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Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 if the PC Health Check app doesn't work

Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 if the PC Health Check app doesn't work

Will your PC work with Windows 11? Check out Microsoft's system requirements.

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Windows 11: What to know about the beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more

Windows 11: What to know about the beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more

Windows 11 is coming soon. These are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.

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Ransomware attack on Kaseya, a software firm, threatens businesses worldwide

Ransomware attack on Kaseya, a software firm, threatens businesses worldwide

It's the latest massive ransomware exploit, as concerns over such attacks have skyrocketed.

Fix the 'This PC can't run Windows 11' error: How to enable TPM and Secure Boot

Fix the 'This PC can't run Windows 11' error: How to enable TPM and Secure Boot

Here are four ways we found to work around the pesky Windows 11 installation error.

iOS 14.6 draining your iPhone battery? Here's how to fix it

iOS 14.6 draining your iPhone battery? Here's how to fix it

Apple's iOS 14.6 brought new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, but users are reporting a problem with battery life. Here's how to fix it.

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Netflix vs. Disney Plus vs. HBO Max vs. Paramount Plus vs. Peacock vs. Discovery Plus
Netflix vs. Disney Plus vs. HBO Max vs. Paramount Plus vs. Peacock vs. Discovery Plus

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Free movies: 10 Netflix alternatives that will keep you entertained
Free movies: 10 Netflix alternatives that will keep you entertained

Free movies: 10 Netflix alternatives that will keep you entertained

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

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New on Apple Arcade: Endless runner Jetpack Joyride now available

Check out the high-tech action game today.
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Windows 11 makes it easy to change your wallpaper. Here's how

We're obsessed with the new Windows 11 wallpaper options. Here's how to change yours.
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Split your screen on a Mac for better multitasking: Here's how

Boost your productivity in MacOS Monterey with this multitasking hack. Get there even faster by creating a keyboard shortcut.
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Best Mac VPN 2021

These VPN services are flexible, fast and secure for use with Apple's MacOS.
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New iOS 14.7 update for iPhone: The best features you'll use before iOS 15 hits

iOS 15 may be right around the corner, but iPhone and iPad can do plenty with iOS 14 -- including with a new feature from the latest update.
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Major websites taken down in widespread outage

Banks, retailers and popular video games were impacted, though most sites have now returned.
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Avoid crowded public transportation with Google Maps' new features. Here's how

Trains and buses are running at full capacity, but Google's AI technology will help you bypass the crowds.
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Zoom added games to play during meetings. Here's how to do it

Zoom launches an in-app gaming experience so you can play poker, Heads Up and Kahoot on the platform.
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What happens when all the brands in your home get a voice?

Commentary: Are we ready to have a whole cast of characters talking back to us at home? Amazon, Verizon and other major brands certainly think so.
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iMessage envy? Psh. Google's fancy Chat feature will soon be the default messaging platform on Android phones

If you're not using Google Chat's enhanced messaging features, it's time to start.
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How to turn off Google Assistant and improve your privacy

If you value privacy over convenience, follow these five steps to keep Google Assistant from listening in.
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How to make your own AR face filter

Creating your own AR face filter is a lot easier than you think.
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UK man arrested for massive Twitter hack that targeted Biden, Musk in 2020

The hack was part of a Bitcoin scam.
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Clubhouse app leaves beta, now open to everyone

You no longer need an invite to join the social audio chat app.
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Here's a simple trick for speeding up your iPhone

You should be clearing your iPhone cache on a regular basis. Here's how to do it in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
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Netflix codes: A secret trick for getting better streaming recommendations

Are you tired of the same old Netflix recommendations? Try this hidden trick to get better TV show and movie suggestions that are tailored to you.
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Microsoft-powered autonomous beach-cleaning robot is here to clean our shores

A Dutch startup's BeachBot robot aims to rid our sands of cigarette butts, and Microsoft's artificial intelligence is helping it learn how.
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Nintendo Switch Online: What you need to know about SNES and NES library, other features

The hybrid console's subscription service includes a library of more than 100 classic games, online gaming and free trials of Switch games.
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Zoom: Use apps like Asana and Dropbox and schedule virtual events now

Launching Wednesday, Zoom Apps aims to help you work more seamlessly within the video chat platform, while Zoom Events lets you host hybrid and virtual meetups.
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Netflix to dive into video games with ad-free mobile gaming at no extra cost

And console games for Xbox and PlayStation may follow.
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