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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2025: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
News
The vultures are circling for Chrome
OpenAI, Perplexity, and Yahoo all want to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell, according to recent reports. They're probably not the only ones.
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Microsoft will fix classic Outlook typing lag in the coming weeks
There's a bug in classic Outlook that causes CPU spikes while typing. Here's a workaround you can use until it's fixed.
How-To
So long, passwords: 5 easy ways to use passkeys
This alternative to passwords is not only simpler, but more secure too. Here’s how to get started.
Feature
How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
News
Microsoft 365 Copilot app gets ChatGPT's impressive image generation
Microsoft's business-oriented AI app also gets new notebook functionality, improved searches, and a store for AI agents.
News
Adobe's Firefly AI art tools now mash up images into something new
Adobe launched new capabilities for its Firefly generative AI art service alongside updates to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and more, at its Adobe Max conference.
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Best VPN services: 8 top picks for every VPN need
Which VPN should you use? From speed, to price, to privacy, to security features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best service for your needs.
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Best online backup 2025: iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive, and more
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
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Nvidia's G-Assist AI now works with Twitch, Spotify, and Gemini
Nvidia is releasing plugins for its AI gaming assistant and inviting users to "vibe code" their own with ChatGPT.
Reviews
NordVPN review: More than just a VPN, it’s a privacy powerhouse
NordVPN has it all: excellent performance, lightning-fast speeds, and a solid set of features that will appeal to both novices and power users alike. It's one of the best VPNs money can buy.
News
Windows 11's crucial new 'inetpub' folder is laughably easy to hack
The inetpub folder in Windows is meant to be a security measure, but attackers can block it and cause all sorts of issues due to another vulnerability.
Tip
Outlook pros love this trick for a tidier inbox
Outlook's "Search folder" feature lets you group up specific emails in a virtual folder for a better overview.
Feature
What is an AI-enhanced VPN, and do you need one?
Some VPN providers are incorporating AI technologies into their VPNs. Here's why you should use an AI-enhanced VPN!
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Best Windows backup software 2025: Protect your data!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
News
ChatGPT users annoyed by the AI's incessantly 'phony' positivity
The AI assistant apparently thinks everything is brilliant and wonderful and incredible, no matter what you say.
News
OpenAI's newest AI models hallucinate way more, for reasons unknown
This does not bode well if you're using the new o3 and o4-mini reasoning models for factual answers.
Deal
Got a new PC? Make migration easy with this software bundle (67% off)
Right now, you can get Windows 11, PCmover Pro, and SafeErase 19 Pro for as little as $70 via PCWorld's Software Store.
Feature
Can you really recover deleted files from a storage drive? Well…
Here's what really happens when you delete a file and why it isn't always possible to recover deleted files from an SSD or HDD.
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