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Acrobat Reader has an unpatched zero-day. Stop opening unknown PDFs
Hackers have been exploiting an Acrobat Reader vulnerability since December. Opening an infected PDF is all it takes to become a victim.
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Gemini adds Claude-style Notebooks for context and organization
The new Notebooks feature brings project-style chat organization with file uploads and NotebookLM sync. It's rolling out to free users soon.
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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, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark.
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Chrome 147 patch fixes 60 security flaws, including 2 critical ones
The latest update for Google Chrome patches 60 security vulnerabilities, including 2 critical buffer overflows in WebML.
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Valve is quietly building its own AI tool called SteamGPT
Valve's SteamGPT appears to be an internal AI tool for support and moderation, not a user-facing feature.
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Your TP-Link router is under attack from Russian state hackers
Russian hacking group Fancy Bear is targeting TP-Link routers worldwide. Update your router firmware now.
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8 phishing red flags hidden in everyday emails
The best way to spot phishing emails is to know what to look for and these are some of the biggest red flags to help keep you safe.
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5 ways AI photo editing can fix dull or distracting images
AI image editing can streamline workflows and enhance photos with just a few clicks. Using Luminar Neo as an example, we show you what it can do and where it has limits.
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Try out an open-source app to access GeForce Now, while you can
OpenNow is an open-source alternative to the official GeForce Now apps and browser tools, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Corsair's custom PC case builder is fun, but the math doesn't add up
The Corsair Frame 4000D builder has decent variety, but you won't save any money or even build time with it.
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Anthropic's new AI found thousands of zero-day flaws on its own
Claude Mythos is so powerfully capable that Anthropic refuses to release it to the public.
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6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
I put it off for far too long. Don't be like me! If you experience any of these signs, consider resetting Windows sooner than later.
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Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs
Google Chrome now offers vertical tabs, which its competitors have offered for years, plus an updated reading mode.
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Google Gemini now connects users in crisis directly to helplines
Gemini can now detect signs of crisis and connect users to helplines via call, text, or chat, plus it's better at correcting false beliefs.
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Your Nvidia GPU is your PC's newest security weakness
Security researchers found a way to manipulate GPU memory and elevate it into a system attack with root permissions.
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Microsoft says Copilot AI is intended for 'entertainment purposes'
Microsoft's terms of service call Copilot entertainment-only, but the company has been pushing it as much more than that.
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Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent
A security researcher reported a vulnerability to Microsoft. But when the company didn't respond quickly enough, he went public with real exploit code.
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Adobe's new Student Spaces is ready for class
Adobe Acrobat Student Spaces is Adobe's study aid for students, taking on Google, Quizlet, and Canva with tools to help students prepare for tests and even prepare a resume and a job interview.
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I'm a PC expert. These are the 8 Windows mistakes I still make
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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