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Microsoft Edge starts phasing out key password manager feature
You will no longer be able to create a master password for Edge's password manager. Existing master passwords will eventually be deprecated, too.
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Android malware alert: Fake IPTV apps will steal your bank details
A new Android malware campaign exploits interest in IPTV streaming to disguise itself as a harmless app.
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ChatGPT might get cheaper 'Pro Lite' tier
Evidence has surfaced of a possible $100-a-month ChatGPT “Pro Lite” plan that would bridge the gap between ChatGPT’s Plus and Pro tiers.
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Don't fall for it: Edge's 'VPN' feature isn't a true VPN, expert warns
The so-called Edge Secure Network isn't so much a VPN as it is a proxy.
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Your AI isn’t broken. It’s just doesn't know you yet.
Want an AI office assistant who complements your style and knows what you need? Whether you’re using ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, I’ve got a prompt that helps you turn any of them into a personalized AI teammate.
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ChatGPT’s first hardware may look familiar
Early rumors pointed toward a mold-breaking, pocket-sized AI companion without a screen, but OpenAI’s first hardware device might be far more pedestrian.
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Accio Lawyers! Microsoft manager trained AI on pirated Potter books
A 2024 blog post, now remoted, pointed to a pirated collection of all seven Harry Potter novels and showed users how to use it to make a generative AI system.
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Your password manager isn't as safe as you think
Security experts have found serious security vulnerabilities in widely-used password managers. Here's what they advise users to do.
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OpenClaw AI is going viral. Don't install it
It lives on your devices, works 24/7, makes its own decisions, and has access to your most sensitive files. Think twice before setting OpenClaw loose on your system.
Opinion
Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' is pushy and weird
It’s supposed to personalize your Gemini chats, but “Personal Intelligence” keeps butting in when it isn’t needed.
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Ring denies being 'mass surveillance' but AI dog tracking will continue
While it's abandoned plans to partner with a controversial camera network, Ring will reportedly "move forward" with the dog-tracking Search Party feature.
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ChatGPT gets 'Lockdown Mode' mode for extra security and privacy
OpenAI is taking steps to reduce the risk and efficacy of "prompt injection attacks."
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Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking users into installing malware
If a CAPTCHA page asks you to perform the following instructions, exit the page and run far, far away.
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Copilot bug allows 'AI' to read confidential Outlook emails
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can read and summarize messages with tags specifically designed to prevent it from doing so.
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30 fake AI Chrome extensions caught stealing passwords and more
Security experts have uncovered dangerous Chrome extensions that promise or impersonate AI tools to steal sensitive data.
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Update Chrome ASAP! The first zero-day flaw of 2026 is patched
An update for Chrome was sent out late last week with a single, solitary fix: the first zero-day exploit discovered so far this year.
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New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active
The option used to only exist on PCs with a clean install of Windows 11—or freshly reset ones. But now you can activate it even after you've settled in.
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Google Docs can now AI-generate audio summaries of your documents
The audio readout will summarize all the information in a document. It can be customized with different voices, too.
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State-sponsored hackers love Gemini, Google says
An exhaustive report from a Google security team says state-sponsored hackers from Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran are all using Gemini to enhance their attacks.
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I spent $60 on a VPN. Microsoft paid for half
Microsoft Cashback is Microsoft's redemption program that pays you sometimes enormous amounts of cash to make purchases on the web. Here's how it works.
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TikTok tracks your every move, even if you don't have the TikTok app
A BBC report says that TikTok spies not only on its own users, but also on people who don't even have TikTok accounts.
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Chrome 145 now links with Google Wallet for autofill convenience
In addition to the new feature, Chrome 145 fixes nearly a dozen security vulnerabilities.
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4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC
I don’t immediately start using a new laptop or PC when I first get one. You shouldn’t either.
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Google now lets you delete your personal info from search results
In addition, the search giant has also introduced a new tool for removing explicit images of yourself from search results.
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Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw
You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows, Office, and Azure
This month's big batch of security updates addresses nearly 60 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's various products and services.
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This Outlook trick solves email overload
If you're sick of sorting through emails in Outlook you can do this simple thing to save you a ton of time.
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Gemini gave my Plex server a checkup. Its diagnosis surprised me
I let Gemini give my Plex media setup a once-over, and it spotted an issue I’d completely overlooked.
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Windows 11 is getting mobile-style app permissions
A new blog post from Microsoft lays out a per-app permission system that's coming to Windows 11 in the near future.
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Discord will restrict your account if you don't scan your face
In March, all new and existing Discord accounts will be treated as "teens" until you verify your adulthood.
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Android users beware! This security app is actually malware in disguise
Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to know about it.
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18 power shortcuts every Excel user should know
If you want to move around Microsoft Excel like a pro, learn these power shortcuts.
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If you're a Substack user, your data might've been leaked
Substack has confirmed that a data breach took place, but hasn't said how many users are affected.
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Avoid Windows 11 if you care about your data, privacy experts warn
Windows 11 may have some new features, but Windows 10 is better for data privacy. But there's another option that's even better than Windows 10.
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Microsoft bakes one of its best security tools right into Windows 11
Sysmon was once something you had to seek out and install. Now this pro-level system monitoring tool is integrated right into Windows 11.
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Adobe actually listened to its users: Animate isn't going anywhere
Originally launched in 1996, you once knew it as Flash. Adobe has reversed its decision to sunset Animate, to the relief of users all over the world.
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ExpressVPN levels up with new privacy and security features
ExpressVPN expands with a wealth of new products including password, email, and identity protection tools.
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The new AI Alexa isn’t free anymore
Unless you’re a Prime member, you’ll have to pony up to chat with Alexa+ on a smart speaker.
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How to use Windows to wipe your location data from a photo
Your privacy matters—especially since you can’t trust everyone you share photos with will treat your location data carefully.
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Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data
An analysis of 1.8 million Android apps reveals that insecure code left over 700 TB of user data exposed, including API keys and financial details.
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High-risk Office security flaw: Microsoft issues emergency updates
A "high risk" security vulnerability was found in numerous versions of Microsoft Office. You should install the provided emergency updates ASAP.
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Hijacked Notepad++ updater quietly targeted users for months
Notepad++ is a favorite of programmers and other power users, but its auto-update function was compromised for months in 2025.
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Anyone can use Ring’s AI-powered pet finder now
Dog gone missing? Now you can launch a Ring ‘Search Party’ for your missing pooch whether you own a Ring camera or not.
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9 million Android devices were secretly hijacked by proxy network
Google claims to have shut down a huge criminal network that used users' phones and PCs to distribute illegal data undetected.
Opinion
Microsoft Copilot is the new Internet Explorer
PC users are skipping Copilot and downloading alternatives instead. Sound familiar?
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Update now! Bluetooth flaw lets attackers silently hijack accessories
A security vulnerability called WhisperPair affects millions of Bluetooth headphones and accessories. Attackers can pair devices, eavesdrop and locate them. Here's how to protect yourself now.
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Beware! That Microsoft email is genuine, but it's also a scam
Scammers are sending phishing emails from a genuine Microsoft address. Here's why this scam is so effective and how you should protect yourself.
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Ditch your PC's free trial—these 3 antivirus options are way better
You might be tempted to use the antivirus trial that came with your computer, but you can do better.
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WinRAR under attack by state-level hackers, according to Google
A flaw that was patched six months ago is still being used by hackers aligned with Russia and China, among others.
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