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AT&T kills 5G internet service in New York over forced low-income plans
AT&T has shuttered its 5G broadband offerings in "protest" over a New York law that mandates affordable plans for low-income residents.
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Google's password manager is finally adding a "delete all data" button
It'll be much faster than deleting saved passwords and passkeys one at a time.
Feature
How healthy is your PC? Check with these 8 free apps
PC maintenance is crucial for a long-lasting system, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Use these apps to stay on top of things.
News
Interest in Chinese surges on Duolingo ahead of looming TikTok ban
The potential ban on TikTok in the US is driving American users to an alternative Chinese social media app.
News
Confirmed BitLocker bug prevents changing settings on Windows 11
If you're on an affected system, you'll get an error message when trying to adjust BitLocker settings.
Reviews
NymVPN review: An innovative decentralized VPN with some work to do
NymVPN is out to shake up the VPN market with its unique decentralized platform, promising users superior privacy and anonymity compared to traditional VPNs.
News
Now you can instruct ChatGPT to do things in the future
The Tasks beta feature is currently being rolled out to the AI assistant's paid users.
News
Update to Chrome 132 closes several security vulnerabilities
With the new major version Chrome 132, Google is eliminating a number of browser vulnerabilities. Google Lens gets more functions on the desktop.
News
Google couldn't sell AI for Workspace, so it upped the price and bundled it
What's that? You don't want to pay $20 for Gemini? Well then Google will just put it in anyway and raise the price. Hooray?
Reviews
DriveImage XML review: An oldie, but still goodie image backup program
Though the latest version is well over 5 years old, DriveImage XML is still a viable free backup solution, albeit a partial one. MBR is fully supported, but restore or cloning failed with GPT disks.
News
Microsoft's big Patch Tuesday fixes over twice as many security flaws as usual
Over 150 security vulnerabilities have been addressed across Windows, Office, Edge, and more. Several are actively being exploited in the wild.
Feature
Should you buy Microsoft Office 2024 or subscribe to Microsoft 365?
Is a one-off purchase of Microsoft Office 2024 better than a subscription to Microsoft 365? We explain the differences and tell you which is more worthwhile for you.
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Photoshop is now a team effort with Adobe's Live Co-Editing
Adobe has brought collaboration to Photoshop as part of its Live Co-Editing, allowing a team of designers to jointly work together on a Photoshop project.
How-To
Boost your laptop battery life with Chrome's new performance tools
Google's Chrome browser is notorious for consuming a lot of energy, but there are smart tools that can reduce consumption — and increase your computer's battery life.
News
Google Drive now synchronizes files faster and uses less data to do it
The new "differential uploads" feature is available to all Google Workspace users and those with personal Google accounts.
News
Pastor charged with fraud after shilling crypto to congregation
The pastor of a Washington state church allegedly stole $5.9 million from his parishoners and others, and could serve 20 years if convicted.
News
VLC celebrates 6 billion downloads with new AI subtitles feature
The world-renowned video player app will use open-source AI models that can run locally on the device.
News
Firefox 134 brings improved video playback, security fixes, and more
The newest version of Firefox now plays H.265 videos with hardware support, fixes security flaws, and makes a few other improvements.
News
The "white flash" bug with Chrome and Edge's dark theme is nearly fixed
With their next updates, you'll no longer have to deal with screen flashes when opening new Chrome and Edge windows while using their dark themes.
Feature
10 essential Gmail features you should be using by now
Are you using Gmail to its full potential? These useful Gmail features will boost your productivity and make your emails as good as they can be.
News
Don't wait 'til October to switch to Windows 11, security expert warns
Support for Windows 10 continues to October, but one expert says you should switch to Windows 11 sooner than later. Here's why.
Reviews
EaseUS ToDo Backup 2025 review: Slick, full-featured backup
Slicker than ever, super capable, and super easy to use, ToDo Backup 2025 has become one of our favorite backup suites.
How-To
Create bootable, customizable USB Windows drives with Rufus
Rufus creates bootable USB sticks for Windows, Linux, and other OS. We'll show you how to use it.
News
Microsoft disguises Bing as Google to fool inattentive searchers
If you can't beat Google, trick your users into thinking that they're using Google. That seems to be Microsoft's sneaky new approach to Bing search.
Reviews
Surfshark One review: Adequate antivirus protection with caveats
Known for its VPN service, Surfshark offers antivirus with its security software—but how it defends against malware won’t suit everyone.
How-To
Newbie's guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up
Essential security for your Windows PC's files. Here's everything you need to know to get started and thrive.
Feature
The future of VPNs: Decentralized and post-quantum security
There are some exciting advancements coming to VPNs in the near future that will address growing privacy and security threats while giving users even better control over their services.
News
Best VPN for Florida: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will begin blocking access to residents of Florida on January 1, following new age-verification laws—but a VPN can be a good workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
Best Picks
Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
How-To
How to digitize VHS tapes the cheap way
A guide to digitizing VHS tapes using a USB capture card and OBS.
Feature
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
Feature
What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
What's next for Linux in all its facets in the coming year? We'll tell you!
How-To
Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here's how to turn it on
Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.
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.
How-To
10 things I'd never, ever 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.
Feature
AI impersonators will wreck online security in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for
We all have to be much more vigilant about what’s real and what’s not.
Feature
The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data
Zero Trust architecture is revolutionizing network security to better protect your data, but a good VPN will never go out of style.
Feature
The best PC games of 2024 (that don’t need a graphics card)
Want some great new games to play on an old laptop, or a new Steam Deck? Check out this roundup.
Deal
Need a last-minute gift card? 20 compelling options for tech and beyond
From Amazon to DoorDash to Fortnite, we found some amazing online gift card ideas for the last-minute shoppers.
Opinion
I'm switching to a long-lasting laptop. Here's why I want Intel inside
The new Arm-based PCs are very capable but the reality of using one right now is that you're going to encounter compatibility problems.
News
Elon Musk hints at 'X Mail,' a potential Gmail competitor
Elon Musk has apparently confirmed plans for X Mail, a simple and straightforward email service.
News
Microsoft 365 is getting a 'massive' redesign early next year
A new icon and a new name are just the tip of the iceberg. Here's what we know about what's coming.
News
Meta slapped with €251 million fine for mishandling 2018 data breach
Meta must pay millions in fines after being investigated for the 2018 data breach that affected over 50 million Facebook accounts.
News
The US military is tracking Santa's sleigh flight. Here's how to watch it
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is once again following Santa's deliveries this year. You can follow it live on the internet.
News
Windows Outlook app is having login troubles, throws up an error code
Users are running into an error message when trying to log in to Outlook. Microsoft has confirmed the problem.
Reviews
Acronis True Image review: Top-tier do-it-all PC backup
With backup, disaster recovery, and malware protection under one roof, Acronis True Image is the most comprehensive end-user data-safety solution on the planet.
Opinion
Installing Windows 11 on old PCs is incredibly risky. Here’s why
Running Windows 11 on older, incompatible hardware isn’t just limiting—it’s downright problematic.
News
Firefox's Do Not Track feature is going away because websites ignore it
Too many websites ignored Firefox's DNT feature, which could actually lead to privacy concerns.
Tip
Watch out! Your latest data breach notification might not be real
As always, scammers try to capitalize on any and all opportunities, as proven by this type of phishing attack.
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