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Continue Reading Windows has a built-in ransomware shield. Most people never turn it on

Windows has a built-in ransomware shield. Most people never turn it on

Be sure to enable automatic backups, too…

Continue Reading One simple browser setting can help block shady websites

One simple browser setting can help block shady websites

You have to tweak Chrome, Edge, and Firefox if you want your data to only go through encrypted connections. Here’s how…

Continue Reading Amazon Sues Over Refund Scam Involving GPUs, Laptops

Amazon Sues Over Refund Scam Involving GPUs, Laptops

The e-commerce giant targets the leader of the RBK scam ring, who allegedly used elaborate, fake police reports about missing packages to trick Amazon customer service into issuing refunds…

Continue Reading Starlink Dishes Cleared To Receive Signals at Lower Elevation Angles

Starlink Dishes Cleared To Receive Signals at Lower Elevation Angles

The FCC has approved a SpaceX request to let Starlink dishes receive signals from orbiting satellites at even lower elevation angles…

Continue Reading 31 Hidden Windows 11 Features You Need to Try Right Now

31 Hidden Windows 11 Features You Need to Try Right Now

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the Start menu, upgrade your security, and much more…

Continue Reading YouTube Now Lets You Turn Off Most Shorts, But Only on Mobile

YouTube Now Lets You Turn Off Most Shorts, But Only on Mobile

An expansion to the time limit feature for Shorts lets you set it to zero, effectively removing them from your feed…

Continue Reading This free tool puts all Windows privacy settings in one place

This free tool puts all Windows privacy settings in one place

O&O ShutUp10++ gives you one-click control over hidden system privacy settings on your Windows PC…

Continue Reading Why Is the FCC Banning Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers? Here’s What You Need to Know

Why Is the FCC Banning Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers? Here’s What You Need to Know

The US is concerned about bad actors tampering with routers made overseas, while the Trump admin wants more devices made in the US. Here’s what it means for your internet setup…

Continue Reading New Google Windows App Lets You Search With Gemini Anywhere On Your Computer

New Google Windows App Lets You Search With Gemini Anywhere On Your Computer

he new app is similar to how Spotlight search works on Apple’s Mac products…

Continue Reading Microsoft is jacking up Surface prices. Buy them for cheap, now!

Microsoft is jacking up Surface prices. Buy them for cheap, now!

We’ll show you where to buy a cheap Microsoft Surface before prices increase…

Continue Reading Don’t Toss Your Old Kindle Yet. Here’s How to Keep It Alive After May 2026

Don’t Toss Your Old Kindle Yet. Here’s How to Keep It Alive After May 2026

Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, but you still have easy ways to keep reading—no upgrade required…

Continue Reading Google Meet Comes to Android Auto Following Apple CarPlay Launch

Google Meet Comes to Android Auto Following Apple CarPlay Launch

The new Android Auto version is designed to help you stay connected to meetings while you’re driving…