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News
Update Google Chrome Now to Fix a Zero-Day Vulnerability
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Google Chrome is targeted frequently by hackers and malware developers, not only because it open-source through the Chromium project, but also because it's the most widely-used browser in the world. Other browsers using the same engine, such as Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi, makes it an even bigger target. Yet another Chrome zero-day that was being exploited in the wild was just patched, so you might want to update your browser.
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Cyber Security
Mystery Box Landed in Your Email? Don't Open It
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As a rule of thumb, if you suddenly get an email claiming you won something, you probably haven't. There's no better example of this than the Mystery Box scam, which promises something exciting but is, in fact, just a trick to steal your information.
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Your Cheap Smartphone May Come With Serious Privacy Issues
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For years, reports have said that cheap smartphones are shipping equipped with spyware and even malware. Unfortunately, that situation remains unchanged, but it's not always clear if what you're buying is a risk. Here's what you need to know about cheap smartphones—and how you can shop for a safe new device.
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Microsoft
Microsoft Edge Will Translate Videos In Real Time With AI
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Generative AI has been just image generation, text generation, and even video generation for a while, but as the technology matures, we're seeing more and more uses for it. OpenAI's announcement of GPT-4o certainly shook things up for competitors, who are coming out with their own innovations now. Microsoft made a few AI announcements, including a new feature for Microsoft Edge that will certainly come in handy.
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Windows
Windows 11's 2024 Update is Almost Ready
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Windows 11 is sticking to roughly the same release schedule as Windows 10, with one major update per year. Windows 11 24H2 is due later this year as the major revamp for 2024, and now we're one step closer to the final release.
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Windows 11 22H2 Will Start Phasing Out VBScript
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Visual Basic Scripting Edition, or VBScript, has been a scripting language and automation tool for Windows since it was introduced in 1996. Microsoft has now confirmed VBScript will be made optional in Windows 11 later this year, before its eventual removal.
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How to Remotely Turn a PC On and Off
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Wake On LAN allows you to remotely wake your computer from a lower power state using a magic packet. To start using Wake On LAN, you must first enable it in your UEFI firmware settings and configure your Ethernet network adapter settings. Once done, you can use a WOL utility to turn on your remote computer using another computer, your Android phone, or your iPhone.
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Useful Information
SSD vs. HDD: Which Storage Device Should You Choose?
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If you want to purchase a new computer or upgrade your existing machine, you're probably weighing up SSDs and HDDs. So, what is the difference between SSDs and HDDs, and which is better? Here's what you need to know.
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DisplayPort vs. HDMI: Which Is Better?
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If you have a monitor or display that's capable of both DisplayPort and HDMI, which should you choose? Since these ports have different capabilities and purposes, it's important to understand when to use DisplayPort and when to use HDMI.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Can This AI Design Tool Hold a Candle to Canva?
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Canva has many competitors, but in the world of AI, can this tool be Canva’s arch-nemesis? Let's compare them and find out.
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