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Best VPNs for Android 2025: Top picks for phones and tablets
PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
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Want to use both new and classic Outlook apps? Soon, says Microsoft
Users don't want to give up classic Outlook. Microsoft is meeting those users halfway with a change to Outlook switching behavior.
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Crypto millionaires are being targeted by kidnappers in Europe
At least four different kidnappings and attempts have been made against wealthy crypto investors in the last six months.
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Don't get hacked! I open dubious PC files in a sandbox. You should too
Files and links that you receive could be infected with viruses. If you are ever unsure whether a file is harmless or whether a link leads to a safe website, check it in an online sandbox.
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Alexa+ has more than 100,000 very quiet users
The lucky few with access to the new AI Alexa appear to be keeping it to themselves.
News
Microsoft is killing Authenticator's password manager features soon
By August of this year, autofill will be dead and you won't be able to access your saved passwords anymore. Here's what you need to know.
Best Picks
Best antivirus software 2025: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
News
Google's search monopoly breakup could mean the death of Firefox
With most of Mozilla's revenue rooted in a lucrative deal between Firefox and Google Search, a crackdown on Google's search monopoly could be devastating.
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Skype is dead. Here's how to migrate to Teams (or pick another app)
Microsoft has officially shut down Skype. Here are a few tips for switching to Teams or choosing an alternative messaging app.
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Can you spot a poisoned AI chatbot? 4 tips from a Microsoft security expert
Hackers can corrupt AI to behave in harmful ways never intended by its creators.
Best Picks
Best free password managers 2025: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can result from using weak passwords. Shore up your defenses with one of these free password managers.
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Microsoft is now forcing new users to adopt a passwordless future
Microsoft wants everyone to start using passkeys. The first step is to discourage new Microsoft accounts from choosing traditional password logins.
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I saw how an “evil” AI chatbot finds vulnerabilities. It’s as scary as you think
These rogue AI chatbots don't just find vulnerabilities, but exploits for those weaknesses, too.
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A Windows security developer says this is the biggest threat to your PC
Still using your admin account all the time? Here's how switching to a standard account can keep hackers out without making your life harder.
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Best password managers 2025: Protect your online accounts
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Google's 'AI Mode' search is ready to replace a list of links
Google said Thursday that it's moving AI Mode out of testing to real-world users, replacing its pages and pages of links with AI-generated summaries.
Best Picks
Best VPNs for torrenting 2025: Speed, privacy, and security matter
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
Feature
I’m ditching my passwords. You should too
A newer sign-in method alleviates the headache of passwords, while still maintaining a high level of online security. And it's free.
News
Researchers looked at 19 billion passwords. Over 90% of them sucked
Just six percent of the set, or about one billion, were unique.
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