Privacy is important
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Is NordVPN or IPVanish VPN the better choice for you?
These two premier VPN services offer a lot of value, but there are some key differences you should know about.
Software
Antivirus buyer's guide
Not a Windows Defender fan? These are the best free antivirus alternatives.
Many people swear by Windows Defender, but others want different protection without having to pay an arm and a leg. Here are the best free antivirus alternatives to Windows Defender.
Going Dark
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Firefox will soon respect your dark and light theme settings on Windows 10
Firefox will soon automatically switch between dark and light modes based on your Windows 10 settings.
The $64000 question
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Do you still need antivirus in 2018? Absolutely ... but ...
Much of our lives now take place online, and even in 2018, there's no such thing as being too careful. It's a shame, but, yes, you still need antivirus software. Here's why.
Stay safe out there
Firefox Monitor will tell you if your accounts have been compromised
Mozilla's new Firefox Monitor security tool will let you know if your email address has been compromised in any known data breaches.
From the Forums
What's the best app to replace iTunes with when moving to Windows?
iTunes is easy to just put up with on the Mac because it's there when you boot up for the first time. But what about if you move to Windows? You can definitely leave it behind.
Buyer's guide
Want the best protection for your PC? This is the best antivirus software.
If you’re interested in taking your PC’s security to another level, check out this roundup of the best antivirus software available in 2017.
exclusives are bad
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Amazon Alexa needs Cortana to be useful on PC
Amazon's Alexa app for PC is severely limited by region (just U.S.), lacks basic features, requires special firmware, and is only for "select" PCs. Still, there is some hope for it.
Blowing off Steam
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Steam dropping support for Windows XP and Vista in 2019
Starting January 1, 2019, your aging gaming rigs with Windows XP or Vista will no longer be able to use Steam.
Take a Peek
Microsoft launches Office 2019 preview for Mac for commercial users
Microsoft is ready to preview the next version of its Office suite for commercial users on Mac.
No Tracking
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AOMEI launches free backup and partition tools with GDPR compliance
AOMEI has launched GDPR compliant free versions of its Backupper and Partition Assistant tools for Windows.
Calling all Devs
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Visual Studio 2019 is the next major version of Microsoft's developer tool
Though details are light for now, Microsoft today took the wraps off of Visual Studio 2019, the next major release planned for the developer suite.
Sync it up
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Philips' new Hue app syncs your lights with your movies, music, and games
Philips' new Hue Sync app for Windows aims to make your lights a part of an immersive experience for your movies, music, and games.
Lookin' Sharp
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1Password for Windows updated with new look and Windows Hello support
1Password for Windows has been completely overhauled in its latest update, which also happens to bring along support for Windows Hello.
Share your office space
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Upgrade Office 365 Personal to Home to use it on more devices
Did you start with Office 365 Personal but now need Office on multiple computers, tablets, and phones? No problem. Upgrading from Personal to Home won't take long.
Community discussion
Do you have a favorite antivirus software other than Windows Defender?
Help out a new Windows 10 user with some antivirus insight!
Buyer's guide
Looking for more protection online? These are the best VPNs.
We look at some of the most reliable VPNs out there and break down why they might be the best option for you.
Fire in the Fox
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Firefox's latest update brings sponsored links, web authentication, more
Firefox 60 is here with new enterprise features, web authentication, and more.
Buyer's guide
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How to find the version of Windows that's perfect for you
There are a few Windows 10 PC editions out there, each offering the same core features and some different extras focusing on specific users. Here's how to choose the right one.
One app to do it all
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Cyberlink Screen Recorder 3 review: Is this video capture suite worth $50?
Cyberlink's new Screen Recorder 3 is one fairly simple application that's good for both capturing and streaming PC or console content. It's pretty solid, though not without its faults.