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News
LastPass Just Had (Another) Security Breach
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The LastPass password manager suffered a security breach back in August, resulting in source code and other proprietary information being stolen, but no account information. Now it has suffered another breach, and this time, some user data was stolen.
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No, “Web5” Is Not a Thing
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You’ve probably heard of Web3: a vague term for decentralization that doesn’t really mean anything specific, but sounds cool. Some projects and companies have tried to build hype by adding more numbers, but one attempt at a “Web5” isn’t going well.
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Cyber Security
Look Out for These USPS Shipping Scam Messages
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Phishing attacks and other scams are ever-present, but over the past few weeks, fake shipping notices sent over text or email have been on the rise. Don’t fall for them.
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Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Might Be the Best Tech Subscription
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Most of us are drowning under a sea of subscription services, whether they be streaming platforms, cloud storage, phone plans, or anything else. However, there is one right now that is a shockingly good deal, and might even save you money: Microsoft 365.
Please note that this article is referring to the personal or family subscription when mentioning the pricing. You can also get the same Office apps with your work subscription.
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Windows
Windows 11 Has a New VPN Status Indicator
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Microsoft already released the big Windows 11 update for the year, 22H2, but the company isn’t slowing down on development. A new feature is now in testing that aims to improve VPNs on Windows.
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Apple
10 Great iPhone Features You Should Be Using
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There’s a lot to love about the iPhone, and it can be overwhelming at times. Apple’s smartphone includes thousands of handy features tucked away in places you might never discover unless someone told you about them. With that in mind, we’ve picked out ten great features every iPhone owner should be using—newbies and veterans alike.
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Tips & Tricks
7 Ways to Sort Data in Microsoft Excel
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It’s easy to sort data in Excel alphabetically or numerically. But maybe you want to sort based on color, formatting, or a list like months of the year. We’ll show you different ways to sort data in Excel.
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Useful Information
4 Reasons You Should Still Keep an Optical Drive Around
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Modern desktop and laptop computers usually ship without an optical drive, and you might think they’re obsolete now. The truth is that everyone should have an optical drive tucked away somewhere because there’s a good chance you’ll need it.
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What Does “DM” Mean?
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Have ever heard the term “DM” used during a conversation about social media, in a text message, or on discussion boards and wondered what DM means or what it stands for? Here’s everything you need to know.
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FAQ of the Week
What is File Versioning, and Do You Need It?
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File versioning can be a lifesaver if you make a change to an important file that you later come to regret. The feature isn’t supported in every application or service out of the box, but there are a few steps you can take on Windows and Mac to safeguard your files.
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