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Best VPN services 2023: today’s top picks
It's scary knowing your data might not be private. VPNs help shield your online activities. To help you pick the right one, these are the best VPN services.
The best GPU overclocking software in 2023
The best GPU overclocking software in 2023
Interested in speeding up your GPU? Here is the best software for overclocking your graphics card, including first-party and third-party solutions.
No, 1Password wasn’t hacked – here’s what really happened
1Password users recently got a worrying alert saying their password manager Secret Keys had been changed behind their backs. Yet all was not what it seemed.
This Windows 12 concept makes me excited for a full redesign
This Windows 12 concept makes me excited for a full redesign
A Windows 12 concept showcases a full reimagining of how the next generation could look.
Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer
Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer
The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you.
This deal gets you a year of McAfee Antivirus for $15
This deal gets you a year of McAfee Antivirus for $15
One year of McAfee Antivirus is available from Dell for $15, down from its original price of $50. Take advantage of the offer for your computer's protection.
Hackers wiped out this popular tax prep software as filing deadline looms
Hackers wiped out this popular tax prep software as filing deadline looms
The IRS-authorized tax preparation software service eFile.com recently suffered a JavaScript malware attack in the middle of tax season.
This Mac malware can steal your credit card data in seconds
This Mac malware can steal your credit card data in seconds
Think Macs can’t get viruses? Think again, as a new Mac malware strain has been found that steals credit card info, login data, and even your password database.
Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought
Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought
Windows 11's default screenshot app, the Snipping Tool, has a bug that can leave portions of your cropped screenshots intact and recoverable.
NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords
NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords
The NordPass password manager has added support for passkeys, letting you log in with a fingerprint or your face and banishing weak passwords in the process.
NordVPN Free Trial: Try the service for free for a month
NordVPN Free Trial: Try the service for free for a month
A NordVPN free trial is a great way to test out the popular VPN service, as well as to test if a VPN service is something you want for your home or office.
Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps
Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps
The largest DDoS attack in the Asia-Pacific region has just been mitigated before it could cause any serious damage. Here's what happened.
If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk
If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk
Researchers just found a new, potentially dangerous flaw within Bitwarden, an open-source password manager.
Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse
Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse
A new report suggests cybercrime increased last year, with some types of malware seeing huge increases. But there were some positives among the doom and gloom.
LastPass reveals how it got hacked — and it’s not good news
LastPass reveals how it got hacked — and it’s not good news
LastPass was hacked repeatedly in 2022, and the company has just disclosed how it happened. The revelations don’t look good for the prominent password manager.
The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
Parental controls can keep your kids safe from the dangers of the internet. Here are the best free software options out there that can help you manage them.
This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof
This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof
Do you download pirated apps on your Mac? Be careful, as new research shows infected apps can hijack your Mac to mine cryptocurrencies virtually undetected.
This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device
This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device
Hackers have found a way to break into your Apple device and steal your photos, access your camera, and even wipe your device’s contents. Update it now.
Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25
Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25
Everyone needs antivirus protection. Here are the best antivirus deals going on right now.
AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC
AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC
A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly.
Hackers used 30,000 computers for record-breaking DDoS attack
Hackers used 30,000 computers for record-breaking DDoS attack
With just 30,000 bots, hackers managed to launch the larger DDoS attack ever recorded, the latest in an ever-growing challenge to content delivery networks.
Tax season is right around the corner: Save $20 on TurboTax now
Tax season is right around the corner: Save $20 on TurboTax now
Tax season is creeping around the corner, and right now you can save up to $20 on TurboTax at Best Buy.
LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?
LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?
In light of LastPass breaches, it's hard to recommend it as a password manager. But is 1Password a worthy alternative?
