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Download Windows 11: How to skip the wait and get Microsoft's latest OS now

Download Windows 11: How to skip the wait and get Microsoft's latest OS now

Are you still waiting to upgrade to Windows 11? If so, Microsoft's Installation Assistant is your shortcut to the new OS.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Apple's WatchOS 8.1 update lets you keep your COVID vaccination card on your wrist

Apple's WatchOS 8.1 update lets you keep your COVID vaccination card on your wrist

With the new update, you can open the Wallet app to present your vaccination card.

by Shelby Brown

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 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS

Microsoft's new operating system has started to roll out. Before you download Windows 11, here's every major upgrade compared to Windows 10.

Windows 11: 6 of the best features in Microsoft's new OS and how they work

We'll tell you how to use Android apps, Snap Layouts, Widgets and other new Windows 11 features.

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Windows 11: Do you need to upgrade from Windows 10? What to know

There are a few things to keep in mind if you're debating the upgrade to Microsoft's new OS.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Download Windows 11: How to skip the wait and get Microsoft's latest OS now

Are you still waiting to upgrade to Windows 11? If so, Microsoft's Installation Assistant is your shortcut to the new OS.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

iOS 15.1: How to download and everything else to know about Apple's first iOS 15 upgrade

Apple's latest iPhone software update is here, and we'll tell you everything you need to know, from how to download to what's new.

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Adobe brings Photoshop and Illustrator to your web browser

You'll be able to make basic edits without the desktop or iPad app.

by Sean Keane

USB-C hardware security keys get cheaper with $29 YubiKey

The YubiKey Security Key C is geared for consumers who don't need some more elaborate login options. Such keys are much more secure than passwords alone.

by Stephen Shankland

State Department reportedly plans new cybersecurity office

New post will be part of a department overhaul to tackle global cybersecurity challenges, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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MacOS Monterey launches today

Apple's released its newest operating system for Macs and MacBooks on Monday, Oct. 25.

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Facebook Papers: The biggest takeaways from the leaked documents

The documents support continued criticism and mistrust of Facebook.

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Apple's WatchOS 8.1 update lets you keep your COVID vaccination card on your wrist

With the new update, you can open the Wallet app to present your vaccination card.

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Best VPN service of 2021

A virtual private network can help maximize your security and anonymity online.

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Frances Haugen: Key moments from Facebook whistleblower's UK parliamentary testimony

The former Facebook product engineer answered questions from lawmakers on regulation, Instagram Kids and whether she thought Facebook was evil.

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MacOS Monterey is here: How to download Apple's newly released operating system

In three short steps, you can now download the new Mac operating system on your device.

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Best free VPNs: Here's why they don't actually exist

Care enough about your privacy to avoid the malware, ad tracking and slow connections that come with free VPN options.

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Google Doodle celebrates Surrealist photographer Claude Cahun

The Doodle re-creates some of Cahun's most iconic self-portraits, including "I am in training, don't kiss me."

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Facebook apps used in more than 5,000 child grooming crimes, says UK charity

Since 2017, police in the UK recorded 24 online grooming crimes every week where offenders used Facebook-owned sites.

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Windows 10 default settings that aren't good and how to disable them

Windows 11 is here. But if you're still using Windows 10, a few minutes' work can stop annoying notifications, improve your computer's speed and boost your privacy online.

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Windows 11: 6 of the best features in Microsoft's new OS and how they work

We'll tell you how to use Android apps, Snap Layouts, Widgets and other new Windows 11 features.

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Amazon shopping hack lets you send gifts the sneaky way -- without an address

Amazon Prime members get a new perk ahead of the holiday season, a quick way to send gifts without digging around for a delivery address. We'll tell you how to do it, and what the catch is.

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6 ways to delete yourself from the internet: Getting off the grid isn't as easy as it seems

You can never completely remove all your personal information from the web, but here's how to get started.

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Best VPN service for Amazon Fire TV Stick in 2021

Your ISP doesn't need to know what you're binge-watching. Here's how to choose a VPN for your Amazon Fire TV Stick.

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