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Epic gives away Dragon Age Inquisition to kick off annual Mega sale
In addition to Dragon Age Inquisition, Epic's Mega sale includes tons of AAA games, notably a lot of previous PlayStation exclusives like God of War.
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Exclusive: Upgrade your PC protection with 80% off Norton 360 Deluxe
Right now, you can boost your online security with a deeply affordable price on Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite.
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What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for
Not all hacks and scams deal in code—some exploit human weaknesses. Here’s how to spot the traits that make social engineering attacks so successful.
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VMware's Workstation Pro virtual machine software is now free for home users
As long as you stick to "personal use," you can now use VMWare's Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro for free.
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Google's new 'Web' tab is search without all the extra junk
Google Search's new tab returns only text-based results, dispensing with much of the add-ons Google has built in that are cluttering up its own standard searches.
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Google is building an AI future, but not for you and me
Quite a bit of what Google showed off at Google I/O felt too far in the future, too expensive, and simply not designed for the average user.
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Microsoft's patch fixes the update that broke VPNs on Windows
Microsoft's May 2024 patch for Windows 10 and Windows 11 fixes the bug that broke VPN connections on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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Microsoft's newest Windows update breaks VPNs, but there's a fix
Microsoft's most recent security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 may cause VPNs to fail to connect, Microsoft warns. There is no fix.
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Gmail's Gemini AI-powered upgrade looks seriously useful
Google showed off how Gmail, Workspace and its Gemini AI could be integrated at Google I/O. It looked like something you'd really want to use.
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Google is putting even more Gemini AI in Search
New tools will let you take video and ask questions to get AI search results, in addition to deeper and more complex auto-generated info.
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Go update Chrome right now — for the second time in a week
For the sixth time in 2024, Chrome has a critical zero-day security flaw that needs to be patched immediately.
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Could your VPN get around the TikTok ban? What you need to know
After the U.S. government's recent TikTok ban, a VPN could be the answer for users who still want to access their favorite app.
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Microsoft's latest Outlook update makes it easier to squash spam
It will be easier for you to check whether an email belongs in your spam folder and to unsubscribe from various mailing lists.
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Ransomware isn't as big a threat as these scams
If you have a good antivirus program at your back, you should be devoting more of your attention to potential hoaxes.![How to Record Discord Audio [2024 Full Guide]](https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-record-Discord-audio-main.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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How to Record Discord Audio [2024 Full Guide]
A step-by-step guide on how to record Discord audio on PC, Mac, iPhone, Android or PS5, using software from Audacity, Craig Bot, EaseUS, Microsoft, Nvidia and OBS.
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All ChatGPT users are getting GPT-4 for free with lifelike new model
OpenAI's ChatGPT app launched its GPT-4o model on Monday, adding dramatic voice capabilities (sarcasm! tonality!) in addition to GPT-4 capabilities to its free tier of users.
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Microsoft Places is the new 'share my location' app for work
Working from home? Working at the office? Microsoft has a new Microsoft Places app to let your coworkers know where you are.
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The ultimate free digital security guide: Stay safe without spending a dime
Excellent security tools are available to everyone. You don’t have to pay a single cent to protect yourself.
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Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached
Dell is warning potentially millions of customers that sensitive information including details of purchases and support calls are being trafficked on the Dark Web.
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Update now! Chrome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024
The latest high-priority update from Google fixes Chrome's fifth zero-day discovered so far in 2024.
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Hades II’s musical flourishes are a hellish delight
Supergiant's roguelike sequel improves on the original in every way, but one boss fight is an example of fantastic sound design.
How-To
Quishing and vishing: How to protect yourself from new security threats
Quishing and vishing use modern technologies to obtain your data. Find out how you can protect yourself against these fraud methods.
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Comcast's new NOW prepaid Internet looks surprisingly compelling
Comcast, which has garnered a reputation for poor customer service, has a new prepaid unlimited broadband plan called NOW Internet that, at $30-$45 per month, actually looks good.
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Corsair's next purchase is sim racing specialist Fanatec
Fanatec will soon join Origin, Elgato, Scuf, and Drop in Corsair's stable of PC hardware brands.
