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CCleaner hack affects 2.27 million computers, including yours?

Computer-optimization software is supposed to keep your computer running smoothly. Well, in this case, maybe not so much. Monday, the company that makes CCleaner, Avast’s Piriform, announced that its free software was infected with malware. If you use CCleaner, here’s what you need to know. What does the malware do? It gathers information like your IP address, computer name, a …

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In Amazon’s cheaper Fire HD 10, Alexa takes on a bigger role

The Amazon devices team used to make devices. Now, they make different shaped houses for Alexa. The e-retailing giant on Tuesday unveiled a new Fire HD 10, Amazon’s first tablet to include a hands-free mode for accessing Alexa, the company’s voice assistant. To entice shoppers into buying the new tablet, Amazon also added a faster processor, increased the battery life …

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