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Zero Creatives/Getty Images Microsoft really, really, really doesn’t want you to upgrade your old Windows 10 PC to Windows 11.  That’s the logic behind the strict hardware compatibility requirements the company imposed when it launched the new operating system in 2021. If you try to install Windows 11 on a computer with a CPU from […] More

Just_Super/Getty Images Anthropic, maker of the Claude family of large language models, this week updated its policy for safety controls over its software to reflect what it says is the potential for malicious actors to exploit the AI models to automate cyber attacks.  The PDF document, detailing the company’s “responsible scaling policy,” outlines several procedural […] More

Protecting your privacy online is a necessity in today’s world, and a virtual private network (VPN) is an excellent way to begin.VPNs provide tunnels that mask your online communication by issuing you an IP from another location, encrypting data, and disguising your online activities. They make it harder for third parties to track you, making you less likely to become a victim of eavesdropping, a data breach, or for your personal information to be exploited by marketers. The choices out there for VPNs are endless, but some are more trustworthy than others. The easiest way to see if a particular VPN is the right option for you is to sign up for a free trial. Many VPN companies now allow potential customers to test them out for free for a set amount of time. In most cases, we recommend you choose a trial over a free VPN service, as many free offerings require you to agree to data collection and targeted advertising. That said, you must sign up if you want a trial, so take note of the money-back guarantee period and cancel before you are charged.Also: The best VPN services you can buyWhat is the best VPN trial right now?Our top pick is Proton VPN More

Peach_iStock/Getty Images It’s been around two years since passkeys came onto the scene, and the technology has come a long way in making the world a passwordless place. Yet, one feature that’s been absent is the ability to import or export passkeys between devices. That is set to change, as the FIDO Alliance — the working group […] More

Milamai/Getty Images A series of new features rolling out today will hopefully make your Android device less attractive to thieves.  Earlier this year, Google teased a new AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android phones. Google explained that the feature uses motion sensors to detect theft in progress and immediately locks the screen. That feature is […] More

Milamai/Getty Images A series of new features rolling out today will hopefully make your Android device less attractive to thieves.  Earlier this year, Google teased a new AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android phones. Google explained that the feature uses motion sensors to detect theft in progress and immediately locks the screen. That feature is […] More

Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images If you’re a Gmail user (there are nearly 2 billion of us), you’ll want to be aware of a new “super realistic AI scam.” In a recent blog post, Microsoft solutions consultant Sam Mitrovic shared how he recently encountered a scam attempt that was surprisingly real. Also: Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine […] More