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Windows Defender let me down, so I thought I'd try some popular free antivirus alternatives. They left a lot to be desired
By Andy Edser published
Antiviral Free third-party AVs have always been a bit ropey, and my journey back into the murky world of free protection was far from pleasant.
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Chinese regulators may be having second thoughts about online gaming crackdown: Proposed rule changes have been removed from government website
By Andy Chalk published
news The changes, announced in December, would have banned login bonuses and "luck-based draw features" for minors.
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Microsoft says 'Russian state-sponsored' hackers gained access to 'a very small percentage of Microsoft corporate email accounts'
By Andy Chalk published
news The attack was apparently carried out by the group behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack in 2021.
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Have you discussed pirating media on the internet? These film studios might like a word
By Andy Edser published
news First Amendment rights have protected these piracy-discussing redditors from identification up until now, but that hasn't stopped studios from trying.
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Ever wondered what your gaming PC is telling the world about you? Here's why your privacy matters and what you can do to protect it
By Jacob Fox published
Privacy matters We PC gamers tend to forget how much of our data is being harvested. Thankfully, there are plenty of easy steps to take to increase privacy while gaming.
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Russian hackers are using WinRAR as a 'cyberweapon' against Ukraine
By Jeremy Laird published
news Ukrainian government agencies reportedly suffer data loss due to Russian operatives.
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Best antivirus for PC gaming
By Jorge Jimenez last updated
Security The best antivirus software will protect your precious files and keep your play time uninterrupted.
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Here's another good reason to keep your GeForce Experience software up to date
By Katie Wickens published
news Older versions of Nvidia's software installer are susceptible to new attack vulnerabilities. Better update ASAP.
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