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Most HP printer models have these critical security flaws. Update now!
HP's Universal Printer Driver Series, used in most HP printer models, contains serious security vulnerabilities that you need to patch ASAP.
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These tiny security updates make Google Chrome so much better
If you haven’t already tried these upgrades to password and payment management, Google’s asking you to take a look now. It’s worth the time.
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GrubHub got hacked. Go change your password!
The data breach involves the food delivery service’s contact information for customers, drivers, and merchants—along with payment info for select individuals.
Reviews
Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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Firefox surprises no one by adding AI to the browser
Mozilla's Firefox is adding support for third-party AI services within its Windows browser, but it's not developing its own.
Deal
Keep your PC's storage free of wasted space with CCleaner, now just $15
Right now, you can grab a year of CCleaner Professional for $14.95 from the PCWorld Store.
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Tired of reading contracts? Adobe Acrobat's AI will do it for you
Adobe says its newest AI tool can summarize never-ending contracts. But how long before lawyers game it with deceptive legalese?
Reviews
Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
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It's time to wipe those forgotten apps linked to your Google account
And while you’re at it, you should strengthen your account security if you’re using this login method. Here’s why.
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Beyond Copilot: 13 helpful AI tools for PC users
ChatGPT has set off an avalanche, with more and more companies developing their own AI applications. These intriguing alternatives to Microsoft Copilot are worth a try.
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Meet Opera Air, a calming browser built to battle doom-scrolling
Opera has released Opera Air, a free Windows browser designed to help you deal with the world through calming binaural beats, guided meditation and stretching exercises.
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Microsoft tests new PowerToys app that can pull audio from video files
Microsoft is currently developing an update to its killer PowerToys collection of Windows apps that can extract audio from a video file, allowing you to sample music or lines of dialogue from videos.
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Microsoft's latest AI feature may just stop working. Here's why
Microsoft's plan to bring OpenAI's o1 AI model to Copilot isn't as generous as we thought. There are secret limitations, ones that Microsoft says it isn't disclosing.
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Want better Google search results? Start swearing
Experiments show that being a potty mouth with Google can help you find relevant info faster, often without AI jank getting in the way.
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Microsoft is killing its VPN soon. Here's what you should do
One key feature in Microsoft Defender is being discontinued at the end of this month. Here's what you need to know.
Reviews
Swifdoo PDF for Windows review: Essential features and easy to use
This Windows desktop PDF editor provides everything you're likely to need for working in PDFs at a fraction of the price of the big brands.
How-To
4 exotic phishing scams are on the rise. Here's how to catch them in the act
Phishing attacks are getting more advanced by the day. To help protect yourself against them, we'll provide information about the latest tricks used by these lowly criminals.
News
Google Sheets can now AI-generate charts and insights for you
With the latest update, Gemini can analyze more complex data and identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
Deal
Get our top-pick antivirus for 73% off — that's $20 for 15 months
Norton 360 Deluxe offers wide protection and it's unbelievably cheap right now.
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Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?
Australia’s public news service dug into worldwide data and found that almost one in 10 people use the same four-digit PIN. You may be among them.
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Microsoft ports DeepSeek's AI to Copilot+ PCs, and their NPUs
Microsoft is allowing Copilot+ PC users to test out the sexy new AI model from DeepSeek — and on the NPU, no less.
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ChatGPT update brings more knowledge and better image recognition
The AI chatbot will also be "more enthusiastic in its emoji usage" going forward.
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Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new 'verified' symbol
Google's new verification feature for VPN apps in the Play Store will tell you if your VPN is reputable and secure.
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NordVPN's new protocol is designed to evade VPN restrictions
NordWhisper is designed to get around restrictive network filters that other protocols can't.
Feature
If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now
To celebrate “Change Your Password Day” (yep, it’s apparently a thing), replace your passwords—don’t update them.
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Sony backs down on PlayStation Network login requirement for PC games
Some of Sony's biggest single-player games on PC, Like Spider-Man, God of War, The Last of Us, and Horizon, won't require a login.
