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ChromeOS finally steals a faster multitasking feature from Windows and MacOS
Now rolling out to the Stable channel, ChromeOS M124 kicks in a faster Split Screen setup, smoother video play and gaming, and some tidbits for your mouse.
Lance Whitney
zdnet.com
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The Best Cheap Phones for 2024
Looking for a new phone that won`t wipe out your bank account?
Iyaz Akhtar
pcmag.com
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Microsoft says April Windows updates break VPN connections
Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2024 Windows security updates break VPN connections across client and server platforms.
Sergiu Gatlan
bleepingcomputer
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5 ways AI can help you study for finals - for free
Studying for finals is hard. AI can simplify it for you.
Sabrina Ortiz
zdnet.com
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Apple keeps insisting your iPhone doesn`t need a case. Is anyone listening?
Once again, Apple demonstrates how `dependably durable` its iPhones are. Yet we keep buying phone cases. Is this a case of marketing gone wrong?
Chris Matyszczyk
zdnet.com
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7 antivirus myths that are dead wrong
Not everything you hear is true when it comes to antivirus.
Chris Hoffman
pcmag.com
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Microsoft Pushes Start Menu Ads to All Windows 11 Users
After briefly testing the ads, Microsoft is adding them in an update for all Windows 11 devices. Here`s how to turn off Start menu ads.
Kate Irwin
pcmag.com
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7 reasons I use Copilot instead of ChatGPT
I reach for Copilot every day, and here`s why you should too.
Sabrina Ortiz
zdnet.com
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10 Things to Know Before You Buy Refurbished Electronics
Renewed devices are cheaper, but do some research first. These tips can help you get a deal and avoid being ripped off when buying refurbished laptops, TVs, phones, and other electronics.
Eric Griffith
pcmag.com
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Don`t Chuck That Tech: 7 Simple Ways to Recycle Electronics
Need to dispose of an old TV, laptop, phone, or other gadget? There are tons of easy (and often free) ways to recycle your old gear and make sure it doesn`t end up in a landfill.
Chandra Steele
pcmag.com
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AT&T Hit With Dozens of Class-Action Lawsuits Following Data Breach
AT&T also appears to revise its estimate of affected users from 73 million to 51 million.
Michael Kan
pcmag.com
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7 settings every PC gamer should tweak immediately
In this article, we show you how you can optimize your PC`s gaming performance using Windows and UEFI settings -- and introduce you to useful software that every gamer should have.
Kelvin Köpke
pcworld.com
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NASA Warns Against Taking Eclipse Photos With Your Smartphone
You can do it, but you`ll need to take a few precautions.
Emily Price
pcmag.com
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Should I disconnect my PC from the internet when I have a virus?
It is often recommended to disconnect the internet connection in the event of a virus attack.
Arne Arnold
pcworld.com
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10 Windows features that will disappear soon
Bye bye bye.
Thomas Joos
pcworld.com
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Happy 20th birthday Gmail, you`re mostly grown up – now fix the spam
Senders of more than 5K messages a day are in the crosshairs
Brandon Vigliarolo
theregister
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Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode
Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode
Lauren Feiner
theverge.com
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New Twist on Phishing Attack Targets Apple Users With Password Resets
Hackers are abusing Apple`s password-reset function to bombard victims` iPhones with notifications. They then call the victim, pretending to be Apple support.
Michael Kan
pcmag.com
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Microsoft PowerToys: 23 Ways to Enhance Windows For Free
Need to rename multiple files at once, find your mouse cursor, or quickly mute your audio during a virtual meeting? Microsoft’s free PowerToys utility will give your operating system a boost.
Lance Whitney
pcmag.com
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10 cloud development gotchas to watch out for
Cloud-based development has many advantages but some big downsides, too. Here are 10 reasons to think twice before developing, testing, or deploying your apps in the cloud.
Bob Violino
infoworld.com