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Using Windows 10? Do This Now to Lower Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected.

Windows 11 Update Is Bricking Modems And It's A Feature, Not A Bug

Microsoft has decided that a number of old modem drivers pose a security risk and thus disabled them entirely.

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how ...

Patched WinRAR vulnerability remains a favorite tool for hackers and spies

The WinRAR vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-8088 was discovered and patched in July 2025, but the popular file archiver continues to suffer from its fallout. According to ...
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I used this open-source tool to strip the bloatware out of Windows 11 in minutes

Finally, a clean Windows 11 that works for you.
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Using Browser Extensions to Translate or Download Videos? Better Check They're Not One of These 17 Malicious Add-Ons

Cybersecurity firm LayerX uncovers 17 malicious extensions that can enable click fraud, user tracking, and more. The most ...

I tried this free Microsoft cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my Windows PC - here's the result

To grab PC Manager, head to its dedicated product page or go directly to its Microsoft Store page. After installation, open the program. If you wish, you can set it to start up automatically each time ...