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    Midjourney goes free (again) and lets anyone generate AI images
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    Midjourney goes free (again) and lets anyone generate AI images

    Anyone can now sign up for Midjourney and create AI-generated images without paying, but there's a catch.
    By Viktor Eriksson and Joel Lee 4 months ago
    Google begins rolling out new Essentials app for Windows PCs
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    Google begins rolling out new Essentials app for Windows PCs

    It's meant to centralize Google's most popular PC apps in one place for Windows users.
    By Viktor Eriksson 4 months ago
    HitPaw FotorPea: Effortlessly Enhance Blurry Photos
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    HitPaw FotorPea: Effortlessly Enhance Blurry Photos

    Our step-by-step guide explains the best methods for enhancing a blurry photo.
    4 months ago
    HitPaw Video Enhancer: Easy AI Video Enhancer for Windows & Mac
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    HitPaw Video Enhancer: Easy AI Video Enhancer for Windows & Mac

    Our step-by-step guide explains how to enhance videos using AI with HitPaw Video Enhancer.
    4 months ago
    McAfee's AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video's a fake
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    McAfee's AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video's a fake

    McAfee has launched an AI-powered deepfake detection tool to help fight disinformation and other deceptions that can be generated via AI. It'll use an NPU on select Copilot+ PCs.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
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    Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit

    For the ninth time in 2024, Google is telling users that they need to update Chrome right away to fix a security issue — and this one's already being exploited "in the wild."
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    How ancient tech is thwarting AI cheating in the classroom
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    How ancient tech is thwarting AI cheating in the classroom

    How do you beat AI cheating in the classroom? Chances are you grew up with the answer.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections
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    IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections

    IPVanish is a good U.S.-based VPN that promises speed and security and delivers on both.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Easily create professional videos, complete with presenters, using Vidnoz AI
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    Easily create professional videos, complete with presenters, using Vidnoz AI

    No presenter, no budget, no skills and no time? No problem. Vidnoz AI can create professional videos in minutes and cost you nothing.
    4 months ago
    Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines
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    Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines

    You don't have to use Google to search the internet. Here are five contenders you don't want to miss.
    By Martin Appel 4 months ago
    The 5 best note-taking apps for college students
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    The 5 best note-taking apps for college students

    Make sure you're able to take the best notes in a way that works for you with one of these excellent note-taking apps.
    By Chris Hoffman 4 months ago
    North Korean hackers used a Windows zero-day exploit
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    North Korean hackers used a Windows zero-day exploit

    A new report says the same hackers who attacked Sony Pictures in 2014 also used a Windows zero-day exploit as recently as June of this year.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    Can AI be used ethically for school work? Here’s what teachers say
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    Can AI be used ethically for school work? Here’s what teachers say

    Can AI be ethically used inside schools, or is it just another way to cheat? We asked educators as high schools at universities how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can and should be used in the classroom.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    How to Record Chrome Tab with Audio
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    How to Record Chrome Tab with Audio

    We explain how to record only what's displayed in a Chrome tab – with audio – rather than your entire desktop.
    4 months ago
    How to Record on Roblox
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    How to Record on Roblox

    It's easy to record Roblox gameplay. We explain how to record Roblox on PC, Mac, iOS, Android and Chrome.
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    How to Record Gameplay on PC
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    Has my PC been hacked? 5 ways to detect virus attacks, step-by-step
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    Has my PC been hacked? 5 ways to detect virus attacks, step-by-step

    Your computer was running fine a moment ago, but now applications are stalling and you're inundated with ads. This step-by-step guide will help you identify the type of attack as well as provide the solution.
    By Arne Arnold 4 months ago
    4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome
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    4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome

    The popular uBlock Origin will stop working in Chrome soon, but there are options that will keep going under the new standards.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    Oh, damn! Word and Outlook can crash when you type
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    Oh, damn! Word and Outlook can crash when you type

    Microsoft has fixed an earlier issue: Three Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Outlook, and OneNote) could crash by just doing something as simple as typing in them.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    The FTC is ready to crack down on fake reviews
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    The FTC is ready to crack down on fake reviews

    New rules officially ban fake reviews, fake review SEO sites, buying fake followers, trying to purge negative reviews, and more — with fines of over $50,000 for infractions.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference
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    Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference

    VPN protocols provide the foundation for a private, encrypted connection and taking the time to choose the best option will optimize your speed and security while online.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    How to get Office 365 for dirt cheap as a student
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    How to get Office 365 for dirt cheap as a student

    When Google Docs won’t cut it, you can find ways to use Microsoft Office for well under asking price.
    By Alaina Yee 4 months ago
    Grammarly enters the AI content war with a new anti-cheating tool
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    Grammarly enters the AI content war with a new anti-cheating tool

    Grammarly has debuted Grammarly's newest tool provides a detailed breakdown of whether words are original, AI-generated, or otherwise.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust
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    Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust

    Surfshark has begun releasing quarterly transparency reports to bolster its accountability to user privacy.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    There's a sneaky way to make your passwords more secure: emojis 👍
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    There's a sneaky way to make your passwords more secure: emojis 👍

