PC 'the way people do'
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    PDFs are now even easier to work with thanks to the new AI features in PDFelement
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    Chrome 130's first patch fixes three high-risk security flaws
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    Chrome 130's first patch fixes three high-risk security flaws

    The first security update for Chrome 130 fixes a few high-risk security vulnerabilities.
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    Best Windows backup software 2024: Protect your data!
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    The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
    By Jon Jacobi and Katherine Stevenson 2 months ago
    You can now report fake reviews to the FTC
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    You can now report fake reviews to the FTC

    The Federal Trade Commission's new rules governing fake reviews are now in play, and you're being asked to help spot them.
    By Michael Crider 2 months ago
    How to convert a PDF to JPG
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    How to convert a PDF to JPG

    Do you have a PDF and want to turn it into an image? No problem! We'll show you how to convert a PDF to JPG and vice versa using simple tools.
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    Here's why you need a VPN with in-flight Wi-Fi
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    Here's why you need a VPN with in-flight Wi-Fi

    In-flight Wi-Fi poses the same risks as any other public network, so make sure you're data is always protected with a VPN.
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    Hackers infect thousands of WordPress sites with malware plugins
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    Hackers infect thousands of WordPress sites with malware plugins

    The world's most popular website platform is under attack via bogus malicious plugins.
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    Facebook and Instagram bring back facial recognition to 'protect people'
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    Facebook and Instagram bring back facial recognition to 'protect people'

    Meta is re-implementing facial recognition to fight against celebrity impersonators and improve account recovery.
    By Michael Crider 2 months ago
    How to resize an image without losing quality
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    How to resize an image without losing quality

    The image size can be changed using simple methods. We show you the best ways and tools for lossless compression.
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    How Microsoft outplays scammers with clever virtual 'honeypot' traps
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    How Microsoft outplays scammers with clever virtual 'honeypot' traps

    Microsoft cheats scammers by luring them into honeypots and monitoring what they do to better understand phishing attacks.
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    How to convert an image to PDF
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    How to convert an image to PDF

    It's easy to convert images into PDF files — whether on Windows, Mac, or directly on your mobile phone. We'll show you how it works.
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    Norton Secure VPN review: Basic, no-fuss protection
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    Norton Secure VPN review: Basic, no-fuss protection

    Norton Secure VPN is a standalone offering that provides basic privacy and protection for fans of the brand.
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    5 ways I actually used ChatGPT this year to improve my life
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    5 ways I actually used ChatGPT this year to improve my life

    To my surprise, the AI chatbot has actually proven quite beneficial for real-world needs in ways unexpected.
    By Jon Martindale 2 months ago
    YouTube is testing a cheaper 'Premium Lite' plan... that still has ads
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    YouTube is testing a cheaper 'Premium Lite' plan… that still has ads

    Users in select countries might get to try a half-price YouTube Premium that has fewer features but retains ads in search, Music, and Shorts.
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    ChatGPT's desktop app finally comes to Windows, with features missing
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    ChatGPT's desktop app finally comes to Windows, with features missing

    There are some restrictions and limitations in this early version of ChatGPT's Windows app.
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    How to auto-lock your PC when you step away (and why you should)
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    How to auto-lock your PC when you step away (and why you should)

    Here's everything you need to know about automatically locking and unlocking your PC just by stepping away and sitting back down.
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    ChatGPT still stereotypes responses based on your name, but less often
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    ChatGPT still stereotypes responses based on your name, but less often

    OpenAI recently found that the AI chatbot has gotten better at not stereotyping or discriminating.
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    Live AI deepfake video makes 'pig butchering' scams more convincing

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    Broadband data caps suck. Now you can help get rid of them
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    Broadband data caps suck. Now you can help get rid of them

    The FCC is asking for public comment on the issue of broadband data caps. Here's why we need to kill data caps and how you can encourage the FCC to do just that.
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    Why I pay for Bitwarden even though the free version rocks
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    Why I pay for Bitwarden even though the free version rocks

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    Crucial Google Chrome update closes 17 security flaws
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    Crucial Google Chrome update closes 17 security flaws

    Not only has Google released a new version of its browser (aka Chrome 130), it also closed 17 security vulnerabilities in the process.
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    Windows users are exposed to over 600 million cyber attacks every day
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    Windows users are exposed to over 600 million cyber attacks every day

    A new report from Microsoft reveals just how widespread cyber threats have become, both for regular people and businesses.
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    YouTube gets shared playlists and a sleep timer in latest update
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    YouTube gets shared playlists and a sleep timer in latest update

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    The FCC takes aim at broadband data caps
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    The FCC takes aim at broadband data caps

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    The Wayback Machine is back up after hackers took it down last week
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    The Wayback Machine is back up after hackers took it down last week

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    Smart TVs are spying on you. How much do manufacturers really know?

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    NordVPN brings ARM-native app to Snapdragon PCs

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    How to convert WebP to JPG or PNG
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    How to convert WebP to JPG or PNG

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    Adobe brings generative AI video to Premiere Pro
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    Adobe brings generative AI video to Premiere Pro

    Adobe's AI-based video generator be used to extend existing videos or create completely new ones.
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    What is the Tor network? The anonymous internet, explained
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    What is the Tor network? The anonymous internet, explained

    With the Tor network and browser, you can surf largely anonymously. Security-conscious users should be aware of the background.
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    8 truly useful AI tools that make your life and work easier
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    8 truly useful AI tools that make your life and work easier

    Let the software do the work: These ingenious AI tools do the work for you and sweeten your free time.
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    Top-ranked Surfshark is 87% off with this early Black Friday VPN deal
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    How to convert images to vector graphics
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    How to convert images to vector graphics

    Vector graphics have many advantages. We show you how to create a vector graphic or convert an image into an SVG file quickly and free of charge.
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    Update Firefox 131 now to patch a critical zero-day security flaw
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    Update Firefox 131 now to patch a critical zero-day security flaw

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    A "hacktivist" group claimed responsibility for the attack, which has been confirmed.
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    Department of Justice lawyers have put forth possible actions for Google's antitrust violation conviction, including splitting the company apart.
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    Microsoft just made passkeys even easier to use in Windows 11
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    Microsoft just made passkeys even easier to use in Windows 11

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    By Kristian Kask and Joel Lee 2 months ago
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