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Wipe your phone or tablet the right way

Upgrading to a new phone? Here's how to wipe your personal data from your old device so it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

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Nearly all WannaCry victims were running Windows 7

Roughly 98 percent of PCs hit by the ransomware attack were running Windows 7, says security firm Kaspersky Lab.

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<p>Hacking group Shadow Broker claims to release NSA hacking tools.</p>

Hacked NSA tools could put some Windows users at risk

A hacking group says it leaked government malware designed to break into Windows computers. But Microsoft says its up-to-date software is safe.

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<p>AMD's mainstream Ryzen 5 CPUs arrive April 11.</p>

​Windows 7 and 8.1 updates coming to an end for new computers

If you're thinking of getting a PC with the latest chips, be ready to have it run Windows 10.

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Microsoft: Systems seem safe from WikiLeaks alleged CIA hacks

PCs running the latest version of Windows 10 should be safe from the alleged security vulnerabilities disclosed in a purported dump of CIA hacking tools.

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<p>Windows 10 is finally here – and you’re probably pumped to start playing around with it. Before you go too crazy, here are a few settings and features to tweak for smooth sailing.</p>

That free Windows 10 upgrade ends in a few hours. Here's how to get it

You only have a few hours to grab a free Windows 10 upgrade -- here's how to do it.

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Why you should right-click when you move files in Windows

You'll wish you knew this Windows tip all along.

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5 reasons not to upgrade to Windows 10

You may not want to miss out on a free OS, but Windows 10 just might not be the one for you.

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Find out if it's time to replace your Windows laptop battery

Eventually, your once high-endurance laptop might only last a couple hours. Here's how to find out if you need a new one.

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<p>Windows 7 is still the leader in the desktop OS world but Microsoft wants you to jump ship to Windows 10.</p>

Windows 10 budges a bit as masses cling to Windows 7

Microsoft crows that its new software now has 200 million monthly users. Still, that hasn't moved the needle much when it comes to displacing older versions.

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Windows is 30, so here's how it took over the world

Windows made its debut on 20 November 1985 -- come with us on a trip through time as we see how Bill Gates' baby took over the world.

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How to change your computer's name in Windows 10

Want to make your PC more recognizable on your network? Follow these steps to rename it.

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