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News
Microsoft Office Is Finally Blocking Dangerous Macros
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Microsoft has been slowly rolling out a security change to Office apps that would have blocked VBA macros in downloaded documents. The update was put on hold earlier this month, but now it’s happening again.
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Cyber Security
Does It Matter Where My VPN Is Based?
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VPN providers love to tout the location they’re based in as if that’s a big deal. They’ll often cite the amazing privacy laws of the country they’re headquartered in, claiming that this acts as a second layer of protection on top of their other measures, like not keeping logs.
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Windows
Windows 11 Will Make Sharing Files Between PCs Much Easier
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Windows 10 introduced Nearby Share, which allows you to scan for PCs in close proximity and send them files. The feature is still present on Windows 11, and it’s about to get a lot better.
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CCleaner on Windows Is Now More Useful Than Ever
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CCleaner used to be one of the most popular applications around for deleting cached and unnecessary files on PCs. Even though it’s not as popular these days, it just received a helpful update.
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Open the Windows Snipping Tool With a Keyboard Shortcut
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Need to quickly take a screenshot on your PC? If so, Windows’ built-in Snipping Tool is just a keyboard shortcut away. This tool lets you capture screenshots in various shapes and also allows you to edit them. We’ll show you how to launch it.
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Apple
10 Hidden Mac Features You Should Be Using
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Macs are well-known for being easy to use, but they also have a lot of great features hiding just below the surface that many people never notice. Whether you’re a Mac newbie or a Mac veteran, here are ten great features that you should be using.
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Useful Information
How Long Can a USB Cable Be?
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USB cables come in different lengths. Some are as short as a few inches, whereas others can be a few meters long. But is there a maximum length for a USB cable? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Retinal Projection Was the Future of VR. What Happened?
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Retinal projection is a technology that uses the retina of your eye as a projection screen, beaming light directly into your eye so that you see a “display” floating in space. It feels like it should be the future of VR, so what happened?
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Can I Cover My Wi-Fi Router to Hide It?
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Wi-Fi routers and related equipment aren’t often the most lovely to look at—so you might be tempted to conceal them away. Is it OK to cover your router to hide it?
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FAQ of the Week
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?
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As the overall cost of owning an electric car declines, the question of how much you’ll be spending at the charging station remains for many. Is it comparable to a tank of gas? The answer depends on several factors, including where and how you charge.
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