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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Play-to-earn' games are the next target for crypto scammers
Scammers are setting up honey pot games, then draining the connected cryptocurrency wallets.
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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.
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.
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