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Beware! Fake parking ticket SMS scams are on the rise
A new wave of scam text messages is hitting major cities across the US. Keep an eye out and don't click or submit personal info if you spot them.
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Update your Wi-Fi cameras, else malware could infect your network
A recent ransomware attack was able to spread via a camera connected to a company's network. The worst part? The flaw was already patched.
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This Office app survived 35 years. Now Microsoft is killing it
Microsoft says that it will discontinue Microsoft Publisher in 2026 in favor of Word and PowerPoint.
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Thunderbird 136 officially switches to monthly releases, matching Firefox
Mozilla's mail app Thunderbird is taking off with a new desktop release channel, marking the start of a new era of monthly feature updates.
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1Password can now pull up specific passwords based on your location
You can now add location data to individual login items, allowing 1Password to automatically show you the most relevant ones for where you are.
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YouTubers are being scammed with AI-generated deepfake videos
Scammers are using an AI-generated deepfake video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to trick content creators into giving up their login details.
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Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
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Firefox 136 brings native vertical tabs (finally!) and security fixes
Mozilla's latest update to Firefox adds a long-awaited feature, plus a few other bits and bobs.
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Microsoft tries another ugly trick to attract users, this time for Copilot
If you search for AI chatbots in Bing, you might see this desperate attempt to get you using Copilot instead.
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Despite warnings, you can keep using uBlock Origin on Chrome… for now
Google is sneakily trying to get users to remove uBlock Origin, but there's a simple workaround you can use to sidestep it.
Feature
Infostealer malware stole 493 million accounts. Is yours one of them?
Recently, news surfaced about stolen data containing billions of records, with 284 million unique email addresses affected.
Feature
5 easy browser tweaks that secure your web surfing
Browsers like Firefox and Tor offer some useful built-in settings for improving your data security and privacy. Here's what they do and how to set them up in a cinch.
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Opera's newest AI feature can shop for you, book hotels, and more
Opera's Browser Operator feature lets you prompt the browser with tasks, like finding products to buy. It will then automonously research and execute those tasks for you.
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Microsoft's Copilot AI will no longer help you pirate Windows 11
The AI chatbot was providing guidance on how to activate pirated versions of Windows 11.
Feature
If you don't use these PC security essentials, you're begging to be hacked
With the rise of AI-fueled attacks, this set of apps and services provide a baseline of protection.
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Do you cover your computer camera? Don't forget this vital extra step for privacy
Covering up your webcam lens prevents unwanted spying. But there’s another step you should take for full privacy.
Feature
I was so freaked out by talking to this AI that I had to leave
Sesame has developed a conversational voice AI that sounded so much like a friend of mine that I just couldn't continue.
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Microsoft is killing Skype and wants you to switch to a Teams app nobody uses
Microsoft said today that it will sunset Skype, the company that popularized voice calls over the web, in favor of its own Teams app.
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New botnet malware infects 1.6 million Android TV devices worldwide
Security researchers have found a new variant of Vo1d that's recruiting Android TV devices to its evolving malware botnet.
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Can VPNs really save you money on hotels? I tested them to find out
VPNs can be a useful tool to combat price discrimination. Here's how to save some money when booking your next hotel online.
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Windows 11 24H2 now blocked on PCs running older AutoCAD software
Issues with AutoCAD 2022 have led Microsoft to block the Windows 11 24H2 on PCs with that version of the technical design tool.
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uBlock Origin is dead, but these 4 ad blockers still work with Chrome
The popular uBlock Origin has stopped working in Chrome, but there are options that will keep going under the new standards.
Feature
Never say these things to ChatGPT. It could come back to bite you
AI chatbots can be super convivial and even lead you share your personal information. But doing that can be a big mistake. Here's why…
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Microsoft Word essentials: 12 features that'll make your work easier
You can't afford to overlook these helpful features. Your productivity depends on it. Take full advantage of Microsoft Word and start breezing through your work.
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ChatGPT's advanced AI costs $200/mo. It's free for Windows users now
Microsoft is making waves in the AI space, giving Windows users free access to OpenAI's o1 model, while OpenAI charges up to $200/mo for it.
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Be careful! That legit PayPal email might be a phishing scam
Clever trickery allows scammers to manipulate official PayPal emails, in the hope of gaining remote access to your PC.
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uBlock Origin is officially dead for Chrome, but ad blockers live on
Changes to Chrome nukes one of the best ad-blockers—but its replacement is still alive and kicking butt, as are other excellent alternatives.
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Perplexity teases Comet, an AI browser for 'agentic search'
Perplexity has teased a new AI-powered browser, entering a crowded field led by heavyweights Google and Microsoft.
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Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead
SMS-based two-factor authentication has security issues. That's why Google is finally replacing it with something better soon.
Opinion
Chrome's AI can block threats and swap bad passwords. Hooray?
Google (and other tech companies) are touting AI as part of their security upgrades. It’s a good thing—but not for the reason they say.
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ExpressVPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
Change these settings to optimize your privacy, increase connection speeds and security, and get the most out of ExpressVPN.
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Google's powerful 'Deep Research' Gemini AI arrives in Workspace
After launching its intensive Deep Research AI for Gemini Pro users last December, Google is now bringing that capability to Workspace subscribers as well.
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Stop being tricked by AI fakery. Here are the red flags to look for
AI-generated content is getting more realistic by the day, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. If you're sick of getting fooled, then you'll want to look out for these identifying traits.
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Firefox 135 update fixes security flaws and some crash issues
The latest update features some security fixes as well as some other bug fixes.
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This high-risk keylogger malware is a growing threat to Windows users
Security researchers have noticed a marked increase in Snake keylogger attacks against Windows users.
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X nearly doubles the price of Premium+ plan after Grok-3 AI update
Despite going from $22/month to $40/month, it still doesn't grant full access to the AI chatbot's features.
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Firefox extends Windows 7 support again, for at least another six months
Mozilla will continue to support older Windows operating systems for a few more months.
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xAI launches new Grok-3 AI model with DeepSearch reasoning
The company claims that this new AI model is "in a league of its own" and beats all its AI chatbot rivals.
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Google Chrome adds real-time AI protection against dangerous content
Chrome now uses AI to identify suspicious or dangerous sites, downloads, and extensions on the fly.
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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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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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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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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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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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