For the sake of transparency In brief: Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 May 2020 update, which brings several changes and features to the OS. One new element of the upgrade is a system in which users are informed if
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How to extend the life of your laptop
Some laptops can take quite a licking and keep on ticking. But you shouldn’t count on it if you want to maximize their usable lifespan. Whether you need to delay a new laptop purchase because of uncertain finances (to put it mildly),
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Cybercriminals exploiting the coronavirus to deploy infostealers
These threats are designed to capture usernames, passwords, bank details, network information, and other sensitive data, says security provider Lastline. Cybercriminals have been busy devising email campaigns that take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak. By promising information or help about the pandemic,
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Google Chrome privacy isn’t the best. These browser extensions will help
Until Chrome starts helping you guard your privacy, these browser extensions can take on the work. When it comes to safeguarding your privacy, Google’s Chrome browser isn’t in the same league as Firefox, Safari and Brave, which over the past few years have beefed up their
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Windows Defender crashes: Microsoft fixes bug causing full scans to fail
Microsoft’s Windows Defender antivirus was crashing when hitting filenames with two dots. Microsoft has rolled out a fix for a recent update that has been causing the Windows Defender built-in antivirus software to crash on Windows 10 PCs when running
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The fastest OnePlus 8 5G variant is an exclusive with Verizon
The OnePlus 8 5G UW variant will support Verizon’s super-fast, but super-short range version of 5G. OnePlus, an upstart Chinese smartphone maker that caters to hardcore, savvy Android consumers, has spent years building up its credibility in the US. A
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Zoom enables passwords and waiting rooms to thwart Zoom bombing
The software has always had these features but they were disabled by default. In brief: To cut down on instances of Zoom bombing, you may now have to enter a password and wait to be accepted into a meeting when using Zoom.
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Facebook files lawsuit against cloaked ads for COVID-19 scams
The suit alleges that a user with the moniker LeadCloak broke Facebook’s terms by providing ad-cloaking software for coronavirus scams and fake news on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook announced a new lawsuit Thursday against a user operating under the name LeadCloak. The
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Best 2-in-1 PCs in 2020 for when you need a laptop and tablet in one
Whether you want something that’s more tablet than laptop or more laptop than tablet, there’s one here to meet your needs and budget. Two-in-ones — also known as convertible laptops — continue to grow in popularity, and PC makers are meeting
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Global stocks fall again despite virus rescue efforts
Financial markets in Europe and the US have continued to fall despite fresh action by the Federal Reserve to support the American economy. The US central bank said it would buy as much government debt as needed to soothe markets,
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