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Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers instead
Chrome and Edge are not the only browsers for your computer.
Reviews
FastStone Capture review: A powerful screenshot and video capture tool
FastStone Capture 10 is a very comprehensive screenshot tool that can capture images in many ways and with many extras.
News
The cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 will play D&D for real, and you can watch
The voice actors for all your favorite party members are getting together for a live tabletop session based on the video game
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Best online backup 2023: Carbonite, iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive, and more
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
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Microsoft Paint finally adds Photoshop-like transparency and layers
Once on the brink of forced retirement, Microsoft Paint is getting even more updates that increase its utility as an image editor.
How-To
Don't be scared: These simple UEFI BIOS tweaks make your PC better
The UEFI BIOS for motherboards have long been considered enthusiast territory only, but it's easy to tweak to improve your PC.
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The best project planning tools for pros: Monday, Microsoft Project, and more
Planning and implementing projects properly is helped by using the right software. We present the best planning tools.
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How to register your own domain name
Reserve a website name before someone else beats you to it. Here's how to do that using a domain name registrar service.
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Microsoft wants to stream PC Game Pass games, too
While Game Pass streaming is only available for Xbox games at the moment, internal Microsoft emails show that the company was working on streaming PC titles as well.
How-To
9 free AI tools that run locally on your PC
These clever AI tools can have a big impact by using elaborate models to tackle demanding tasks. The nine programs presented here have something in common besides AI: they are freely available.
Reviews
EaseUS PDF Editor review: Complete document control for individuals, teams
EaseUS PDF's full slate of tools enable you to efficiently edit, annotate, and secure your PDFs.
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Best free password managers 2023: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can result from using weak passwords. Shore up your defenses with one of these free password managers.
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Windows Photos' renaissance continues with new AI features
Microsoft Photos is testing background blur (or portrait mode) as well as AI-powered search. They're long overdue, but still welcome.
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Best PDF editors 2023: Our top picks
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
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Unity backlash: Why gamers and devs united against the popular game engine
The new per-installation charge coming to the Unity game engine has been met with universal condemnation across the game industry.
Reviews
CCleaner Professional review: Top-notch PC maintenance
CCleaner is likely a name that springs to mind when thinking about PC cleaner software and it remains one of the best you can buy for value and performance.
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Severe vulnerability found in all browsers, and it's being attacked
A vulnerability in the Webp image format is being exploited, leading major browsers to release swift updates.
How-To
50 programs that fix Windows problems with just a few clicks
All you need is the right software to quickly fix common Microsoft Windows headaches. Here are 50 ultra-handy tools.
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Adobe's Firefly AI art tools go live, but with a credit plan
Adobe has brought its Firefly generative AI tool out of beta, but with a complicate credit plan that will charge you free "credits" that will top up every month.
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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes critical Windows bugs, Word exploit
On Patch Tuesday in September, Microsoft eliminated a total of 59 security vulnerabilities. Among them are five vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.