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4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome
The popular uBlock Origin will stop working in Chrome soon, but there are options that will keep going under the new standards.News
Oh, damn! Word and Outlook can crash when you type
Microsoft published a rather alarming bulletin late Wednesday: Three Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Outlook, and OneNote) could crash by just doing something as simple as typing in them.News
The FTC is ready to crack down on fake reviews
New rules officially ban fake reviews, fake review SEO sites, buying fake followers, trying to purge negative reviews, and more — with fines of over $50,000 for infractions.Feature
Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference
VPN protocols provide the foundation for a private, encrypted connection and taking the time to choose the best option will optimize your speed and security while online.Feature
How to get Office 365 for dirt cheap as a student
When Google Docs won’t cut it, you can find ways to use Microsoft Office for well under asking price.News
Grammarly enters the AI content war with a new anti-cheating tool
Grammarly has debuted Grammarly's newest tool provides a detailed breakdown of whether words are original, AI-generated, or otherwise.News
Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust
Surfshark has begun releasing quarterly transparency reports to bolster its accountability to user privacy.News
Microsoft Edge can now explain PDF documents to you using AI
Currently in beta testing, Edge's newest AI-powered feature makes PDF documents easier to understand.News
Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.News
These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you
Security researchers have discovered several alarming security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs smart vacuums and lawn mowers.News
Several high-risk security flaws patched in Foxit's PDF tools
Foxit Software has released new updates that close several high-risk security vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor.News
Google is killing one of Chrome's biggest ad blockers
uBlock Origin will soon stop functioning in Chrome as Google transitions to new browser extension rules.Feature
How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity
Here's everything you need to know about keeping your laptop safe, secure, and protected against hackers, viruses, and data loss.Opinion
I block every ad on YouTube and I'm not ashamed of it
YouTube's ads are horrible, and so is its treatment of both viewers and creators. I'm not paying for Premium, ever.News
Microsoft Clipchamp is getting some pretty incredible AI powers
Microsoft is revealing new AI updates to the Windows Clipchamp app, with a big one on the horizon: video packages generated by AI prompts.News
Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws
Hackers can revert a secured version of Windows to an older version to make it susceptible to previously fixed vulnerabilities.News
ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more
VPN provider Proton rolls out new updates such as a Stealth protocol and discreet app icons that aim to keep you safe while protecting privacy and free speech.News
Firefox 129 release fixes security flaws and improves Reader View
Mozilla has patched numerous security vulnerabilities in Firefox version 129 alongside a few other improvements.Deal
Get my favorite giant robot game for just $3 on Steam
Titanfall 2 has become a sleeper hit since it released in 2016, especially its single-player campaign. Go pick it up if you haven't played it yet.News