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AT&T leaked your wireless data. Here's what to watch out for
Call and text message logs for AT&T’s over 100 million wireless customers were stolen by a hacker—which includes data about non-subscribers, too.
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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals
We're only weeks away from this year's Prime Day sale event. Here's what we know about the timing, what's going on sale, Amazon Prime membership, and more.
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Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN is better in 2024?
These two feature-packed VPNs go head-to-head to see which is better in 2024.
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5 common mistakes that are killing your laptop's lifespan
Avoid doing these things if you don't want your laptop to die sooner than it should.
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Dangerous security flaw found in Microsoft Outlook – go patch right now!
Security researchers have discovered a serious issue in Outlook that puts you at risk even without you doing anything wrong.
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Browser speed showdown: Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox and more
The most popular browsers in a speed duel: Who will win the race?
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Google's excellent dark web monitoring service will soon be free
Previously only available to paid Google One subscribers, this feature is going to become available to all Google accounts.
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Game Pass just got Microsoft 365'd
Microsoft has never been great at branding. The latest changes to Xbox Game Pass prove it.
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This tiny folding keyboard is actually a full-blown AMD Ryzen PC
This thing looks like it should attach to my ancient Palm Pilot, but it's hiding a shockingly powerful laptop inside its tiny folding frame.
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Free AI isn't sustainable — and we'll be paying for it soon enough
AI is expensive, which means all of these free AI models are unlikely to remain as-is in the long run.
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Top 9 phishing scams to watch out for in 2024
Phishing scams have been around since 1995, but they're always evolving. Here's what you need to know about the different types and how to spot them.
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Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Developing games for Arm isn't actually that difficult. According to these developers, the problem lies elsewhere.
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Beware of fake Amazon site scams as Prime Day approaches
Fake websites claiming to be Amazon-related are luring shoppers into traps—and it's only going to get worse with Prime Day coming up.
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HP bails on always-online printers and subscription laser ink
HP will no longer make its e-series of 24/7 online-required printers. Instant Ink subscriptions are also being phased out.
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Hundreds of Xbox games now playable on Fire TV without an Xbox
Amazon and Microsoft have made it possible to play Xbox games without a console on select Fire TV Stick devices.
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The first-ever copy of Windows 95 shows up, unopened and pristine
An ex-manager from Microsoft proudly showed off his first edition of Windows 95, which should be worth a lot to collectors.
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Logitech's new gaming mouse packs wireless charging for just $80
The Logitech G309 Lightspeed can charge by wireless PowerPlay mouse pad or AA battery—and it's about half the price of similar designs.
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What is split tunneling and do you need it in a VPN?
Split tunneling is an oft-highlighted feature of VPNs that lets you pick and choose when you want anonymity.
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Intel's Lunar Lake laptops won't let you upgrade your RAM, and that's fine
For most PC users, it's not a huge deal. Plus, user-upgradeable RAM isn't completely dead.
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I got sick of Chrome's BS and switched to Vivaldi. Here's what happened
After more than a decade I've broken my Google browser habit, on Windows and mobile.
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What if Valve made a Steam Deck for TVs? Well, we made our own!
Will just made a tiny machine that plays Steam games on televisions using Steam Deck software. It's like a homemade console and it's pretty cool.
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Asus motherboards now support native Windows RGB controls
A beta BIOS update lets you mess with your motherboard's RGB lighting without needing a separate Asus app.
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Over 40 years later, Windows' Notepad finally has spell check
After more than four decades, the latest version of Notepad sent out to Windows 11 users includes spell check and auto-correct options.
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Don't fall for the no-bloat 'government' version of Windows 11 going around
Windows 11 without any of the bloatware? Sounds promising! But the alleged "Government Edition" is actually illegal.
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Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus enough for normal people?
See where Windows Security stands tall and where it falls short for regular, daily use.
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Is your SSD dying? 10 warning signs you shouldn't ignore
An SSD that's at the end of its life can present all kinds of weird signs and symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
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A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
A new compilation of leaked passwords called “RockYou2024” just surfaced on a forum—and it drives up the risk of account takeovers dramatically. Here's how to respond.
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What DPI is good for gaming mice?
DPI is often touted as the single most important factor to look out for in a gaming mouse. But what maximum DPI do you really need?
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10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
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FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
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The Full Nerd podcast is now its own YouTube channel
The Full Nerd is such a big deal that we decided it needs its own space. Catch new episodes—and all the old ones—on the dedicated YT channel.
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New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions
The Windows Start menu is undergoing a redesign that makes an unnecessary change.
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FreeDOS turns 30 and may soon get full support for Windows 3.x
Want to explore what MS-DOS was like back in the day? You can still do so with FreeDOS.
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7 vital details to know before buying a Copilot+ laptop
We've tested the first Copilot+ PCs. Here are the secrets we discovered during our own tests that you should know before you buy one.
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OLED laptops: The good, the bad, the ugly
Looking to pick up a laptop with an OLED display? You should first consider the pros and cons.
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Xbox Live games are down due to sign-in problems
(Now fixed) Microsoft reported sign-in issues with its Xbox Live gaming service on Tuesday, essentially blocking gamers from signing in to and playing PC and Xbox console games that used the service.
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Amazon's Gaming Zone is bare, dull, and totally misses the mark
This "immersive" virtual shopping experience is the exact opposite of that.
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Copilot finally works on Windows 10 multi-monitor setups
It took Microsoft seven months to squash a Copilot bug that caused desktop icons to jump between screens.
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Noctua updates its flagship CPU cooler to be cooler, quieter, and stronger
The brown is back! Noctua's popular NH-D15 double-fan cooler gets a new G2 model with engineering improvements.
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Vaio's new portable monitor weighs just 0.72 pounds
The brand's new monitor is so light, it can be held above a laptop screen with just its stand—but getting one outside of Japan might be tricky.
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8 gorgeous laptops dripping with ultimate luxury
Sometimes you just want the most luxurious premium laptop that money can buy. These are the ones you just can't beat.
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Thunderbolt 5 cables are here! But only one is worth buying right now
Cable Matters has begun selling Thunderbolt 5 cables on Amazon at varying lengths, but only one makes sense.
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MSI's new gaming laptop is powered by a Ryzen X3D chip
The MSI Titan 18 Pro is the second laptop to be equipped with a Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, featuring AMD's 3D V-Cache.
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Threadripper vs. Core i9: What's the best CPU for game developers?
Gordon and Will put a jaw-dropping 64-core AMD Threadripper against the best consumer CPU Intel can muster.
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Best Buy says AMD's new Ryzen 300 AI laptops coming July 28th
According to the latest updates on Best Buy pre-order pages, you can expect the new Ryzen Strix Point laptops to land at the end of this month.
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Microsoft revives broken Windows update, but now breaks taskbars
The KB5039302 update remains problematic. The reboot loop issue might be fixed, but the taskbar is now unusable.
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Top 10 benefits of Amazon Prime: Free shipping is just the start
Amazon’s paid subscription includes services beyond fast shipping and streaming video. Here are the best of the bunch.
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Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here's what you can do
Feel like your gaming laptop is overheating? Use these tips to cool it down with minimal loss to gaming performance.
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Norton 360 antivirus: 5 settings to change first
Make the most of PCWorld’s top-rated antivirus software with these quick tweaks.
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