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Outlook for Windows will replace Mail starting in August
Users of Windows Mail and Calendar will still have access to the old apps for a while, but will be "force-migrated" to Outlook by 2024.
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RIP blue bird: Twitter rebrands as 'X'
After a flurry of frantic posts from owner Elon Musk, the Twitter brand appears to be dead in the water, replaced by "X."
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Microsoft 365 makeover: Office docs are getting a new default look
Significant changes are coming to your Office documents with Microsoft 365's new default theme.
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New US government guidelines fight back against tech's mega-mergers
The FTC and DOJ have issued a new set of guidelines with pointed language covering mergers and acquisitions.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot AI's steep price is an ill omen for Windows users
Microsoft announced that it will charge businesses $30 per user per month for Microsoft 365 Copilot, its AI assistant for the Office apps. In some cases, that's more than double its price for Microsoft 365.
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133 Windows drivers with valid Microsoft signatures found crawling with malware
Malware is found in over 100 drivers for Windows, despite valid signatures. Microsoft reacts and suspends the licences of many developers.
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US Navy researchers expose Microsoft Teams security flaws
"TeamsPhisher" can be used to slip messages and attachments past basic Teams security.
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YouTube is blocking videos for users who block ads
A new “experiment” run by the company signals an end to the company’s tolerance of ad-blockers.
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Hackers compete to take over a satellite… in space
The competition has previously focussed on satellites that were still down on Earth.
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AI is filling up the internet with garbage spam sites
Hundreds of sites serving up real ads over AI-generated text are causing headaches for users and advertisers alike.
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Microsoft Teams now has a ******* profanity filter
Microsoft Teams now allows you to filter out the f-bombs and other potty language everyone else (not you!) uses.
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LastPass 2FA reset prompts are locking users out of accounts
Some customers can't access passwords after resyncing their two-factor authentication apps. If you're one of them, here's how to get it fixed.
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U.S. Army warns against unsolicited smartwatches sent to service members
Watches sent out may be filled with malware, but more likely are just a brushing scam.
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Edit video like a pro: Absolutely free tools and resources
Video editing software is plentiful, and there is a wide range of free software available. You can even cut your films in the same program that many Hollywood editors use.
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Update your Asus Wi-Fi router right now
Asus says its high-end ROG, RT, TUF, and ZenWiFi routers have critical security vulnerabilities.
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Outlook, OneDrive outages caused by DDoS attack, Microsoft says
Microsoft says 'Anonymous Sudan' launched massive DDoS attacks on Outlook, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 services, bringing them to their knees.
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Melting GeForce RTX 4090 power cables: A timeline of events
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 launch has been marred by reports of melting connectors. Here's everything you need to know about what is going on.
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Windows 10 pirate downloads hide money-stealing malware
Hackers are exploiting the huge popularity of Windows 10 to spread malware.
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Chrome adds Windows biometric logins to its password powers
Google wants you to store your passwords inside its browser, and its added powerful security features to lure you in: biometric logins within Windows, password notes, and import features.
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Dozens of popular Minecraft mods are infected with malware
CurseForge and Bukkit accounts were compromised, loading up mods with millions of downloads with spyware.
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Blackmailers are using AI to generate nudes from social media photos
The FBI warns of new extortion methods enabled by deepfake software, used against both adults and children.
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Update Chrome now—yet another nasty exploit is out in the wild
Another zero-day flaw has been discovered in Chrome, and like the other two discovered earlier this year, it’s apparently a doozy.
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MacBook Air: Fact-checking Apple's WWDC performance claims
Apple likes to market claims that its hardware can't always back up. Here's how its claims about the new MacBook Air 15 stack up.
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This tiny MacBook Air feature could lead to a laptop PC makeover
Apple announces a new 15-inch MacBook Air, taking the MacBook Pro's premium audio configuration and migrating it to Apple's most popular laptop.
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An exploit can reveal your KeePass master password in plaintext
This vulnerability in KeePass edition 2.x allows retrieval of the password safeguarding the database—and administrator rights on the PC aren’t needed. But a fix is on the way.
