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Windows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting

Windows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting

We'll walk you through how to use Windows 11 Installation Assistant as a shortcut to get Microsoft's latest OS.

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Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social

Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social

Trump -- banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube following the deadly riot at the Capitol -- says the social network was created to "fight back against Big Tech."

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Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS

Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS

What's in Windows 11? Who has access to the new OS today? Here's everything we know.

Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements

Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements

Using the PC Health Check app, WhyNotWin11 and other tools, you can find out if your computer can handle Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade.

Get Microsoft Office for free: How to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint at no cost

Get Microsoft Office for free: How to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint at no cost

Microsoft Word, Excel and more are available for free -- with a few caveats. Here's what to know.

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Best free VPN: Try these services for up to 30 days, risk-free

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FaceTime grid view is here: How to use it in iOS 15

Here's how to make your FaceTime video calls much easier to view.
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iOS 15: Essential info about Apple's latest iPhone update

If you haven't made the jump to Apple's new mobile operating system, we'll walk you through new features, how to download and more.
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3 great VPNs for Xbox in 2021

Gamers can have a little privacy -- as a treat.
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Marvel's Shang-Chi isn't available to stream on Disney Plus until Nov. 12

Shang-Chi has been in theaters exclusively since it premiered, even holding off on online rentals or Blu-ray/DVD formats for now.
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Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, See: What actually is Apple TV Plus?

Apple TV Plus spends top dollar for its shows and movies, but it's a little different from the rest of the streaming services you know. Here are all the important details.
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Peacock TV: Halloween Kills, Premier League and everything else to know

Peacock streams a lot free, but if you want to watch Halloween Kills at home at the same time it's in theaters or live Premier League matches, you'll need to pay.
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Twitter to acquire group chat app Sphere

The London-based startup will begin to wind down its independent operations.
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This Pixel 6 camera trick gets rid of photobombers instantly

Who's that random person in the background of your picture? Magic Eraser on the Google Pixel 6 can fix it.
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Bored with your iPhone wallpaper? We found the 5 best sites with free options

Why not give your iPhone background an aesthetic refresh? We've rounded up the best sources for free iPhone wallpaper.
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Notorious ransomware group REvil knocked offline, according to report

REvil was hacked and forced offline this week in a multiple-country effort, according to Reuters.
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Dune on HBO Max, Halloween Kills on Peacock: Where to stream movies in theaters now

Some new movies hit streaming immediately, others don't. We sort it out for films like No Time to Die, The French Dispatch, Venom 2, Ron's Gone Wrong and others.
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Best live TV streaming service for cord-cutters

Are you ready to cut cable but want to keep live sports, news and originals? Services such as YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and Sling TV could be for you.
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How to install Windows 11 with an update or a bootable USB

Windows 11 has been out for a few weeks. If you're tired of waiting for Microsoft to push the update to you, then this video is for you. I'll show you how to install it by using Microsoft's update tool or creating a bootable USB.
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Best Buy Totaltech: This $200 subscription could help you get a PS5

Best Buy's new subscription gives you all the Geek Squad you could need -- and early access to some of the holiday season's most sought after gifts.
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Ransomware gang posed as real company to recruit workers

Group's professional-looking website advertised open positions for jobs to help it continue its criminal activities, researchers say.
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Use this iPhone setting to keep ads from following you across the internet

Improve your privacy by preventing ads from following you across the internet. Here's how.
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Get 3 months of Surfshark VPN for free when you sign up for a 2-year subscription

Get 27 months for only $60.
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Android 12 data and privacy features you probably didn't know about until now

Android's latest update comes with privacy changes that protect your data, location and more.
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Google cuts subscription-based service fees for Play Store apps in half

Apps that make their money via subscriptions will no longer need to retain customers for a year in order to see service fees drop from 30% to 15%.
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Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social

Trump -- banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube following the deadly riot at the Capitol -- says the social network was created to "fight back against Big Tech."
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