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Wait! Instead of throwing away that old PC, try one of these 20 fun projects

Do you have an ancient laptop or desktop just lying around? Transform that aging PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, ...
PCMag

These 34 Hidden Features Make Windows 11 So Much Better

Windows 11 is packed with powerful features and hidden settings that many users overlook. Discover these lesser-known tools ...
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How to create and remember every password you have | What the Tech?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Some of the biggest companies are trying to kill passwords for good so here’s a way to create and remember every password you have. Hackers don’t break into most ...
Cult of Mac

Manage all your logins the smart way with Apple’s free Passwords app

The time has come to stop using the same passwords and use a password manager. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The Apple Passwords app makes it easier than ever to save login details for your apps ...
CNET

Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
ZDNet

OpenAI's Codex Desktop can run your computer now - and has its own browser

Codex Desktop expands from coding into full productivity workflows. Automation can generate images, charts, and workflow outputs. The tool is still aimed at developers despite the broader productivity ...
The New York Times

I’m a Security Expert. I Don’t Know Any of My Passwords.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
Wall Street Journal

How to Find Out Whether Your Computer Is Part of a Botnet—and What to Do About It

WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down why residential proxy software is so bad, and how to check whether the malware is installed on your home network. Photo: Sean Havey The price might be right, but if ...
The New York Times

How to Make Your Old Computer Feel New Again

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
CNBC

Anthropic says Claude can now use your computer to finish tasks for you in AI agent push

Anthropic is trialling a feature that lets users send prompts to Claude from a smartphone. Claude will complete the task on its own on a person's computer. Anthropic's product underscores its push ...
Ars Technica

Claude Code can now take over your computer to complete tasks

Anthropic is joining the increasingly crowded field of companies with AI agents that can take direct control of your local computer desktop. The company has announced that Claude Code (and its more ...
The Next Web

Meta’s Manus AI agent arrives on your desktop to take on OpenClaw

Manus’s new desktop app can read, edit, and act on files and applications directly on a user’s machine. The launch puts Meta’s AI agent ambitions in direct competition with the open-source tool that ...