Keep your holiday haul safe with a 4-pack of AirTags for just $65
If you got some new gear for Christmas and want to keep it safe, you can two one of two things: Never leave the house or track it with an AirTag. And since you have…
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Think your data’s safe? Not if you’re missing these 7 backup essentials
Backing up data seems straightforward enough, but it’s easy to overlook critical steps that ensure your data is safe, secure, and easily retrievable. Here are the top things to consider when drawing up a data…
Windows 10 expires today. These options can keep your PC safe
Windows 10’s end of support date finally lands today. Microsoft is making sure the still-large number of active Windows 10 users are aware of their options to keep their PC secure. Last month, the company…
Are free VPNs safe to use online?
Keeping yourself safe online can feel like an increasingly difficult challenge. One solution is to use a VPN to encrypt your data when online, but this isn’t as simple a fix as it first sounds.…
Prime Day just made staying safe online 70% cheaper
I like picking up practical deals during big sale periods. So, with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasting until 11:59pm PT tonight, I’ve been hunting for bargains on less splashy items—like security software. Turns out,…
PayPal and Spotify scam emails are on the rise. Here’s how to stay safe
Both PayPal and Spotify have made negative headlines in recent weeks. In late August, a data leak of 15.8 million PayPal accounts appeared for sale on the web. More recently, Spotify went live with a…
Firmware is the weak link in your PC’s security. Here’s how to stay safe
Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the critical operations of…
I use public Wi-Fi despite the risks. Here’s how I keep safe
We’ve all heard about the risks of public Wi-Fi networks, which might make anyone want to avoid it altogether. In theory, that’s what I should do, but in practice, I still end up logging in…
Traveling with a laptop can be scary. These 5 tips will keep yours safe
Feature These safety tips are tried and true! Australian Editor, PCWorld Jun 19, 2025 3:30 am PDT Taking a laptop with you when you travel means you have the convenience of your work or entertainment…
Researchers cause GitLab AI developer assistant to turn safe code malicious
Marketers promote AI-assisted developer tools as workhorses that are essential for today’s software engineer. Developer platform GitLab, for instance, claims its Duo chatbot can “instantly generate a to-do list” that eliminates the burden of “wading…