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News
HP's Printer App Is Installing Itself on Windows PCs
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Open your PC's Start menu, and you may find that the HP Smart app has installed itself. This appears to be the result of a Microsoft Store bug. Thankfully, HP Smart is harmless and easy to uninstall, so it's little more than an annoyance. Microsoft is currently investigating the issue.
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Cyber Security
What Happens to Your Passwords When You Delete Your Password Manager App
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Password managers are invaluable for safe password storage, but what happens when you delete your app or account? Do your passwords remain somewhere in cyberspace, or are they deleted permanently? Here's what you need to know...
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Do You Really Need to Accept All Cookies While Browsing?
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Cookie consent popups are so common you probably just click accept all without reading the fine print. Do you really need to accept all cookies, though?
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Windows
Windows Hello Fingerprint Scanners Were Hacked: Should You Still Use Them?
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Logging into a Windows laptop with a fingerprint scanner is easy; just place your finger on a scanner, and the operating system lets you in. However, researchers have shown that, while this method is convenient, it's not hackproof. Here's the lowdown...
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PSA: Log In to Your Google Account Now to Prevent It From Being Deleted
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Have you received an email from Google warning that your account will be deleted if you haven’t logged in in the last two years? Don't panic—it's not a phishing scam, but we can totally understand why you think it is.
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Google Drive Is Mysteriously Losing User Data
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When we upload files to our preferred cloud storage services, we expect them to be there. That's not exactly happening for some Google Drive users, as some users are reporting that they've lost months and even year's worth of data. Here's what you need to know, including what to do if you're noticing missing files and folders in your own Google Drive account.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Remove Bing Chat Copilot Button in Microsoft Edge
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Microsoft really wants you to use Copilot in Microsoft Edge. So much so that it's enabled by default. But you can remove it and go back to a Copilot-free Edge experience, all in a few quick steps. We'll show you how.
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Useful Information
How to Clean Your Earbuds and Ear Tips Safely
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Let's face it, we all love our earbuds, but when was the last time you gave them a good clean? This isn't just about keeping them looking good; it's about preserving that perfect sound and keeping your ears healthy. Here's the right approach...
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External Storage: Should I Buy an HDD or an SSD?
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In most cases, choosing a solid-state drive (SSD) over a hard disk drive (HDD) is a no-brainer. But when it comes to an external drive, it all comes down to how you'll be using it. So, which external is right for your situation?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
How Private Are My ChatGPT Conversations?
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ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, transforming how many of us work. As such, you may lean on ChatGPT to help you during your day-to-day, but are your conversations actually private? We investigate.
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