The latest Dell 14 Premium picks up where the XPS model left off, as a sleek and modern workstation for professionals and power users....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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The Dell Pro Plus earbuds provide outstanding call clarity, solid noise reduction, and a marathon battery - ideal for hybrid and office work....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Here's how to adjust your router settings to boost your internet speed - no expensive upgrades needed....
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When asked a simple support question, ChatGPT's customer support bot hallucinates what the generative AI app can and can't do....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Uber is offering a new way to earn money without needing to set foot in your car....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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The Waze vs. Google Maps debate has raged for years - here's the verdict after testing both....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Google's AI image editor, Nano Banana, is coming to a new lineup of applications. I tried it out for myself, and it surprised me....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Which flagship phone should you buy in 2025? Here's how Apple and Samsung's top-tier models compare....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Almost all internet plans will see a $5 a month increase starting later this year....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Dial these secret short codes on your phone to unlock hidden settings, secret menus, and powerful features most users never discover....
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Published on: 2025-10-17
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Just enrolled another computer just now. If you are a free subscriber to the newsletter, you received a recap of all of the Windows 10 end of life information you missed out on that was included in the Plus newsletter over the last several weeks. And if you happen to...
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Published on: 2025-10-16
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I’ve updated the master patch list here. Please note I am not recommending installing updates at this time, we are just testing and reporting. Not seeing anything trending yet at this time but it’s still a bit early for issues to start bubbling up for desktop systems. We’re still working through...
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Published on: 2025-10-15
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I call today the “unofficial” end of life of Windows 10. As the reality is that for many folks we will be receiving updates for at least one, up to three years of security updates, let alone the options with Opatch. Don’t panic if you haven’t received the ESU offer,...
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Published on: 2025-10-14
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It’s not just Copilot that’s becoming oppressive. Is the message above helpful, or coercive? Apparently, everyday, ordinary, plain advertising just doesn’t work any longer....
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Published on: 2025-10-14
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ISSUE 22.41 • 2025-10-13 MICROSOFT 365 By Peter Deegan The release of a new Microsoft 365 subscription plan is good news, although Microsoft is surprisingly reluctant to say that. Whenever Microsoft announces changes in plans — especially “simplifying” pricing — it’s usually a sure sign of a price increase in...
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Published on: 2025-10-13
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FREEWARE SPOTLIGHT By Deanna McElveen Some programs stand the test of time like a fine wine, while other programs last about as long as potato salad. Today, we’ll take a peek at a 20-year-old file-copy program that hasn’t been updated in 15 of those years — because it doesn’t need...
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Published on: 2025-10-13
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ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley There’s no question that multi-factor authentication strengthens online logins and makes it more difficult for the bad guys to gain access to vital assets. But a recent breakdown of an internal vendor process put accountants and clients at risk. You all know that I’m a...
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Published on: 2025-10-13
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APPLE By Will Fastie > Now that Apple’s “OS 26” versions are out, I decided to examine Apple’s macOS update process on my Mac mini, now named “Orchard.” There was one thing in particular I wanted to check out, which I’ll detail at the end of the article. In general,...
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Published on: 2025-10-13
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Not to worry. There are several ways to get Windows 11 24H2. Use the GRC incontrol tool to set your machine to be at Windows 11 24H2. Then be patient and it should ultimately offer it up. Or go to UUP dump and find the Windows 11 released version, Download...
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Published on: 2025-10-10
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ISSUE 22.40.1 • 2025-10-09 By Susan Bradley Social media is replete with complaints about how Microsoft shoves feature releases and updates, and reboots computers, at will. It makes me shake my head. It’s as if everyone were thinking they had no control over the process at all. That’s not true....
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Published on: 2025-10-09
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