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How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
Knowing your graphics card's GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you try your hand at overclocking. Here's how to check your GPU temperature.
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McAfee's AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video's a fake
McAfee has launched an AI-powered deepfake detection tool to help fight disinformation and other deceptions that can be generated via AI. It'll use an NPU on select Copilot+ PCs.
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Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
For the ninth time in 2024, Google is telling users that they need to update Chrome right away to fix a security issue — and this one's already being exploited "in the wild."
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How ancient tech is thwarting AI cheating in the classroom
How do you beat AI cheating in the classroom? Chances are you grew up with the answer.
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North Korean hackers used a Windows zero-day exploit
A new report says the same hackers who attacked Sony Pictures in 2014 also used a Windows zero-day exploit as recently as June of this year.
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4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome
The popular uBlock Origin will stop working in Chrome soon, but there are options that will keep going under the new standards.
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Oh, damn! Word and Outlook can crash when you type
Microsoft has fixed an earlier issue: Three Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Outlook, and OneNote) could crash by just doing something as simple as typing in them.
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Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference
VPN protocols provide the foundation for a private, encrypted connection and taking the time to choose the best option will optimize your speed and security while online.
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Grammarly enters the AI content war with a new anti-cheating tool
Grammarly has debuted Grammarly's newest tool provides a detailed breakdown of whether words are original, AI-generated, or otherwise.
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Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust
Surfshark has begun releasing quarterly transparency reports to bolster its accountability to user privacy.
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Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.
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These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you
Security researchers have discovered several alarming security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs smart vacuums and lawn mowers.
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Several high-risk security flaws patched in Foxit's PDF tools
Foxit Software has released new updates that close several high-risk security vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor.
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How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity
Here's everything you need to know about keeping your laptop safe, secure, and protected against hackers, viruses, and data loss.
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Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws
Hackers can revert a secured version of Windows to an older version to make it susceptible to previously fixed vulnerabilities.
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ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more
VPN provider Proton rolls out new updates such as a Stealth protocol and discreet app icons that aim to keep you safe while protecting privacy and free speech.
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Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox
Phishing scams don't just happen on the internet anymore. Here's a deceptive new kind that strikes where you'd least expect it.
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5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC's antivirus
Although your antivirus software is up to date, some computer systems are repeatedly attacked by malware. We'll go over why this happens and what measures you can take to protect yourself.
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OpenAI's unreleased ChatGPT detector could catch cheating students
OpenAI said Sunday that it can detect text generated by ChatGPT using two different methods. But it's considering how useful they might be, and how easily they could be hacked.
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New report shows the truth of how people actually use AI chatbots
A recent analysis by The Washington Post shows how AI chatbots are actually used by everyday people.
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Surfshark VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
Surfshark VPN comes with a ton of great features and changing these five settings will help ensure an optimal experience.
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Even Google isn’t safe from malicious Google ads
Google's sponsored search ads promoted malware for the company's own products.
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Why you should never connect a Windows XP PC to the internet
A recent experiment showed what happens when a computer running Windows XP goes online today.
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Chrome's password manager recently swallowed over 15 million passwords
A recent issue in the Chrome web browser meant millions of users were unable to access their saved passwords.
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10 simple security actions that keep you much safer online
These everyday online security tips are simple, fast, easy, and free.
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Don't take your antivirus software for granted
Sometimes your antivirus is all that stands between you and security failures caused by other people.
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X's Grok AI is scanning your tweets. Here's how to disable it
The large language model AI borrows from the web and the billions of interactions on the network formerly known as Twitter. Users are automatically opted in without alert.
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Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others
One of the pillars of modern PC security is looking pretty shaky after a cryptographic key was leaked on GitHub.
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ChatGPT has its own AI search engine now
SearchGPT is in a prototype stage with limited access, but its features and data will be integrated with ChatGPT in the future.
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Google is now ditching its plan to replace cookies in Chrome
Years after announcing Privacy Sandbox, Google says it will be optional instead of a complete replacement for user-tracking cookies.
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How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown
During the CrowdStrike disaster over the weekend, it was an outdated Windows version that prevented even greater damage.
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The AI PC revolution: 18 essential terms you need to know
Feeling out of the loop on AI PCs? Here's a rundown of all the important terms you should know, explained in a way that makes sense.
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Should you use free antivirus software? The pros and cons
Here are the pros and cons of free antivirus software and whether you should consider upgrading to paid antivirus suites.
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The dangers of malvertising — and how to protect yourself against it
When online advertising becomes dangerous…
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Best VPN for Nebraska: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub is set to begin blocking access to residents of Nebraska following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best VPN for Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will soon add Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas to its list of blocked states following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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Crypto scammers are double-dipping victims as fake lawyers
Law firms claiming to hunt down crypto scammers are, in fact, just perpetrating one more scam on victims.
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