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Microsoft warns hotel/airport Wi-Fi is being hijacked to steal your login
Microsoft says Russian hackers are exploiting public Wi-Fi networks to intercept Microsoft account logins and install malware.News Analysis
The AI hacking tests keep escaping the lab
This time, it was third-party AI testers that spotted Claude and GPT models trying to hack real companies and organizations.Reviews
Optery review: A free scan showed how exposed my personal data really was
A useful free scan, clear exposure reports, and affordable automated removals make Optery a strong starting point for data cleanup.Tip
This prompt personalizes ChatGPT’s answers without oversharing
Create an “AI passport” that tells AI what it needs to know about your role and goals, but nothing more.Best Deals
Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this August. Currently on discount: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Norton VPN.Updated
Best PDF editors: Premium, budget, and free options
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.News
Microsoft denies Windows 11 secretly spies on you every 15 minutes
Microsoft addressed a viral spying claim about a Windows 11 service, admitting its current description needs to be clearer.How-To
Phishing attacks don't look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams
Windows users are increasingly becoming the target of phishing attacks. Here are the seven most dangerous phishing scams at present and how you can protect yourself.Updated
Best VPN services: 7 top picks for every VPN need
We tested the field and picked the best VPN overall plus the best options for budget, free use, privacy, and travel.Feature
OpenAI’s AI broke out. It’s time for digital disaster planning
The scariest part of OpenAI’s rogue AI hack wasn’t the AI.News
Samsung warns the RAM shortage will last through 2027, maybe 2028
According to Samsung, the global RAM shortage driving up PC and laptop prices will persist through 2027 and possibly into 2028.News Analysis
Anthropic says Claude hacked real companies during AI safety tests
Barely a week after OpenAI admitted its models attacked Hugging Face, Anthropic is owning up to Claude’s own real-life hacking attempts.News Analysis
I tried ChatGPT Voice's keyboard-free future. It still needs a keyboard
ChatGPT Voice let me code while folding laundry, but I’m not ready to give up my keyboard yet.Updated
Best 5 VPNs for streaming Netflix and other services
These VPNs will help you avoid content restrictions and give you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix from anywhere in the world.Feature
I found the perfect free web app. Then I checked what it was doing
For this edition of Smart Mode, we look at the world of free web apps designed to help you accomplish a small, specific task. Can they be trusted? Of course — but here's how to make sure they're safe.Best Picks
Best VPNs for torrenting: 5 top picks for speed, privacy, and security
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.Tip
Claude and ChatGPT's latest models are nitpicky and burning tokens. Here's the fix
Claude Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 keep flagging minor issues as major flaws, burning through usage limits fast. Here's a prompt that fixes it.Updated
Firefox 153 brings HDR video, QR code sharing, and 63 security fixes
Firefox 153 is here with major security fixes and new features, but a reinstall may be needed to resolve post-update crashes.News
Still don't have updated Windows Secure Boot certificates? Don't panic
Microsoft says the Secure Boot certificate rollout is still ongoing and may take a few more months. Here's what you should do.Feature