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Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more

There is a serious security flaw in billions of Intel CPUs that can allow attackers to steal confidential data like passwords and encryption keys.

5 ways to get a better Wi-Fi signal outside

Get a strong internet connection anywhere in your yard!

7 Microsoft Outlook tips everyone should know

Become an Outlook master with these tips on perfectly organizing emails, finding information faster, optimizing settings, and more.

Speed up your Google searches with this hidden trick

It's easy: highlight, right-click, and search.

10 overlooked Windows 11 features you should start using

Incorporating these into your routine significantly improves the Windows experience.

WHAT IS ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE? GETTING STARTED WITH PC SECURITY

WHAT DOES ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE DO, AND HOW DOES IT WORK? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO KEEP YOU SAFE ONLINE AND BEYOND.

9 TECHIE TRAVEL HACKS FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP

USE THESE APPS AND TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR VACATION GO EXTRA SMOOTHLY.

Dell G2724D: Standard-bearer for budget gaming monitors

Affordable monitor provides decent image quality.

Seagate FireCuda 540 Gen5 SSD: Great real-world chops, and peace of mind

This PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD from Seagate was aces in our 48GB transfers and is a bit more affordable than the competition.

Best mechanical keyboards 2023: Top picks for every need

The world of mechanical keyboards is wide and deep, with an incredible variety of options. Here is the best of the best.

Arq 7 Backup: Uniquely versatile local and online backup

This super-clean backup client connects to any number of local destinations and online storage services, including its own.

Asus ROG Ally: A powerful, imperfect handheld gaming PC

The Asus ROG Ally's supreme power and versatility are impressive, but the console is buggy and has bad battery life.

Dell XPS 17 9730: Luxurious, but where's the OLED display?

For the most part, Dell sticks to the blueprint.

YouTube is blocking videos for users who block ads

In this test run, users get a grace period of three videos before playback gets disabled.

Al is filling up the internet with garbage spam sites

Hundreds of sites serving up real ads over Al-generated text are causing headaches for users and advertisers alike.

Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button

Did you know Microsoft hid an emergency restart option in Windows 10 and Windows 11? Here's where to find it.

Messenger and Instagram get new tools for parental control

These tools are designed to help teens stay safe and healthy online.

I'm mad about Outlook replacing my Mail app, and here's why

Microsoft is apparently doing away with Mail in the name of Al, and it's wholly unnecessary.

Chrome adds Windows biometric logins to its password powers

Fight to store passwords in a browser or password manager heats up.

Meta Threads hands on: A cleaner, friendlier Twitter

Is Threads Twitter, but better? Time will tell.

Hands on: Windows Copilot can't decide what it is

Is Windows Copilot just Bing Chat plus some additional artificial intelligence, or is it more? Right now, it doesn't seem to know.

5 ways Windows 11's Copilot Al assistant will make your life easier

Windows Copilot debuted in June. But what kind of a PC will it require?

Crucial T700 SSD: Recordshattering PCIe 5.0 performance

This SSD from Crucial shattered all our data transfer records—color us impressed, and then some

Model F Ultra Compact keyboard: It improves on IBM's classic

The return of the buckling spring

OBSBOT Tiny 4K webcam: An absolute joy to use

OBSBOT's Tiny 4K is being discounted in anticipation of its successor, which was designed to address its minor flaws

Bad firmware updates teach PC users the wrong habits

Don’t drive people to avoid necessary patches that protect them

Meet Spacetop, a radical new laptop with no screen

Sightful’s Spacetop AR laptop is brought to you by the chief executive behind the Microsoft Kinect

After 21 years, Windows XP's activation algorithm fully cracked

The crack lets you use Windows XP unrestricted, but you should let the dead remain at peace

Getting true USB4 speed is still a huge headache

Apparently there’s a big difference between USB4” and USB 4.0.”

The War on Cables is the hottest desktop PC trend of 2023

New PC products mean your case’s interior will be clean as a whistle