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Companies don’t call anymore—only scammers. Stop picking up!
If you have a voice or text message asking to confirm account details or personal information, don't answer.
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DDoS attacks have skyrocketed 358% year-over-year, report says
According to Cloudflare, 20.5 million DDoS attacks were thwarted in the first quarter of 2025.
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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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Gamers Nexus joins The Full Nerd podcast for tariff talk
Steve Burke and his team published an incredible breakdown video for the Trump tariffs, and he's coming on The Full Nerd to chat with us about it.
How-To
Is someone spying on your Facebook account? Here's how to find out
If a hacker has secret access to your messages, posts, photos, and videos, you can kick them out.
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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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Best PDF editors 2025: Our top picks
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
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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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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2025: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
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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.
How-To
So long, passwords: 5 easy ways to use passkeys
This alternative to passwords is not only simpler, but more secure too. Here’s how to get started.
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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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Best VPN services: 8 top picks for every VPN need
Which VPN should you use? From speed, to price, to privacy, to security features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best service for your needs.
Reviews
NordVPN review: More than just a VPN, it’s a privacy powerhouse
NordVPN has it all: excellent performance, lightning-fast speeds, and a solid set of features that will appeal to both novices and power users alike. It's one of the best VPNs money can buy.
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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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ChatGPT maker OpenAI wants to buy Chrome from Google
OpenAI is one of many potential new homes for the world's most popular browser, if the US Department of Justice gets its way.
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Intel plans to 'streamline' by laying off another 20% of its employees
The company is expected to officially announce the layoffs later this week, reports Bloomberg.
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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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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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Fastest VPN 2025: We identify the speediest performers
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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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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Best wireless keyboards 2025: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
How-To
How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
Here's how you can turn a USB flash drive into a secure key for your PC!
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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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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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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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Comcast pinky promises not to raise broadband rates for 5 years
A new promotion says you can sign up at $55 (or more) and be confident the price won't increase… but be sure to read all the fine print.
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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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Palo Alto street crossings spew satirical messages from 'Zuck' and 'Elon'
Voice imitations of famous CEOs claimed that the billionaires are undermining democracy and a cancer on society.
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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.
Best Picks
Best free VPN of 2025: It's important to choose wisely
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but if a premium account isn't in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.
Reviews
EaseUS PDF Editor review: Complete document control for individuals, teams
EaseUS PDF's full slate of tools enable you to efficiently edit, annotate, and secure your PDFs.
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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.
How-To
Need to surf the web anonymously? These 4 tools can help
You leave your identity behind when you surf. Within a virtual machine, you can partially blur your own surfing tracks. TOR and Tails can also make a significant contribution to remaining anonymous.
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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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Microsoft will block Teams access if you don't update the app this week
Microsoft wants all users to keep up with the latest updates to ensure security and compliance.
Tip
How to disable 'Save As' to OneDrive in Microsoft 365 apps
Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel offer direct access to OneDrive and SharePoint. If you don't use OneDrive, you can hide these options.
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US feds say AI-generated prompt outputs can't be copyrighted
A new report from the Copyright Office says fully prompt-generated works can't be copyrighted, but using AI tools doesn't automatically make a work ineligible.
Reviews
PDF Candy review: A feature-packed free PDF editor
With an impressive set of 44 tools, PDF Candy can take care of most PDF-editing tasks.
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