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    One of Microsoft Office's most diabolical bugs is finally being fixed
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    One of Microsoft Office's most diabolical bugs is finally being fixed

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    Amazon's October Prime Day: What to know about 'Prime Big Deal Days 2024'
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    Amazon's October Prime Day: What to know about 'Prime Big Deal Days 2024'

    Amazon is launching the October version of Prime Day, known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, on Oct 8, 2024. Here's everything you should know about the deals event.
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    Microsoft's no-subscription Office 2024 now available for businesses
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    Microsoft's no-subscription Office 2024 now available for businesses

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    'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse
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    'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse

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    Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge
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    Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge

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    Microsoft 365's new Pages feature makes Copilot crucial for teams
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    Microsoft 365's new Pages feature makes Copilot crucial for teams

    Microsoft 365's Copilot Pro subscription adds AI features across Word, Excel, Outlook, and more, plus a new Pages feature that puts Copilot on the same level as your coworkers.
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    Chrome makes it easier to move tabs between mobile and desktop
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    Chrome makes it easier to move tabs between mobile and desktop

    You'll soon be able to access your grouped tabs in Chrome across all your devices with zero effort.
    By Kristian Kask and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Some email apps are about to lose access to Outlook emails
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    Some email apps are about to lose access to Outlook emails

    If your email app isn't secure enough, it will no longer be able to access Microsoft's email service.
    By Kristian Kask and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Here's why you should be using a VPN with your smart TV
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    Here's why you should be using a VPN with your smart TV

    Using a VPN with a smart TV unblocks restricted content, keeps your streaming private, and may even speed up your connection.
    By Sam Singleton 3 months ago
    Watch out! These 9 online banking scams drain your accounts
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    Watch out! These 9 online banking scams drain your accounts

    New and improved hacker tricks pose a danger even for experienced online banking users.
    By Dirk Bongardt 3 months ago
    How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
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    How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup

    Tired of Microsoft Teams launching on its own when you start up your PC? Here's how to disable autostart for Teams.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
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    Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch

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    Your VPN's 'kill switch': What it is and why it matters
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    Your VPN's 'kill switch': What it is and why it matters

    A VPN's kill switch guarantees your data is never exposed while connected and is an essential feature everyone should be using.
    By Sam Singleton 3 months ago
    How to Record Video with a Virtual Background
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    How to Record Video with a Virtual Background

    You don't need a green screen to add artificial backgrounds to your video. We show you how you can achieve this using simple software.
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    Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
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    Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws

    This month, Microsoft fixed 79 security issues across their products, including five zero-day vulnerabilities.
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    Private Internet Access review: A low-price, high-value VPN for everyone
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    Private Internet Access review: A low-price, high-value VPN for everyone

    Private Internet Access is a powerful, low-cost VPN that offers a nice array of features and unlimited device connections.
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    6 ways hackers sidestep your two-factor authentication
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    6 ways hackers sidestep your two-factor authentication

    It is considered very secure: logging in with two factors. However, this technology is also vulnerable to security gaps and social engineering. To really protect your accounts, you should be aware of these vulnerabilities.
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    You need to replace Kaspersky's antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives
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    You need to replace Kaspersky's antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives

    Kaspersky finishes shutdown of its US operations at the end of this month. If you’re still running its antivirus software, you’ll need to replace it.
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    Explore the solar system from your desk with Google's space maps
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    Explore the solar system from your desk with Google's space maps

    Google Maps in Space lets you "walk" the surface of the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other entities in the Solar System, as well as the International Space Station. Here's how to use it.
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    Mozilla extends support for Firefox on older Windows versions
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    Mozilla extends support for Firefox on older Windows versions

    You can continue to use the Firefox browser on older Windows computer for about six more months.
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    Nifty Copilot alternatives that add AI to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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    Nifty Copilot alternatives that add AI to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    With Copilot, Microsoft has built artificial intelligence directly into its Office programs. But this is not the only way to utilize the benefits of AI in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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    Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes
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    Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes

    Modern phones apparently have secret eavesdropping tech that's used for personalized ad targeting.
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    YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes
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    YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes

    Incoming tools will let creators find and take down fakes of their own voices and faces, among other protections.
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    15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
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    15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts

