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A hacker just leaked 10 billion passwords. Here’s what to do now
A new compilation of leaked passwords called “RockYou2024” just surfaced on a forum—and it drives up the risk of account takeovers dramatically. Here's how to respond.
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FreeDOS turns 30 and may soon get full support for Windows 3.x
Want to explore what MS-DOS was like back in the day? You can still do so with FreeDOS.
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Norton 360 antivirus: 5 settings to change first
Make the most of PCWorld’s top-rated antivirus software with these quick tweaks.
Deal
Steam Summer Sale: 11 incredible deals on games worth playing
The Summer Sale is packed with great games. Overwhelmed? Check out these hand-picked winners for frugal PC gamers.
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Best VPN for Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas: Pornhub workarounds
Pornhub will soon add Indiana, Idaho, and Kansas to its list of blocked states following new age verification laws—but a VPN can be a viable workaround. These are the best VPNs to continue viewing the site while protecting your privacy.
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How PCWorld tests cloud backup services
Fom Carbonite to iDrive, PCWorld has tested all the online backup services out there. This is our evaluation process.
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Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.
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Crypto scammers are double-dipping victims as fake lawyers
Law firms claiming to hunt down crypto scammers are, in fact, just perpetrating one more scam on victims.
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Data breaches are everywhere—but you still need to pay attention to them
There’s one very important reason you shouldn’t tune out the news of data leaks, even though they’re now so common.
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How to get Amazon Prime for free for Prime Day
Prime Day is back in July! If you're not a Prime member already, here's how to become one without paying a cent before the big day.
Opinion
Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?
Some companies been around longer than some of us have been alive, but they refuse to learn from experience—and wonder why we’re hesitant about new tech.
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Still use Kaspersky antivirus? The US is banning it, so prepare to switch
The US government has decided to bar sales and updates of Kaspersky's antivirus software. If you're a user, you need to switch.
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Got a new Copilot+ PC? Don't rush to install Chrome
We tested performance for top web browsers to find out which one is the most powerful browser for Copilot+ PCs right now.
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Linux gets its own Windows-style Blue Screen of Death
Linux now has a barebones BSOD that'll eventually provide precise details whenever a "kernel panic" occurs.
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DOJ sues Adobe for hiding fees when you try to cancel a subscription
The U.S. Department of Justice says that Adobe has harmed consumers by hiding early termination fees inside the convoluted process to cancel its subscription services.
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VPNs and the law: How often does law enforcement actually request VPN logs?
VPNs regularly field requests for data when illegal activity is suspected. But what sorts of activities make up the bulk of those requests, and more importantly, how do the VPN providers respond? Those details are revealed here.
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7 warning signs your computer has been hacked — and what to do
If something seems off with your PC or laptop, there's a chance you've been hacked. Here are the warning signs to look out for.
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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.
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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.
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