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How to store and share encrypted cloud backups for free
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How to store and share encrypted cloud backups for free
Internxt is a GDPR-compliant cloud storage with AES-256 encryption. It offers a free 1 GB plan and enables encrypted sharing of sensitive data.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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OpenAI has fixed ChatGPT’s infamous ’em dash’ obsession (somewhat)
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OpenAI has fixed ChatGPT's infamous 'em dash' obsession (somewhat)
The "em dash" is seen by some as a dead giveaway of AI-generated text, mainly because ChatGPT loves to use it.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Google’s Gemini for Home users just got a paywall scare
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Google's Gemini for Home users just got a paywall scare
Even Gemini is confused about which Google Home features now cost extra.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Windows 11’s calendar is finally getting this long-awaited feature soon
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Windows 11's calendar is finally getting this long-awaited feature soon
The new "Agenda view" in Windows 11's calendar will show upcoming events and let you jump into meetings directly.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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I loved my Amazon Echo but I barely use it anymore. What happened?
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I loved my Amazon Echo but I barely use it anymore. What happened?
Alexa was my first smart home love. Now my Echo devices are gathering dust. Turns out, Alexa just isn't as interesting as it once was.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Black Friday deals are here! 7 tips to avoid being scammed
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Black Friday deals are here! 7 tips to avoid being scammed
Watch out for fraudsters hoping to make a quick, dirty buck amid the online chaos.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The great NPU failure: Two years later, local AI is still all about GPUs
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The great NPU failure: Two years later, local AI is still all about GPUs
Local AI tools are more powerful than ever, but most of the magic ain't happening on NPUs—much to Microsoft's disappointment, I'm sure.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Swipe, tap, done: These Windows 11 touch gestures change everything
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Swipe, tap, done: These Windows 11 touch gestures change everything
Mastering touch gestures in Windows 11 can make navigation easy.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Microsoft slips up and highlights Windows 10 in a social media own goal
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Microsoft slips up and highlights Windows 10 in a social media own goal
Microsoft is trying with all its might to convince users to switch to Windows 11. Then why does a recent promo show Windows 10?
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Quick! Claim Ubisoft’s free giveaway of this underrated open world game
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Quick! Claim Ubisoft's free giveaway of this underrated open world game
For the anniversary of Ubisoft Connect, the publisher is giving away an open world game that normally costs $40.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Silverstone’s newest retro PC case shrinks down to MicroATX
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Silverstone's newest retro PC case shrinks down to MicroATX
The new design is shorter and can handle fewer fans and internal drives, but still keeps the beige vibes and plenty of 5.25-inch external options.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Microsoft Teams finally adds ability to block screenshots in meetings
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Microsoft Teams finally adds ability to block screenshots in meetings
The new feature works on both Windows and Android devices and serves to protect sensitive data from being shared.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Microsoft’s own Windows ad shows Copilot giving wrong instructions
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Microsoft's own Windows ad shows Copilot giving wrong instructions
A recent video ad on Twitter showed Copilot helpfully telling a user to select a setting in the wrong menu.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Google’s new AI service turns into your own private tutor
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Google's new AI service turns into your own private tutor
AI isn’t only for cheating. With Guided Learning, Google Gemini turns into your own educational tutor.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Logitech confirms large customer data breach. What that means for you
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Logitech confirms large customer data breach. What that means for you
Logitech acknowledges being hit by a zero-day exploit that stole limited customer data that didn't include credit card numbers or SSNs.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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The best smart home products of 2025-26
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The best smart home products of 2025-26
Whether you're just getting started with smart home or you're a smart device veteran, you deserve the very best smart products in your abode. These are our favorites for the year.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The first Windows 10 ESU update is failing on these PCs with no workaround
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The first Windows 10 ESU update is failing on these PCs with no workaround
The KB5068781 update keeps Windows 10 PCs protected against threats, but some users are unable to install it. Here's what's going on.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Is 2025 the year that used hardware goes mainstream?
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Is 2025 the year that used hardware goes mainstream?
Move over, eBay: Jawa.gg, and competing sites are here. Take a page from the used car market and consider used hardware to fight tariffs and drive prices down during Black Friday
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November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How to tell if an AI is hallucinating in its answers. 4 red flags to watch out for
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How to tell if an AI is hallucinating in its answers. 4 red flags to watch out for
You'll have far more confidence in an AI's answer if you know how to spot the red flags.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This Microsoft tool is much needed support for my antivirus software
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This Microsoft tool is much needed support for my antivirus software
MRT.exe is a free Microsoft tool that searches for malware on you PC.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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10 steps every new laptop owner should take ASAP for the best setup
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New Windows 11 laptop? Do these 10 things ASAP for the best experience
New laptop with Windows 11? These 10 steps ensure top performance, data protection, and convenience — for a perfect setup right from the start.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Beware! How AI is writing phishing emails that look real
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Beware! How AI is writing phishing emails that look real
Criminals are increasingly using AI tools to perfect their phishing emails and even attaching PC viruses.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Holy Winamp! Opera puts a music visualizer inside its browser
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Holy Winamp! Opera puts a music visualizer inside its browser
Opera One has added a Sonic theme that syncs with Spotify to render colorful visualizations of music playback.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Don’t want Windows 11 25H2? Too bad. Microsoft is forcing it on some PCs
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Don't want Windows 11 25H2? Too bad. Microsoft is forcing it on some PCs
Certain Windows 11 PCs running on Home or Pro editions will be forced to install the Windows 11 25H2 update.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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ChatGPT can now do group chats, but only in these countries (for now)
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ChatGPT can now do group chats, but only in these countries (for now)
Group chats will be available to both free and paid ChatGPT users, both in the app and on the web.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM