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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
Feature
4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
Feature
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.
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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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How to uninstall McAfee antivirus
Got a free trial to McAfee that you don’t want? Here’s how to remove it from your PC.
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Photoshop took my favorite feature and massively boosted it with AI
Adobe Photoshop has taken a simple but powerful tool, Generative Fill, and beefed up its AI capabilities in a big way alongside a new Firefly AI art tool.
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Atlas VPN is shutting down: Here's why all VPN users should care
Atlas VPN is set to close up shop on April 24 and merge with NordVPN. It's just one of many regrettable such VPN consolidations in recent years.
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If you get a phone call from LastPass, it's a scam
A new breed of sophisticated phishing scammers are targetting LastPass users with phone calls and emails.
Opinion
Roku's massive hack is why you shouldn't reuse passwords
Over half a million people were affected—and they won’t be the last victims of this kind of attack. But you don’t have to be next.
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The new Meta.ai website can draw amazing AI art instantly
Meta's new Meta.ai site creates AI art almost instantly, even animating the resulting images, as well as serving as an LLM or AI chatbot. But you'll also see these tools on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
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Scraper spies on 600 million Discord users and sells the data
A publicly-accessible site is selling data on Discord users and their messages to anyone, for as little as $5.
Feature
Why pay? One of Photoshop's best features is free in Windows
Have you tried the Windows Photos Generative Erase feature within Windows 10 and Windows 11? It's just like Photoshop — and we even put it to the test to prove it.
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Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 get an execution date (and it's soon)
Support for Office 2016 and 2019 will end soon. After that, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates. This is what users can do.
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5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore
Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
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DuckDuckGo launches Privacy Pro bundle with VPN included
DuckDuckGo adds to its privacy-focused search engine and browser with a new subscription service called Privacy Pro including a VPN, personal data removal service, and identity theft restoration.
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Forget AI images, AI video is heading to Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe showed off a teaser for an upcoming version of Premiere Pro, featuring AI video editing, text-to-video, and integration of third-party AI-generated video clips.
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Google One VPN is the Google Graveyard's newest victim
Google's home-grown VPN service is the latest victim of the company's infamous "Graveyard" of abandoned apps and tools.
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Are free VPNs any good?
Free VPNs can seem like a convenient and cost-effective option to keep you safe online, but there are a few things everyone should know before using them.
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Udio's AI music is my new obsession
Udio has launched as an AI music generator, custom-generating music, lyrics, even vocals. It won't replace Radiohead, but it's incredibly fun to mess around with.
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Apocalypse, now streaming: Elgato debuts SPECIAL edition Fallout gear
Elgato's Stream Deck controller, Wave DX microphone, Wave XLR mixer, and Wave Mic Arm now come with Vault-Tec branding.
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Devious 'man in the middle' hacks on the rise: How to stay safe
Attackers can break into your online accounts by tricking you—even if you have two-factor authentication enabled. But you can still protect yourself.
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Google's best AI editing tools are coming to Chromebooks, not PCs
Google is making available to Chromebooks users some of its best AI editing tools within Google Photos, but PC users are being left out.
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Broadband 'nutrition labels' kick in, revealing hidden fees for ISPs
The Biden administration and the Federal Communications Commission have begun rolling out a "nutrition label" for broadband ISPs, promising to accurately state what you'll be charged for and the speeds an ISP will provide.
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Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday
On Patch Tuesday in April, Microsoft fixed a total of 147 security vulnerabilities. These include three vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.
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Meet Vids, Google's new AI-powered editor for the videos you hate to make
Google Vids, an AI video editor, will be the latest app in the Google Workspace collection of business apps alongside Sheets and Docs.
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Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser
Microsoft is barring tweaks to this default app setting through the registry.
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Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at high risk of getting hacked
Two new vulnerabilities combine to allow attackers to take over vulnerable devices—and they’re already being exploited.
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