The only PC maintenance checklist I don’t hate
…With a mix of regular driver updates, old file and app cleanouts, and physical cleaning, the little-and-often approach means I don't have to suffer a sluggish system every couple…
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I tested Norton's VPN and love its simple, no-fuss protection
…streaming services Significant speed improvements Solid core security features Affordable pricing Cons Smaller server network Lacks some advanced features Not as many platforms supported as top competitors Our Verdict Norton VPN succeeds…
Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
…The difference between Firefox and other apps is that Mozilla has no incentive to prioritize a particular app or service. A choice screen could deliver a variety of models -- probably curated by…
Proton Mail now lets you send and receive Gmail, with one big catch
Proton recently launched a new feature that allows users to access and send emails from their Gmail account directly within Proton Mail. This new feature imports the user's latest Gmail messages…
One simple browser setting can help block shady websites
…But, oddly enough, these apps won’t force you to use secure connections (HTTPS) by default. This type of connection was a major upgrade for security when it launched; nosy individuals could…
Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
…The Davuluri memo follows many months of criticism lobbed at Microsoft for a poor user experience and AI features no one really wants. Microsoft has been forced to scale back its ambitions…
Aliro wants to fix the smart lock's dumbest problem
…Each brand wants you to use its own app. Your modern lock may have replaced that messy ring of keys, but now you’re fumbling through apps instead—one for the front…
Tested: IPVanish checks all the right boxes for a VPN
…From rolling out apps for more platforms to adding features such as a secure browser and double-hop; the service is obviously working hard to not only keep up with the rest…
Windows 11's latest beta adds haptic feedback for mice and touchpads
…The biggest new feature in Build 26220.8148 (Beta Channel) and Build 26300.8155 (Dev Channel) is built-in support for haptic feedback for "compatible input devices," meaning you'll feel subtle…
Privacy is the linchpin of Apple’s AI relaunch
One of the most promising new AI features Apple announced during Monday’s WWDC keynote is also among the scariest: the ability for Apple’s Passwords app to replace your weak and…