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7 antivirus myths that are dead wrong
There are a lot of myths floating around out there about antivirus software. Let’s bust them.Deal
This killer AVG Ultimate antivirus deal is just $18 for two years
Newegg is selling AVG Ultimate — which bundles antivirus protection, VPN, and PC utilities — for just $18 with checkout code.Feature
How to uninstall McAfee antivirus
Got a free trial to McAfee that you don’t want? Here’s how to remove it from your PC.News
Photoshop took my favorite feature and massively boosted it with AI
Adobe Photoshop has taken a simple but powerful tool, Generative Fill, and beefed up its AI capabilities in a big way alongside a new Firefly AI art tool.Feature
Atlas VPN is shutting down: Here's why all VPN users should care
Atlas VPN is set to close up shop on April 24 and merge with NordVPN. It's just one of many regrettable such VPN consolidations in recent years.News
If you get a phone call from LastPass, it's a scam
A new breed of sophisticated phishing scammers are targetting LastPass users with phone calls and emails.Opinion
Roku's massive hack is why you shouldn't reuse passwords
Over half a million people were affected—and they won’t be the last victims of this kind of attack. But you don’t have to be next.News
The new Meta.ai website can draw amazing AI art instantly
Meta's new Meta.ai site creates AI art almost instantly, even animating the resulting images, as well as serving as an LLM or AI chatbot. But you'll also see these tools on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.News
Scraper spies on 600 million Discord users and sells the data
A publicly-accessible site is selling data on Discord users and their messages to anyone, for as little as $5.Feature
Why pay? One of Photoshop's best features is free in Windows
Have you tried the Windows Photos Generative Erase feature within Windows 10 and Windows 11? It's just like Photoshop — and we even put it to the test to prove it.News
Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 get an execution date (and it's soon)
Support for Office 2016 and 2019 will end soon. After that, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates. This is what users can do.Feature
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore
Don't blindly follow these old security tips.News
DuckDuckGo launches Privacy Pro bundle with VPN included
DuckDuckGo adds to its privacy-focused search engine and browser with a new subscription service called Privacy Pro including a VPN, personal data removal service, and identity theft restoration.News
Forget AI images, AI video is heading to Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe showed off a teaser for an upcoming version of Premiere Pro, featuring AI video editing, text-to-video, and integration of third-party AI-generated video clips.News
Google One VPN is the Google Graveyard's newest victim
Google's home-grown VPN service is the latest victim of the company's infamous "Graveyard" of abandoned apps and tools.Feature
Are free VPNs any good?
Free VPNs can seem like a convenient and cost-effective option to keep you safe online, but there are a few things everyone should know before using them.Updated
Udio's AI music is my new obsession
Udio has launched as an AI music generator, custom-generating music, lyrics, even vocals. It won't replace Radiohead, but it's incredibly fun to mess around with.News
Apocalypse, now streaming: Elgato debuts SPECIAL edition Fallout gear
Elgato's Stream Deck controller, Wave DX microphone, Wave XLR mixer, and Wave Mic Arm now come with Vault-Tec branding.Feature
Devious 'man in the middle' hacks on the rise: How to stay safe
Attackers can break into your online accounts by tricking you—even if you have two-factor authentication enabled. But you can still protect yourself.News
Google's best AI editing tools are coming to Chromebooks, not PCs
Google is making available to Chromebooks users some of its best AI editing tools within Google Photos, but PC users are being left out.News
Broadband 'nutrition labels' kick in, revealing hidden fees for ISPs
The Biden administration and the Federal Communications Commission have begun rolling out a "nutrition label" for broadband ISPs, promising to accurately state what you'll be charged for and the speeds an ISP will provide.News
Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday
On Patch Tuesday in April, Microsoft fixed a total of 147 security vulnerabilities. These include three vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.News
Meet Vids, Google's new AI-powered editor for the videos you hate to make
Google Vids, an AI video editor, will be the latest app in the Google Workspace collection of business apps alongside Sheets and Docs.Feature
Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser
Microsoft is barring tweaks to this default app setting through the registry.
