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Best Windows backup software 2026 for PCs and laptops
The best free and paid backup software for Windows 10/11 file backup, full-image restore, and disaster recovery.
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Firefox is now the last major browser that still supports uBlock Origin
Firefox says it will keep supporting uBlock Origin even as Microsoft Edge and other Chromium browsers phase it out under Manifest V3.
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Microsoft is cutting off new Office features on Windows 10 soon
Microsoft 365 Apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will stop getting new features on Windows 10 as early as this month.
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Windows 10's latest patch keeps your Secure Boot certificates on track
Microsoft's KB5120249 update is rolling out now, with fixes for backup failures and expanded Secure Boot certificate coverage.
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I found a prompt that keeps AI agents from taking tasks too far
Worried about AI agents like ChatGPT Work having too much freedom? This prompt prevents them from going further than you intended.
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Lovable’s $400M funding show vibe coding means business
The Sweden-based Lovable announced a big series C investment, underscoring the market has confidence in vibe-coding for companies big and small.
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Microsoft Edge is about to lose uBlock Origin, too
The Microsoft Edge browser is moving away from the Manifest V2 browser extensions foundation, which will essentially end support for the excellent uBlock Origin adblocker.
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AltTabby puts a fresh spin on Windows' Alt+Tab shortcut
Stardock Software has introduced its latest utility to spice up Windows: AltTabby, which redefines the Alt+Tab shortcut with additional configuration options.
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Microsoft's August update fixes a Windows flaw that's already being attacked
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday security update addresses 42 critical vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and Exchange Server.
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Tired of the 'Try the new Outlook' button? Disable it with this tweak
Here's how to permanently remove the "Try the new Outlook" toggle from classic Outlook using a simple registry edit.
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Gmail offers fully encrypted email. But better alternatives exist
Your email isn’t as private as you might assume—and you should look outside Google if you want to change that.
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Don't want AI in your browser? Firefox now lets you shut it off
Firefox offers a kill switch to disable translations, chatbots and other AI features with a single click.
News Analysis
Your Claude-generated text will soon include AI watermarks
The invisible watermarks will appear in any Claude-processed content, in compliance with new EU regulations.
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Breached: Valve warns Steam hardware buyers to watch for scams
Valve warns that leaked information could be used in fraud attempts.
Tip
There's a one-click way to email an open Office file. Most people miss it
Skip drafting emails and attaching files manually. Enable the one-click Email button in Microsoft Office's Quick Access Toolbar instead.
Reviews
EaseUS Todo Backup 2026 review: A 700GB backup in 13 minutes is hard to argue with
Slick, super capable, and easy to use, Todo Backup 2026 remains one of our favorite backup suites despite minimal changes and upkeep.
Feature
You’re being lazy with passwords the wrong way
Reusing passwords is the risky kind of shortcut. A password manager lets you do less work while keeping every account better protected.
News Analysis
OpenAI pumps the brakes on new Astra model over cybersecurity concerns
The unreleased Astra model may possess “critical” cybersecurity abilities, OpenAI warns.
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OpenAI is finally killing ChatGPT's text chat limits for free users
ChatGPT Free and Go users aren't just getting unlimited text chats, but also a new default model in GPT-5.6 Luna.
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