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Say bye to synced tabs, passwords, settings on older Chrome versions
Google recently announced that Chrome Sync will no longer be supported on older versions of the browser.
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One rebel's malicious 'tar pit' trap is driving AI web-scrapers insane
Nepenthes intentionally traps data-scraping bots in a never-ending loop of nonsense to waste computing power.
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Microsoft's new 'Scareware Blocker' in Edge is here to fight off scams
Microsoft is now testing a new feature in Edge that uses machine learning to identify and block scareware scams.
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Hidden gems: These 20 truly useful Windows apps are free, too!
So many great apps eventually cost money. These fantastic apps cost nothing. Don't overlook them because they're really useful!
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I refused to use a password manager for years. Now I swear by them
Password managers are easy to use—far easier than the memorization games I played. I was a stubborn fool.
News
Microsoft just killed the ability to look up words and phrases in Word
In a move to push users toward Copilot AI, Microsoft has deprecated this popular feature.
News
Hype over new AI app DeepSeek causes Nvidia's stock price to plummet
ChatGPT alternative DeepSeek-V3 is shaking up the industry with its breakthroughs, affecting established leaders like OpenAI and Nvidia.
Reviews
ExpressVPN review: Expensive, but worth every penny
ExpressVPN continues its reign at the top of the VPN market by offering excellent speeds and near unrivaled privacy.
Tip
How to install the Copilot app for Windows 11
Microsoft now offers Copilot as an app that's available in the Microsoft Store.
News
Google Chrome is currently working on a split screen feature
A similar feature was previously available in Microsoft Edge.
Feature
Is it time to switch VPN providers? 5 reasons to consider a change
If you can relate to any of these, it might be time to change your VPN provider.
How-To
How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 and save a quick $30
Microsoft probably just moved you to a version of Microsoft 365 with Copilot included, and charged you $30 more for the privilege. Here's how to switch back to Microsoft 365 (Office) without Cortana.
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Watch out for malicious QR codes! This kind of scam is increasing
Recent phishing and other attacks have leaned on this common type of barcode. We outline the methods used to trick you—and how to stay safe.
News
Vivaldi 7.1 sets its sync sights on tabs
Vivaldi 7.1 adds new sync and export features for tabs, as well as a weather widget.
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7-Zip flaw lets hackers infect your PC with malware. Update ASAP!
Make sure you're running version 24.09 or later of 7-Zip as soon as you can, else you're still vulnerable to this dangerous security flaw.
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Soon, Microsoft accounts will automatically keep you logged in every time
It'll be even more important to manually log out of your Microsoft account on shared computers going forward.
Reviews
MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro 4.6 review: Fast image backup with remote control
Imaging, disaster recovery, and remote control highlight ShadowMaker Pro 4.6 — an easy-to-use, full-featured backup program. There’s also a scaled-down free version.
News
Heads up! Fake VPN apps are infecting devices with dangerous malware
Google has warned about fake VPN apps that can smuggle malware onto your device.
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I switched to Vivaldi, but sometimes a bigger browser is better
I stupidly wasted several days thinking that Vivaldi's sync services would do what was necessary to set up a second PC. I was wrong.
News
Many VPNs are vulnerable to hackers and hijackers, study claims
Newly discovered flaws in VPN tunneling protocols call into question whether VPN hosts are as secure as expected.
Feature
Could your VPN get around the TikTok ban? What you need to know
As the U.S. government follows through with the TikTok ban, a VPN could be the answer for users who still want to access their favorite app.
Reviews
BackUp Maker Pro review: File backup made easy and efficient
If you’re looking for file backup with pro options and more security than Windows File History, BackUp Maker Professional from Ascomp program delivers. Complete support for networks and even optical are highlights.
Tip
Your tax return is a ripe target for fraud. Here’s how to protect it
A scammer could file a tax return in your name to steal your refund. But thankfully, you can easily block this kind of scheme.
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