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A new 'super-realistic' AI scam could get your Gmail account hacked
A Microsoft security expert warns Gmail users of a new convincing social engineering attack.
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NordVPN brings ARM-native app to Snapdragon PCs
NordVPN is the first provider to bring a native VPN app to Windows ARM devices such as the Surface Pro.
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Windows is getting better keyboard input for Steam Deck-style gamepads
Gaming handhelds, like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, are getting better input options — like pressing the X button for backspace.
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Adobe brings generative AI video to Premiere Pro
Adobe's AI-based video generator be used to extend existing videos or create completely new ones.
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8 truly useful AI tools that make your life and work easier
Let the software do the work: These ingenious AI tools do the work for you and sweeten your free time.
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Windows Security: What is Memory Integrity, and why is it off by default?
Windows Security is supposed to protect you automatically—here's why one of its safeguards isn't on by default.
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Steam now explicitly states you don't own the digital games you're buying
In clear terms, Steam wants you to know that you're actually buying a "license" to access its digital content.
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Windows 11's Snipping Tool gets smart about copying table data
Microsoft has begun testing an update to the Snipping Tool that understands when you're copying data from a table, preserving the formatting.
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GPD's powerful dual-OLED laptop is now available to order
This monster "engineer's laptop" can use both screens at once, or share a screen with a coworker (or a kid playing a Switch and using it as a portable monitor).
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Windows 11's October update doesn't install, gets stuck and restarts
The newest Windows 11 updates — KB5044284 and KB5044285 — are throwing error codes and failing to install for some users.
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Windows 11's 2024 update is now also killing internet connections
Users are reporting network connectivity issues after installing the Windows 11 24H2 update.
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Warning: Windows 11's big 2024 update takes a long time to install
We upgrade four laptops to the Windows 11 24H2 Update, which gives us an idea of how long it will take you to do the same.
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AMD pushes the power of Ryzen AI 300 CPUs to business laptops
AMD launched the Ryzen AI Pro 300 family of processors on Thursday, the business version of the Ryzen AI 300 processors it launched earlier this year.
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Nintendo's fun new alarm clock helps you wake up, fall asleep, and more
Nintendo's Alarmo wants to make the process of waking up and falling asleep more fun and effective for gamers.
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Update Firefox 131 now to patch a critical zero-day security flaw
Mozilla released an emergency update, fixing a vulnerability that's actively being exploited in the wild.
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Apply now for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's free alpha test
Just make sure your gaming PC is up to snuff. For Microsoft, many are called but few are chosen.
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Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs offer 'parity' performance at half the power
Intel announced its Arrow Lake desktop chips — the Core Ultra 200S series — with significant reductions in power consumption but also underwhelming performance.
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Intel's Arrow Lake roadmap includes laptop gaming chips too
Intel may have unveiled the Arrow Lake-S (Core Ultra 200S) chips for desktop PCs today, but it has two more families of Core Ultra chips for laptops waiting in the wings.
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Internet Archive hacked, 31 million accounts have info leaked
A "hacktivist" group claimed responsibility for the attack, which has been confirmed.
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Play Foldit, the game that helped its designers win a Nobel Prize
David Baker and two Google DeepMind researchers have won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. A video game was a fundamental part of their research, and you can play it today.
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Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 gets one last update before its send-off
With support for the Surface Duo 2 officially ending in a few weeks, Microsoft offers a tiny parting gift to any remaining owners.
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US govt. may force Google to break up and sell off Chrome or Android
Department of Justice lawyers have put forth possible actions for Google's antitrust violation conviction, including splitting the company apart.
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Microsoft just made passkeys even easier to use in Windows 11
Windows 11 now supports third-party passkeys and cleaner passkey saving via Windows Hello.
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Ring launches AI-based Smart Video Search
Rather than scroll through video footage to find the details you’re looking for, Ring customers will be able to type natural-language queries in the Ring app.
