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ExpressVPN drops to $2.79/mo: A great deal on our favorite VPN
Save 78% on ExpressVPN's 2-year plan with an extra 4 free months. We tested it and loved it, giving it our Editors' Choice award.
News Analysis
The $20 AI subscription era has become untenable
Big changes to GitHub’s Copilot AI subscriptions are a sign of things to come for flat-rate ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini users.
News
Oxford study: 'Friendly' AI chatbots are less accurate, more sycophantic
Oxford Internet Institute research shows warm-tuned AI models make more mistakes and reinforce misconceptions.
News
Samsung says the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027 and beyond
Samsung's semiconductor chief told analysts the gap between memory supply and demand will widen further in 2027.
Reviews
AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a lot for it.
Updated
Best password managers: 6 trustworthy options
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.
News Analysis
Google is quietly moving toward ads in Gemini
There aren’t any ads in the standalone Gemini app yet, but Google execs are circling the idea.
Reviews
Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
Underwhelming features, weak antivirus protection, and potentially showstopping bugs tank Trend Micro Maximum Security's appeal.
Deal
A year of Bitdefender Plus antivirus protection is now 50% off
Originally $70, you can now get a year of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus for just $35. That covers 3 devices and 200 MB of monthly VPN usage per device.
News Analysis
ChatGPT has a ‘goblin’ obsession. Now we know why
Why did OpenAI instruct its latest GPT models to never, ever talk about goblins, gremlins, and other diminutive creatures? Here’s the reason.
How-To
ChatGPT isn't a mind-reader. Use this prompt for better results
Got a complex task for AI? You’ll get better results by breaking it down first. This prompt will get you started.
Feature
Stop changing weak passwords. Start replacing them with passkeys
The best way to celebrate World Password Day is to replace your passwords all together.
News Analysis
Rude to ChatGPT? Don't be surprised if it gets weird
An AI model in a high well-being “state” is more likely to stay positive and engaged, while “unhappy” models may try to evade negative interactions.
Tip
Your old prompts won't work with GPT-5.5. Try these instead
If you're using long and overly specific prompts with ChatGPT's latest model, you're doing it wrong.
News
Google just patched 30 high-risk Chrome security vulnerabilities
Google fixed 30 security vulnerabilities in Chrome, including 4 critical use-after-free bugs. You should update as soon as you can.
Deal
NordVPN Plus is now 76% off for 2 years (plus 3 free extra months)
Score this top-rated VPN for $3.59/month, which includes a full VPN, ad/malware blocking, and password manager for up to 10 devices.
Opinion
ChatGPT and Claude tried to book my dinner. It got clunky fast
ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini may be aces at coding, but they’re less than magical when it comes to booking a table for three.
Feature
Can a photo fool Windows Hello face ID? I tested it on my laptop
Facial recognition on laptops has come a long way in the last decade, and Windows Hello is more secure than you may think.
Reviews
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
McAfee+ Ultimate offers strong antivirus protection and a vast array of online protections, but its apps, services, and tools could use more polish.
News
Microsoft's smarter Outlook taps AI agents to save you time
Microsoft is now placing an agentic AI-powered Outlook client into its "Frontier" program for businesses to try, with some truly time-saving prompts that can simplify your calendar and inbox.
Reviews
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
Avast offers several paid antivirus suites, but its Premium Security software keeps its focus on protecting your PC while online—and by extension, you as well.
News Analysis
GitHub Copilot's price shakeup could end cheap AI coding as we know it
We’re seeing the beginning of the end for flat-rate AI plans, starting with GitHub switching to usage-based pricing for its Copilot AI plans.
News
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 is faster, smarter, and a step toward its 'super app'
GPT-5.5 is OpenAI's most capable AI model yet and it's rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users.
Best Picks
Best antivirus for Windows PC in 2026: 7 apps to keep your PC safe
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
News Analysis
A ChatGPT phone with agents would blow up your mobile bill
Some AI agents on a ChatGPT phone would likely run locally, but those that don't won't be cheap.
