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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.
How-To
4 free AI chatbots you can run directly on your PC
You can bring the super power of AI chatbots like ChatGPT to your PC — completely locally, without an internet connection. Four chatbots that we like for PC.
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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.
Reviews
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
McAfee+ Ultimate offers strong antivirus protection and a vast array of online protections, but its apps, services, and tools could use more polish.
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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.
Reviews
Avira Prime review: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus
Avira Prime is a simple, easy-to-understand antivirus suite that includes numerous features.
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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.
Tip
Want a tidier inbox? Start using email aliases
How to set up email aliases for newsletters, receipts, and more.
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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.
Reviews
Handy Backup 8.5 Professional review: Full-featured backup with cloud support
Given a glitch-free performance, Handy Backup might’ve garnered an Editors' Choice award. We still say take a look, but small bugs and interface foibles lessened our initial enthusiasm.
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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Want YouTube Premium features for free? This app makes it happen
Youtube Premium is too expensive. Here's a free and legal app that gets you those features free of charge.
Reviews
Hotspot Shield review: Feeling the need, the need for speed
Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs on the market, but it comes with a few trade-offs.
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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.
How-To
Over Elon's antics? How to get started on Bluesky
Tired of the tech giants? Social media platform Bluesky challenges X and Meta by putting users in charge.
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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.
Reviews
Bitdefender Total Security review: Great, easy to use protection
Bitdefender offers superb antivirus and malware defense, but this mid-tier security suite is oddly stingy in a key regard: VPN support.
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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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You can get cached search results in Google again. Here's how
Google previously removed the cache feature from its search results, but there's a similar feature elsewhere — if you know where to look.
How-To
Ransomware attacks hold your files hostage. These tools can free them
In a ransomware attack, extortionists demand a ransom and threaten to destroy data. Services such as ID Ransomware and No More Ransom help to identify and decrypt encrypted data.
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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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These tiny security updates make Google Chrome so much better
If you haven’t already tried these upgrades to password and payment management, Google’s asking you to take a look now. It’s worth the time.
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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.
Reviews
Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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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.
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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?
Reviews
Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
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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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