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Microsoft retools the Windows Xbox app to play nicer on handhelds
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows is introducing a "Jump Back In" interface for recently-played games, as well as a tweaked Friends menu.
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Microsoft says you should always ask this one security question to avoid scams
Online and offline threats (including seasonal scams) are on the rise. But you can ward off the danger with four words—and a little outside help.
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How to redact parts of a PDF to remove sensitive information
When you share a PDF document, you might not want all the information it contains to be visible. Here's how to simply redact parts of a PDF.
Reviews
ProtonVPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
ProtonVPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.
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Ring of bogus web shops steals 850K credit card numbers
Fake online storefronts, which show up highly in Google and other search engines, are becoming a big problem.
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More workers are using AI, but they're ashamed to admit it
Microsoft's 2024 Work Trend Index focuses heavily on AI and Copilot, but the results seem to show a workforce struggling with how to come to grips with AI and use it effectively.
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Microsoft's Copilot AI is stealing one of Midjourney's best features
Microsoft is adding several features to Copilot, including a rewrite feature, autocompleted prompts, and Catch Up, to take AI novices and turn them into prompt engineers.
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More than antivirus: What to expect from your security software
An online security suite can help simplify your digital life and save you time.
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TunnelVision hack allows attackers to bypass VPN protections
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that may render VPNs useless.
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Sony surrenders: Helldivers 2 won't require PlayStation login on PC
After universal condemnation, Sony reversed a decision to require PC players to link their Steam accounts with the PlayStation Network.
How-To
Passkeys explained: How to embrace a passwordless future today
Passkeys are increasingly replacing traditional passwords. This makes logging on to the internet much more convenient and secure. You can create your first passkey in just one minute.
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Microsoft's Edge browser gets a built-in network speed test
You can now check your internet speed directly in your Edge browser's toolbox.
Reviews
Uninstalr review: Obliterate all traces of unwanted software, for free
The Uninstalr tool thoroughly removes installed programs from the system. It even finds remnants of software that we had supposedly already removed months ago.
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Helldivers 2 now mandates PlayStation accounts and PC gamers are MAD
The Sony-published game will require a PlayStation Network login, in addition to a Steam account, after becoming a sleeper hit.
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7 once-popular PC programs that are now outdated (and their successors)
What used to be standard is now a case for the recycling center: Many programs that used to be part of the basic equipment of a PC have now been replaced by faster, nicer and better competitors.
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Texans are denied adult sites — a good VPN is the answer
Searches for VPNs have spiked in Texas after the popular adult website PornHub went dark following the state's new age verification law ruling. We might have some suggestions.
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You can finally use passkeys to log into your Microsoft account
Microsoft said that it is adding passkeys — logging in with Windows Hello biometrics — to its consumer accounts and apps. It's enormously convenient.
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I’m ditching my passwords—and you should too
A newer sign-in method alleviates the headache of passwords, while still maintaining a high level of online security. And it's free.
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4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
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Arc's new browser for Windows is too twee for me
Hands-on: The Arc browser has finally been released for Windows. It offers a clean, efficient browsing experience, but with too many UI quirks for me to fall in love.
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Thirsty modders put Baldur's Gate III romance in Stardew Valley
Soon you'll be able to smooch with Astarion on your cozy, pixelated farm.
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Hungry for more Fallout? Come with me on a YouTube lore binge
Amazon's Fallout TV show is an amazing live-action version of the video games. But if you want to dig deeper into its radioactive world, YouTube is the best place to start.
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7 antivirus myths that are dead wrong
There are a lot of myths floating around out there about antivirus software. Let’s bust them.
How-To
How Linux's insanely customizable desktop works
Anyone who familiarizes themselves more intensively with Linux will, over time, gain an appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages. However, this is the last link in the graphical system.
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This killer AVG Ultimate antivirus deal is just $18 for two years
Newegg is selling AVG Ultimate — which bundles antivirus protection, VPN, and PC utilities — for just $18 with checkout code.
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