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Best VPNs for Android 2024: Our picks for phones and tablets
PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
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Best Windows backup software 2024: Protect your data!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
Opinion
Installing Windows 11 on old PCs is incredibly risky. Here’s why
Running Windows 11 on older, incompatible hardware isn’t just limiting—it’s downright problematic.
News
Firefox's Do Not Track feature is going away because websites ignore it
Too many websites ignored Firefox's DNT feature, which could actually lead to privacy concerns.
Tip
Watch out! Your latest data breach notification might not be real
As always, scammers try to capitalize on any and all opportunities, as proven by this type of phishing attack.
News
Ho ho ho! ChatGPT rolls out a Santa voice for Christmas season
You can also share video and your mobile screen with the chatbot.
Feature
The future of VPNs: Decentralized and post-quantum security
There are some exciting advancements coming to VPNs in the near future that will address growing privacy and security threats while giving users even better control over their services.
Tip
Save individual emails locally to your hard drive in the new Outlook
The new Outlook app includes a feature that allows you to save individual emails as local files.
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Best online backup 2024: 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.
How-To
How GPU hardware acceleration works with Linux
The additional use of the graphics processor reduces the load on the CPU, saves energy, and can improve video quality. However, a few steps are required under Linux to ensure that streaming in the browser also benefits from this.
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Adobe Acrobat Pro review: Still the gold standard
Adobe's PDF editor is as feature-packed as ever, with the addition of more affordable subscription pricing.
Feature
I'm a Windows guy. This little-known feature makes Macs more tolerable
Windows users may find multitasking on macOS more tolerable with Stage Manager enabled.
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
News
Google's 'Deep Research' AI can write a college-level paper in minutes
Google's "Deep Research" is an AI research service that can scan dozens of websites in minutes and write a comprehensive paper on the subject of your choice using Google Gemini.
News
FCC threatens to block spammy VOIP services
The Federal Communications Commission is putting more than 2,000 American VOIP providers on notice for failing to comply with spam mitigation systems.
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Microsoft fixes zero-day security flaw in latest Windows update
Microsoft resolved 71 security vulnerabilities in December's Patch Tuesday update, including one that's already being exploited in the wild.
Feature
The FBI says you should use encrypted messaging. But do you need to?
After Chinese hackers infiltrated eight US telecommunications companies, the US government now recommends the use of encrypted messaging.
How-To
Get more out of YouTube: 17 helpful tips, tricks, and tweaks
How to use the popular video portal perfectly on your PC, tablet, smartphone, or smart TV.
Best Picks
Best VPNs for torrenting 2024: Speed, privacy, and security matter
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
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