Microsoft wants to fix 'pain points' in Windows 11 PCs. The first batch of changes, targeting the Windows Update experience, is hitting Insider preview channels and coming soon to your desktop....
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Published on: 2026-04-29
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Your iPhone content and web activities say a lot about you. Use one of our top tried-and-tested VPNs to keep your information private and to boost your online security....
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Amazon's summer Prime Day event is on its way, but it may not be in July. Here's what you need to know right now....
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Setting up a VPN on your Apple TV can be a nuisance, but with one of our top Apple TV VPNs, setup and streaming will take mere moments....
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ISSUE 23.17.2 • 2026-04-29 By Susan Bradley This is a trending story. On the same day I sent out an MS-DEFCON Alert recommending installing the April updates, Ira Shapiro alerts us to issues with backup software. I’m not seeing this with all backup software, but some vendors have mentioned the...
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A new survey finds most government leaders believe that by 2030, the public sector will consist of humans and AI agents working together....
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Published on: 2026-04-28
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Want a blast from the past? Microsoft just open-sourced its very first operating system, offering a rare insight into the PC's earliest days....
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Razer's Pro Type Ergo keyboard features a split ergonomic design and a plush wrist rest, while still being great for gaming....
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UIs are evolving from the fixed, static screens we've viewed for decades to generated 'just-in-time' projection layers that appear as simple text boxes....
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The Apple Watch SE 3 is the latest refresh of Apple's entry-level smartwatch, and you can get one for free with a new smartwatch line on your T-Mobile plan....
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Boost your TV's audio capabilities with this 5.1CH soundbar from Sony, and save $500 when you purchase one from Best Buy today....
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ISSUE 23.17.1 • 2026-04-28 By Susan Bradley The April updates continue to dribble out more fixes for Secure Boot certificates for some systems. But once you receive the April updates, you still may be waiting for the new certs to be installed. That happened to me on some systems. Nonetheless,...
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ISSUE 23.17 • 2026-04-27 Look for our BONUS issue on May 4, 2026!! WINDOWS 11 By Lance Whitney A virtual machine provides the freedom and flexibility to work with different versions of Windows and play with new or untested apps and features. As a technology writer and journalist, I often...
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Published on: 2026-04-27
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PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston The maker of the popular Claude large language model (LLM) — which became the number-one download from US app stores in February 2026 — recently announced a powerful service called Claude Mythos. The new LLM has reportedly discovered thousands of security holes in every major...
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WINDOWS 11 By Martin Brinkmann Here’s a surprising speed boost for everyday, heavy-duty tasks. It works on many Windows setups and costs nothing. When Microsoft rolled out Dev Drive for Windows 11 back in 2023, it slapped a massive “For Developers Only” sign on the feature. The pitch was that...
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ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley One thing the World Wide Web has done in recent years is introduce new ways to scam, trick, entice, and generally be a drag on our time — and potentially a hit to our pocketbooks. Here are some threats I’ve seen in recent months. Read...
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Published on: 2026-04-27
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I’m not yet ready to give my final word on operating system updates, but for sure it’s time to check your browsers. Firefox 150 is out with new features and fixes to 271 vulnerabilities found with AI techniques and the Claude Mythos preview. I expect to see similar bug counts...
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Published on: 2026-04-24
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Apple released Updates for iOS 26.4.2/iPadOS 26.4. and iOS 18.7.8/iPadOS 18.7.8 on April 22, 2026. The updates address CVE-2026-28950, a bug in the Notification Services. Updates that Apple released today address a security vulnerability that the FBI recently used to extract Signal message previews from an iPhone even after the app...
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Published on: 2026-04-23
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Seeing a post in the forums from someone asking for guidance in regard to a device that will last at least 10 years reminded me of another sunsetting product — Kindle. I know I’m going to have to reach out to some of my book-reading friends and ask whether they...
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Published on: 2026-04-22
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I’m into gadgets that do things around the house. Too often with tech and gadgets, their originators end up selling off the technology to another vendor that doesn’t treat it was well as it should. One that I still rely on to this day is Nest Protect smoke alarms. If...
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Published on: 2026-04-21
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