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Leaving your phone's Wi-Fi on all the time is a huge risk, experts warn
Whenever you're in public, you should be turning off your phone's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features. Don't underestimate the security risks!
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Texas sues 5 TV makers for 'spying' on users with periodic screenshots
The lawsuit is levied against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL.
News
Google flags Windows 11 security fix as incomplete. Microsoft ignores it
Microsoft claimed to have fixed security vulnerability CVE-2025-60718, but it can still be exploited by hackers according to Google.
Opinion
Google kills off its Dark Web Report in January. I’m so bummed
Another good service is headed for the Google Graveyard.
News
FBI contributes 630 million passwords to data leak tracking site Have I Been Pwned
And that isn't even the most interesting news just shared by the site.
News
Pornhub hacked: View and search history for Premium members could leak
The company says passwords and financial information are safe, but the far more sensitive data is what lies in the hands of bad actors.
Feature
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.
News
Germany somehow wasted €35 million on 17,000 secure (but useless) phones
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has made a gigantic bad investment: It bought over 17,000 smartphones that it was never able to use due to a lack of security.
Feature
What else can AI do? 7 uses beyond chatbots and image generation
You can do a lot with local AI, especially on a gaming PC with a powerful graphics card.
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'One Battle After Another' torrents hide ultra-sophisticated malware
Anyone currently trying to download Leonardo DiCaprio 'One Battle After Another" runs the risk of infecting their PC with malware. Security researchers explain what you need to watch out for.
Feature
I thought AI would replace Photoshop. Here's why I still do it myself
Now that the novelty of generative AI is wearing off, it's clear that there are some serious limitations.
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Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat come to ChatGPT for easier edits
Make it easy to edit images directly in the chatbot at no cost.
News
Google issues urgent Chrome update to fix a mysterious 0-day exploit
Google has provided an urgent security update for its Chrome 143 browser. The developers have fixed a vulnerability that is already being exploited.
News
Oh no! Hackers snuck malware inside uber-popular Windows app Notepad++
The popular free text editor Notepad++ has a serious problem: its updater infects computers with malware. There's a fix though.
News
Firefox 146 adds Windows backup, improved privacy, and security fixes
The newest version of Firefox makes it easier to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11, among other improvements and fixes.
News
Microsoft fixes critical Office zero-day security flaw. Update ASAP!
Microsoft fixed over 50 security vulnerabilities with December's big Patch Tuesday. One of them is already being actively exploited in the wild.
Feature
RAM costs are skyrocketing—and these 5 other gadgets are paying the price
DRAM/NAND shortages are already having a knock-on effect on products that use memory. Here's what we know and what to expect next year.
News
Android's new anti-scam feature helps spot legit calls before picking up
Google is expanding scam protections for Android users with several new features that are rolling out this month.
Feature
Your VPN isn’t showing up in your network connections. Try these 5 fixes
Here are five reasons your VPN isn't showing up in your network connections and what to do about it.
News
Kohler steps into privacy doo-doo with its toilet cam
Kohler Health claims its smart toilet camera is end-to-end encrypted. A researcher disagrees. Kohler disagrees with the researcher. Oh boy.
News
Microsoft announces Office suite price hikes for 2026
The increase is justified by all the new features added recently, Microsoft claims.
Feature
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.
Updated
Was your data stolen in the AT&T breaches? You may be entitled to money
If your information was part of the data stolen in 2019 or 2024, you could qualify for up to $5,000 as part of the settlement.
News
Proton launches its own encrypted alternative to Excel and Google Sheets
It's the latest in Proton's growing line of privacy-focused alternatives to Microsoft's and Google's office apps.
News
Chrome 143 fixes 13 security flaws, plus new Read Aloud and AI features
Google has released its latest browser version later than expected. It comes with security fixes and some new features.
News
Can't open Excel attachments in Outlook? This annoying bug is to blame
Many users have been facing an issue where they can't open attached Excel files in the new Outlook.
News
RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung
Due to rising prices from the "AI" bubble, Samsung Semiconductor reportedly refused a RAM order for new Galaxy phones from Samsung Electronics.
Feature
Is that a legit link you’re about to click? Here’s how to check
Scams, phishing sites, malware downloads—click on a bad link and you could end up in trouble. But you can avoid problems if you know what to look for.
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Malware found in popular SmartTube app on smart TVs. Here's what to do about it
SmartTube, the popular YouTube app for Android TVs, was temporarily infected with malware.
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.
Deal
Nice, Norton 360 Premium is 82% off during Cyber Monday
This Amazon deal drops the cost of protecting up to 10 devices back to its all-time low.
Deal
Proton VPN slashes its price by 75% with this killer Cyber Monday deal
Right now is the best time to snag our Editor’s Choice Proton VPN on the cheap.
Best Deals
Best Cyber Monday VPN Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 deals are here and this year VPN bargain hunters can find steep discounts on some of the very best services on the market.
Feature
You should never, ever delete your spam email. Here's why
Instead of deleting spam emails, you should consider marking them, which teaches the spam filter to better recognize and catch unwanted emails.
Deal
ExpressVPN is the cheapest it’s ever been thanks to this Black Friday 2025 deal
One of the best VPN services is at an all-time low price this Black Friday.
Deal
Nice! Get 1 year of Microsoft 365 for 54% off this Black Friday
This deal on a 12-month Microsoft Personal 365 plan slashes its price to over half off. You get a bonus NordVPN subscription with it, too.
Deal
Protect your PC for cheap with 78% off Bitdefender Total Security
Boost your computer’s defenses with this deal on 1-year and 2-year subscriptions of this highly rated security suite.
News
These routers are vulnerable to hackers: Update urgently now!
A security vulnerability in Asus router models can be exploited for targeted attacks. A firmware update provides a remedy, so users should install it urgently.
Feature
Watch out! Don’t get scammed about Amazon Prime refunds
An FTC ruling entitles some Amazon Prime members to get money back—but watch out for scammers looking to cash in.
News
Watch out for this fake 'Windows Update' malware scam that's going around
A genuine Windows Update will never ask you to perform this specific series of instructions.
Feature
Don't feed AI your info! 5 tips to lock down your privacy
AI can put your privacy in jeopardy. So do these 5 things first before using any AI tool.
News
Poems can hack ChatGPT? A new study reveals dangerous AI flaw
Researchers found that feeding dangerous prompts in the form of poems managed to evade "AI" safeguards—up to 90 percent of the time.
News
Password nightmare: This IT pro locked out 2,500 colleagues after resigning
A terminated IT contractor sought vengeance against his former client and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Feature
What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges security
This additional privacy measure keeps your email address from leaking into public view—which can help better protect your online accounts.
Best Deals
Black Friday SSD deals: What to expect and early sales
You can wait until next week for deals on solid-state drives, but you don't have to—the deals have already begun.
Feature
Black Friday 2025: How to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop
Here are all the important things to know for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025, plus tips to score the best deals.
News
There's one smartphone brand thieves won't steal — and it ain't Apple
A report on phone thefts in London shows that one brand is especially unpopular among thieves.
Best Deals
Black Friday VPN deals: What to expect, early sales
Black Friday 2025 is just around the corner. This year, VPN bargain hunters can expect steep discounts on some of the very best VPN services on the market.
Feature
Two-factor security? Nah, let’s do 30-factor instead
This comedy bit nails the absurdity of online security.
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