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Best free password managers 2026: 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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Raycast is finally on Windows, and it totally changed how I use my PC
Raycast is a superpower once you get comfortable with it—and its best features are completely free!
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Fastest VPN 2026: Expert picks of the top 5 VPN speed demons
If you have the need, the need for VPN speed, we've got recommendations about the best choices for you.
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Best password managers: 6 trustworthy options
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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I did a 1-week social media detox. These 4 immediate benefits surprised me
Whether you generally enjoy using social media or not, doing so is having an impact on your life. With this in mind, I decided to take a week off to see what, if any, differences it would make. And the results were, quite frankly, astonishing.
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Share your calendar in Outlook to cut down on scheduling emails
Instead of going back and forth over email about your availability, you can simply share your calendar in Microsoft Outlook.
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I failed at spotting AI slop videos. Can you do better?
I did far worse than I expected. I think a lot of people will do just as bad.
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I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I would buy DLC for Windows 11
No hate mail please—I mean a specific kind of additional content that would be worth everyone’s time.
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Use Microsoft Excel data types to save unnecessary typing
You can use Microsoft Excel data types to save you manually typing out stats.
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The best PC games of 2025 (that don't need a graphics card)
You don't need a $2,000 graphics card to play the best new games. Here are ten great new titles from the first half of 2025 that'll run on almost anything, and don't cost much either.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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Best VPNs for Android: 5 top picks for phones and tablets
PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
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Best antivirus software 2026: These 8 apps keep your PC safe
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
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Copilot+ laptops can now automatically create captions in Word and PowerPoint
Now you don't have to describe everything that appears in the images in your documents.
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How to follow Santa's journey around the world
Choose between Google Santa Tracker and Norad tracks Santa.
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From media centers to Kali Linux: How to dual boot on Raspberry Pi
A Raspberry Pi multiboot lets you pick Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, or MX Linux at startup without changing SD cards.
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Two free websites I actually use to work faster on my PC
Here we show you two practical and helpful websites to make your life easier.
How-To
Meet Upscayl: This free AI tool turns blurry photos into high-detail images
Upscayl uses AI technology to scale images to a larger format. The open source tool adds sharpness and brings details to light. There are several modes and models to choose from.
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32-bit support on Steam is now cancelled
In the future, you will need to run a 64-bit version of Windows on your computer.
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ChatGPT rolls out a Spotify Unwrapped-like annual summary of your chats
ChatGPT's annual summary shows, among other things, how many long lines of thought your chats generated during the year.