    Here's a creative tip that can instantly boost the complexity of your passwords without making them harder to memorize.
    By Arne Arnold 4 months ago
    8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies
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    8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies

    The privacy policies of internet services play an important role for end users. In this article, we'll show you the potential pitfalls and what you should look out for.
    By Thomas Joos 4 months ago
    Google Chrome's hidden link preview feature is actually pretty useful
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    Google Chrome's hidden link preview feature is actually pretty useful

    You can now preview the destination page of a link before you actually visit it — but only if you manually enable the feature first.
    By Roland Freist 4 months ago
    Microsoft Edge can now explain PDF documents to you using AI
    News

    Microsoft Edge can now explain PDF documents to you using AI

    Currently in beta testing, Edge's newest AI-powered feature makes PDF documents easier to understand.
    By Kristian Kask 4 months ago
    Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
    News

    Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue

    Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you
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    These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you

    Security researchers have discovered several alarming security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs smart vacuums and lawn mowers.
    By René Resch 4 months ago
    Several high-risk security flaws patched in Foxit's PDF tools
    News

    Several high-risk security flaws patched in Foxit's PDF tools

    Foxit Software has released new updates that close several high-risk security vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor.
    By Frank Ziemann 4 months ago
    5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
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    5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up

    Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
    By Ben Patterson 4 months ago
    Give your Raspberry Pi blazing-fast SSD speed with this PCIe add-on
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    Give your Raspberry Pi blazing-fast SSD speed with this PCIe add-on

    Although the Raspberry Pi 5 has a PCIe interface, it does not have a slot for a PCIe SSD. An extension solves this problem.
    By Michael Kofler 4 months ago
    Google is killing one of Chrome's biggest ad blockers
    News

    Google is killing one of Chrome's biggest ad blockers

    uBlock Origin will soon stop functioning in Chrome as Google transitions to new browser extension rules.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    Unlock the potential of Windows File Explorer with this free app
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    Unlock the potential of Windows File Explorer with this free app

    The free files app beautifies and improves Windows File Explorer in every way.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity
    Feature

    How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity

    Here's everything you need to know about keeping your laptop safe, secure, and protected against hackers, viruses, and data loss.
    By Chris Hoffman 4 months ago
    Microsoft Clipchamp is getting some pretty incredible AI powers
    News

    Microsoft Clipchamp is getting some pretty incredible AI powers

    Microsoft is revealing new AI updates to the Windows Clipchamp app, with a big one on the horizon: video packages generated by AI prompts.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    CyberGhost VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with a massive server network
    Reviews

    CyberGhost VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with a massive server network

    CyberGhost offers a massive amount of country options and powerful feature set for a decent price. It continues to be a great option for those looking to stream content overseas.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws
    News

    Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws

    Hackers can revert a secured version of Windows to an older version to make it susceptible to previously fixed vulnerabilities.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 4 months ago
    ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more
    News

    ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more

    VPN provider Proton rolls out new updates such as a Stealth protocol and discreet app icons that aim to keep you safe while protecting privacy and free speech.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Firefox 129 release fixes security flaws and improves Reader View
    News

    Firefox 129 release fixes security flaws and improves Reader View

    Mozilla has patched numerous security vulnerabilities in Firefox version 129 alongside a few other improvements.
    By Frank Ziemann 4 months ago
    Get my favorite giant robot game for just $3 on Steam
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    Get my favorite giant robot game for just $3 on Steam

    Titanfall 2 has become a sleeper hit since it released in 2016, especially its single-player campaign. Go pick it up if you haven't played it yet.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox
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    Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox

    Phishing scams don't just happen on the internet anymore. Here's a deceptive new kind that strikes where you'd least expect it.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC's antivirus
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    5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC's antivirus

    Although your antivirus software is up to date, some computer systems are repeatedly attacked by malware. We'll go over why this happens and what measures you can take to protect yourself.
    By Arne Arnold 4 months ago
    Google's search business officially ruled as illegal monopoly
    Updated

    Google's search business officially ruled as illegal monopoly

    A US District Court has ruled Google's search business—and even some aspects of its advertising business—to be an illegal monopoly.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    OpenAI's unreleased ChatGPT detector could catch cheating students
    News

    OpenAI's unreleased ChatGPT detector could catch cheating students

    OpenAI said Sunday that it can detect text generated by ChatGPT using two different methods. But it's considering how useful they might be, and how easily they could be hacked.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    New report shows the truth of how people actually use AI chatbots
    News

    New report shows the truth of how people actually use AI chatbots

    A recent analysis by The Washington Post shows how AI chatbots are actually used by everyday people.
    By Kristian Kask 4 months ago
    How to use Google contacts in Excel
    Tip

    How to use Google contacts in Excel

    Looking to use Google contacts in Excel? You'll need do some exporting and importing then. Don't worry, the process is easier than you think.
    By Roland Freist 4 months ago
    Surfshark VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
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    Surfshark VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change

    Surfshark VPN comes with a ton of great features and changing these five settings will help ensure an optimal experience.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Do I need Windows and software licenses for a virtual machine?
    Tip

    Do I need Windows and software licenses for a virtual machine?

    What you need to know about license keys for running Windows and commercial software in virtual machines.
    By Christoph Hoffmann 4 months ago
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