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The Packers were targeted by hackers, putting credit cards in danger

The Green Bay Packers' online store was hacked, resulting in sensitive data being leaked -- including credit card information.
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Sticky Password vs. Enpass: best one-time purchase password managers

Find out whether Sticky Password or Enpass is the best one-time purchase password manager that can autofill your logins forever.
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It was a horrible year for data breaches. These were the 5 worst in 2024

This was a historically awful year in data breaches. We saw some record-breaking breaches this year that got the attention of the public, involving hackers accessing some very sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and more. Let’s look back at the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year and let them encourage all […]
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Enpass review: a password manager that works everywhere

I reviewed Enpass, a password manager that lets me sync logins to my preferred cloud storage provider and take charge of login security.
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Surfshark vs. Windscribe: Which unlimited device VPN is best?

Surfshark and Windscribe are VPNs that allow unlimited simultaneous connections at low prices, but you want the fastest and best overall.
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Google one-ups Microsoft by making chats easier to transfer

Google reduces downtime for teams by making it easier to transfer chats. Discover what the chat migration is all about.
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Surfshark vs. VPN Unlimited: Which VPN offers the best long-term value?

I compared Surfshark and VPN Unlimited, VPN services with long-term plans that can cut your average monthly costs to a minimum.
LastPass website on a laptop.

The massive LastPass hack from 2022 is still haunting us

The LastPass data breach happened back in 2022, but the ramifications of it are still playing out today.
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IPVanish review: an unlimited-device VPN with a few flaws

I reviewed IPVanish's VPN service, and weighed the value of subscription tiers against the features to find out if it's a good solution for you.
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Waymo is taking its robotaxis overseas for the first time

Waymo is heading overseas for the first time, with its robotaxis about to hit the streets of one of the world's busiest cities.
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F-Secure Total review: affordable antivirus solution lets you build custom plan

I went hands-on with F-Secure Total, a low-cost customizable antivirus solution to find out how well it protects your computer from malware.
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Recuva vs. DMDE: Which is the best free data recovery software for you?

Recuva and DMDE are powerful and free data recovery apps that can restore lost photos and files missing from damaged drives, but which is best for you?
A Cruise autonomous car.

It looks like the end of the road for Cruise robotaxis

Robotaxi operations at Cruise look certain to end after its main backer, General Motors, said it will stop funding the initiative.
The ChatGPT Mac app running in macOS Sequoia.

The ChatGPT app is transforming my Mac right before my eyes

ChatGPT’s Mac app can now search the web, and it’s a great way to find information online. It could even be the Google killer I’ve long been wishing for.
Home screen layout of the 2024 iPad mini.

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Like using Microsoft Teams on your iPad? Now you can finally use it with an external camera.
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I’m running out of reasons not to ditch Windows for good

I’m a long-term Windows user, but I’m finding it harder to convince myself not to ditch Windows in favor of buying the M4 Mac mini and going all-in on macOS.
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Windows 11 Recall officially comes to Intel and AMD

Windows Recall is finally rolling out to a broader set of Copilot+ PCs, now including Intel and AMD laptops.
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Eset Premium review: 2024 improvements aren’t enough

I reviewed Eset's Premium antivirus plan to find out if it offers enough value in malware protection, privacy, and customer support.
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Sticky Password review: the offline, on-device password manager

I reviewed Sticky Password, a low-cost password manager with unique features like offline mode and QR logins.
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Trend Micro review: strong antivirus protection that’s affordable

I reviewed Trend Micro's antivirus software with new AI antivirus protection to check if this low-cost cybersecurity suite offers good value.
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Disk Drill vs. DMDE: best no-subscription data recovery app

If you've lost photos, videos, or other important files but don't want a data recovery subscription, one of these apps could be the perfect solution.
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Proton VPN vs. Surfshark: best fast, full-featured VPN

Proton VPN and Surfshark are both great choices for content unblocking and privacy, so we went hands-on to find out which is best and why.
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Microsoft Outlook and Teams are down — and might be for a while

Microsoft 365 apps have been experiencing an outage since early this morning that is mostly affecting email and calendar services on Exchange, Outlook, and Teams.
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Some older D-Link routers are vulnerable to attack

Older D-Link routers suffer a security flaw that exposes users to threats such as malware, DoS attacks, and more. See the reason why there is no fix.
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Proton VPN vs. Mullvad: Which is the best open-source VPN?

I compare Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad, two open-source VPNs with a strong privacy focus and fast servers worldwide, to find out which is best for you.
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LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families.
QR Code scam alert.

Hackers were caught hiding password-stealing tricks in people’s physical mail

It's not how you're used to hearing about stolen passwords, but hackers are now targeting your physical mailbox to steal your sensitive data and more.
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Mullvad vs. Windscribe: best VPN for monthly service

Unlike most VPNs, Mullvad and Windscribe offer great deals without requiring an annual subscription — but which is best for you?
Various devices running Doom.

Can it run Doom? My journey through hell to discover why the answer is always ‘yes’

Under a blanket of memes and enthusiast hacking projects lies a decades-long story of how Doom became one of the most ported games ever.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025

Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates.
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DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

I reviewed DMDE, a powerful, free, and low-cost data recovery app to test how well it restores files from HDDs, SSDs, and removable drives.
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If you use one of these passwords, hackers will love you

Password manager NordPass released its annual list of the most popular passwords, and the results are nothing short of shocking.
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My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser.
Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

How to set up a VPN

Take a look at our step-by-step guide detailing how to set up a VPN in both MacOS and in Windows 11 using the default tools built into the operating system.