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5 easy tasks that supercharge your digital security
Protect your PC and your online accounts with these 5 simple tasks that supercharge your security.
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How to turn your laptop into a desktop workstation
If you're not going anywhere for a while with your laptop, why not kick back and get the full desktop experience? Here's how.Sponsored
End password chaos with 1Password
We live in an era where our online security is more critical than ever. Online fraud is becoming more and more complex, and an important part of minimizing risk is the control of all our passwords. This is where 1Password has established itself as a key player.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.Reviews
PrivateVPN review: Simple and likeable
PrivateVPN offers solid speeds, gets around Netflix restrictions, and it's long-term plans are available at a great price.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.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.Reviews
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office review: Top-tier do-it-all PC backup
With backup, disaster recovery, and malware protection under one roof — Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is the most comprehensive end-user data-safety solution on the planet.News
U.S. Justice Department sues Apple over its 'iPhone monopoly'
The DOJ is joined by 16 state and district attorneys general in claiming that Apple has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act.News
Microsoft's latest Surfaces were built for serious business
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 10 for Business and the Surface Laptop 6 for Business, two new Surfaces built around AI and Intel's Core Ultra processor that feel far more purpose-built than any business Surface has felt in years.How-To
Why are your Windows Defender antivirus scans slow? Here's how to find out
If the scan of your hard drive with Microsoft Defender seems to take forever, it's worth finding out why.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.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.Feature
How we test antivirus software at PCWorld
Antivirus suites should catch threats to your PC, go easy on system resources, and charge a fair price. Here’s how we evaluate software for those qualities.Deal
Score a year of NordVPN and Microsoft 365 Personal for only $35
This package deal gives you one full year of both Microsoft 365 Personal and NordVPN for an astounding seventy five percent off.News
This sneaky SIM-jacking attack can empty your bank account. Here’s how to stop it
Attackers can gank your most important accounts by transferring your phone number to their possession—and they’ve found a new way to do it.News
Feds bust two fake antivirus sellers for millions in fraud
The FTC has secured a $26 million settlement from two Cyprus companies that scammed customers out of hundreds of dollars in phony tech support.How-To
Windows Hello can protect your Chrome passwords. Here's how
This quick change to your settings blocks unauthorized use of passwords saved to your Google account.News
Chrome’s Safe Browsing protections just got a lot stronger
The browser’s ability to screen malicious links is getting a big boost—while still preserving your privacy.News
A brief history of pi
In honor of Pi Day, we bring you a brief history of everyone's favorite irrational constant.Updated
Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!Feature
14 VPN terms and features everyone should know
Our guide to VPN terms and features will help you make sense of all that technical jargon so you can make better decisions about your VPN service.
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Be safe! How I set up a 'Paranoid PC' to surf the risky web
If you want to optimize your PC for security and privacy, may I suggest building a "Paranoia PC"? It just takes a little-known feature of Windows combined with some other security tools.Reviews
AVG Secure VPN review: A well-known security brand takes on VPNs
AVG Secure VPN from the acclaimed antivirus company is a solid mainstream VPN for those who just want to connect to a location and get to work.How-To
10 things I'd never do as an IT professional
It's about PC security. And it's about things that an IT professional would never do, but that less IT-savvy people do again and again. These 10 mistakes always cause headaches.News
Foxit PDF eliminates 50 security vulnerabilities
Foxit Software has released security updates for Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor. The manufacturer has thus closed 50 problematic security gaps.News
Chat GPT now has a voice
The Android and iOS version of the chatbot can now read out your conversations.How-To
How to prevent (or survive) a ransomware attack
Whether you're looking to stop a ransomware attack before it happens, or have already been victimized by this particularly nasty malware, we have tips to both thrive and survive.News
Google Drive videos look better now
It will also make it easier to search your files in Google Drive.Reviews
Mozilla VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with Firefox compatibility
Mozilla VPN is a standalone VPN application from the makers of Firefox browser that does the basics right.
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Best free PDF editors 2024: Our top picks
Not everyone needs a full-fledged PDF editor. Depending on the scope and breadth of your PDF editing needs, you might find that a free option is sufficient. Read on for our recommendations of the best free PDF editors.Feature
How we test VPN services at PCWorld
PCWorld prides itself on deep-dive VPN reviews. Here's how we evaluate these privacy tools for speed, pricing, trustworthiness, user experience and more.How-To
Change these 5 Windows settings to improve your data privacy
Would you like to improve data protection in Windows without much effort? Then simply flip five switches in the Windows 10 or 11 settings.
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50 antivirus and PC security terms everyone should know
This lexicon of the most important security terms will help you make sense of security alerts and help equip you to take appropriate steps to protect your home network and computers.How-To
How to test your VPN speed
Many VPNs claim to have the fastest connection speeds. Here's how to check if your VPN's speeds are truly as fast as claimed.News
ExpressVPN's split-tunneling returns to Windows after a DNS leak issue
Windows users can once again use split-tunneling with ExpressVPN after the service fixed a bug that was allowing DNS leaks with the feature.Deal
Our favorite antivirus, Norton 360 Deluxe, is 80% off right now
These deals let you upgrade your antivirus protection for cheap.How-To
Meet Only Office: This free Microsoft Office rival is delightfully robust
Only Office is not only free, the competitor to Microsoft, Libre, and Open Office also works extremely quickly. Versions for all platforms enable teamwork and are easy to use.How-To
How do I remove malware from my PC?
Removing malware from your PC could be simple – or not. Here's everything you need to know.News
Adobe adds its own AI-powered PDF tools, following the pack
Adobe is announcing that both Reader and Acrobat users will gain the ability to query and summarize PDF documents using AI, with editing and authorship features to come.Tip
Unsure if a link is safe? Use these anti-phishing tools to check
Free services from security software vendors can provide a second opinion on web addresses you’re not sure about. Here's how to use these anti-phishing services.Opinion
It's time to upgrade OneDrive's paid storage, Microsoft
Microsoft began offering 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage a decade ago as a benefit for Microsoft 365. We say it's time to up the ante.How-To
How to protect your digital accounts from hackers
Most people today have several user accounts on different websites. Here's how to keep them safe.
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Securing the home network – smart tricks and settings
Keep the hackers away and protect your other gadgets if any device suffers a breach or malware.News
Google Chrome test feature hides your IP address from websites
The IP Protection feature is now being tested in the Canary version of Chrome.Reviews
TorGuard VPN review: Flexible plans and solid security features
TorGuard VPN comes with lots of customizable security features and offers a wide array of flexible plans and addons.News
At last, DuckDuckGo has a Sync & Backup feature
The best part is you don’t need an account to share saved bookmarks and passwords—and the data is of course end-to-end encrypted.News