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Turn on Microsoft Edge's scareware blocker before you need it
Not every Windows PC runs Edge's scareware blocker by default. Here's the hardware cutoff and how to turn it on manually.
News
Ask Copilot why your PC is slow. It might actually have a real answer
Copilot's new PC Insights feature scans your hardware with permission. Here's what data it collects and how to control it.
News
Secure Boot certificate updates are broken on some PCs, Microsoft confirms
If your PC shows a Secure Boot certificate error, you're not alone. Microsoft and HP are working on a fix, but there's no timeline yet.
Safe Mode
Stop looking for ironclad cybersecurity answers. They often don't exist
Hard and fast rules can’t protect you in complex situations.
Reviews
Proton VPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
Proton VPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.
Updated
Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
News
Microsoft is now using AI to fix Windows bugs before hackers exploit them
As AI helps hackers find exploits faster, Microsoft says it's now using AI as well. Expect more security fixes in future Windows patches.
News
RoguePlanet let hackers take over your PC. Microsoft just patched it
Microsoft has patched RoguePlanet—a Defender zero-day vulnerability that lets hackers gain full access to your PC—via Windows Update.
Prompt Mode
Three questions to ask yourself before you ask AI
Are you handing off the right tasks to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini? This brief quiz tells you.
News Analysis
The new ChatGPT superapp takes aim at Claude Desktop
Now powered by OpenAI’s latest model, the revamped ChatGPT app can code, control your PC, browse the web, and even publish websites.
Updated
Best VPN services: 7 top picks for every VPN need
We tested the field and picked the best VPN overall plus the best options for budget, free use, privacy, and travel.
News
The new Outlook app is fixing 3 annoying inbox quirks this fall
New Outlook for Windows is getting auto-reply templates, drag-and-drop categorization, and a fix for stale-thread replies.
News
Google fixes 2 critical Chrome bugs with two quick patches in a row
Google's latest Chrome update fixes 27 vulnerabilities, including two critical use-after-free flaws, none currently exploited in the wild.
Feature
I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi… and won
We tussled over this question: Should you use your router’s guest Wi-Fi network feature?
News Analysis
ChatGPT might actually be worth talking to now
WIth its new GPT-Live model, ChatGPT can now listen while it talks, making for a smoother back-and-forth.
Best Picks
The best free VPNs: 5 no-cost top picks
VPNs are best when they're paid for, but the top free VPNs can still keep you private without breaking the bank.
Tip
This ChatGPT prompt turns rambling voice memos into clean to-do lists
This prompt turns messy voice memo transcripts into a clean, organized to-do list. Works with any AI chatbot, including free accounts.
Feature
I was buried in email newsletters. Here's how Claude rescued me
I was getting bombarded with email newsletters I didn’t need, so I asked Claude for help. It was done in minutes.
News Analysis
The more we learn about how AI ‘thinks,’ the weirder it gets
Researchers found a “workspace” in Claude where concepts it might never say aloud can silently “light up.” The weird thing about the workspace? Anthropic didn’t design it.
Safe Mode
Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare
Secure Boot updates for consumers could have been handled better—and this experience is likely the tip of the iceberg.