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Google’s search business officially ruled as illegal monopoly • Google will likely appeal, but until then it must endure bearing a black mark in the eyes of the public.

Intel’s crashing CPU nightmare, explained • Intel’s rapidly dying CPUs mark the biggest hardware scandal since the Pentium FDIV bug.

Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox • Phishing scams don’t just happen on the internet anymore.

Windows 11 strikes again with pop-up that can’t be disabled • It’s enough that we have to deal with Microsoft’s pop-ups. But when they can’t be turned off? That’s just unacceptable.

Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras — here’s what you can do • Tech-savvy thieves are finding new ways to circumvent wireless networked security cameras like Ring and Nest.

Hey, Logitech, every mouse should be a forever mouse • A product that you pay for should be supported, period, without the need for an ongoing payment.

Chrome now warns of resource-hogging tabs—here’s how to enable this feature • The new feature is currently hidden in the latest beta version of the Google Chrome browser.

Did you know Microsoft tried to scrap Windows and start over? • Microsoft ambitiously attempted to create an alternate operating system without any Windows code.

Don’t buy AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs before knowing these seven key details • This launch is more complicated than you might think.

Asus ProArt PX13: Serious creative horsepower with the Ryzen AI 300 • AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series delivers incredible CPU performance.

Macrium Reflect Home 8: An exceptional imaging and backup program • This easy-to-use but feature-filled imaging backup program is a favorite and rivals R-Drive Image for long-lived success.

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP: A spectacular OLED monitor • The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP is an excellent 32-inch 4K OLED monitor capable of running at 480Hz at 1080p, too.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus: A competent Snapdragon X laptop • Wait for a sale on this one.

CyberGhost VPN: An easy-to-use VPN with a huge server network • When it comes to servers, CyberGhost can’t be beat.

THE 7 DEADLIEST WINDOWS SINS: DON’T BREAK YOUR PC! • IF YOU AVOID A FEW MISTAKES IN WINDOWS, YOUR SYSTEM CAN RUN SMOOTHLY AND EFFICIENTLY FOR A LONG TIME. WE SHOW YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO IN WINDOWS.

10 SIMPLE SECURITY ACTIONS THAT KEEP YOU MUCH SAFER ONLINE • THESE EVERYDAY ONLINE SECURITY TIPS ARE SIMPLE, FAST, EASY, AND FREE.

How to find lost gadgets (and avoid losing them) • Keep track of your phone, laptop, and other devices with these tips.

How to update all your Windows PC’s apps with a single click • It can be tedious to keep your software up to date under Windows. It’s a lot easier with this free third-party package manager tool.

Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo • Here’s a life hack for your smart TV: Use this button combo to activate a secret menu that can do some cool stuff.

5 ways to get Alexa to shut up • Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random “by the way” digressions? Help is here.

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