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uBlock Origin is officially dead for Chrome, but ad blockers live on
Changes to Chrome nukes one of the best ad-blockers—but its replacement is still alive and kicking butt, as are other excellent alternatives.
News
Perplexity teases Comet, an AI browser for 'agentic search'
Perplexity has teased a new AI-powered browser, entering a crowded field led by heavyweights Google and Microsoft.
News
Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead
SMS-based two-factor authentication has security issues. That's why Google is finally replacing it with something better soon.
Opinion
Chrome's AI can block threats and swap bad passwords. Hooray?
Google (and other tech companies) are touting AI as part of their security upgrades. It’s a good thing—but not for the reason they say.
Feature
ExpressVPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
Change these settings to optimize your privacy, increase connection speeds and security, and get the most out of ExpressVPN.
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Google's powerful 'Deep Research' Gemini AI arrives in Workspace
After launching its intensive Deep Research AI for Gemini Pro users last December, Google is now bringing that capability to Workspace subscribers as well.
Feature
Stop being tricked by AI fakery. Here are the red flags to look for
AI-generated content is getting more realistic by the day, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. If you're sick of getting fooled, then you'll want to look out for these identifying traits.
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Firefox 135 update fixes security flaws and some crash issues
The latest update features some security fixes as well as some other bug fixes.
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This high-risk keylogger malware is a growing threat to Windows users
Security researchers have noticed a marked increase in Snake keylogger attacks against Windows users.
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X nearly doubles the price of Premium+ plan after Grok-3 AI update
Despite going from $22/month to $40/month, it still doesn't grant full access to the AI chatbot's features.
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Firefox extends Windows 7 support again, for at least another six months
Mozilla will continue to support older Windows operating systems for a few more months.
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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.
Feature
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.
Feature
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.
Feature
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.
Feature
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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
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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.
News
Adobe Firefly muscles into AI video: here's what it looks like
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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
Feature
5 sneaky ways hackers use generative AI to scam you
How hackers are utilizing generative AI to carry out their hacks, scams, and swindles.
News
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.
News
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.
Feature
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Updated
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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