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One of Microsoft Office's most diabolical bugs is finally being fixed
Remember how just typing in Microsoft Word, Outlook, or OneNote could crash the application? That's finally being fixed.
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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
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 has no subscription obligation but is not intended for private home users.
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'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse
The Secure Boot vulnerability has been found to reach devices including ATMs, medical devices, and even voting machines.
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Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge
The new browser Settings page will begin rolling out next month.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.How-To
Watch out! These 9 online banking scams drain your accounts
New and improved hacker tricks pose a danger even for experienced online banking users.
Tip
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.
How-To
Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
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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.Sponsored
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
This month, Microsoft fixed 79 security issues across their products, including five zero-day vulnerabilities.
Reviews
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.
How-To
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
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
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
You can continue to use the Firefox browser on older Windows computer for about six more months.How-To
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
Modern phones apparently have secret eavesdropping tech that's used for personalized ad targeting.News
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.
How-To
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.
How-To
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.News
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.How-To
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.News
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.News
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.Tip
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.News
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.How-To
Delete duplicate photos with this free PC software
The best free software to delete duplicate photos and clean up your photo folder.Feature
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.Updated
The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.News
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
Don't want to wait for deals? You can still save big on tech all throughout the year using these sites.News
Indiegogo offers refunds for (some) products that never ship
The new Shipping Guarantee Program will give backers more peace of mind, though it's only available to established and proven campaigns.Updated
Chrome just patched some high-risk security flaws, so go update now
The first update for Chrome 128 fixes several browser security vulnerabilities.How-To
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.Reviews
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?News
Windows on Arm's strongest selling point finally ships
Blackmagic has begun shipping DaVinci Resolve 19, which includes support for Windows on Arm for the first time.
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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.Feature
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.Feature
15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free
From keeping your calendar, to managing your files, to editing your HDR images, monitoring your PC hardware, and more — these free open-source tools for PC are truly useful!News
Microsoft finally adding long-awaited features to Outlook for Windows
A collection of new features and improvements are coming to the new Outlook app this year.Feature
Your VPN's 'no-log' policy: What it is and why it matters
A VPN's 'no-log' policy plays a crucial role in keeping your data private while connected. Here's everything you need to know.How-To
How to reinstall Windows and give your PC a fresh start
How to reinstall the system without losing any files.Feature
15 practical free apps for your college laptop
Get your laptop ready for school with these useful apps that don't cost a thing.Feature
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.How-To