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Tons of Gigabyte motherboards come with a hidden firmware backdoor (Update: Patched)
Gigabyte's motherboard backdoor installs software updates from unsecured web servers.
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The problem with built-in password managers
Built-in password managers from Apple, Google, and Microsoft: Worth using?
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Microsoft rolls out its first business browser, Edge for Business
Microsoft Edge for Business is a business browser that will feature AI-powered Copilot and web apps.
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What is encryption? The backbone of computer security, explained
Encryption keeps your private data secure from prying eyes. Here's a basic explainer on how it works.
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Update: Mysterious Intel patch released for almost every modern CPU
Intel's new security patch is worrisome as it affects virtually every chip found within consumer PCs, and Intel quietly released it just days after its traditional, scheduled monthly release date.
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Gmail can warn you if your account is being trafficked on the dark web
Google is expanding its dark web protection services. Now, if your email is being shared on the Internet's underground, the dark web, Google will tell you.
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Beyond passwords: How to set up passkeys with your Google account
You can now use a passkey instead of a password to log into your Google account. It’s secure, simple, and easy to set up on PC. We show you how.
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Wendy's hired Google AI to take your drive-through order
Google's AI-powered drive-through ordering system will start in a single Wendy's location in Ohio.
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Microsoft: Copilot AI helps you skip meetings, zoom through email
Do you know how Microsoft's AI-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot will work? These short videos explain some of the key features.
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Alert: MSI and Intel software keys are in the wild
After failing to extract a ransom, hackers have posted firmware keys for dozens of MSI products and hundreds that use Intel Boot Guard.
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Western Digital hacked: Your deeply personal data might be stolen
Western Digital has revealed the extent of a successful data breach from March. It's bad.
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You won't need a password to use Dashlane's password manager
Google isn’t the only company sticking another dagger into password use this week. Dashlane will soon offer passwordless logins, too.
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Slack GPT will bring AI chatbots to your conversations
Slack launches Slack GPT, an AI-powered framework that will summarize chats and take notes. But AI's short-term memory may undermine how useful it is.
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RIP passwords: Google accounts now support passkeys
In honor of World Password Day, Google accounts now support passkeys, a secure but simple login method. Here’s how they work, and how to set them up.
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Why does the Steam Deck run Linux? Blame Windows
The Steam Deck and its Linux-based software are the culmination of a decade-long "hedging strategy" by Valve after the Windows 8 disaster.
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Google Authenticator's long-awaited cloud 2FA feature carries hidden risk
An update to Google Authenticator this week finally enabled backups for your two-factor authentication codes. But the feature comes with a security risk.
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ChromeOS is getting system-wide camera and microphone toggles
Attention, Google Chrome users! The popular browser will be getting system-wide camera and microphone toggles.
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Slack's new Canvas tool solves one of its biggest headaches
Slack has announced the Slack Canvas, a way for small teams to collect relevant information and store it within Slack. New, improved Huddles and a Slack platform will fill in the gaps.
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Proton Mail now includes an encrypted password manager
Proton Pass is available now for premium Proton Mail subscribers, but will eventually be free for everyone.
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Used routers are leaking sensitive data. Don't make the same mistake with your PC
Researchers at ESET uncovered corporate IT secrets on secondhand networking gear—and it’s a lesson for those of us at home.
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Chrome gets its second emergency patch this week
Another Google Chrome patch for a zero-day vulnerability, actively exploited in the wild, is going out to Windows and Mac now.
Opinion
I don’t want to live in Apple’s world, but I sure envy it
Windows and Android still have a lot of work ahead of them before they match Apple’s seamless ecosystem. It’s a bummer.
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Lightroom adds AI denoise to make old photos look like new
Adobe Lightroom has added various AI features, such as a Denoise tool and specific AI improvements for highlighting clothes and hair. Denoise can really help improve low-light shots or grainy, older photos.
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Windows 11's incoming presence sensing options keep apps from spying on you
A new Windows beta build includes a toggle that allows users to manually disable presence sensing.
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