Certain Linux commands are no longer maintained for a number of reasons - including security vulnerabilities. Here's the list....
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Published on: 2026-01-14
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Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level....
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Published on: 2026-01-14
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Between the three biggest mobile carriers in the US, here's which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal....
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Budget-friendly headphones are a dime a dozen, so what makes the Haylou S40s worthy of buying? Here's my verdict....
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Naya went to Kickstarter to fund its second product launch - a modular keyboard that connects with its module lineup....
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Rugged phone cases may protect your phone from falls, but this device keeps it tethered to prevent drops in the first place....
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Published on: 2026-01-14
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I replaced my AirTags with a Bluetooth tracker that's functional, long-lasting, and Android-friendly
The Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual finder tags are water- and dust-resistant, lasting up to 20 months, and attach securely to almost any surface....
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Published on: 2026-01-14
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On paper, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 may look eerily similar to the midrange Px7 S3. But the price bump is easily justified....
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These iOS settings stop apps from watching your activity and serving up creepy, hyper-targeted ads....
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Published on: 2026-01-14
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If you see an SOS sign at the top of your phone, don't panic....
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Published on: 2026-01-14
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It’s the first of the year and the first updates for 2026 So what’s out today? And yes, you aren’t hallucinating – there are Office updates out today. Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2: KB5074109 [Secure Boot] Starting with this update, Windows quality updates include a subset of high confidence device...
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Published on: 2026-01-13
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ISSUE 23.02 • 2026-01-12 PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston One of the biggest frustrations of tech life is when your Internet service provider (ISP) goes down at random intervals — or there’s no ISP anywhere near your home or office. You may live or work in an urban area where...
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Published on: 2026-01-12
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WINDOWS 11 By Lance Whitney Need to set up your Microsoft 365 or Office files, settings, and customizations on a brand-new computer? Here are the steps I had to take. I recently bought a new Windows laptop to replace my old one. Though I like the boost in speed and...
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Published on: 2026-01-12
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WINDOWS 11 By Mary Branscombe You can quickly reset Windows settings and defaults without reinstalling or losing data — but here’s what you need to do first. If you’re thinking of starting off the new year by spring-cleaning your PC — or maybe sorting out some long-term annoyances with your...
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Published on: 2026-01-12
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ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley The end of one year and the beginning of the next is a celebrated milestone, which is why some of us pundits recommend using some of that festive time to review your tech and tame it. Privacy is always top of mind, and it’s tempting...
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Published on: 2026-01-12
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Clearly, you are not alone. This is why I am urging everyone to just be patient as the ball swings back from the edge to the middle, where we will truly want AI for some things and some tasks, but not for all things and especially not shoved at us....
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Published on: 2026-01-09
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ISSUE 23.01.1 • 2026-01-08 By Susan Bradley The holidays are behind us, so now we can get back to business as usual. You know — when to pause updates so we can test and evaluate the January patches. Thus, the MS-DEFCON goes up to level 2. For those of you...
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Published on: 2026-01-08
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Sometimes browsers give us too many choices or don’t make defaults obvious. Edge wants to display “pretty URLs” and hide the actual URL For example, if you go to YouTube and copy a URL to another browser window, it puts in the title rather than the raw URL. But you...
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Published on: 2026-01-07
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Intel has a lot riding on any announcement it makes these days, so its presentation about the new Core Ultra 3 Series processors at CES 2026, which began yesterday, is of importance. 14 models were introduced covering a wide range of configurations. These new chips have the Panther Lake architecture,...
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Published on: 2026-01-06
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ISSUE 23.01 • 2026-01-05 EDITORIAL By Will Fastie To begin 2026, we bring you our best advice about keeping your PC spit-polished and ready for another year of hard work. The article “Let your PC start the new year right!” has been a staple around here for years. The tradition...
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Published on: 2026-01-05
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