Issue 86

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News

Windows 11’s Big 22H2 Update Might Arrive in September 2022

Microsoft released Windows 11 last year, and since then, the company has been working on the first major update. Multiple reports now indicate that upgrade could arrive in September.

Cyber Security

8 Common PayPal Scams and How to Avoid Them

PayPal’s widespread adoption means it’s popular with scammers looking for a victim. Though these scams aren’t necessarily exclusive to PayPal, they flourish in the service due to its ease of use and preference among online sellers.

How Does a VPN Securely Encrypt Your Connection?

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If you’re shopping for a VPN, you’ll have seen how services boast about having the best encryption and how important it is that you secure your connection using cryptography. But how do VPNs encrypt your connection, and are there different types of encryption to choose from?

Microsoft

How to Disable the Downloads Menu Pop-up in Edge

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When you download a file with Microsoft Edge, a download menu pops up and blocks part of your view of the browser window below. If you find this annoying, you can turn it off easily on PC or Mac. Here’s how

Windows

Should You Upgrade to the Professional Version of Windows 11?

The Professional (Pro) edition of Windows 11 offers a variety of features that aren’t included in the Home version. If you’re already running Windows 10 Pro, then you don’t have to worry about anything — you’ll automatically get Windows 11 Pro. But is the $99 upgrade worth it for anyone else?

Apple

Update Your iPhone, Mac, or iPad Now to Fix Zero-Day Exploit

Security vulnerabilities are discovered constantly in web browsers, and Apple just patched an exploit in Safari that was being used in the wild. Now’s the time to update your Apple devices.

Google

Google Search Wants to Kick Out Spam Results

Google’s web search is an invaluable tool for millions (or possibly billions) of people, but searches for popular questions and topics can be littered with unhelpful results. Google is now attempting to fix that with an upcoming update.

Tips & Tricks

Shift+Enter Is a Secret Shortcut Everyone Should Know

The Enter key can mean several things based on context. It can produce a line feed and carriage return, or it can submit a form or text field. With Shift+Enter, you can often toggle between those two modes with ease. Here’s why—and how to use it.

Useful Information

Why Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet Connection?

VPNs will bring down your connection’s speed, no matter how much some untrustworthy VPN providers like to claim the opposite. Why does a VPN slow down your connection, though, and are there ways to fix this problem?

FAQ of the Week

What Is a 500 Internal Server Error, and How Do I Fix It?

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If you try to visit a website and see a “500 Internal Server Error” message, it means something has gone wrong with the website. This isn’t a problem with your browser, your computer, or your internet connection. It’s a problem with the site you’re trying to visit.