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    Best VPNs for gaming 2023: Four great options
    Updated

    Best VPNs for gaming 2023: Four great options

    If you're looking for a good VPN to get your game on we've got recommendations for your needs.
    By Sam Singleton and Ian Paul 12 hours ago
    We love Bitdefender Total Security. Today only, get it for $20
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    We love Bitdefender Total Security. Today only, get it for $20

    Bitdefender comes loaded with top-notch security a ton of awesome features, and you can get it for 78% off in PCWorld's Software Store.
    By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 days ago
    Enpass review: An easy way to create strong, secure passwords
    Reviews

    Enpass review: An easy way to create strong, secure passwords

    Enpass is a solid password manager with strong basic features and multiple secure syncing options.
    By Michael Ansaldo 3 days ago
    Microsoft enlists AI to supercharge PC security and hinder hackers
    News

    Microsoft enlists AI to supercharge PC security and hinder hackers

    Security Copilot is Microsoft's AI tool to fight off hackers by identifying and responding to attacks using a specialized security version of the GPT-4 technology found in Bing Chat.
    By Mark Hachman 4 days ago
    Sorry, folks—2FA shouldn’t be treated as optional anymore
    Opinion

    Sorry, folks—2FA shouldn’t be treated as optional anymore

    In the wake of constant data breaches and even wholesale password manager failures, you need a second line of defense protecting your accounts.
    By Alaina Yee 4 days ago
    Password managers: Why I switched from free to paid premium
    Feature

    Password managers: Why I switched from free to paid premium

    You get what you pay for, and when it comes to online security, free password managers fall short.
    By Robert Strohmeyer 5 days ago
    Best VPNs for Android 2023: Our picks for phones and tablets
    Updated

    Best VPNs for Android 2023: Our picks for phones and tablets

    PCWorld's picks for the six best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
    By Ian Paul 5 days ago
    Best VPN for Amazon Fire TV Stick
    Updated

    Best VPN for Amazon Fire TV Stick

    Amazon's Fire TV Stick runs many apps including VPNs to watch shows from overseas services quickly and easily.
    By Sam Singleton and Ian Paul 6 days ago
    Windows PCs reveal hidden 'Acropalypse' screenshot info, but a fast fix is coming
    News

    Windows PCs reveal hidden 'Acropalypse' screenshot info, but a fast fix is coming

    Newly-discovered vulnerabilities in the Windows Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch mean it's possible to view cropped-out parts of images.
    By Michael Crider 1 week ago
    Journalists targeted by USB drives that explode in PCs
    News

    Journalists targeted by USB drives that explode in PCs

    A USB drive triggered a hidden explosive charge when it was plugged into a PC — luckily no one was hurt
    By Michael Crider 1 week ago
    Norton 360 Deluxe is the best Windows antivirus. Get it for just $19.99
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    Norton 360 Deluxe is the best Windows antivirus. Get it for just $19.99

    PCWorld's Software Store is selling the best security software around, Norton 360 Deluxe, for 73% off the usual price.
    By Brad Chacos 2 weeks ago
    I switched from LastPass to Bitwarden and I'm not going back
    Opinion

    I switched from LastPass to Bitwarden and I'm not going back

    After a string of high-profile LastPass security failures, I sought out a less problematic (and cheaper) password manager.
    By Michael Crider 2 weeks ago
    Best password managers 2023: Reviews of the top products
    Updated

    Best password managers 2023: Reviews of the top products

    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.
    By Michael Ansaldo 2 weeks ago
    Don’t use autofill on your password manager—especially if it’s Bitwarden
    Updated

    Don’t use autofill on your password manager—especially if it’s Bitwarden

    A Bitwarden feature that automatically fills in login info on recognized websites is vulnerable for exploit, but all password manager users should be careful.
    By Alaina Yee 2 weeks ago
    NordVPN review: Fast and packed with features
    Updated

    NordVPN review: Fast and packed with features

    NordVPN has it all: excellent performance and a solid set of features that will appeal to both novices and power users. All of this make it one of the best VPNs around.
    By Sam Singleton 2 weeks ago
    Brave Firewall + VPN arrives on Windows
    News

    Brave Firewall + VPN arrives on Windows

    Brave has expanded its Brave Firewall + VPN service from the smartphone to the PC, for just under $10 per month.
    By Mark Hachman 3 weeks ago
    'Play-to-earn' games are the next target for crypto scammers
    News

    'Play-to-earn' games are the next target for crypto scammers

    Scammers are setting up honey pot games, then draining the connected cryptocurrency wallets.
    By Michael Crider 3 weeks ago
    VPN by Google One is coming to all subscribers
    News

    VPN by Google One is coming to all subscribers

    All Google One tiers will receive VPN services, complements of Google, and including Windows. Google is adding a dark web report to help track personal information, too.
    By Mark Hachman 3 weeks ago
    Keeper review: The security-enthusiast's password manager
    Reviews

    Keeper review: The security-enthusiast's password manager

    While the popular password manager has made some welcome user-friendly updates, the integrity of your login credentials is still its top priority.
    By Michael Ansaldo 3 weeks ago
    Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
    Reviews

    Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection

    Avast's new One lineup offers solid value, good performance, and lots of features in a simplified interface.
    By Ian Paul 4 weeks ago
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