Maintaining practical cybersecurity measures at home is as important as ever, as the consequences of a breach can be devastating. Unfortunately, even vigilant cybersecurity doesn't always offer total security. However, you can reduce your risk substantially by not appearing to be an easy target. Here are some simple steps you...

Here's how to keep your data private on your phone, PC, and tablet

Windows 11 brings many improvements over its predecessor, including a slicker and more consistent interface, helpful window-snapping conveniences, better included apps, and increased security. It also includes features designed for better video game experiences, like Auto HDR and DirectStorage for faster game loading. But whether you plan to buy a...

Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What Are the Differences?

Windows 10 is officially going to sunset in 2025, after a 10-year career as one of the most prominent Windows versions ever made. You don’t have to upgrade before then, but you absolutely should. Once Windows 10 no longer has security support, it’ll be cracked wide open by hackers, and anyone still running it at that time will be extremely vulnerable.

Windows 10 end-of-life: Here’s when you’ll be forced to upgrade and what to do

Last year in September, the New Outlook for Windows became generally available and there's been some dissatisfaction surrounding it based on things like privacy or user choice or the overall UX of the app itself. Undeterred by much of that, Microsoft published its guidance for enterprises and organisations earlier this...

Microsoft wants you on New Outlook for Windows by July, August or receiving emails may stop

While I’ve been using Windows 11 for almost a year on my ROG Ally, my main PC is still on Windows 10, and I don’t plan on switching to Windows 11 anytime soon. Here’s why. I Like the Windows 10 Design More Than Windows 11. I’m not...

5 Reasons I’m Still Using Windows 10 on My Main PC

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If you've run into some trouble getting your Windows laptop to run properly, you may need to update the BIOS (basic input/output system) of your machine.

How to update BIOS on a Windows laptop

Windows Sandbox is a virtual machine that's ideal for testing new software thanks to its ease of use. It provides a fresh environment for each use, avoiding clutter and performance issues on your PC. Windows Sandbox isolates apps, protecting your computer from malware and potential crashes. There are a few...

4 reasons you should use Windows Sandbox to test new apps on your PC

Windows 10 updates aren’t dead after all. After retracting its claim that Windows 10 feature updates were done, Microsoft announced earlier this year that it had one last important update up its sleeve for Windows 10, and now it’s here. So, what’s the big update? Well, as reported...

This required Windows 10 update is the last big one you’ll get

The Windows Registry is obviously a critical component of the Windows operating system, serving as a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the OS and applications. It contains configurations for system hardware, installed software, user preferences, and the OS itself. You can add new functionality to Windows and change...

What happens if you set every Windows 10 registry key to zero? Let's find out...

Amazon’s Prime Day deals are live tomorrow (July 16), and some early discounts are here for you. Score Norton 360 Deluxe for 72% off, featuring comprehensive parental controls and efficient malware protection. Additionally, save 76% on McAfee+, which offers robust identity theft protection. Bitdefender Total Security is available at 78% off, offering award-winning antivirus protection. Meanwhile, Webroot Internet Security Plus, with its tiny size, is available for 60% off, and Malwarebytes Premium Security, with excellent test scores, is available for 50% less price. These antivirus software are available for multiple devices so pop into our Prime Day laptop deals to upgrade your tech arsenal, too!

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Antivirus Software

Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome are two of the most used web browsers around the globe that do their best to provide a better user experience, and one of the tasks includes automatically managing downloaded files. However, users are reporting the automatic deletion of newly downloaded files. In this article, we will see what to do if Edge or Chrome automatically deletes Downloaded files.

Edge or Chrome automatically deletes Downloaded files

Windows Recall consumes up to 150 GB storage and requires at least 25 GB allocation. Copilot+ PCs have bulkier operating systems due to AI features, reducing usable storage space. Storage allocation for Recall determines the number of snapshots and the recallable history, with 10 GB providing around 35 hours of...

Windows Recall Will Blow Up PC Storage Requirements

There’s a seemingly endless supply of Prime Day deals going on right now, which can make it hard to know where to begin. That’s why we’ve narrowed things down to certain categories. That includes all these Microsoft Prime Day deals we’ve listed below. We’ve separated things according to consoles, games, accessories, and more work-related Microsoft items like Surface Pro Prime Day deals. Below, you’ll find everything you could possibly want from Microsoft. Read on while we take you through the highlights with the best Microsoft Prime Day deals.

Best Microsoft Prime Day deals: from Xbox to MS Office

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14, 2025. Consider switching to Windows 11 or another OS to avoid security risks. Hardware compatibility is an issue with Windows 11, but you can force an install. Linux and ChromeOS are alternative options. Salvage PC parts for future builds, repurpose them as a NAS...

Even Though Windows 10 Is Dying, Your Hardware Doesn't Have to Go With It

Microsoft is currently in the process of putting its new Outlook app front and center for all email needs within Windows 11. That includes replacing not only the older Outlook app, but also other apps that might handle email within Windows. Windows Mail and Calendar, once the default email and calendar apps for Windows, are now being phased out.

Microsoft Is Starting to Kill Windows Mail & Calendar

Software engineer Robert Heaton wrote a tool that gives him “free, unbelievably stupid wi-fi” on planes, by... repeatedly updating fields in his Air Miles account without paying for in-flight Wi-Fi. Go read this blog recounting how his PySkyWiFi tool uses data tunneled through the limited space of his...

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Just two days after the attempted assassination at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the FBI announced it “gained access” to the shooter’s phone. The bureau has not disclosed how it broke into the phone — or what has been found on it — but the speed with which it did so is significant, and security experts say it points to the increased efficacy of phone-hacking tools.

It’s never been easier for the cops to break into your phone

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Amazon Prime Day isn't the only major sale; StackSocial is also offering doorbuster savings on a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro right now. Windows 11 Pro offers some additional features and capabilities when compared to the standard version of Microsoft's latest PC operating system, such as increased security, and it's an even bigger upgrade over the older Windows 10. But with a usual asking price of about $200, Windows 11 Pro can be a little rich for some people. If you want to upgrade to the latest software and also save some serious money along the way, you'll be glad to know that StackSocial has a deal on. Order now, and you'll save 88% on a Windows 11 Pro license, dropping the cost down to just $23. However, this deal is set to expire soon, so take advantage of it while you can.

Act Fast to Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for Only $23 at Stack Social

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How to get files off your old PC before you move

However sentimental you feel about that old computer (or seven) you’re hanging on to, maybe you’ve decided you can’t take it with you the next time...

How to get files off your old PC before you move

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