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7 tips to make X/Twitter more tolerable if you can't quit just yet
While it has certainly fallen from grace, X (Twitter) can still be somewhat usable under the right conditions.
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Amazon's October Prime Day 2024: What to know and the best deals
This year's second Prime Day sales event is finally here. Here's what to know about the timing, what's going on sale, Amazon Prime membership, and more.
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Windows 11 2024 Update is making mouse cursors disappear. Here's what to do
There's a newly puzzling bug in Windows 11 24H2 that's annoying users. Fortunately, if you're affected, there's a temporary workaround.
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5 ways Adobe Acrobat’s AI Assistant gives you a productivity edge
From document summaries to content creation, the PDF editor's generative AI helps you work smarter.
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Microsoft Office 2024 is finally available, no subscription needed
Pay a single flat fee and get the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook forever.
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Run 'SteamOS' on your desktop PC or gaming handheld with Bazzite
Bazzite is a tool that lets you load an open-source version of Valve's Steam Deck software on other devices.
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Microsoft is bringing smaller taskbar icons to Windows 11
We had it in Windows 10 and we'll soon have a smaller taskbar in Windows 11 again, too.
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You can apparently run macOS on a Steam Deck. But why?
A team of Hackintosh fans got the latest version of macOS to boot on Valve's portable game machine.
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Nasty Microsoft Word bug deletes files upon saving. Here's how to avoid it
Under certain circumstances, Word inexplicably deletes files when you try to save them. Here's how to work around the issue and protect your work.
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It's time for desktop PCs to finally embrace Thunderbolt
Desktops, especially gaming PCs, haven't really benefited from Thunderbolt technology in the past. The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 changes all that.
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Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender: Important differences you should know
Microsoft has two different apps that protect against online threats — and depending on your situation, you may want to use both. Here’s what each one does.
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Bad news for Amazon Prime Video viewers! More ads are on the way
Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will be pushing more ads on viewers next year.
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Google Search is testing Twitter-style verification badges
You might soon see the familar blue check mark icon next to "verified" company URLs.
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Noctua's 'near inaudible' power supply is coming in 2024
It's big, it's brown, and it'll be here soon with a 1600-watt rating, a 120mm Noctua fan, and a price tag above most CPUs.
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Thunderbird gets a new release channel with monthly feature updates
Thunderbird's newest Release channel is a middle-of-the-road compromise for users who don't want to wait so long for newer features.
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Why you should be using Windows Hello to secure your PC
Windows Hello is more secure AND more convenient than using passwords. Here's everything you need to know about using Windows Hello.
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Watch out for fake Disney+ scam sites in Google's search results
Scammers have created fake websites impersonating Disney+ sign-up pages and they're ranking highly in Google search.
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AMD motherboards are causing massive slowdowns for PCIe 5.0 SSDs
Some users are reporting Gen 1 speeds from their brand new Gen 5 SSDs. That's one-tenth the performance they should be seeing.
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After 15 years, the World Wide Web Foundation is closing its doors
Since its inception in 2009, the WWWF tirelessly worked towards a safer, more open, and more trustworthy web.
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Why dark mode reigns supreme on OLED laptops and monitors
If you have an OLED laptop or monitor and you aren't using dark mode, here's why you may want to reconsider.
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11 Zoom settings you should change immediately
These tweaks make Zoom more secure, more private, and more pleasant to use overall.
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NordVPN launches its first app with post-quantum encryption support
NordVPN just updated its Linux app to include post-quantum encryption support in a step the company hopes will future-proof user privacy and security.
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Best VPN for Alabama: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub has begun blocking access to residents of Alabama following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a good workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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Firefox 131 brings tab previews, text fragment links, and security fixes
In the latest Firefox update, Mozilla fixes several security vulnerabilities and introduces a few minor features.
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Unusual Outlook bug that prevents sending emails is now solved
If you absolutely need more than 500 folders in your Outlook inbox, you'll have to wait a bit longer for the fix to arrive.
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