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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.
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AT&T breach may have leaked 70 million Social Security numbers to the dark web
Data breach occurred two weeks ago.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Google eliminates 12 security vulnerabilities in Chrome
Google's developers have closed several security vulnerabilities in the new Chrome version 123.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A brief history of pi
In honor of Pi Day, we bring you a brief history of everyone's favorite irrational constant.
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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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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.
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Chat GPT now has a voice
The Android and iOS version of the chatbot can now read out your conversations.
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Google Drive videos look better now
It will also make it easier to search your files in Google Drive.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Our favorite antivirus, Norton 360 Deluxe, is 80% off right now
These deals let you upgrade your antivirus protection for cheap.
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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.
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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.
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Google Chrome test feature hides your IP address from websites
The IP Protection feature is now being tested in the Canary version of Chrome.
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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.
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ExpressVPN disables split-tunneling on Windows due to DNS leaks
Due to a bug that wasn't properly redirecting DNS requests while using split-tunneling, ExpressVPN has temporarily disabled the feature in their Windows app.
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Mozilla is backing off its security and privacy services to focus on Firefox
Like other tech companies, Mozilla’s laying off workers—and offerings like its VPN and Mastodon instance will take the hit as the company changes its focus.
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Slack begins rolling out Slack AI…well, probably?
Slack won't tell you how much Slack AI costs, or even commit to shipping features. But buy it anyway!
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Data brokers have your personal info. Here’s how to wipe it clean
Data brokers suck up details about you from all sources—including the real world. But with some work (or help), you can remove yourself from their sites.
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Microsoft's new Outlook requires you to have Edge installed
The mail program also gets new AI features.
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How to get unlimited masked emails to keep your inbox secure and private
A tutorial on connecting Bitwarden's password manager to DuckDuckGo's email alias service.
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4 dangerous PC security exploits attacking right now (and how to fight them)
Recently, numerous serious security vulnerabilities have been discovered in widely used programs. These pose a massive threat to PC security. We show you how you can close them.
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How to save big money by using a VPN: Risks and benefits
Some digital services and products are sold at different prices in different regions.
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Comcast backs down on misleading '10G' Xfinity speed label
Only a tiny fraction of Xfinity customers can access the 10 gigabit speeds, which have nothing to do with 5G mobile service.
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Careful! This Facebook phishing scam wants your login info
Watch out for posts that hint at the death of someone you might know—they’re likely attempts to steal your Facebook account.
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Time to update your password: 26 billion personal records just leaked
The massive compilation of user credentials and personal information is being called the “mother of all breaches.”
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What is antivirus software? Getting started with PC security
What does antivirus software do, and how does it work? Here's what you need to know about essential tools for keeping you safe online and beyond.
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Framework Laptop hacked, customer names and emails stolen
The maker of upgradeable, modular laptops has fallen prey to a social engineering attack.
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Change your LastPass password before you get locked out
LastPass’s new 12-character account password requirement is now going into effect. If you don’t meet it, you’ll get shut out.
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Comcast Xfinity hack steals personal data of 36 million customers
While corporate data breaches have almost become commonplace, Comcast is in hot water for letting a critical security flaw go unpatched for weeks.
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E3 is dead. Is CES next?
The biggest event on gaming's yearly calendar has given up its ghost. Will a similar fate befall the world's biggest electronics show?
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Google's Gemini AI takes aim at OpenAI and Microsoft's GPT-4
Google claims its AI beats GPT-4 in most tests, while Microsoft says GPT-4 is better, with the right prompts.
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Avira is fixing a bug that locks up Windows PCs
Avira, known for its free antivirus programs, is rolling out a fix for a major bug that locked up PCs entirely.
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