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The cybercriminal group known as LockBit has released an improved 5.0 version of its ransomware (LockBit 5.0), which is “significantly more dangerous,” warns Trend Micro. The malware now attacks Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments simultaneously. Thanks to new obfuscation techniques, such as DLL reflection in Windows and aggressive packing, LockBit 5.0 evades known security …

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Image: Samsung Budget-friendly monitor upgrades do exist! This 24-inch Samsung Odyssey G3 is proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune for a speedy gaming screen. Right now, you can get the Samsung Odyssey G30D for just $109.99 (was $199.99), which is a massive 45 percent discount for a pretty darn good display considering …

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I’m not a wizard with Word and Excel. Are you? Do we know what to do with all those many menus at the top? Now, thanks to AI, maybe we don’t need to. Microsoft has added AI to those software programs of yesteryear with Agent Mode for both Word and Excel. Powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot, …

AI Can Now Help You Create Top-Grade Word Documents and Excel Spreadsheets Read More »

Struggling to find quality meat at your grocery store? Many people face the same issue. Premium cuts are inconsistent at supermarkets, and when available, they’re usually expensive. Meat delivery services offer an alternative. These subscription boxes and online butchers ship high-quality beef, chicken, pork, and other meats directly to your home — often at competitive …

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The OnePlus 15 got its first look at last week’s Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, but the first official look of the new phone provided by OnePlus on Monday is showing off a model that could be one of the most durable in the phone industry. The upcoming OnePlus 15 will come in a Sand Storm model, …

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Thinking about alternatives to cable? Live TV streaming services provide an easy way to watch cable channels without needing a contract. These cable replacements are streamed over the internet, but unlike on-demand services such as Netflix, they let you channel surf among the most popular live channels. For a flat monthly fee, subscribers to these …

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After skipping last year, Amazon is back with a big fall hardware event slated for next week, and we’re expecting plenty of new Echo smart speakers and displays that make the most of Alexa+, Amazon’s AI revamp of the Alexa voice assistant.  Plenty of other hardware will also be unwrapped during Amazon’s September 30 event …

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Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: Block ads on nine devices for life with an AdGuard Family Plan, on sale now for $16. Ads are frustrating, but they’re also hard to avoid. For families with young browsers who don’t know what not to click, ads can also be dangerous. If you want an easy way to avoid ads forever, try AdGuard. …

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TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97 (MSRP $219.99) — all the classic apps in one one-time purchase. If free productivity apps just aren’t cutting it anymore, this is your chance to upgrade to the real deal. For a limited time, you can grab Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows with …

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