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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.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

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."

by Steven Musil

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

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

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

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iOS 15.1 for iPhone: Everything to know about Apple's first major update

Apple's next iPhone software update should be here soon. Here's the expected release date and what the iOS 15.1 beta reveals.

by Adam Benjamin

Best VPN for Chrome

Google Chrome's flexibility makes it easy to find a solid virtual private network designed for the world's most popular browser.

by Rae Hodge

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.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

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.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

3 great VPNs for Xbox in 2021

Gamers can have a little privacy -- as a treat.

by Rae Hodge

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.

by Joan E. Solsman

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.

by Joan E. Solsman

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.

by Joan E. Solsman

Twitter to acquire group chat app Sphere

The London-based startup will begin to wind down its independent operations.

by Sarah Lord

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.

by Shelby Brown

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.

by Shelby Brown

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.

by Bree Fowler

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.

by Joan E. Solsman

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.

by Ty Pendlebury

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.

by Alexandra Garrett

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.

by Steven Musil

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.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

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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