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Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at high risk of getting hacked
Two new vulnerabilities combine to allow attackers to take over vulnerable devices—and they’re already being exploited.Feature
These 10 Windows features will disappear soon
Lots of Windows 10 and 11 features are getting the axe in upcoming patches. Here's a rundown of everything on its last legs, from Windows Mail to WordPad and more.Deal
Get Outer Worlds for free, and every Fallout game for just $25
Today the Epic Games Store is offering The Outer Worlds for free, and every good Fallout game (plus Fallout 76) is in a super-cheap bundle at Fanatical.News
Chrome’s latest feature blocks cookie-stealing hackers
Google's Device Bound Session Credentials API is being developed as an open-source tool, and could become a standard web security feature in the future.Feature
What is a dedicated IP address for a VPN and do you need one?
Most VPNs offer a dedicated IP address as an additional subscription option nowadays and under the right circumstances it could be worth the extra expense.News
Ads are coming to Discord, and gamers are already planning to block them
Discord's "Sponsored Quests" will give you digital goodies for streaming game sessions to your friends…but it's still targeted advertising.News
AT&T breach may have leaked 70 million Social Security numbers to the dark web
Data breach occurred two weeks ago.Opinion
Happy 20th birthday to Gmail, the email client that changed our lives
Twenty years ago today Google launched Gmail, which does this one thing better than anyone.News
Microsoft Teams and Office 365 are breaking up
Following the latest antitrust investigation from Europe, Microsoft now offers Office and Teams as separate products worldwide.Feature
5 easy tasks that supercharge your digital security
Protect your PC and your online accounts with these 5 simple tasks that supercharge your security.Deal
Act fast! Carbonite's spectacular online backup service is 75% off
Carbonite's online backup service is 75% off until March 31st.Updated
Intel pushes harder to make AI apps run best on Core Ultra
Intel is still struggling to describe exactly how software runs better on an AI PC, but it's expanding its developer horizons and adding a NUC as a developer kit.News
Chrome browser for Snapdragon PCs lands just in time
Qualcomm and Google have announced Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon, an optimized version of the Chrome browser that will launch just weeks before PCs with the Snapdragon X Elite Arm chips ship.Opinion
Don’t feel bad about using Chrome’s password manager
Sure, a good dedicated service will upgrade your protection, but you’re not wrong to use Google’s password manager.News
Mozilla is kicking one of its privacy partners to the curb
Turns out that the CEO of OneRep, the company helping Mozilla remove people from online data brokers, still has a stake in those very kinds of websites.News
Feds demanded ID of YouTube users who watched certain videos
Investigators sent a video link to a suspect, then demanded Google identify anyone who'd watched it ina a week, potentially thousands of users.Feature
Apple's unfixable CPU exploit: 3 practical security takeaways
Consumers can’t help the vulnerabilities found in Intel, AMD, and now Apple’s chips—but there are still lessons to be learned anyway.
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Amazon's Big Spring Sale: The 25 juiciest tech deals I've found
Looking to save money on laptops, keyboards, monitors, docks, hubs, and more? Well, you've come to the right place.News
Microsoft Office 2024 will be available as a one-time purchase
When will the next Microsoft Office release? Will there be a subscription obligation? We've got the answers right here as Microsoft unveils Office 2024.Deal
Get Microsoft Office for 33% off, no subscription required
Office Home & Student 2021 is the latest version of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that doesn't require a recurring subscription.News
Google eliminates 12 security vulnerabilities in Chrome
Google's developers have closed several security vulnerabilities in the new Chrome version 123.News
Firefox 124 is here! These are the new features
Firefox 124 is now available for download. The new browser version brings some improvements and closes security vulnerabilities.Feature
How to use a VPN to watch Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max while traveling
Never get locked out of your content again with our helpful guide on how to use a VPN to watch Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and other streaming services while traveling.News
Steam Family feature offers better sharing and parental controls
The redesigned layout for shared libraries and child options looks a lot like a streaming service.Feature
5 tools that integrate your cloud storage into Windows File Explorer
Cloud storage managers let you treat your online storage as local so you can perform operations from within Windows Explorer — including backup and sync.Feature