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Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7, so it's time to make the move to Windows 10.

The cyberattacks are targeting companies that will distribute and store the vaccines that can end the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Windows PC needs protection against malware, and free antivirus software may be enough. Here's the best antivirus protection for Windows 10, and what's worth paying extra for.

Not sure how a Windows or Mac laptop is different than a Chromebook? Here's the answer.

Ditch the sticky notes and get peace of mind. One of our favorite password managers can be your first defense against getting hacked.

Create a Windows 10 boot drive and keep it handy should you ever run into issues with your current PC.

Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.

The Windows 10 October 2020 Update brings some new tricks for your browser, Start menu and more. Here's how to use them.

He's also been charged with willful failure to file tax returns.

The company says it stopped a malware campaign in its tracks, but warned that hackers will keep targeting users of Facebook and other social media platforms.

Musk questioned the results of rapid coronavirus tests and described mild symptoms associated with the virus.

With faster speeds than the regular Eero 6, plus an extra 5GHz band to speed up system performance, Amazon's Eero Pro 6 mesh router helps Wi-Fi 6 shine.

Kaspersky, a Russian antivirus software maker, alleged that Apple forced it to remove features from a Screen Time competitor.

A French team plans to wake up its second ancient virus in two years to study its genetic structure. Have these scientists never seen a zombie movie?

These apps put people in danger.

Update to Windows 10 to keep your machine safe from malware and other security issues.

Sensitive browsing data is repackaged and sold by a subsidiary called Jumpshot, according to a Motherboard and PCMag investigation.

Windows 10 version 20H2 is starting to roll out now and should take only minutes to install. Here are all of the new features it includes, and how to download it.

The Your Phone app finally makes it possible to make a phone call from your laptop.

Don't get frustrated and give up on a slow PC, take a few minutes to troubleshoot and remedy it.

The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19, but experts are raising alarms about the potential safety risks.

Take your time to set up the new Windows 10 laptop or PC you got as a holiday gift.

If you're trying to disinfect your N95 mask, you're probably barking up the wrong tree.

As we head into the winter holiday season, health experts are concerned we could see a rise in COVID-19 cases as people travel and spend time with groups of loved ones indoors. Thanks to digital contract tracing, your phone might be able to help limit the spread of the virus.

You don't have to be jealous of Mac and Android users. In Windows 10, you can turn on dark mode, too.

Blue beams of UV C light may be the future of a clean car.

If you're looking to get started in the world of Chrome OS, the Asus Chromebox is a very good starting point--so long as you don't mind bringing your own peripherals.
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The OLPC XO-1 isn't a substitute for your current laptop -- it's a digital lifeline for children on the margins of our connected world. The fact that it's as cool, fun and flexible as it is educational only shows how much thought has gone into its revolutionary design
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Now that the coronavirus is a major part of our everyday lives, popular apps have tailored their information to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether that's a mapping tool that shows you virus hotspots or a shopping app that gives you tips for staying at home, here are some useful ones.
