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How to protect Windows 10 and 11 PCs from ransomware

Ransomware is running rampant, but there are several ways individuals and admins can protect their Windows PCs. Here’s what to do.

By Preston Gralla

May 29, 202613 mins

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Stop buying Motorola Android phones

May 28, 20269 mins

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Total Android recall: Never lose an important notification again

May 27, 20268 mins

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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

By Preston Gralla

May 27, 202632 mins

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FAQ: What you need to know about expiring Windows Secure Boot certificates

By Andy Patrizio

May 26, 20269 mins

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Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows, Office, and Copilot

By Valerie Potter

May 26, 202616 mins

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Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

By Preston Gralla

May 26, 202679 mins

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Microsoft is working on a patch for 'YellowKey' attack on Bitlocker, offers temporary fix

By Maxwell Cooter

May 20, 20264 mins

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10 Android Circle to Search superpowers you probably never noticed

May 20, 202612 mins

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Microsoft May security patch fails for some due to boot partition size glitch

Consultants see the problem eating away at valuable patch resources because of a lack of Microsoft update hygiene.

By Evan Schuman

May 18, 2026 4 mins

Endpoint ProtectionWindows 11Windows Security

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can track what's changed.

By Dan Muse and Ken Mingis

May 15, 2026 6 mins

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8 critical questions about the Googlebook, Android, and ChromeOS

Google's new Googlebook laptops are plenty eye-catching — but it's what we don't yet know about the devices that may be most telling of all.

May 13, 2026 16 mins

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Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Here's what those enrolled in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program need to know about each monthly security update. Now updated for KB5082200, released on April 14, 2026.

By Preston Gralla

May 13, 2026 45 mins

BusinessSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

Improve communication in the workplace to grow your business

It’s no secret that poor communication is detrimental to your organization, but just how detrimental may come as a surprise.

Apr 29, 2020 6 mins

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WWDC: From NeXTStep for Apple to Apple’s next step for AI

Nearly 30 years ago, NeXT gave Apple modern foundations and developer momentum; now, the company needs a compelling AI story for developers to keep its ecosystem growing.

May 12, 2026 4 mins

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Give yourself an on-demand Android taskbar

With this inspired enhancement, desktop-level multitasking magic is never more than a tap away.

May 6, 2026 8 mins

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Stealthy malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to siphon SMS OTPs from enterprise PCs

A previously undocumented .NET trojan and its companion Pheno plugin allow attackers to capture mobile authentication codes from Windows systems without compromising the phone.

May 5, 2026 5 mins

Endpoint ProtectionMobile SecurityWindows Security

Windows shell spoofing vulnerability puts sensitive data at risk

A flaw remaining after the February patch of a zero day is already being exploited, and slow patch cycles in both government and enterprises are giving attackers the upper hand.

By Maxwell Cooter

May 1, 2026 5 mins

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25 great uses for an old Android device

We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 25 clever ways to put your old Android phone or tablet to good use.

May 1, 2026 26 mins

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Android reminders, reinvented

This is the Android reminders app you've been missing.

Apr 29, 2026 11 mins

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The smartest ways to sync your Android and computer clipboards

Ever wish you could copy on one device and then paste on another? You can — with the right touch of simple setup.

Apr 22, 2026 10 mins

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20 tricks for more efficient Android messaging

Save time and communicate more effectively with these easy-to-miss advanced options for Google Messages on Android.

Apr 17, 2026 26 mins

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Open source Euro-Office productivity suite to launch June 9

By Matthew Finnegan

May 29, 20264 mins

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Meta considers becoming a hyperscaler

By Maxwell Cooter

May 29, 20262 mins

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AI hiring monoculture is delivering racial bias at scale

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May 29, 20262 mins

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By Arnold Davick

May 22, 20262 mins

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May 22, 20262 mins

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May 18, 20262 mins

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May 18, 20262 mins

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Can AI be trusted to make financial decisions? Agentic AI pushes deeper into banking

May 12, 202635 mins

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AI Funding, NetSuite SuiteCloud, Microsoft OpenAI Deal Shifts | Ep. 81

By Arnold Davick

May 8, 20262 mins

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