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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.
Opinion
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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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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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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You can now generate AI images of people in Google Docs, Gmail, and more
It's also now easier to use Gemini's AI suggestions when writing emails.
Deal
Celebrate NordVPN's birthday with 72% off and an extra year for free
This is a fantastic deal for one of the best and fastest VPNs I've ever tested.
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I pushed an AI to make recipes from photos. It pushed back
I wanted my local AI models—including DeepSeek—to compose formatted recipes from food photos, but getting them to work together was a challenge.
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20 million OpenAI users hacked? Here's how to stay safe, just in case
ChatGPT users should take note—a Russian hacker claims to have login info for millions of accounts, including email addresses and passwords.
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Is the new AI-powered Alexa almost here? 6 things to know
There’s a strong chance we’ll see the new Alexa with retooled AI abilities before the month is out. Here’s the latest chatter.
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ChatGPT's new AI search beats Google in this one thing
ChatGPT can now be used as a search engine, poring through the web to deliver AI-powered results. And it's better than Google in certain areas.
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Google's Gemini rolls out 'world's best' AI model, free of charge
The new experimental AI model is better at explaining its reasoning, leading to better answers.
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Chrome's Incognito mode no longer saves copied stuff to clipboard history
Thanks to Microsoft, the text and media you copy while private browsing is now protected.
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You can now use AI in Teams to improve poor quality video calls
Even on a bad internet connection, you can now enjoy higher-resolution video with the power of AI upscaling.
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Most HP printer models have these critical security flaws. Update now!
HP's Universal Printer Driver Series, used in most HP printer models, contains serious security vulnerabilities that you need to patch ASAP.
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GrubHub got hacked. Go change your password!
The data breach involves the food delivery service’s contact information for customers, drivers, and merchants—along with payment info for select individuals.
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Firefox surprises no one by adding AI to the browser
Mozilla's Firefox is adding support for third-party AI services within its Windows browser, but it's not developing its own.
Deal
Keep your PC's storage free of wasted space with CCleaner, now just $15
Right now, you can grab a year of CCleaner Professional for $14.95 from the PCWorld Store.
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Tired of reading contracts? Adobe Acrobat's AI will do it for you
Adobe says its newest AI tool can summarize never-ending contracts. But how long before lawyers game it with deceptive legalese?
Feature
It's time to wipe those forgotten apps linked to your Google account
And while you’re at it, you should strengthen your account security if you’re using this login method. Here’s why.
Feature
Beyond Copilot: 13 helpful AI tools for PC users
ChatGPT has set off an avalanche, with more and more companies developing their own AI applications. These intriguing alternatives to Microsoft Copilot are worth a try.
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Meet Opera Air, a calming browser built to battle doom-scrolling
Opera has released Opera Air, a free Windows browser designed to help you deal with the world through calming binaural beats, guided meditation and stretching exercises.nn
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Microsoft tests new PowerToys app that can pull audio from video files
Microsoft is currently developing an update to its killer PowerToys collection of Windows apps that can extract audio from a video file, allowing you to sample music or lines of dialogue from videos.
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Microsoft's latest AI feature may just stop working. Here's why
Microsoft's plan to bring OpenAI's o1 AI model to Copilot isn't as generous as we thought. There are secret limitations, ones that Microsoft says it isn't disclosing.
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Want better Google search results? Start swearing
Experiments show that being a potty mouth with Google can help you find relevant info faster, often without AI jank getting in the way.
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Microsoft is killing its VPN soon. Here's what you should do
One key feature in Microsoft Defender is being discontinued at the end of this month. Here's what you need to know.
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Google Sheets can now AI-generate charts and insights for you
With the latest update, Gemini can analyze more complex data and identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
Deal
Get our top-pick antivirus for 73% off — that's $20 for 15 months
Norton 360 Deluxe offers wide protection and it's unbelievably cheap right now.
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Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?
Australia’s public news service dug into worldwide data and found that almost one in 10 people use the same four-digit PIN. You may be among them.
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Microsoft ports DeepSeek's AI to Copilot+ PCs, and their NPUs
Microsoft is allowing Copilot+ PC users to test out the sexy new AI model from DeepSeek — and on the NPU, no less.
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ChatGPT update brings more knowledge and better image recognition
The AI chatbot will also be "more enthusiastic in its emoji usage" going forward.
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Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new 'verified' symbol
Google's new verification feature for VPN apps in the Play Store will tell you if your VPN is reputable and secure.
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NordVPN's new protocol is designed to evade VPN restrictions
NordWhisper is designed to get around restrictive network filters that other protocols can't.
Feature
If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now
To celebrate “Change Your Password Day” (yep, it’s apparently a thing), replace your passwords—don’t update them.
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Sony backs down on PlayStation Network login requirement for PC games
Some of Sony's biggest single-player games on PC, Like Spider-Man, God of War, The Last of Us, and Horizon, won't require a login.
News
Say bye to synced tabs, passwords, settings on older Chrome versions
Google recently announced that Chrome Sync will no longer be supported on older versions of the browser.
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One rebel's malicious 'tar pit' trap is driving AI web-scrapers insane
Nepenthes intentionally traps data-scraping bots in a never-ending loop of nonsense to waste computing power.
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Microsoft's new 'Scareware Blocker' in Edge is here to fight off scams
Microsoft is now testing a new feature in Edge that uses machine learning to identify and block scareware scams.
Feature
I refused to use a password manager for years. Now I swear by them
Password managers are easy to use—far easier than the memorization games I played. I was a stubborn fool.
Feature
Hidden gems: These 20 truly useful Windows apps are free, too!
So many great apps eventually cost money. These fantastic apps cost nothing. Don't overlook them because they're really useful!
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Microsoft just killed the ability to look up words and phrases in Word
In a move to push users toward Copilot AI, Microsoft has deprecated this popular feature.
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Hype over new AI app DeepSeek causes Nvidia's stock price to plummet
ChatGPT alternative DeepSeek-V3 is shaking up the industry with its breakthroughs, affecting established leaders like OpenAI and Nvidia.
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Google Chrome is currently working on a split screen feature
A similar feature was previously available in Microsoft Edge.
Feature
Is it time to switch VPN providers? 5 reasons to consider a change
If you can relate to any of these, it might be time to change your VPN provider.
Feature
Watch out for malicious QR codes! This kind of scam is increasing
Recent phishing and other attacks have leaned on this common type of barcode. We outline the methods used to trick you—and how to stay safe.
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Vivaldi 7.1 sets its sync sights on tabsn
Vivaldi 7.1 adds new sync and export features for tabs, as well as a weather widget.
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7-Zip flaw lets hackers infect your PC with malware. Update ASAP!
Make sure you're running version 24.09 or later of 7-Zip as soon as you can, else you're still vulnerable to this dangerous security flaw.
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Soon, Microsoft accounts will automatically keep you logged in every time
It'll be even more important to manually log out of your Microsoft account on shared computers going forward.
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Heads up! Fake VPN apps are infecting devices with dangerous malware
Google has warned about fake VPN apps that can smuggle malware onto your device.
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