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Avoid public USB charging stations. They could hack your phone
Security researchers have found a vulnerability that allows hackers to infiltrate phones using manipulated USB charging stations.
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ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Clash of the heavyweight titans
We put two of the biggest names in the VPN industry against each other to see which is truly worthy of your hard-earned money.
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Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus security enough for normal people?
See where Windows Security stands tall and where it falls short for regular, daily use.
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That one famous anti-piracy PSA campaign may have used a pirated font
The creator of the official font says he finds the whole situation hilarious.
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ChatGPT's awesome 'Deep Research' is rolling out to free users soon
The lightweight version of Deep Research will be as in-depth as the standard version, but produce shorter answers.
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Brave browser's newest tool swats away those annoying cookie pop-ups
"Cookiecrumbler" combines AI with manual human review to build a database of cookie pop-ups and methods to get rid of them.
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13 essential Google Chrome features you need to start using now
Are you using Chrome to its full potential? These key features—which many users overlook to their detriment—will make sure you are.
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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this April. Currently on discount: NordVPN, Surfshark, and Proton VPN.
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The vultures are circling for Chrome
OpenAI, Perplexity, and Yahoo all want to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell, according to recent reports. They're probably not the only ones.
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Microsoft will fix classic Outlook typing lag in the coming weeks
There's a bug in classic Outlook that causes CPU spikes while typing. Here's a workaround you can use until it's fixed.
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How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot app gets ChatGPT's impressive image generation
Microsoft's business-oriented AI app also gets new notebook functionality, improved searches, and a store for AI agents.
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Adobe's Firefly AI art tools now mash up images into something new
Adobe launched new capabilities for its Firefly generative AI art service alongside updates to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and more, at its Adobe Max conference.
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Nvidia's G-Assist AI now works with Twitch, Spotify, and Gemini
Nvidia is releasing plugins for its AI gaming assistant and inviting users to "vibe code" their own with ChatGPT.
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Windows 11's crucial new 'inetpub' folder is laughably easy to hack
The inetpub folder in Windows is meant to be a security measure, but attackers can block it and cause all sorts of issues due to another vulnerability.
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What is an AI-enhanced VPN, and do you need one?
Some VPN providers are incorporating AI technologies into their VPNs. Here's why you should use an AI-enhanced VPN!
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ChatGPT users annoyed by the AI's incessantly 'phony' positivity
The AI assistant apparently thinks everything is brilliant and wonderful and incredible, no matter what you say.
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OpenAI's newest AI models hallucinate way more, for reasons unknown
This does not bode well if you're using the new o3 and o4-mini reasoning models for factual answers.
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Got a new PC? Make migration easy with this software bundle (67% off)
Right now, you can get Windows 11, PCmover Pro, and SafeErase 19 Pro for as little as $70 via PCWorld's Software Store.
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Can you really recover deleted files from a storage drive? Well…
Here's what really happens when you delete a file and why it isn't always possible to recover deleted files from an SSD or HDD.
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Anthropic's Claude AI reportedly getting two-way voice mode soon
According to Bloomberg, it could start rolling out as early as this month.
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Microsoft just killed a helpful productivity feature in classic Teams
Say goodbye to opening files in classic Teams, which Microsoft is retiring ahead of the app's summer death date.
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10 essential Gmail 'extra' features I can't live without
Are you using Gmail to its full potential? These useful Gmail features will boost your productivity and make your emails as good as they can be.
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OpenAI's latest AI models can 'think with images' and combine tools
Both o3 and o4-mini models, released earlier this week, are only available to paying ChatGPT users at the moment.
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Discord is making some users verify their age using face and ID scans
The experimental age verification feature blocks access to sensitive material and is being tested in two countries so far.
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I block every ad on YouTube. I'm not ashamed to admit it
YouTube's ads are horrible, and so is its treatment of both viewers and creators. I'm not paying for Premium, ever.
