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Carbonite's online backup service is 75% off until March 31st.
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Intel pushes harder to make AI apps run best on Core Ultra
Intel is still struggling to describe exactly how software runs better on an AI PC, but it's expanding its developer horizons and adding a NUC as a developer kit.
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Chrome browser for Snapdragon PCs lands just in time
Qualcomm and Google have announced Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon, an optimized version of the Chrome browser that will launch just weeks before PCs with the Snapdragon X Elite Arm chips ship.
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End password chaos with 1Password
We live in an era where our online security is more critical than ever. Online fraud is becoming more and more complex, and an important part of minimizing risk is the control of all our passwords. This is where 1Password has established itself as a key player.
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Carbonite Safe review: All-you-can-eat online backup
Carbonite Safe is an online backup service that offers unlimited storage and uses Windows' own File Explorer for data selection. It's simple and effective, though integration into Windows 11 Explorer isn't as elegant as it is in Windows 10.
Opinion
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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The 10 most-watched YouTube videos of all time
There are billions of videos on YouTube. But which ones are in the top 10 with the most views?
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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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Feds demanded ID of YouTube users who watched certain videos
Investigators sent a video link to a suspect, then demanded Google identify anyone who'd watched it ina a week, potentially thousands of users.
Reviews
PrivateVPN review: Simple and likeable
PrivateVPN offers solid speeds, gets around Netflix restrictions, and it's long-term plans are available at a great price.
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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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Amazon's Big Spring Sale: The 25 juiciest tech deals I've found
Looking to save money on laptops, keyboards, monitors, docks, hubs, and more? Well, you've come to the right place.
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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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Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office review: Top-tier do-it-all PC backup
With backup, disaster recovery, and malware protection under one roof — Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is the most comprehensive end-user data-safety solution on the planet.
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How to enhance video/image quality with Winxvideo AI – Versatile video toolkit
If you've ever been disappointed with the quality of old pictures and videos, then this AI-powered software is what you need.
How-To
Why are your Windows Defender antivirus scans slow? Here's how to find out
If the scan of your hard drive with Microsoft Defender seems to take forever, it's worth finding out why.
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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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Firefox 124 is here! These are the new features
Firefox 124 is now available for download. The new browser version brings some improvements and closes security vulnerabilities.
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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.
Reviews
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2024 review: Still one of the best
With a redesigned interface and new AI features, Photoshop Elements is still one of the best photo-editors for amateur photographers.
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Steam Family feature offers better sharing and parental controls
The redesigned layout for shared libraries and child options looks a lot like a streaming service.
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5 tools that integrate your cloud storage into Windows File Explorer
Cloud storage managers let you treat your online storage as local so you can perform operations from within Windows Explorer — including backup and sync.
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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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Hackers attack Apex Legends players in live tournament
Unofficial sources recommend that players in the Global Series tournament change their passwords or even perform a fresh OS install.
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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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The FCC just quadrupled minimum broadband Internet speeds
A new definition of broadband raises the standard to 100Mbps down, 20Mbps up.
How-To
Windows Hello can protect your Chrome passwords. Here's how
This quick change to your settings blocks unauthorized use of passwords saved to your Google account.
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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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Not dead yet: Windows 10 gets a handy new sharing feature
Microsoft does not forget Windows 10 and has now activated an ingenious new function for the Windows operating system, which is already many years old.
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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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Be safe! How I set up a 'Paranoid PC' to surf the risky web
If you want to optimize your PC for security and privacy, may I suggest building a "Paranoia PC"? It just takes a little-known feature of Windows combined with some other security tools.
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Windows: How to only allow software from the Microsoft Store
Programs from the Internet aren't centrally controlled and may contain malicious code. It can be safer to only allow apps from the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
Reviews
AVG Secure VPN review: A well-known security brand takes on VPNs
AVG Secure VPN from the acclaimed antivirus company is a solid mainstream VPN for those who just want to connect to a location and get to work.
How-To
Beyond Chrome: Switch to these 6 obscure browsers for better security
Users demand that their browsers protect them from tracking and other attempts to spy on them on the internet. A new generation of programs now specialize in protecting privacy.
How-To
10 things I'd never 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.
How-To
Fooocus is the easiest way to create AI art on your PC
The simplest and best way to generate AI art on your PC is Fooocus, a free Windows app that uses your laptop's GPU to generate sophisticated art creations. And it's a snap to set up.
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GeForce Now streaming gets day passes and G-Sync
Gamers can now try out the more expensive tiers starting at $4 a day, and (some) Windows and Mac machines get variable refresh rates.
How-To
How to save papers, photos, and analog music digitally
If you still have analog media such as records, music cassettes, or paper prints of photos and other valuable documents at home, you can digitize them without much effort and expense. We show you how it's done.
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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.
Reviews
Air Explorer Pro review: Sync to, from, and between your online storage accounts
Air Explorer Pro is a super-handy program that will connect and sync to, from, and between the vast majority of online storage services as well as local storage.
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Chat GPT now has a voice
The Android and iOS version of the chatbot can now read out your conversations.
How-To
How to prevent (or survive) a ransomware attack
Whether you're looking to stop a ransomware attack before it happens, or have already been victimized by this particularly nasty malware, we have tips to both thrive and survive.
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iDrive adds unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup of Microsoft 365
One of our favorite backup services, iDrive, is expanding its unlimited backup plan to Microsoft 365 Personal users.
Reviews
NordPass review: Affordable, streamlined password management
NordVPN's password manager makes securing and syncing your login credentials simple — while costing notably less than the competition.
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