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The future of VPNs: Decentralized and post-quantum security
There are some exciting advancements coming to VPNs in the near future that will address growing privacy and security threats while giving users even better control over their services.
News
Best VPN for Florida: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will begin blocking access to residents of Florida on January 1, 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.
Best Picks
Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
How-To
How to digitize VHS tapes the cheap way
A guide to digitizing VHS tapes using a USB capture card and OBS.
Feature
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
Feature
What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
What's next for Linux in all its facets in the coming year? We'll tell you!
How-To
Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here's how to turn it on
Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
How-To
10 things I'd never, ever 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.
Feature
AI impersonators will wreck online security in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for
We all have to be much more vigilant about what’s real and what’s not.
Feature
The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data
Zero Trust architecture is revolutionizing network security to better protect your data, but a good VPN will never go out of style.
Feature
The best PC games of 2024 (that don’t need a graphics card)
Want some great new games to play on an old laptop, or a new Steam Deck? Check out this roundup.
Deal
Need a last-minute gift card? 20 compelling options for tech and beyond
From Amazon to DoorDash to Fortnite, we found some amazing online gift card ideas for the last-minute shoppers.
Sponsored
Website in a weekend – here's how
Building a website can seem like a big project, but with the right tools you can have a site up and running in as little as a weekend. Here's how.
Opinion
I'm switching to a long-lasting laptop. Here's why I want Intel inside
The new Arm-based PCs are very capable but the reality of using one right now is that you're going to encounter compatibility problems.
News
Elon Musk hints at 'X Mail,' a potential Gmail competitor
Elon Musk has apparently confirmed plans for X Mail, a simple and straightforward email service.
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Best VPN services 2024: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
News
Microsoft 365 is getting a 'massive' redesign early next year
A new icon and a new name are just the tip of the iceberg. Here's what we know about what's coming.
News
Meta slapped with €251 million fine for mishandling 2018 data breach
Meta must pay millions in fines after being investigated for the 2018 data breach that affected over 50 million Facebook accounts.
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