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Over 50 malicious Chrome extensions are secretly spying on you
If you've installed any of these Chrome extensions, you should uninstall them and change your passwords ASAP.
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I started 'vibe coding' my own apps with AI. I'm absolutely loving it
AI-assisted programming is way more fun and effective than I thought it'd be. Here's how it went for me and why I'm optimistic about it.
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Infamous site 4chan taken down by a hacker from rival community
A user from soyjak.party has claimed responsibility for the hack attack.
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I can't wait to butt-stomp demons on a motorcycle in 'Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound'
'Ragebound' is a side-scrolling, combat-heavy, pixelated return to form for the classic series, from the same people that made 2D soulslike 'Blasphemous.'
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US DOJ finds Google guilty of advertising monopoly
The Department of Justice says Google violated the Sherman Act. This is separate from—and in addition to—Google's monopoly case that might force it to lose Chrome.
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Patreon challenges Twitch with its own 24/7 live streaming feature
The native live streaming functionality will begin rolling out to select Patreon creators starting this week.
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Microsoft confirms plan to kill its legacy PDF reader in Edge soon
Starting next year, all Edge users will be forced to use Adobe's PDF engine because the legacy PDF engine is getting nixed.
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What the heck is a capture card, and do I need one to stream my gameplay?
If you're toying with the idea of streaming or recording Let's Plays, then you've probably thought about getting a capture card. Here's how to tell if you really need one.
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I switched to Instagram's X rival, Threads, for a month… and I kind of like it?
As a deserter of X, I've been on the lookout for an alternative. I decided to give Threads a shot… and it has been surprisingly promising.
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Recent Microsoft Edge optimizations have made it up to 9% faster
You should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version as soon as possible to benefit.
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The best AI art app for AMD PC owners just added text-to-video
TensorStack's Amuse app is a great starting point for playing around with AI art and video on your own PC, especially if you have an AMD Ryzen processor installed. Even better: It works with Intel and Nvidia GPUs, too.
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I'm a tech expert, but I still commit these 8 PC sins and mistakes
Despite all the well-known tips, tricks, and best practices, I don't always do things the "right" way. It's confession time.
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Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN is better in 2025?
These two feature-packed VPNs go head-to-head to see which is better in 2025.
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Shocked Lyft rider gets mysterious text with a transcript of her convo
A Toronto Lyft passenger was texted her entire conversation after she got out of the car. How and why it happened is currently under investigation.
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9 ways to personalize Google Chrome's look and feel
Out of the box, Chrome looks pretty boring. Here are some ways you can spruce up the world's most popular web browser.
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Google's personalized Discover feed is (finally!) coming to PCs soon
After years of testing, Google Discover—a personalized feed of articles that might interest you—will finally be available on desktop computers.
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Classic Outlook is installing with wrong languages. Here's what to do
This problem only occurs when installing classic Outlook via the Microsoft Store. Here's a workaround you can use.
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Canva unveils magical AI-powered spreadsheets, graphs, and more
Canva's Create 2025 conference launched some truly interesting features, including AI-driven spreadsheets, charts, graphs, coding assistant, and a new photo editor.
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Why I prefer this lo-fi password manager over swanky modern ones
KeePass may not look like much, but that's part of its charm. Here's why I've been using it for nearly 20 years and have no plans to switch away.
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IPVanish rolls out new Trust Center and successful independent audit
IPVanish just announced two key privacy and security updates for users.
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April's security update for older Office version is causing app crashes
After yesterday's update, you might find that Office 2016 apps crash when doing mundane things like creating new documents.
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This WhatsApp security flaw leaves your PC open to malware. Update now!
If you use the desktop version of WhatsApp, you need to update ASAP to patch an actively exploited security vulnerability.
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Running late? Google Meet now uses AI to catch you up
Google Meet within Google Workspace is adding an AI feature to surreptitiously catch you up on a meeting to which you arrived late, plus new features for Sheets and Docs.
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