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Cyber Security

This Malware Targets Those Looking for Work: Here's How

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Malware distributors can be pretty heartless. They usually target people when they're most vulnerable to ensure their payloads do the maximum damage. From laying digital siege to a hospital's computer infrastructure to scamming people who have lost a pet, they know how to hit where it hurts.

Unfortunately, those desperate for a new job are not exempt, as malware developers have found a way to exploit this stressful time to spread their wares.

Windows

Why Is the Windows Interface So Disjointed After These Years

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Uniform consistency may not be the pipe dream of an everyday Windows user, but it remains a point of contention for power users. Despite Microsoft’s attempts at unification, the fragmented and inconsistent user interface has plagued the operating system since the launch of Windows 95 and continues with Windows 11. We explore the evolution of Windows UI, issues contributing to the fragmented user interface, and how competitors have demonstrated a more cohesive approach.

Want Windows 11 for Free? Here's What You Need

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Windows 11 is a worthy upgrade to Windows 10, offering a more streamlined and modern user interface. The good news? It’s free. But there’s a catch. Microsoft now has stringent hardware requirements to run Windows 11, and there’s no 32-bit version anymore.

Whether you're upgrading your trusty Windows 10 machine or looking for a clean install, here’s how to get Windows 11 for free.

Even Though Windows 10 Is Dying, Your Hardware Doesn't Have to Go With It

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Even if you are a Windows 10 fan who doesn't want to upgrade to the latest and greatest Microsoft has to offer, you are, unfortunately, running out of time. Microsoft announced the end-of-support date for Windows 10 — October 14, 2025. With a little over a year left, it might be time to start considering an upgrade.

For many, the answer isn't as simple as upgrading to Windows 11 since hardware compatibility is an issue. However, just because Windows 10 is dying doesn't mean your PC has to go with it.

How to Create a Restore Point in Windows 11

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The restore point feature in Windows 11 is one of the many recovery options available. Whether you want to make changes to your registry entries, install new Windows updates, or just fix issues with your PC, a restore point can help when things go awry. Here, we show you how to enable and create a restore point in Windows 11.

Windows 11 Really Wants You to Use OneDrive

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Microsoft's OneDrive is really good as a cloud storage service, but like many other services from the company, Microsoft oversells it and pushes it to people who might not want it. Windows 11 is now going a step further and making it difficult to turn off automatic backups to OneDrive.

Tips & Tricks

7 Ways to Speed Up Your Workflow in Microsoft Word

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Do you find yourself taking longer than you hoped to complete your Word document? Microsoft Word has many tools that can help to make your life easier, but knowing the following tips and tricks will go a long way to making your experience significantly more efficient.

5G/Internet/Wi-Fi

The Internet is Not Forever, So It's Time to Preserve What You Can

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There's a saying that "the internet never forgets" but that's just wishful thinking. Storing data on servers takes money, time, and effort. Eventually, something you care about will be wiped from the web forever. The good news is that you can do something about it now.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

These Features Make the ChatGPT Desktop App Better Than the Website

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Thanks to the ChatGPT app for macOS, you can now launch ChatGPT from any window on your Mac and use Voice Mode. OpenAI also added a few media attachment options to the app that aren't available on the website, such as screenshots and access to the webcam.

I've been using the ChatGPT desktop app for a little while now, and despite my first impressions, it's clear it's better than ChatGPT's website version in almost every way.

How-To Get More Free ChatGPT 4o Access

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"You’ve reached our limit of messages per hour. Please try again later." This familiar warning from ChatGPT 4o can be mildly annoying or downright frustrating. If you were in the zone and the rate limit warning interrupted your workflow, this list is for you.