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ExpressVPN unveils massive upgrade to its Lightway Protocol
ExpressVPN is reimplementing its Lightway protocol in Rust to make it faster, more secure, and easier to upgrade in the future.
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Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender: Vital 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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Don't want to be hacked? These 10 simple security tweaks keep you safe
These everyday online security tips are simple, fast, easy, and free.
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7 Chromebook features that make Google laptops ultra-secure
Google's laptop operating system was built from the ground up with ease of security in mind. Here's how ChromeOS keeps you safe and protected.
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I’m a smart home expert. These are the smart devices I can’t live without
My household would fall apart without these smart gadgets up and running.
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I reluctantly tried a $700 office chair. One feature made me a believer
Office chairs have always caused me pain and disappointment. Turns out, premium chairs do cost more for a reason. I finally get it.
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Before SSDs, this iconic hard drive was a real glimpse of the future
The old WD Raptor line did something that none of its contemporaries could muster.
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7 ways to repurpose an SSD that's collecting dust
Bring new life to your old data drives that aren't quite dead yet.
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How much SSD space do you really need? We break down the math
For the best PC/laptop experience, there's a minimum you don't want to drop below. Here's how much SSD storage space you should have in 2024.
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8 mistakes that will kill your SSD early
If you want your SSDs to last many years without issue, you have to stop doing these.
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Stop saving your email login in your password manager
Bitwarden added a new security update for its users. It’s great—but also highlights the dangers of storing your email login in a password manager.
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Netflix on the Apple TV app was a bug, not a feature
Apple TV users briefly rejoiced after they managed to add Netflix to the Apple TV app… but the party was short-lived.
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Watch out: Amazon searches might soon push you off of Amazon entirely
Ads continue to invade every nook and cranny of the web. Online shopping is about to get even more frustrating.
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Netflix comes to the Apple TV app (Update: not so much)
At last, Netflix shows and movies are beginning to appear in the Apple TV app, but the integration still seems a tad flaky.
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Early Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti listings stoke sticker shock, but don't panic yet
Unsurprisingly, early retail listings for the new Nvidia card are causing spit-takes over high prices. That said, comparing EU to US prices probably isn't fair.
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Memorizing a good email password is easy. Here’s how to do it
Not knowing your email password is dangerous. Here’s how to create strong credentials you won’t forget.
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Major Clipchamp update improves Microsoft's free video editor
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Clipchamp with some big quality-of-life changes.
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I want a bendable gaming monitor for 5 specific reasons
There are several compelling reasons why you should buy a bendable gaming monitor in 2025.
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AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 9070 XT will be revealed February 28
Get ready to meet the Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card — as well as RDNA 4 and FSR 4 — at the end of February.
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Hands-on with Asus Q-Release Slim PCIe slots: Just yank it
Asus made a fancy system to make it easier to install and remove graphics cards, but it's causing some concerns. Adam and Will are in the lab to give it a try.
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Waiting for AMD? Radeon RX 9070 XT specs just leaked
AMD has been pretty coy with specs for its new high-end GPUs. Thank goodness for leaks.
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Nvidia confirms RTX 5070 Ti launch for February 20th
You've got a week to get ready for the newest Nvidia graphics card. Maybe buy a tent first.
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Steam just killed a game that was installing Windows malware
One game managed to spread nasty malware to a few hundred users before Valve tracked it down and quashed it.
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OpenAI postpones o3 model release, will wrap it up with GPT-5 instead
The new plan is for GPT-5 to become one monolithic system with multiple AI models, including the upcoming o3 model.
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YouTube TV and Paramount are playing chicken with CBS stations
Unless the two sides reach an agreement soon, CBS and other Paramount stations will get yanked from YouTube TV.
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I love Intel's laptop chips. But they're missing a key feature
One size fits all. The chip that everybody wants. By leaving out a quality NPU from its latest Core Ultra 200H (Arrow Lake-H) notebook processors, Intel missed a big opportunity.,
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Can't keep track of your streaming shows? This app will help
A detailed look at Trakt's "Streaming Scrobbler" feature and how it works.
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This Philips Hue smart LED pack is on sale for $9 per bulb
These Philips Hue smart LED bulbs are 26% off on Amazon right now.
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Adobe Firefly muscles into AI video: here's what it looks like n
Adobe's Firefly Video model promises to do for Premiere Pro what AI images did for Photoshop — and more. Here's what Adobe will charge and what you'll get.
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When you solve captchas, your data could be collected and sold
Captchas are touted as anti-bot security measures, but they're allegedly doing far more nefarious stuff behind the curtain.
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Windows 10 dies in 2025: What it means for your PC
Do you have to switch to Windows 11 or can you continue to use Windows 10? We explain and tell you what happens after the end of support.
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Watch out, Nvidia. OpenAI's proprietary AI chip is coming along
Reports say OpenAI is almost finished with its in-house AI chip design and will begin mass production sometime in 2026, all in a move to lessen its dependence on Nvidia.
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The new Outlook app was just force-installed on Windows 10 PCs
There's no way to block the forced installation, but at least you'll be able to uninstall it afterwards.
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Pre-orders for RTX 5070 gaming laptops start February 25th
With a full release apparently still on for March, you'll soon be able to put down (a lot of) money on an upcoming RTX 5070 laptop.
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Windows 11's February update brings some welcome improvements
With updates KB5051989 and KB5051987, users on both Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2 are getting security fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
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Marvel Rivals has a chance to soar where Overwatch flopped
Blizzard pulled a blatant bait-and-switch by abandoning PvE in Overwatch 2. Marvel Rivals might deliver on that broken promise.
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Do more with VLC: 9 little-known features that go beyond playing videos
VLC is more than just a simple video player app. It can do way more than you think! Check out these nifty features you might find useful.
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Want to run AI on your PC? You're gonna need a bigger hard drive
It's not just about NPUs. Storage space will play a bigger role than you might expect when running AI models locally on a PC.
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The winner of Newegg's PC building race finished in under 5 minutes
At MegaCon in Orlando, Intel and Newegg invited attendees to build a desktop PC as fast as they could. Spoiler: They were very fast.
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Bow down to YouTube, the lord of the living room
YouTube is the new television, like it or not.
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Finally! New Framework laptop designs are coming soon
Framework is teasing an event for February 25th. If you're a super fan, you might even be able to attend in person.
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Monitor makers are stockpiling panels to lessen impact of US tariffs
An industry report says that monitor and laptop makers are trying to mitigate Trump's economic policies and their impact on electronics.
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Despite assurances, Nvidia's RTX 5090 is melting power plugs after all
One Reddit user's RTX 5090 graphics card generated excessive heat and melted his power cable on both ends.
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One retailer hints that RTX 5070 Ti cards are coming next week
A French electronics store pins the launch of the third 50-series card on February 20th.
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5 sneaky ways hackers use generative AI to scam you
How hackers are utilizing generative AI to carry out their hacks, scams, and swindles.
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10 killer smart home products that are now stone dead
From Amazon's Echo Look to the Nest Secure security system, these doomed smart home products were destined for the dumpster.
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Zotac fights GPU scalpers by selling RTX 50-series cards on Discord
To circumvent scalper tactics, Zotac is offering a few RTX 5080 cards to its most loyal Discord server members.
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This free European AI chatbot is 13 times faster than ChatGPT
France-based AI chatbot Le Chat is currently the fastest of them all, and it can now generate images.
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Like the Eagles, Tubi surprised its Super Bowl doubters
The ad-supported, Fox-owned Tubi had a better night with its free 4K Super Bowl stream than many had predicted.
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