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The Echo Pop is only $20 right now, cheap enough for every room
Not just practical, this compact smart speaker is surprisingly cute. Add one to every room and access Alexa from anywhere.Deal
Save 72% on this NordVPN deal and get up to 20GB of free travel data on a Saily eSIM
Stay safe online with a two-year subscription to NordVPN and get up to 20GB of bonus free eSIM data with Saily.Feature
Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender: Important differences you should know
Microsoft has two different apps that protect against online threats — and depending on your situation, you may want to use both. Here’s what each one does.Feature
Beware of these 7 new hacker tricks — and how to protect yourself
Hackers are utilizing AI and video conferencing vulnerabilities to deceive and defraud. You need to watch out for these patterns.News
Adobe says it won't use your art to train its AI
After some concerning wording in a Terms of Service update, users were worried Adobe is using their content for generative AI training.Feature
What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges your security
This additional privacy measure keeps your email address from leaking into public view—which can help better protect your online accounts.News
Privacy issues with top free Android VPNs puts 2.5 billion users at risk
New study shows that almost all of the popular free VPNs on the Google Play Store have serious privacy concerns.Deal
The Echo is more than just a speaker — and it's 35% off right now
Amazon's smart speaker can do a lot of cool stuff—play music, automate your home, answer questions—and it's down to a great price.News
Marvel Midnight Suns is free on Epic right now
The 2022 superhero strategy game from X-COM developer Firaxis is this week's freebie on the Epic Games Store.Feature
What is ransomware? 7 things you must know before it's too late
Ransomware is on the rise again. Here's what you need to know and why it matters.Feature
NordVPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
NordVPN comes with tons of great tools and features that, with a little time and guidance, you can use to get the most out of your VPN experience.Feature
How we test backup software at PCWorld
After a system crash is not the time to find out your backup software failed or doesn't have a key feature you need. This is how we kick the tires to find the backup programs you can trust.Feature
What are catfishing scams? How to not become a victim yourself
Catfishing is a common and dangerous scam technique. Learn what it is, how it works, what to look for, and how to protect yourself.News
Huge data leak at Ticketmaster: 560 million account details for sale online
A serious hack of the Ticketmaster website has exposed a large amount of customer data to third parties.News
Chivalry 2 is the free game of the week on Epic Games Store
Epic Games continues to bring killer free games to our gaming PCs.Feature
ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Clash of the heavyweight titans
We put the two biggest names in the VPN industry against each other to see which is truly worthy of your hard-earned money.News
Can you bequeath your Steam account? Maybe, but there's a catch
Steam says you can't leave your account in your will. US law says maybe you can. But even if it's technically legal, there's still a problem.News
Opera adds support for Google’s Gemini AI model
In addition, Opera One users can test two new AI features at no cost.News
Facebook wants to use your posts to train AI. Here's how to object
Facebook is changing its privacy policy and plans to use posts and images to train its AI. To prevent this, you need to object.Feature