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Get the superb Acronis True Image 2025 Advanced for $29 (45% off)
Back up and restore your local drives, clone or mirror your PCs, and get 50GB of cloud storage for your most important files—all for nearly half off retail price.News
Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others
One of the pillars of modern PC security is looking pretty shaky after a cryptographic key was leaked on GitHub.News
Chrome now warns of resource-hogging tabs — here's how to enable it
The new feature is currently hidden in the latest beta version of the Google Chrome browser.News
Google is now ditching its plan to replace cookies in Chrome
Years after announcing Privacy Sandbox, Google says it will be optional instead of a complete replacement for user-tracking cookies.News
How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown
During the CrowdStrike disaster over the weekend, it was an outdated Windows version that prevented even greater damage.News
Microsoft wants you to pay $300 per year for AI art in Word
Microsoft said this week that it's going to embed the AI art capabilities of Microsoft Designer into Word and PowerPoint. That's great, but have you considered how much it will cost?Feature
Should you use free antivirus software? The pros and cons
Here are the pros and cons of free antivirus software and whether you should consider upgrading to paid antivirus suites.Feature
The dangers of malvertising — and how to protect yourself against it
When online advertising becomes dangerous…News
Best VPN for Nebraska: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub is set to begin blocking access to residents of Nebraska following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.News
AT&T leaked your wireless data. Here's what to watch out for
Call and text message logs for AT&T’s over 100 million wireless customers were stolen by a hacker—which includes data about non-subscribers, too.Feature
Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN is better in 2024?
These two feature-packed VPNs go head-to-head to see which is better in 2024.News
Dangerous security flaw found in Microsoft Outlook – go patch right now!
Security researchers have discovered a serious issue in Outlook that puts you at risk even without you doing anything wrong.Feature
Browser speed showdown: Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox and more
The most popular browsers in a speed duel: Who will win the race?
News
Google's excellent dark web monitoring service will soon be free
Previously only available to paid Google One subscribers, this feature is going to become available to all Google accounts.Feature
Top 9 phishing scams to watch out for in 2024
Phishing scams have been around since 1995, but they're always evolving. Here's what you need to know about the different types and how to spot them.News
Beware of fake Amazon site scams as Prime Day approaches
Fake websites claiming to be Amazon-related are luring shoppers into traps—and it's only going to get worse with Prime Day coming up.Feature
What is split tunneling and do you need it in a VPN?
Split tunneling is an oft-highlighted feature of VPNs that lets you pick and choose when you want anonymity.Opinion
I got sick of Chrome's BS and switched to Vivaldi. Here's what happened
After more than a decade I've broken my Google browser habit, on Windows and mobile.Feature
Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus enough for normal people?
See where Windows Security stands tall and where it falls short for regular, daily use.News
A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
A new compilation of leaked passwords called “RockYou2024” just surfaced on a forum—and it drives up the risk of account takeovers dramatically. Here's how to respond.News
FreeDOS turns 30 and may soon get full support for Windows 3.x
Want to explore what MS-DOS was like back in the day? You can still do so with FreeDOS.Feature
Norton 360 antivirus: 5 settings to change first
Make the most of PCWorld’s top-rated antivirus software with these quick tweaks.Deal
Steam Summer Sale: 11 incredible deals on games worth playing
The Summer Sale is packed with great games. Overwhelmed? Check out these hand-picked winners for frugal PC gamers.Feature
Best VPN for Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will soon add Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas to its list of blocked states following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.Feature
How PCWorld tests cloud backup services
Fom Carbonite to iDrive, PCWorld has tested all the online backup services out there. This is our evaluation process.Feature
Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.News
Crypto scammers are double-dipping victims as fake lawyers
Law firms claiming to hunt down crypto scammers are, in fact, just perpetrating one more scam on victims.
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Data breaches are everywhere—but you still need to pay attention to them
There’s one very important reason you shouldn’t tune out the news of data leaks, even though they’re now so common.
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How to get Amazon Prime for free for Prime Day
Prime Day is back in July! If you're not a Prime member already, here's how to become one without paying a cent before the big day.
Opinion
Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?
Some companies been around longer than some of us have been alive, but they refuse to learn from experience—and wonder why we’re hesitant about new tech.News
Still use Kaspersky antivirus? The US is banning it, so prepare to switch
The US government has decided to bar sales and updates of Kaspersky's antivirus software. If you're a user, you need to switch.Feature
Got a new Copilot+ PC? Don't rush to install Chrome
We tested performance for top web browsers to find out which one is the most powerful browser for Copilot+ PCs right now.News
Linux gets its own Windows-style Blue Screen of Death
Linux now has a barebones BSOD that'll eventually provide precise details whenever a "kernel panic" occurs.News
DOJ sues Adobe for hiding fees when you try to cancel a subscription
The U.S. Department of Justice says that Adobe has harmed consumers by hiding early termination fees inside the convoluted process to cancel its subscription services.Feature
VPNs and the law: How often does law enforcement actually request VPN logs?
VPNs regularly field requests for data when illegal activity is suspected. But what sorts of activities make up the bulk of those requests, and more importantly, how do the VPN providers respond? Those details are revealed here.Feature
7 warning signs your computer has been hacked — and what to do
If something seems off with your PC or laptop, there's a chance you've been hacked. Here are the warning signs to look out for.
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The Echo Pop is only $20 right now, cheap enough for every room
Not just practical, this compact smart speaker is surprisingly cute. Add one to every room and access Alexa from anywhere.Deal
Save 72% on this NordVPN deal and get up to 20GB of free travel data on a Saily eSIM
Stay safe online with a two-year subscription to NordVPN and get up to 20GB of bonus free eSIM data with Saily.Feature
Beware of these 7 new hacker tricks — and how to protect yourself
Hackers are utilizing AI and video conferencing vulnerabilities to deceive and defraud. You need to watch out for these patterns.News
Adobe says it won't use your art to train its AI
After some concerning wording in a Terms of Service update, users were worried Adobe is using their content for generative AI training.Feature
What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges your security
This additional privacy measure keeps your email address from leaking into public view—which can help better protect your online accounts.News
Privacy issues with top free Android VPNs puts 2.5 billion users at risk
New study shows that almost all of the popular free VPNs on the Google Play Store have serious privacy concerns.
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The Echo is more than just a speaker — and it's 35% off right now
Amazon's smart speaker can do a lot of cool stuff—play music, automate your home, answer questions—and it's down to a great price.News
Marvel Midnight Suns is free on Epic right now
The 2022 superhero strategy game from X-COM developer Firaxis is this week's freebie on the Epic Games Store.Feature
What is ransomware? 7 things you must know before it's too late
Ransomware is on the rise again. Here's what you need to know and why it matters.Feature
NordVPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
NordVPN comes with tons of great tools and features that, with a little time and guidance, you can use to get the most out of your VPN experience.Feature
How we test backup software at PCWorld
After a system crash is not the time to find out your backup software failed or doesn't have a key feature you need. This is how we kick the tires to find the backup programs you can trust.Feature
What are catfishing scams? How to not become a victim yourself
Catfishing is a common and dangerous scam technique. Learn what it is, how it works, what to look for, and how to protect yourself.News
Huge data leak at Ticketmaster: 560 million account details for sale online
A serious hack of the Ticketmaster website has exposed a large amount of customer data to third parties.News