    A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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    You're the best password: How to start using passkeys on Windows PCs
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    You're the best password: How to start using passkeys on Windows PCs

    You are the best password, because hackers cannot imitate or steal your physical characteristics. How to protect your PC and important online services with face or finger recognition.
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    Firefox 130 brings a few AI features, including integrated chatbots
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    Firefox 130 brings a few AI features, including integrated chatbots

    The latest Firefox update brings a few AI-powered features and quality-of-life improvements.
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    5 easy ways to sign digital documents for free
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    5 easy ways to sign digital documents for free

    We show you how to sign digital documents on your PC or smartphone free of charge.
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    New 'Voldemort' malware infects by disguising itself to go undetected
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    New 'Voldemort' malware infects by disguising itself to go undetected

    Security experts warn of a new malware that camouflages itself with Google applications to sneak through security systems.
    By René Resch 3 months ago
    Intel's AI Playground app shows what's possible with Core Ultra
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    Intel's AI Playground app shows what's possible with Core Ultra

    Intel launches a free AI Playground app, powered by its new Core Ultra processor, to bring both AI art and LLM AI chatbots to the consumer.
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    Microsoft Excel: How to switch off automatic formatting
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    Microsoft Excel: How to switch off automatic formatting

    Excel is known for automatically formatting certain entries, which is often useful but sometimes annoying. This automatic function can now be deactivated on an individual level. We'll show you how.
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    The 'world's most private VPN' just launched in beta for free
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    The 'world's most private VPN' just launched in beta for free

    NymVPN promises ultimate privacy and was just released into beta, meaning it's currently free for everyone to try.
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    Delete duplicate photos with this free PC software
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    Delete duplicate photos with this free PC software

    The best free software to delete duplicate photos and clean up your photo folder.
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    Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?
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    Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?

    Torrenting can be risky business with your ISP, so make sure to always use a VPN to help keep your downloads private.
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    The best free software for your PC
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    The best free software for your PC

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    Windows 'downgrade' attack tool is now in the wild. How to protect yourself
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    Windows 'downgrade' attack tool is now in the wild. How to protect yourself

    A security researcher just published a free tool that can reopen various security flaws on your up-to-date Windows PC.
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    I'm a tech expert. Here's how I save hundreds on like-new gadgets
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    I'm a tech expert. Here's how I save hundreds on like-new gadgets

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    Indiegogo offers refunds for (some) products that never ship
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    Indiegogo offers refunds for (some) products that never ship

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    Chrome just patched some high-risk security flaws, so go update now
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    Chrome just patched some high-risk security flaws, so go update now

    The first update for Chrome 128 fixes several browser security vulnerabilities.
    By Frank Ziemann 3 months ago
    How to send and share large files for free
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    How to send and share large files for free

    Some files are simply too big for an e-mail, but with specialized online services like Gmail and Dropbox sharing still works.
    By Roland Freist 3 months ago
    Which web browsers excel in security, privacy, and features?
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    Which web browsers excel in security, privacy, and features?

    Google Chrome has overtaken other browsers in terms of market share. But which browser is ahead when it comes to practical use and protection against hackers and privacy?
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    Windows on Arm's strongest selling point finally ships
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    Windows on Arm's strongest selling point finally ships

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    Phone scammers are using faked AI voices. Here's how to protect yourself
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    Phone scammers are using faked AI voices. Here's how to protect yourself

    Modern AI tools can clone almost anyone's voice — and they're being used to scam people.
    By Arne Arnold 3 months ago
    6 ways to control your smart home from your PC
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    6 ways to control your smart home from your PC

    Here are the best apps and methods to manage your connected cameras, lights, door locks, and more from Windows.
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    15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free
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    15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free

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    Microsoft finally adding long-awaited features to Outlook for Windows
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    Microsoft finally adding long-awaited features to Outlook for Windows

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    How to reinstall Windows and give your PC a fresh start

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    15 practical free apps for your college laptop

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    How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
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    How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature

    Knowing your graphics card's GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you try your hand at overclocking. Here's how to check your GPU temperature.
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    Paint.net: 5 great tips for this free Photoshop alternative
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    Paint.net: 5 great tips for this free Photoshop alternative

    Paint.net image editing is free, uncomplicated, and offers lots of possibilities. Here are the five best tips and tricks.
    By Steffen Zellfelder 4 months ago
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