Reviews
Bitdefender Total Security review: Great, easy to use protection
Bitdefender offers superb antivirus and malware defense, but this mid-tier security suite is oddly stingy in a key regard: VPN support.
News
Chrome 147 update fixes two high-risk security vulnerabilities
The latest Chrome 147 security update patches 19 security vulnerabilities, two of which are high risk and one medium risk.
Updated
McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature
McAfee Total Protection offers strong antivirus, network, and online protection, but its password manager needs improvement.
Opinion
Claude Dispatch is the future. Brace for the quota shock
Claude’s remote-control Dispatch feature came to the rescue after a missed automation, while also taking a big bite of my usage allowance.
News
Intel's CPU supply is recovering just in time for the agentic AI wave
Intel told analysts its CPU shortage is improving, with agentic AI's growing emphasis on CPUs adding to near-term demand.
Feature
I put Microsoft's new Copilot tools to work in Office. It performed like an eager intern
The versions of Copilot within Microsoft 365 have recently been upgraded to act on your documents, rather than suggest changes. But Copilot for Microsoft 365 still has some key weaknesses.
News Analysis
Flat-rate AI plans are cracking, and Claude Code could be the next victim
Anthropic briefly yanked Claude Code from the list of features on its Claude Pro plan. An exec says it was just a test, but the writing's on the wall.
News
You don't need extra antivirus on Windows 11, Microsoft officially says
In a blog post, Microsoft says Defender is enough for most Windows 11 users. No extra antivirus needed if you keep defaults enabled and update regularly.
Reviews
Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
Feature
The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC
You could end up shortening the life of one key component in your PC. (And the tool won’t even work as intended, either.)
News
A LEGO fan vibe-coded a brick-finding tool with Codex
Looking for a better way to pinpoint the precise LEGO bricks he needed, a tech writer turned to OpenAI’s Codex for help.
News
Firefox 150 turns its PDF viewer into a real PDF editor
Firefox 150 adds page reordering, exporting, and image saving to its built-in PDF viewer, plus split-view improvements and several security fixes.
Feature
Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus security enough for normal people?
See where Windows Security stands tall and where it falls short for regular, daily use.
News Analysis
ChatGPT’s new image model turned my article into handwriting
Images 2.0 is easily the best text-rendering image model I’ve seen yet.
News Analysis
Flat-rate AI plans are broken. Blame AI agents
Citing the explosive growth of agentic workflows, GitHub just slammed the brakes on its flat-rate Copilot AI plans. It’s a symptom of a wider problem.
Feature
Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now
Here’s why you need antivirus even if you only do “safe” things on your PC.
Feature
Bing is the anti-AI search engine you should be using
Don't waste your time poring through AI search summaries of what you want to buy. AI makes mistakes and consumes resources. Replace Google with Bing and dive into human-generated responses, fast.
Tip
This prompt trick forces AI to stop flattering you and think harder
Worried your AI chatbot is just "yessing" you? Here's a prompt that will make it challenge its own assumptions.
Reviews
Norton VPN review: Simple, speedy, and better than ever
Norton VPN Standard is a standalone offering from the security giant that provides good speeds and streaming access at an affordable price.
News Analysis
I tried Claude Design for half an hour. I’m already locked out for a week
With a single prompt, Anthropic’s new design tool created an elaborate webpage design in minutes. Those minutes cost me an entire week of Claude Design usage.
Updated
Perplexity priced me out of its OpenClaw clone
Designed to run 24/7 on a Mac mini, Perplexity's Personal Computer lets AI agents take charge of your system—if you're a big spender.
Feature
Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy
While Chrome is a popular browser, it tends to collect a lot of data about its users. Here is how to help minimize what it collects and make your browsing experience more private.
How-To
Windows has a built-in ransomware shield. Most people never turn it on
Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.
News Analysis
Adobe and Canva want their AI agents to replace your creative workflow
Adobe Firefly AI Assistant and Canva AI 2.0 use conversational agents to automate creative workflows across all of their respective applications.
News Analysis