On Wednesday, Google released the results of its latest scams survey—a snapshot of how often US adults between ages 18-65 encounter online scams, as well as their digital security habits. And as…
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Update Chrome now! Your PC is at risk from this zero-day exploit
Another major flaw has been found in Chrome—and it’s already being exploited in the wild. First discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group on May 27th, this zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to run…
Hard drive, SSD, or USB flash drive: Which portable storage is right for you?
Data is omnipresent. It’s stored on different devices — traditionally on a desktop PC, but now perhaps even more importantly on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Even though…
I haven’t seen ads in years thanks to this hack
TL;DR: Block all ads on nine devices with AdGuard’s Family Plan on sale for $15.97 (88% off) through July 20. Ads are the internet equivalent of mosquitos at a summer picnic. They’re annoying, follow you…
Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones
Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer…
Alienware gets bricked (in a good way) with custom Lego set
If the (hang on, let me count) 16 different Lego sets in my office alone are any indication, then PC gamers and Lego fans have a big overlap in the middle of…
Tapo C410 Kit review: Home security powered by the sun
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sharp 2K video Spotlights enable good color night vision Easy to set up Local storage via up to 512GB microSD Cons No support for Apple Home…
The best free VPNs: 5 no-cost top picks
VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the most effective ways to stay safe online. Not only do they allow you to stay anonymous, but they can help safeguard your data…
Don’t toss your Windows 10 PC! Try switching to Plasma instead
Come October 14th, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more new features or improvements, no more security fixes, and the gradual loss of apps as they also…
Mozilla begins screening Firefox extensions for crypto scams
Even though the crypto mining boom has largely passed, cryptocurrency scams still remain out there. Since crypto wallets often come in the form of a web browser extension, so do crypto scams—and…