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The big new Linux release isn't a big deal
Linus Torvalds has announced the release candidate for the Linux 7.0 kernel, which is available for you to try.
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Microsoft names Copilot as 'best' Windows productivity app. Really?
Copilot just isn't good enough yet to top any list of productivity apps.
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Microsoft Edge starts phasing out key password manager feature
You will no longer be able to create a master password for Edge's password manager. Existing master passwords will eventually be deprecated, too.
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Android malware alert: Fake IPTV apps will steal your bank details
A new Android malware campaign exploits interest in IPTV streaming to disguise itself as a harmless app.
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ChatGPT might get cheaper 'Pro Lite' tier
Evidence has surfaced of a possible $100-a-month ChatGPT “Pro Lite” plan that would bridge the gap between ChatGPT’s Plus and Pro tiers.
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Don't fall for it: Edge's 'VPN' feature isn't a true VPN, expert warns
The so-called Edge Secure Network isn't so much a VPN as it is a proxy.
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Copilot uses your Microsoft activity data to personalize its responses
Fortunately, you can disable this setting and opt out—for now.
How-To
Your AI isn’t broken. It’s just doesn't know you yet.
Want an AI office assistant who complements your style and knows what you need? Whether you’re using ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, I’ve got a prompt that helps you turn any of them into a personalized AI teammate.
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Need a quick creative reset? Give these two sites a spin
Take a look at these two creative websites that you can use every day.
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Accio Lawyers! Microsoft manager trained AI on pirated Potter books
A 2024 blog post, now remoted, pointed to a pirated collection of all seven Harry Potter novels and showed users how to use it to make a generative AI system.
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Your password manager isn't as safe as you think
Security experts have found serious security vulnerabilities in widely-used password managers. Here's what they advise users to do.
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Capture cards tested: When PCIe still wins (and when USB is better)
Will Smith, pro gamer and streamer (what, he gets paid!) is here to test internal and external capture cards from Elgato and AverMedia.
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OpenClaw AI is going viral. Don't install it
It lives on your devices, works 24/7, makes its own decisions, and has access to your most sensitive files. Think twice before setting OpenClaw loose on your system.
Opinion
Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' is pushy and weird
It’s supposed to personalize your Gemini chats, but “Personal Intelligence” keeps butting in when it isn’t needed.
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Claude Sonnet 4.6 brings 1M token power and fewer AI hallucinations
Anthropic's newest model is a clear step up from previous models—and early access testers widely agree.
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Gemini can now create AI music
With the new Lyria 3 AI model, Google's Gemini can now create 30-second musical compositions based on your prompts.
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Google boosts visibility of links in AI search results after backlash
Google Search's AI Overviews and AI Mode have allegedly caused widespread loss of traffic to news sites, blogs, and other web publishers.
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ChatGPT gets 'Lockdown Mode' mode for extra security and privacy
OpenAI is taking steps to reduce the risk and efficacy of "prompt injection attacks."
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Firefox ends support for Windows 7: Upgrade to 10 or Linux
After extending support for Windows 7 and 8 for an impressive two years, Mozilla is finally drawing the curtains on Firefox.
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Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking users into installing malware
If a CAPTCHA page asks you to perform the following instructions, exit the page and run far, far away.
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Copilot bug allows 'AI' to read confidential Outlook emails
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can read and summarize messages with tags specifically designed to prevent it from doing so.
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2 beautifully weird websites that make the Internet fun again
If you're looking to bust your boredom with fun websites you've come to the right place.
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30 fake AI Chrome extensions caught stealing passwords and more
Security experts have uncovered dangerous Chrome extensions that promise or impersonate AI tools to steal sensitive data.
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YouTube is breaking its own features for users with ad blockers
Users who have ad blockers are reportedly unable to see certain parts of the platform—and it seems to be a targeted move by YouTube.
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Update Chrome ASAP! The first zero-day flaw of 2026 is patched
An update for Chrome was sent out late last week with a single, solitary fix: the first zero-day exploit discovered so far this year.
Tip
This app transforms panoramas into Instagram carousels
With "FUTC's Instagram Panorama Slicer", you can automatically split panorama photos into individual images for Instagram carousels and download them as a ZIP file – without any manual editing.
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Best VPN services: 7 top picks for every VPN need
Which VPN should you use? From speed, to price, to privacy, to security features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best service for your needs.
Tip
How to schedule emails in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook allows you to schedule emails for delivery at a later date and time, so you can prepare messages in advance and have them sent automatically.
Updated
New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active
The option used to only exist on PCs with a clean install of Windows 11—or freshly reset ones. But now you can activate it even after you've settled in.
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Claude looks even better as free users get more features to play with
Just last week, Anthropic promised no advertisements in Claude. Free users now have even more reason to switch over.
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Google Docs can now AI-generate audio summaries of your documents
The audio readout will summarize all the information in a document. It can be customized with different voices, too.
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Steam beta lets you add your PC specs to game reviews
The latest Steam beta adds the option to include hardware details while reviewing a game, though it looks like this data isn't visible just yet.
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State-sponsored hackers love Gemini, Google says
An exhaustive report from a Google security team says state-sponsored hackers from Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran are all using Gemini to enhance their attacks.
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Instagram chief says 16-hour daily scrolling isn't 'addiction'
The statement comes in the context of a lawsuit against addictive algorithms in Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
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Bust your boredom with these fun websites
If you're looking for some fun educational websites – these will do the trick.
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I spent $60 on a VPN. Microsoft paid for half
Microsoft Cashback is Microsoft's redemption program that pays you sometimes enormous amounts of cash to make purchases on the web. Here's how it works.
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TikTok tracks your every move, even if you don't have the TikTok app
A BBC report says that TikTok spies not only on its own users, but also on people who don't even have TikTok accounts.
Tip
AI in a browser tab: How to use Copilot Mode in Edge
Edge offers a new Copilot mode that brings AI directly into new tabs. This allows you to compare content from multiple open web pages and summarize it clearly.
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Chrome 145 now links with Google Wallet for autofill convenience
In addition to the new feature, Chrome 145 fixes nearly a dozen security vulnerabilities.
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Discord is cooked. Users are jumping ship and seeking alternatives
The communication platform's recent move toward age verification has NOT been well-received. Users have little, if any, goodwill left for the service.
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4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC
I don’t immediately start using a new laptop or PC when I first get one. You shouldn’t either.
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Google now lets you delete your personal info from search results
In addition, the search giant has also introduced a new tool for removing explicit images of yourself from search results.
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Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw
You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows, Office, and Azure
This month's big batch of security updates addresses nearly 60 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's various products and services.
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This Outlook trick solves email overload
If you're sick of sorting through emails in Outlook you can do this simple thing to save you a ton of time.
Opinion
Discord’s new age verification requirement sucks
I want stronger protections for kids and adults alike. This ain’t it.
Updated
Best 5 VPNs for streaming Netflix and other services
These VPNs will help you avoid content restrictions and give you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix from anywhere in the world.
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Windows 11 is getting mobile-style app permissions
A new blog post from Microsoft lays out a per-app permission system that's coming to Windows 11 in the near future.
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Best online backup 2026: Expert reviews and top picks
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
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